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  1. Kendall E

    Fixture choice advice

    Thanks, RonAnswering questions:Unfortunately, the ceiling is dark blue.We use the stage with low room light. The room lights are hung from the ceiling. We operate half of those. The room is maybe dusk level if that makes sense.The stage lights are controlled separate from everything...
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    Fixture choice advice

    Thankfully, I'm not also the building construction guy ;) There's really nothing except rafters and a few feet of space above the ceiling. But since I likely only need 4 LEDs, each rig would only have two, perhaps an idea that involved isn't warranted. Cages of some sort are looking better and...
  3. Kendall E

    Fixture choice advice

    Rick: I guess the word "molten" is a bit of hyperbole. The glass was hot enough to burn a tiny hole in someone's shirt, but it did not make its way to the skin.A few of you mentioned "wire mesh" on the fixtures. I'm not sure if this is what you are referring to or not, but the fixtures do have...
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    Fixture choice advice

    Thank you,We've been operating quite simply. 8 cans with gels plugged into simple dimmer packs, run through an old simple 16 channel controller.If we go LED, I might need to replace the controller. I like the idea of using a console...something I can instruct a volunteer to simply turn on...
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    Fixture choice advice

    Thanks everyone! I think that caging is the best option...so any more responses discussing that would be great!Bill: The ceiling is plaster up against the attic. The gym portion of the building was built circa 1950. The building is a historic school building (originally built in 1860s)...
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    Fixture choice advice

    Hey all, I'm looking to re-do the front lighting for our stage and am seeking advice.We worship in a gym which has the stage on one of the long walls about 4 feet off the ground. The gym floor has seating, then there is a small section of bleacher seating opposite the stage, only about 7 rows...
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