daddygreene
Member
I'm so confused!!!!!!! I have purchased 16 LED Par64 10mm cans for my high school son's rock band and will add a few effects lights along the way. I haven't purchased a controller yet, but need a good but simple controller to run the lights on. I want something simple that doesn't take a HUGE learning curve but that will get the job done (I'm not a light guy). I also would like to let my 9 year old son help me run lights so he can feel apart of the experience and step out of big brother's shadow a bit. A family affair...
My budget is getting thin. I've already purchased new PA, mixer, XLR cables, DMX cables, road cases, trailer, LED lights and now the final thing (I hope) is a user friendly DMX controller. I'm wanting to get into a controller for $400 or less.
I prefer NOT to go with the computer/software type system namely because of my little one wanting to have a role in the band. He won't be there all the time, but would like him to be able to push some buttons and enjoy it with his brother and father. I do have a couple of older 5-7 year old Windows XP laptops, but have no idea if they would even work with lighting software and I'm NOT purchasing a laptop for lighting software.
I've been told to consider;
Elation/ADJ DMX Operator 192
Elation Operator Pro
Elation Scene Setter 24
Elations Scene Setter 48
Optima Lighting Matrix Stage 16
(used) Show Designer 1 (can't seem to find)
I don't want to buy something that won't allow me to run all the lights I've purchased. I also want to pick up a light or two down the line that has some WOW factor (scanners, lasers, ADJ Majestic moonflower, fogger/hazer, etc...) so I want it to have a little bit of expandability.
Can you guys tell me the Pro's and Con's of some of these fixtures and which in your opinion might fit my scenario the best? I am open to other suggestions, but I need to reach a consensus here fairly soon and order this thing!
I really am looking for DON'T BUY THIS, or THIS WON'T RUN THE LIGHTS YOU'VE PURCHASED, or THIS WILL WORK, etc...! So strong opinions are welcomed. I am really confused so I need clarity!
My budget is getting thin. I've already purchased new PA, mixer, XLR cables, DMX cables, road cases, trailer, LED lights and now the final thing (I hope) is a user friendly DMX controller. I'm wanting to get into a controller for $400 or less.
I prefer NOT to go with the computer/software type system namely because of my little one wanting to have a role in the band. He won't be there all the time, but would like him to be able to push some buttons and enjoy it with his brother and father. I do have a couple of older 5-7 year old Windows XP laptops, but have no idea if they would even work with lighting software and I'm NOT purchasing a laptop for lighting software.
I've been told to consider;
Elation/ADJ DMX Operator 192
Elation Operator Pro
Elation Scene Setter 24
Elations Scene Setter 48
Optima Lighting Matrix Stage 16
(used) Show Designer 1 (can't seem to find)
I don't want to buy something that won't allow me to run all the lights I've purchased. I also want to pick up a light or two down the line that has some WOW factor (scanners, lasers, ADJ Majestic moonflower, fogger/hazer, etc...) so I want it to have a little bit of expandability.
Can you guys tell me the Pro's and Con's of some of these fixtures and which in your opinion might fit my scenario the best? I am open to other suggestions, but I need to reach a consensus here fairly soon and order this thing!
I really am looking for DON'T BUY THIS, or THIS WON'T RUN THE LIGHTS YOU'VE PURCHASED, or THIS WILL WORK, etc...! So strong opinions are welcomed. I am really confused so I need clarity!