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    Sudden Blackout During Fade

    I have encountered similar strange behaviors, none exactly like this.My working theory is that whatever database system the Colorsource uses tends to send batch parameter instructions when the colorsource doesn't think the instrument will actually use them. Perhaps to zero the unit in case...
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    Colorsource 20av vs. MyDMX 2.0 (Chauvet 4Bar Tri patching)

    Update: firmware patch made Edit Cue function work again also. I changed the 4bars over to 3 channel and programming is proceeding apace.New issue is that whenever I'm in patch with a light cue loaded the lights pulse in an unsettling manner, particularly the incandescent dimmers. Very...
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    Altman 1K

    I love the 1k in small houses because I can put a 500w lamp in and it works great. At 1000w the fixture is just too small to dissipate heat, sort of like 1000 watts in a 6x9, the fixture just seems too hot, difficult to adjust (safety, also materials expand with heat). Gels burn out quickly, the...
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    Colorsource 20av vs. MyDMX 2.0 (Chauvet 4Bar Tri patching)

    I'd rather be light designing but I'm having issues with my Colorsource 20av, which I am demoing as a replacement for American DJ's MyDMX 2.0. Both have problems that I'll detail below. In general the two consoles are still "neck and neck" -- most of what the Colorsource does right MyDMX also...
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