The Spectra
CYC 100's are a good
fixture. However, they have nowhere near the punch of a Colorforce 72 (or even a Colorblaze 72 for that matter). Just make sure you get the correct
lens option for where you can place the
fixture.
Border lens (30 degree beam) if they are within 1' or so of the
cyc,
cyc lens (80 degree beam) if they are 3-5' away.
As for consoles, I'm actually a fan of the SmartFade, you just need to read the
manual. And actually read the
manual. However, I'd take a used
Element over it anyway. The Cognito is OK, too. The JANDS Stagesetter is great for
busking with individual faders, but it doesn't have a true
HTP scene/playback/sub mode.