Tommo55
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Hello to all!
Once again I ask a question at the alter of all things DJ
I am considering a purchase of two moving head lights and have been offered two Martin MAC250 lights at a not inconsiderable sum, but the guy who is offereing them tells me that I really need to know what I am doing as they virtually need programming at every use, and 'they ain't toys!'
I really don't want the hassle I just want to plug and play so are they going to be more trouble than they are worth?
I really need someone who has experience of these or similar units to give me the benefit of their knowledge and experience with these as my knowledge of DMX control and programming can be written on the back of a CA-8 controller :joe:
So once more its over to you!
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Thanks guys, I am going to go for Virtual DJ Pro, it was not the route I was plannng on going down but I feel that after demo'ing the home edition at home (strangely enough!) I think that the automix facility is just the thing I am after
But £300 ! DAMN
I guess the new moving heads will just have to wait :hurt:
Thanks for the pointers once again :pro:
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Evening all
Now at the risk of being cast out for using it I will admit to using itunes as my main means of compiling and holding all my music, and i replay it through two laptops mixing between the two etc etc etc
but I stumbled across these the reason I am asking is that I have three family weddings coming up where they have all asked me to provide the entertainment but they don't want me 'stuck behind the decks all night!'
So I am hoping that these will solve the problem, but they only seem to be compatable with MAC books :wall:
http://www.wildbits.com/askthedj/
http://www.wildbits.com/accubeatmix/
So has anyone found anything that will do the same job but that will work through itunes / Windows OS?
I do hope someone can help me as I am really looking forward to busting some shapes for once rather than watching everyine else get down and Funkay!!! :joe:
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Hello to all
I did a gig at the weekend where I was on a stage and positioned higher than normal over the dancefloor so much so that I was looking down at almost 45 degrees
What it did give me was a plan like view of how the lights looked on the dancefloor, now I know that most won't bother or even get the chance to see the 'show' from this angle but it did raise an interesting area that I need to ask....
It was apparent that I need something that 'spins' lights on the floor, the set up was as follows....Imposiled in the middle projecting out over above a mirrorball below, a ADJ mysticled either side, and two dynatwins above each of these.
These left me the gaps at the side of the floor where I could have something spinning to add motion to the dots! more than the mystics can provide
Now any new lights will be paired together and be mounted on the very extremes of the gantry, So I am considering either the NJD datamoons or Acme Stormbirds etc. oh yes they must be the 250W version as I need them to show over the LED units outputs!
So anyone that has used these I would be interested in your comments, comparisons, alternative suggestions etc
Thankyou
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Damn Computer interuptus!
I'm telling Mr. Jobs and Mr. Gates on you!!!!!!!! :joe:
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Some really useful comments as per guys Thankyou
One more, I know this is going to be a metter of personal taste but a still image on the floor or wall / ceiling or a slowly rotatinn one in the same locations
My only concern with the rotating image is that for approx 75% of the time the image / text would be upside down
But as I said your opinions please :pro:
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Thanks guys really useful constructive comments :pro:
The only thing with the one you suggest Rob is with the option to produce your own images at home unless they were razor sharp wouldn't the projected image appear blured and 'rough'? I ask this in case you have seen one in action
As in answer to a previous question there are very few places around my locality that I can demo equipment, as I found out to my dismay (see previous post ref; revo 4)
So on this occasion I will travel as I could'nt charge extra for this and have a poor image in every respect!
I will keep looking and any machines I find that may be of interest I shall add to this thread
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I love the idea of a competition!
Just need to get it past the other half that we may be doing one for free! I have an old stalwart as an attraction a great big bowl of sweeties and if it goes quiet you can always eat them yourself :pizza:
Although non with Nuts...none with artificial colours.......none with certain E numbers........none you may like the taste of............I probably get asked more questions about the contents of the bowl than I do my service offerings :damn:
But I will continue to do it as it keeps to little darlings sweet whilst the grown up's talk, or gives the groom something to do fishing to the bottom of the bowl to reach the last lollypop, whilst the Bride tells you exactly what he (sorry She wants)
I don't mean to make light of it but it really does happen
I mix a few business cards in there too so it's a little easier for them to take the card if their too shy to ask
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Evening all
I am considering purchasing a Gobo Projector with a view to adding the service as an additional cost aspect for certain packages, (the additional cost wil only apply if they require a custom gobo)
But before I take the plunge and potentially end up with a white elephant, does anybody actually get requests for this service?
I have seen it alot on programmes such as four wedding US so hopefully it won't take too long to filter through here but I just don't want to get lumbered!
Any feedback as always is appreciated
Conversly if anyone does offer this already which machine do you use? The front runner for me at present is the ADJ LED Gobo Projector
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I thought part of the protocol of being in the Lodge was not to disclose the fact to all and sundry. Now here you are promoting the fact on a forum with 670k hits a month
It is perfectly acceptable to let people know you are a Mason, in fact it is actively encouraged, what you can't tell non Masons about is what goes on inside the lodge and the different means of identifying yourself as a Mason if required!
Telling people about Free-Masonry is one of the ways of dispelling some of the myths and non-truths surrounding the order, such as the last Dan Brown 'book!'
I am immensely proud to be a Free Mason and would encourage anybody who has any questions about it to seek out their local lodge (their in the phonebook!) and they will do their best (within the constraints mentioned) to answer them for you.
Regards
David
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I did a wedding fayre last weekend and got talking to another exhibitor
He told me of a local hotel that has recently changed hands and are looking for people to exhibit at their forthcoming fayre.
Ok I thought sounds promising I know the venue and its functions facilities are OK, but nothing spectacular! Anyway he then went on....
the hotel would be charging £90 to exhibit plus a 10% retainer on any business you picked up from the event, not just if the function was being held at their venue but ANYWHERE! :scared:
I politely declined ;thumbdown:
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Morning all
I have a question....(I know another one!)
Does anyone out there use more than one brand / manfacturer of led RGB colour lighting units?
either par 56 , 64, panels, bars etc you get the idea!
The reason I am asking is that I am considering adding more of these units to my current set up which comprises 10 Acme RGB 192 panels and two Acme CF-805 bars. I am considering a number of either par 56 /64 cans as they would fit into corners better than the panels do would a couple of these lights say from American DJ for example give the same shade of colour as the acme? or if not would the difference be that noticeable?
So I am after experiences or combinations others use for results and considerations, or light units to avoid!
Thankyou once again, these posts and the time taken by individuals to reply is greatfully received and appreciated :pro:
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Welcome :pro:
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Nope telling the truth, but it still isn't getting me into these damned wedding fayres :damn:
Although I have made an appointment to go and meet with the wedding manager at the venue in question next week.
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Wizard
I will spilt or halve it with you!!!!!! :dukesy:
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Thanks Dukesy
Wise words as devils advocate as always :pro:
I know its not always the venue who organise these things and yes there is a waiting list to get 'in there' but damn! does it have to be the same people every year, I know because I rebook for the following year at every show I attend as an exhibitor, you get asked by the organiser one the day and if the stands are taken on the day then there is very little chance of any one new getting in!
I know it can't be on rule for one and one for everyone else, I just felt that based upon the numbers attending today it must be worth a punt!
I will make some further enquiries and keep you all informed should I find 'the secret key!'
Just one more thing.............
So in other words, its like the Masonic Lodge
How did you know I am a Mason? :scared:
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Afternoon all
Just got back from a major local venue's wedding fayre (not as an exhibitor) but as an interested individual to see how the general trend is going.
Now this venue is probably one of the most prestigious in the area and normally as many of you may well agree with the fayres I have exhibited at, there is a steady flow of people who wonder by your table with a sly grin and not a lot else, unless you almost shout at them to engage in a conversation! :joe:
Or is that bit just me? anyway :joe:
Today none of that.......you could not move for visitors, queing up to be shown around the place and lots of exhibitors from a wide range of professions, but my question is this? (eventually!)
I have tried to get into this hotel to exhibit in the past but have been told that they are full and don't have more than one exhibitor per profession as it causes unecessary competition, personally I think this reason is bullplop! :!:
I counted three entertainment providers, four photograhpers, three cake makers...well you get the idea,
So how would you approach the venue with this information knowing that they are going to use their standard excuse as before to turn you down! How would you plead your case?
Thankyou and enjoy the rest of your day!
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As a last resort and coming from someone who's Welsh by the way........
You could always end on the other Welsh National Anthem..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Delilah :wall:
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This came through by email today, worth a punt at a fiver!
http://www.disco-world.co.uk/mastermix/a-1...,2PDA8S,10DK6,1
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Bummer! :hurt:
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Came across this on good old Amazbay from what I gather this controller will do the job and more, I have a similar controller called the footster that I use to control eight par36's although I hardly use it now more so on themed 'oldskool' nights
I make it clear I have no association or interest in / with the seller and any transaction is purley between you and the seller, I just thougfht that it may help you in your quest.
I would advise further research to establish whether or not it will do what you want it to do but enough of the disclaimer part....................just trying to help!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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with regard to the possible protection for both the light units and the guests (Lemon slice or not! :joe: )
I have been looking into possible solutions and came across these
http://www.grundorf.com/index.php?Type=CAS...odel=GS-GSPOT11
No idea of cost etc but they strike me as something a reasonably competant DIY'r could cobble together in an afternoon, even been considering metal mesh waste paper baskets
If anyone else has any suggestions or has come across something that will do the job please let me know
Thanks :pro:
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I have been using a KAM KXR2000 for over three years and it has never let me down, good rugged feel to it, very heavy! and excellent value for money but I have ever had to run it at more than half its capacity and that includes running two 18" sub cabs and two 15" two way units in parallel for crowds of over 400!
So probably my one peice of advice would be this
Rather than get a 500W amp and run it at full capacity get a 1000W amp and run it at half capacity saving stress on the components and allowing for reserves of power should the track or the audience demand more.
Just my two penneth worth!