Source Four Mini LED DMX Dimming

[robmerow]

Is there any sort of "sidecar" style dimmer that can be mounted to the S4Mini LED yoke with dmx connectors?

I'm designing a system for a room small enough that the S4M is the way to go, but would like to only put AC in the grid, and not phase dimmed circuits.

If not, any other mini LED leko suggestions with DMX terminals on board?

Thanks!

 

[JJBerman]

I don't know of any "sidecar" for the S4 Mini LED, but if you look at the Irideon FPZ it may be similar enough to the S4 Mini and have the added DMX control capability.
http://www.etcconnect.com/Irideon/

 

[microstar]

You could test an Entertainment Technology BakPak dimmer. I don't think they are made any more, but available on Ebay and I've got several if you want to PM me.


You would need the yoke-mount kit which was optional, but made for a full-size fixture yoke.

 

[BillConnerFASTC]

Bak paks are still in production I believe. Strand renamed it light pack. Just had some delivered on a project.

 

[SteveB]

ETC makes as well the Source 4 Dimmer

https://www.etcconnect.com/Products...d/Distributed-Dimming/Source-Four-Dimmer.aspx

I like Joe’s idea better though.

 

[Michael K]

I have not seen any such pack for the S4 Mini. Have you already ruled out those 4 channel mini dimmer packs? The Irideons would be a cleaner install, but limited to track locations.

 

[EdSavoie]

If a full sized S4 is an option, either the Source 4WRD retrofit LED or Source 4 LED would work.

EDIT: Sorry, read that as Source 4 Jr, which wouldn't be unreasonable to replace with the full sized body. Disregard what I have said above...

 

[BillConnerFASTC]

I have not seen any such pack for the S4 Mini. Have you already ruled out those 4 channel mini dimmer packs? The Irideons would be a cleaner install, but limited to track locations.

Explain the track comment? Just trying to understand since they list track, portable (c-clamp), and canopy versions.

 

[JJBerman]

The Irideons would be a cleaner install, but limited to track locations.

Explain the track comment? Just trying to understand since they list track, portable (c-clamp), and canopy versions.

I can attest that the Irideons can be track/portable/canopy, as I have tested all 3 versions.

 

[robmerow]

Yes I briefly considered the Irideons and even have a sample here with the clamp. They're great - but it is my understanding that the DMX is only phoenix-style hardwire terminals only - No XLR. Is that the case?

 

[robmerow]

Would seem that my research was insufficient. Just found this on ETC manual. Looks like the Irideon is the way to go. This thing is what the S4 Junior should've been!

"Connect RJ45 data cables to the top of the driver box, one for data in and one for data thru (in either position), as needed.
• To order RJ45-to-female XLR adapter, use part number W6538.
• To order RJ45-to-male XLR adapter, use part number W6539. "

 

[Michael K]

Explain the track comment? Just trying to understand since they list track, portable (c-clamp), and canopy versions.

I was not aware they had released additional mounting versions, when it first came out there was only the track mount IIRC. Knowing that, the Irideon definitively looks like the way to go, brighter then the S4 Mini and 25-50 degree zoom to boot. Eddit: Also much better low end dimming.

 

[kutsk]

The Irideon FPZ features look great, but has anyone used it in a TV studio? I am wondering about flicker, especially when dimmed.