Psht, I have no RFU, but I'd love to get a wired RFU, run it with the data line to the catwalks.
However, something tells me it wouldn't get used after about a year from now.
Edit: The PDA version would probably be cheaper.
Well, I know for a fact that there are people right here in SLC that have PDA remotes for their EOS, so you can still get them. As for Strand, they too still sell a wRFU PDA remote for their consoles.There's no PDA - I.E. Windows Mobile/Pocket PC variation for the new ETC consoles.
My understanding was there were multiple issues with WiFi based RFU's, including battery life, frequent loss of connection due to the PDA's automatically disconnecting to save battery life, etc... and ETC finally pulled the plug on this format for new consoles. Not even sure they still sell the PDA units for Emphasis or Obsession II. Doubt it.
The ONLY Remote Focus Unit for the Ion and Eos is the Radio Remote Focus Unit.
Curious if Strand - who still offers PDA remotes, had any of the same issues, or possibly (and more likely) there were so few - if any, Strand tech support folks to actually answer the phone, that nobody actually knows if the things are reliable.
Also possible that Strand did a better job with the software, then ETC, as the folks that have them, seemingly love them.
Steve B.
Sorry--creates more confusion than it clears. I was told outright by an ETC employee that they would not support WiFi.However, you can always use a client dongle on a WIFI enabled laptop and access full functionality of EOS or Ion - whichever console you've logged into. - Pretty slick for a tech table or stage manager. You can even plug a fader wing in via USB and have playback capablitiy via the client.
Hope this clears up any confusion...
Perhaps, what jmcgregor meant to say is that while it CAN be done, ETC officially does not support or recommend the practice for show critical situations?
Ouch! There are HS techs that are working to prepare their students for the worlds of touring and college tech programs. I just completed a load-in to a non-performance space with a full truss system, 20 stagebar 54L and an IPC. Two days before our musical went up (pictures coming soon), where they have been programing for the last week on a completely different language in a strand 300 series desk.
I am currently spec'ing an ION for our space with 2x20 faders. (once they are actually available)
When running a space used by a different group everyday we need to have those subs for idiot proofing.
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