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[Jim Turner]

I'm pretty new to lighting and dmx but I do know my console sucks...
I've been programming four small moving heads and 20 led pars on my Elation DMX Operator 192 long enough to figure out there has to be a better way. LOL
Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion for a decent controller for about $1500? Maybe something with fixture profiles and mover friendly features?
Thanks for your input.
Cheers!

[TJ (Tom) Cornish]

I'm pretty new to lighting and dmx but I do know my console sucks...
I've been programming four small moving heads and 20 led pars on my Elation DMX Operator 192 long enough to figure out there has to be a better way. LOL
Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion for a decent controller for about $1500? Maybe something with fixture profiles and mover friendly features?
Thanks for your input.
Cheers!

ETC SmartFade ML for full hardware, or Jands Vista M1 with computer control.

[William Maher]

I'm pretty new to lighting and dmx but I do know my console sucks...
I've been programming four small moving heads and 20 led pars on my Elation DMX Operator 192 long enough to figure out there has to be a better way. LOL
Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion for a decent controller for about $1500? Maybe something with fixture profiles and mover friendly features?
Thanks for your input.
Cheers!

At that price you might want to consider a computer based lighting control system.  I use Elation Compushow.  You can add the Midicon for a hands on experience. 

[duane massey]

Elation/ADJ Showdesigner or Showdesigner 1. New for $749, used on eBay for $200 or less. Nothing else comes close for twice the cost.

[duane massey]

Or (if you don't mind spending more) the Showdesigner 2 is a significant step up in many areas. I'm currently finishing up a skating rink with over 48 assorted LED fixtures, and it's perfect.

[mark lonow]

I'm pretty new to lighting and dmx but I do know my console sucks...
I've been programming four small moving heads and 20 led pars on my Elation DMX Operator 192 long enough to figure out there has to be a better way. LOL
Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion for a decent controller for about $1500? Maybe something with fixture profiles and mover friendly features?
Thanks for your input.
Cheers!

grand ma 2 should be relevant 7+ years from now
its worth a little extra.....
the onpc dongle is around said budget but u still need a pc
http://www.prolightingsupply.com/po2ponoon.html

keyboard mouse and touchscreens are usable
x51 alienware or http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/laptops/satellite/P50/P50-ABT3G22 + add a few touch screens as u go(fullsize is 3/15")
add a cheap dmx light board and go in to the dmx dongle to trigger  software

get free big up dates like this around twice a year :
http://www.lightpower-files.de/Assets/MA_grandMA2_Rel_Notes_[2.8.3.1]en.pdf


softwares free but u need the dongle for it to output dmx
grand ma 3d is free Visualizer
http://www.malighting.com/en/support-downloads/software.html
http://www.malighting.com/en/ma-tv/videos.html

have fun

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