Hey guys. We're looking for a new lighting console. It can (and likely will be) used as our budget is usually way too tight . Almost all of our shows are busking, and can be anything from rock bands, to talent shows, to choir concerts, to theatre, to fashion shows. We currently have and EDI Bijou 48/96, some kind of 2 scene, and a usb to DMX box for MagicQ. We use the Bijou for most shows. The MagicQ tends to not work well due to busking, and sometimes a lack of a laptop, plus the learning curve is way too high for those moments where we need one of the crew to cover for a few minutes.
Current Rig:
-14-20 conventionals (run off 4 channel shoe-box dimmers)
-12 LED pars (3 channels each)
-12 40" LED bars (not sure on channels, but I think it's at least 3 segments)
- an assortment of scanners and effects lights (usually no more that 2-4 per show)
Future-proof Rig (as large as we'd possibly do on a given show):
- 32 conventionals
- 36 LED pars
- 24 LED Bars
- 4 scanners
- 8 moving heads
Requirements:
- 24+ subs
- Ability to record effects to subs
- Ability to run channels as HTP (intensity channels) or LTP (movers)
- Encoders
- Either built in effects engine or pretty easy way to build effects with fades, ect (basically we need ballyhoos, can-cans, color and gobo effects... a total of 6-12 effects between movers and LEDs)
- Can be set up in a way someone can run it with minimal training (we have lots of volunteers/ less experienced crew)
- "bullet-proof"-- basically our gear tends to see touring level abuse due to volunteers/ weather/ less than ideal storage and transport/ ect.
- CAN NOT be PC based (mostly due to theft concerns... a laptop is a LOT more likely to grow legs than a console... other issue is games and internet.
Oh, and the budget is well under $1000 (exact budget would depend on how well it fits our needs).
Current Rig:
-14-20 conventionals (run off 4 channel shoe-box dimmers)
-12 LED pars (3 channels each)
-12 40" LED bars (not sure on channels, but I think it's at least 3 segments)
- an assortment of scanners and effects lights (usually no more that 2-4 per show)
Future-proof Rig (as large as we'd possibly do on a given show):
- 32 conventionals
- 36 LED pars
- 24 LED Bars
- 4 scanners
- 8 moving heads
Requirements:
- 24+ subs
- Ability to record effects to subs
- Ability to run channels as HTP (intensity channels) or LTP (movers)
- Encoders
- Either built in effects engine or pretty easy way to build effects with fades, ect (basically we need ballyhoos, can-cans, color and gobo effects... a total of 6-12 effects between movers and LEDs)
- Can be set up in a way someone can run it with minimal training (we have lots of volunteers/ less experienced crew)
- "bullet-proof"-- basically our gear tends to see touring level abuse due to volunteers/ weather/ less than ideal storage and transport/ ect.
- CAN NOT be PC based (mostly due to theft concerns... a laptop is a LOT more likely to grow legs than a console... other issue is games and internet.
Oh, and the budget is well under $1000 (exact budget would depend on how well it fits our needs).