I put this out on Lightnetwork, but wanted you guys to see it here too. Let me know if you have any questions...
I had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours yesterday with Richard,
Brad and the guys on the Intellaspot project with the
fixture. I have to say, I was completely impressed.
Some of the fine points (from the outside):
120v
unit!!!! (Well, 100-240v, but for those quick one-offs, I can use an
edison circuit)
This thing is a
CANNON for 850w!
CMY mixing is fast with some a new feature that allows the wheel to go backwards to bump to full saturation instantly without going through the entire wheel.
Color wheel is frameless so the split colors are extremely clean
The
prism has some beautiful effects on the output. With where it is in the optic path, it doesn't look like 4 of the same
image just split around. It's hard to explain, but with a split color in along with a
gobo, when the
prism is in, it looks like 2 gobos of 1 color and 2 gobos of the other color BEHIND the first one. (You have to see it to understand)
Very smooth
zoom (5 to 1), focus and
iris
Animation
system, in combination with
prism, gobos,
etc. provided some beautiful fire, water,
etc. animations all from the same wheel.
VERY quiet
fixture
The electronic
strobe was FAST (and almost hurt...but not quite)
"Battery backup" for the display is instantaneous for seeing software number and setting
DMX address. It doesn't shut down the
fixture if the batteries fail and, in a pinch, you can grab 4 AA batteries from the noise boys and be fine.
I really like the look/aesthetics of the
fixture...
LOVE the extra set of handles on the
fixture. Makes it VERY easy to move around and control without strain.
From the inside (since I would have to fix it):
VERY maintenance friendly
Everything is captive screws (and not quarter-turns to break off)
Lenses are o-ring sealed and able to all be cleaned without disassembly (but you can if you need to)
All components are modular for easy removal (
release the harness, undo two screws and the modules come out)
For
reflector replacement (which can be a PAIN on some fixtures) was a 2 minute job. Pull the lamp, pull to screws and out it comes. VERY NICE!
Gobos/Colors can be cleaned/changed without disassembly or pulling the module
Lamp alignment is 3-screw based
Top head assembly comes apart VERY easily for motor
power supply and/or
ballast removal (could be done in a couple of minutes)
Questions I asked:
Framing
shutter possibilities? - Richard said "could it be done? yes, but at the loss of probably the animation and 1
gobo wheel to make it fit." No promises of being one, but, personally, I would love to see one in the future
Longer lamp life? 750 for permanent installs is not a long time. He said they should be able to do a long-life lamp, but it would be at the cost of lumens (just like any other long life lamp)
Of course, I had to ask price
point...without quoting them (contact your local sales rep for your price), I was VERY surprised at the price
point for the amount of features in the
fixture.
So, all that said, would I buy the
fixture? Absolutely. I'd love to have a dozen right now. I'll definitely be looking at them in the future when I need a bigger
fixture set.
If I can answer any questions, hit me up. I'll do my best.
