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[Rob Gow]

Started my move into DMX lighting last Oct, with a set of 4 Intimidator 1.0's and things grew from there. I added a few things along the way, ended up selling some things that weren't working as well (being washed out by newer brighter lights.) Finally arrived at my "vision" of a full setup and worked towards it.

Full band setup:
16' aluminum triangle rear truss
11 Blizzard 3NX
4 Martin Minimac Profiles
4 Chauvet Spot Duos
Antari HZ300 hazer
DMXIS

Here's the setup in action, I'm really happy with how it all turned out. I also have some Blizzard Fab5's for lighting the band.

http://youtu.be/whrMkJ6gRvQ

http://youtu.be/mwkDwUyqyx0

http://youtu.be/TP3niIsYeeU

http://youtu.be/mmKZXjBS6WM

http://youtu.be/CBWvJ7_QbO8

[Rob Gow]

Started my move into DMX lighting last Oct, with a set of 4 Intimidator 1.0's and things grew from there. I added a few things along the way, ended up selling some things that weren't working as well (being washed out by newer brighter lights.) Finally arrived at my "vision" of a full setup and worked towards it.

Full band setup:
16' aluminum triangle rear truss
11 Blizzard 3NX
4 Martin Minimac Profiles
4 Chauvet Spot Duos
Antari HZ300 hazer
DMXIS

Here's the setup in action, I'm really happy with how it all turned out. I also have some Blizzard Fab5's for lighting the band.

http://youtu.be/whrMkJ6gRvQ

http://youtu.be/mwkDwUyqyx0

http://youtu.be/TP3niIsYeeU

http://youtu.be/mmKZXjBS6WM

http://youtu.be/CBWvJ7_QbO8

Bueller?






Bueller?

[Nate Armstrong]

Looks good buddy !

[Kyle Leonard]

If you don't mind my asking, what was your budget?

[Rob Gow]

If you don't mind my asking, what was your budget?

Here's a rough breakdown. Prices are estimates, actual might vary.

About $11,000

11 - 3NX = $2750
4 - Fab5 = $1000
4- Minimac Profiles = $2200
4 - Spot Duos = $2600
2 - Stands = $600
2 - 8' truss = $400
DMXIS = $300
Cases: $1000
Safety  & DMX Cables = $150
--------------------------
$11,000

Now I just have to get it out working more. Trying to find the right price point to make it worth the work. Price doesn't include the laptop to run DMXIS.

[Matthew Berry]

Started my move into DMX lighting last Oct, with a set of 4 Intimidator 1.0's and things grew from there. I added a few things along the way, ended up selling some things that weren't working as well (being washed out by newer brighter lights.) Finally arrived at my "vision" of a full setup and worked towards it.

Full band setup:
16' aluminum triangle rear truss
11 Blizzard 3NX
4 Martin Minimac Profiles
4 Chauvet Spot Duos
Antari HZ300 hazer
DMXIS

Here's the setup in action, I'm really happy with how it all turned out. I also have some Blizzard Fab5's for lighting the band.

http://youtu.be/whrMkJ6gRvQ

http://youtu.be/mwkDwUyqyx0

http://youtu.be/TP3niIsYeeU

http://youtu.be/mmKZXjBS6WM

http://youtu.be/CBWvJ7_QbO8

Hey Rob, I am a Warehouse Manager for an A/V company and I am currently upgrading a local church with a "somewhat similar" setup. How easy is it to use the DMXIS interface v. something like Jands Vista V2 (Byron) or Elation's "Compu Live" software?
I have used the Compu Live some in the past, and I very proficient with Jands Vista V1 and V2 and I am wondering how DMXIS is better or differs or if it is easier to interact with.

[Richard Turner]

Here's a rough breakdown. Prices are estimates, actual might vary.

About $11,000

11 - 3NX = $2750
4 - Fab5 = $1000
4- Minimac Profiles = $2200
4 - Spot Duos = $2600
2 - Stands = $600
2 - 8' truss = $400
DMXIS = $300
Cases: $1000
Safety  & DMX Cables = $150
--------------------------
$11,000

Now I just have to get it out working more. Trying to find the right price point to make it worth the work. Price doesn't include the laptop to run DMXIS.

Whats your setup/strike times looking like?

What are you using for ground support?

[Kyle Leonard]

Matthew,

You might also look into Mega Systems Enlighten Software. It's not cheap, but it does some cool stuff and is very easy to use. The newest update allows you to integrate video into the lighting program. MSRP $750. You can add a control wing for MSRP $3800 (up to 2 universes).
www.megasystemsinc.com

Kyle

[Matthew Berry]

Matthew,

You might also look into Mega Systems Enlighten Software. It's not cheap, but it does some cool stuff and is very easy to use. The newest update allows you to integrate video into the lighting program. MSRP $750. You can add a control wing for MSRP $3800 (up to 2 universes).
www.megasystemsinc.com

Kyle



Is the most you can add only 2 universes? Or do they allow you to purchase extra dongles and that you can have plugged into your computer?

[Josh Daws]

Matthew,

You might also look into Mega Systems Enlighten Software. It's not cheap, but it does some cool stuff and is very easy to use. The newest update allows you to integrate video into the lighting program. MSRP $750. You can add a control wing for MSRP $3800 (up to 2 universes).
www.megasystemsinc.com

Kyle



Is the most you can add only 2 universes? Or do they allow you to purchase extra dongles and that you can have plugged into your computer?

for approx $450 you can get the Martin DMX USB Dongle, and you can add as many of these as you like, you just need to assign the appropriate box to the DMX OUT...that aside, easy to use, great FX engine and great support!

[Matthew Berry]

for approx $450 you can get the Martin DMX USB Dongle, and you can add as many of these as you like, you just need to assign the appropriate box to the DMX OUT...that aside, easy to use, great FX engine and great support!

Awesome thanks Josh and Kyle. I'll be sure to look into it!

[Rob Gow]

Hey Rob, I am a Warehouse Manager for an A/V company and I am currently upgrading a local church with a "somewhat similar" setup. How easy is it to use the DMXIS interface v. something like Jands Vista V2 (Byron) or Elation's "Compu Live" software?
I have used the Compu Live some in the past, and I very proficient with Jands Vista V1 and V2 and I am wondering how DMXIS is better or differs or if it is easier to interact with.

Hi. I'm pretty new to lighting, other than an Obey70, DMXIS is all I've used for lighting. I'm more of a sound guy by trade, moving into lighting and doing what I can with it.

Whats your setup/strike times looking like?

What are you using for ground support?

It seems to take between an hour and a half to 2 hours to get everything up on the truss. Safety cables, DMX & AC ran to everything.

These are the stands I'm using:

http://www.axemusic.com/store/product/9144/Players-Choice-DLC001-Light-Stand-13%27-180lbs-capacity%2C-steel-construction%2C-with-tilter-leg-feature-for-leveling./

With these T-Bars on the top.
http://www.axemusic.com/store/product/9146/Players-Choice-Truss-Holder-T-Bar-for-DLC001-Lighting-Stand/

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