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    Are Theatrical Relays Really Necessary In LED Based Systems

    The Furman unit would replace one of my dimmer packs and be connected to my standard patch bay(spider patch) to six of the former patch points.
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    Are Theatrical Relays Really Necessary In LED Based Systems

    Most of the sequencing relay systems I'm finding out there are gross overkill for my theatre's needs. Right now I'm trying to determine if a Furman ASD-120 2.0 will give me what I need in the short term to run a mixed rig. This would give me six 20A channels with sequenced start-up and a...
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    Are Theatrical Relays Really Necessary In LED Based Systems

    Unfortunately, the dimmer system I'm working with does not allow me to switch in Relay Modules for Dimmer Modules. That would mean installing different dimmer system to accommodate accepting Relays, which seems much less cost effective. Though it looks like I can use the Test buttons on the...
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    Are Theatrical Relays Really Necessary In LED Based Systems

    This may be obvious to some, but I've been working on theatre lights since the '70s and it's not obvious to me. If you upgrade and install a full LED based lighting system in a theatre, I know the instruments want continuous AC power. The common way I've seen this done is to install theatrical...
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    Kite Gobo

    I used to work for the Spartanburg Little Theatre in Spartanburg SC. I had a 'B' size round simple kited made. It should still be in the gobo file there.
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    Strand Century Dimmy

    If the Leprecon 612 is a functional board, check its outputs. If it has both Sinch-Jones and DMX outputs, it can drive both at the same time. So you can easily have a dedicated six channels of analog for your conventional dimmers and the other six for your LEDs without going through the...
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    Conventional Fixtures Shakespeares blowing lamps

    Recommend you switch to GLC , FLK, or HX601 lamps. HX601 rated for 130v.
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    Microphones Mics for youth musical theatre

    For Microphones, check out the Point Source Audio website. Generally good cheaper alternatives to many of the major brands.
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    What to do with old gear?

    I'd look for a small community or youth theatre program in your area. Donating to another 5013c is appropriate.
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