Recent content by DNT

I did something similar but I’m afraid the layout wasn’t as neat. Definitely the way to go for that kind of thing.

I have 6 devices (laptop, lxkeys keyboard, c1 touch unit, fader wing, screen, and touch screen), not counting mouse, router, and two powered usb hubs. That involves a number of cables etc, so it takes a while to set up and take down. However, it gives me all the functions of the Eos system...

I have a nomad system which works perfectly for me. The only issue is setup time, as it’s made up of so many components. If your system can be set up and left in position, I would certainly recommend it. Students will be getting training in the use of industry standard kit without you having to...

It pains me to say it, having been a Strand user for years, with the 520 being the highlight and the Palette the low point. However, for me the only worthwhile option is the ETC Eos system. You can get consoles at all price levels, from Nomad to TI. The IonXE would be my recommendation. I am a...

That looks more modern than the desk I remember and I never saw the button anyway as it was covered! I wasn’t hands-on on that gig and I learned so much from the board op about how to approach programming. Great memories!

Was that the one with the blackout button dangerously subject to getting a script dropped on it? I know in one venue, they taped the top of a furniture polish spray can over it to avoid accidents!!

My first experience of a memory console was the Strand Tempus M24. I was lucky to have help from the chief electrician of the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Kevin Scott, at the time, as I found it daunting initially. From there I moved through various Strand consoles including the one I consider to...

Hi I have a number of these fixtures and I always use 17 channel mode. If you go for any of the higher modes, it allows you to control individual LEDS or groups of LEDS and get pixel mapping, all of which is something I don't need. I have experimented with them, but given the number of addresses...

Hi My Nomad journey (pardon the pun) has been quite exciting, although I think I may have spent almost as much on it as I might have spent on a second hand Ion console. I had bought a Strand ML250 just before I began with the Nomad, and very quickly realised it was not up to the task. I began...

Vectorworks is the best around but steep learning curve and expensive. LXFree is quirky but quite good and as the name suggests, it’s free. DNT

You'll love the Gio@5. I have access to one in one of the venues I work in regularly. However, it does need another screen. Similar to others on this thread, I recommend the Dell P2418HT. I have just added it to my Nomad system as a result of recommendations on another forum. It's very...

Thanks for that. They certainly look as if they would fit the bill. I have a stock of Rogue R2 wash heads which I love in every respect, ironically except for the noise😥. So a really silent moving spot would really be welcome. I look forward to seeing them, maybe at Plasa (hopefully normal...

Any idea of cost? Even just ballpark figure?Denis

I have built up a system, originally with a 256 address Nomad which I subsequently upgraded (at a cost of an extra €400) to 512. I also got an LXKey USB keyboard to make entering data quicker. I would recommend that highly. I then acquired a touch screen which is great for Direct selects...

I have used Rogue 2 and found them excellent. Plenty of punch and good zoom. They do pop on at low levels, though, so coming from blackout, they come on first. We hired them so I did not have the time to look into the settings to see if I could change the dimming curve. Otherwise an excellent...