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I am looking to replace an aging ETC Congo Sr and am seriously looking at Avolites; specifically, the Arena and Sapphire Touch. Part of their appeal comes from the abundance of physical faders they both share. I've seen a brief demo of the Arena in my space with my lights . I've been told the...

Does anyone know if the current version of the Swssion added the capability to turn all channels at full?

ETC's new Cobalt ConsoleSee the attachment for photos and info on ETC's Cobalt console.

Thanks for the suggestions. We did try the computer fan idea, but were unable to make it spin given the required location of the fan. There's not enough structure to attach some sort of shaft to use a small motor, but I did get a chuckle visualizing small golden cherubs flying through the...

I need something to substitute for candles capable generating enough heat to spin an angel carousel or angel chimes in the play, "Fruit Cakes". The carousel uses four candles approximately 4" long & 1/2" in diameter. We don't do open flames, so candles are out. Any suggestions?

Tim, what is your throw distance? Keith

Thanks. I was considering them for cyc projections & projections/color on Voile curtains, so it sounds like they might work for that. I'll now check into cost of parts.

Thanks for the info. I've seen them for $1,195, so the price is tempting, but you'd know there's a reason.

Can anyone comment on pros/cons on the High End Systems X.Spot Xtreme (2:1)? I know it is a 10 year old fixture and discontinued, so those are already in the cons column. I wouldn't normally consider them, but they are available on the used market at a really good price. How do they compare in...

If I recall correctly, the Altman SpectraCyc is a 100 watt LED fixture. The PLCYC is listed as 150 watts. I demoed the Altman shortly after it came out. The beam was nice and even. I didn't have a chance to hang it, but on the floor as a ground row, the beam came down very low & close to the...

Ditto, ditto!!!

Well, I did say "...like the DPA 4067", which might imply they are DPA 4067s & those probably do come in a nice storage box. Unfortunately, these are cheapies that came in packaging that pretty much gets obliterated getting them out of said packaging. Strangely, they sound amazingly good...

I'm looking for a way to store the thin wire headset mics used with wireless bodypacks; specifically, the dual over-the ear & around-the-back-of-the-head type sets like the DPA 4067. The best idea I've seen is a plastic box used for food strorage, but I'd like something that takes up less space...

Great answer! Having worked in broadcast & live sound, I never really thought about people not knowing the equipment/structure/process differences between the two and the reasons why. Even despite the obvious similarities, they are very different worlds.

The wheels are for intensity & rate. Although I didn't ask the rep directly, an attendee said they told him $20k was the price. They rolled three out for show & tell.