small controller choice

[robertschaner]

Hi

I am looking for a small easy to use controller that will operate my 5, 4 channel analog tree packs. I have a normal 2 scene preset with bump and chase. I am looking for something a bit more programmable. I need to create more effects. I have a small movie coming up and need fire, tv, lightning, flicker, some basic chase etc.

I looked at magic gadgets, man o man expensive, I already have the dimmers just need a versatile way to program them

Any ideas?

 

[Pie4Weebl]

First off Welcome to CB! You will find lots of great information here as well as many industry pros! Please post a thread about yourself in the "new members board"!

As far as your question goes I would suggest getting this: ENTTEC - DMX USB PRO
and then using this software with it: ChamSys :: MagicQ Features

Its probably overkill for your needs, but this should do ya right.

 

[jonliles]

You also nay want to consider adding a DMX to analog converter, like this one here. Warning, they can be pricey. Then again it may be cheaper to buy new portable DMX packs than to buy the converter.

 

[Pie4Weebl]

You also nay want to consider adding a DMX to analog converter, like this one here. Warning, they can be pricey. Then again it may be cheaper to buy new portable DMX packs than to buy the converter.

Oh! I totally skipped right over the analog bit of his post, good catch!

 

[metti]

I don't think you are going to get decent programmability and analogue in the same device. You should be able to find a DMX-Analogue converter used for not too much and I would recommend combining it with a MagicQ setup. BTW: For fire, TV, and other flickering effects, see if you can rent a Gam Flickermaster SPE-6. They go for $20/wk in my area and I absolutely fell in love with them for fire and film/TV flickering since they take about 5 seconds to set up, are super cheap in the scheme of things, and produce really amazing looking results.

 

[mstaylor]

Lighting Control - Converters & Translators
This is an option if you want to keep your dimmers.
Portable Dimming
This is a possible replacement for your existing dimmers.
You will want to download the MagicQ aleady mentioned.