Norfolk DJ 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Just wondered whether 1 decent laser is enough or if people are using several on their rig? Link to post Share on other sites
djbogie 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Just wondered whether 1 decent laser is enough or if people are using several on their rig? i personally just use one decent laser, did look at buying a few cheaper ones but thought it would be better going for 1 gd one, the one i use is a eu lights gx 100, dont know if you still get them but having seen some cheaper models there is no comparison Link to post Share on other sites
Thats entertainment 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I use just one Kam Cluster Laser and thats more than enough I aim it high up on a T-bar and it fills a room easy http://thatsentertainment.webeden.co.uk Dj's and Discos for all your needs PLI & PAT covered Est. 1988 Link to post Share on other sites
Teez 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) After having seen UKHero's setup, I've just taken delivery of a Kam Star Cluster 3D. I'm hoping it will look great.... but.....my first worry is that damn fiddly mic sensitivy adjustor. I'm guessing that once set it stays that way but trying to get it right in my "studio" (hah...the old dining room) is a pain. I guess you can over-sensitise ? If anyone has any advice they are welcome as the Kam instructions are absolute rubbish Please read the forum rules of conduct here namely :- 9) Do not substitute letters within vulgar/obscene/forbidden words with punctuation marks or other symbols. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) parental software controls and School or Company networks still recognise many of the disguised words and may block access to the forum from their networks. Teez Edited November 11, 2009 by Dream Catchers Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Catchers 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I have 5 lasers but normally only use 3 of them. The 3 that I use are all computer controlled, the main one is full colour and my centre piece, mainly used for graphics and text. I then have one on both ends of my truss that are tri-colour and are used for beam shows. Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Teez 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 After having seen UKHero's setup, I've just taken delivery of a Kam Star Cluster 3D. I'm hoping it will look great.... but.....my first worry is that damn fiddly mic sensitivy adjustor. I'm guessing that once set it stays that way but trying to get it right in my "studio" (hah...the old dining room) is a pain. I guess you can over-sensitise ? If anyone has any advice they are welcome as the Kam instructions are absolute rubbish Please read the forum rules of conduct here namely :- 9) Do not substitute letters within vulgar/obscene/forbidden words with punctuation marks or other symbols. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) parental software controls and School or Company networks still recognise many of the disguised words and may block access to the forum from their networks. Teez Oh :crap: :fan: Well that's me told! It wasnt a substitution, I have one of these funny keyboards where the @ and the a are next to each other.... I'll have to resort to the approved smilies in future ????? I get the school thing though and will refrain in future. Mind you, my kids know more swearwords than I do!!! Teez :saint: Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thanks Teez for understanding. Actually, the reason why we don't allow swear words is simples. Yes, we do have minors who frequent the forum and yes they may know a lot of swear words...but if they access the forum whilst attending school, the school filters can kick in and hey presto, the forum get's banned and that can affect the forum status. Best to use the emoticons - that's what they are there for!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul's Karaoke 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Just wondered whether 1 decent laser is enough or if people are using several on their rig? I'v never used one as yet but i was thinking of viewing some to see the effects. But I think Smoke is needed and I don't do smoke anymore so maybe it would be a fruitless exercise Kind Regards Paul Scunthorpe Paul's Karaoke Entertainment Big Screen Karaoke We Aim To Please Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Good point. Since the * cough * smoking ban, the lasers I have, have been used very little. Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I have 5 lasers but normally only use 3 of them. The 3 that I use are all computer controlled, the main one is full colour and my centre piece, mainly used for graphics and text. I then have one on both ends of my truss that are tri-colour and are used for beam shows. Jim That's alot Jim :pro: Link to post Share on other sites
DJColinJames 0 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'v never used one as yet but i was thinking of viewing some to see the effects. But I think Smoke is needed and I don't do smoke anymore so maybe it would be a fruitless exercise It is still worth considering a cluster type laser though as they work very well without smoke. Graphics lasers also give good effects on walls as they are basically projectors. Standard beam types are pretty boring without smoke though.......oh look a red line.....oh now it's green........now it's red....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Col Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Catchers 0 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Graphics lasers also give good effects on walls as they are basically projectors. Col The off the shelf graphic lasers are also pretty boring, you tend to get a couple of dozen images that they can show and a handful of animations. The images are of such things as footballs, flying ducks and roses, which normally will have little or no relevance to the music you are playing. Some of them will have an ILDA connector on them that allows you to send any graphics (in an ILDA compatible format) to the laser if you have some suitable interface and software (from as little as a couple of hundred quid, upto several thousand), however the cheaper graphics lasers will have optimised shows on their built in card that show OK on the laser, but the scanners (galvos) are too slow to do anything other than very basic frames. Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Most people want plug N plag lasers. I don't have time to program or DMX them. Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Catchers 0 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) Most people want plug N plag lasers. I don't have time to program or DMX them. I posted a video on youtube a couple of years ago, of a show that I put together to Kool & The Gangs Celebration. The video doesn't do the laser any justice as the colours don't record very well and also it flickers as an artefact of the frame rate of recording. It does give you an idea of what you can do with lasers if you invest in the correct kit. This was originally done using Mamba Black with a MediaLas interface (about £500). I now use Pangolin hardware and software which is much much better, but also has a bigger price tag. (BTW the laser is full colour and cost me knocking on £2k to build). GDYWKbRNGKc Jim Edited November 28, 2009 by Dream Catchers Link to post Share on other sites
Robster 0 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Thats awesome !! well impressed Rob Star EntertainmentsFacebook pagelandline 0161 265 3421Mobile: 0777 99 777 26 Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Nice :Thumbup: Link to post Share on other sites
Liscio 0 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Never used a Laser but very interested, always worried that without smoke they wouldnt be worth the money but off to watch some Youtube vids now... Liscio Discotheques 60s - Current In Surrey & Home Counties www.liscio.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
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