If you are currently using Slimpar Pros as a front
wash, then the R1 will be a very good improvement in, output, color quality, and versatility. I have used Slimpar pros for just about everything, but now they are pretty much just used as
truss toners, or uplights(when I can't have WELLS). The R1
wash, as far as output and coverage area will easily replace 2 slim pars for
wash purposes. If you are using these to replace the SlimPars, then I think you will be pretty happy with them. The R2
wash does offer almost triple the
LED's, but a lot of times more smaller fixtures is better than less big ones. For corporate flash, a US row of 10 R1
wash for ballys and chases during award presentations or walkups, will look more impressive than 6 R2's. Output does not make that much difference but more fixtures gives
effect shapes and chases more impact and definition.
You can always add R2's to your inventory later, if you feel more output is needed, and the R1's can still be used add a ton of value to an event for decor and
effect lighting.
You should try to get a demo of both though, It might make sense to get some of each. Find a local Chauvet dealer on the website, and give them a
call. If they don't have any in
stock their Chauvet rep can ship them some demo units, so you can take a look in person.
So, here is my further rambling argument for movers over Static pars.
Even if you only have say 8 units as a
stage wash replacing SlimPars, a lot of times you can leave 2 on the
presenter, then still use the other 6 as a bally for an award
walk-up, and have them
settle into a full
stage wash as soon as the recipient gets to the
stage. This setup is faster, because you focus from the board, looks a ton better on
stage than slimpars, and being able to do effects and decor lighting during dinner or cocktails, adds a lot of value to your services compared to using static pars. Corporate clients don't have any Idea about Brands, model number or
CRI; they want the end product to meet their
vision for an event, and they could care less what tools you use to accomplish that.
For my money, and for your application, I think that the R1/R2 offers much better
ROI than a ColorSource
Par, simply because its a versatile product. Most clients don't know 3200k from 5600k, or between a SlimPar Pro and a ColorSource
Par, but they understand that one product lets you light the
stage, and the other one lets you light the
stage, and light the ceiling, and do ballyhoos and a bunch of other cool stuff.
When comparing the difference in color
rendering between The ColorSource and a Rogue, yes
CRI is measurable, and I don't know what it is on either one, but in reality and
practical use, its subjective. The quality of the Rogue washes is very good, I would not hesitate to use them for most small to medium corporate events for a
stage wash, and for rock and
roll, no problems at all.
As far as the comment about
ETC making a moving head
LED, I don't know why they have not entered that market, but I don't like the look of either the ColorSource or the Desire as a mover.
Right now, Individual circle lenses on the
face of an
LED like the ColorSource, are a non-starter, look at the Rogue and Aura, both have
lens segments between the circles for a much more unified look,
and the Christmas tree light
face on the D series are reminiscent of first gen DJ moving lights; It would look like a joke.