http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/ For any discussions related to lighting en Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:09:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting/http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/images/cb_feeds_trans.gif http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/PueDQvHBjfQ/showthread.php Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:15:47 GMT I downloaded Horizon a couple of days ago and have since fallen in love with it, but after reading some of the other threads I have a couple of... I downloaded Horizon a couple of days ago and have since fallen in love with it, but after reading some of the other threads I have a couple of questions.

Question 1:

According to their website, Horizon has been long-since discontinued. I read the license agreement that came with the software download, and it said that it was free to use. Now I've read on here that you have to license it to the tune of $2/channel. I've been using it offline (WITHOUT a dongle or dimmers connected) and it seems to function. Is everything going to go to pieces once I connect the dongle?

Thoughts?

Question 2:

I need a moderately priced, but durable, dongle that will work with Horizon. Who has recommendations?

I look forward to your responses!

-JIM ]]> Lighting jgaffney7643 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16268 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16268 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/H8MOy9e6sIs/showthread.php Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:20:16 GMT In my high school's auditorium, we have a total of 16 lekos, 4 fresnels, and 3-4 colored light bars. Currently, the lekos are arranged into eight pairs of two fixtures on the board. Currently, it is a bit awkward to work with pairs of fixtures, as some of the lekos are burned out/melted out (don't ask, bad electrician)

The question is: is it worth it to dedicate a 1:1 ratio of channels for each leko (one leko to one channel) rather than pairing them?

Thank you ]]> Lighting GHSStageManager http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16267 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16267 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/UoqzNrx_0Nk/showthread.php Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:50:26 GMT I'm stumped. According to the specs on this dimmer, the AC Input cables are "two 20 amp line cords for connection to 2 separate 120 VAC grounded services in any phase combination. Total capacity of the AS-42D is 4800 watts."

The picture of the dimmer shows what appears to be 15A straight pin NEMA 5-15P plugs on the ends of the AC cables as opposed to NEMA 5-20P straight pin plug (with one pin offset 90 degrees). How are the dimmers rated for 4800W when using 5-15P NEMA plugs? ]]> Lighting spotlightondance http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16266 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16266 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/Wd5l6bJHowo/showthread.php Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:28:17 GMT I am trying to identify a 2' by 3' box hanging in the front catwalk of our original theater in my school (we have 2 theaters so the current teacher has no idea). This box has an approx. 6" by 4" opening with a large lamp and something that looks like a mechanical shutter. No DMX or controller just a plug. It is not pointed at the stage and is on the side of the catwalk that is further from the stage. See the attached sketch. Can anyone identify what this fixture of box? Is it a strobe? Any ideas??

]]> Lighting Studio http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16265 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16265 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/7D8aWSyxCaI/showthread.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:33:30 GMT You have a chandelier that came internally wired with 18/2 lamp cord. There are two 120v candelabra base lamps on each of 10 "arms" of the chandelier. The bases on each arm are wired together (in parallel) and then all of the arms are are paralleled together at the hub to a single piece of 18/2 lamp cord that runs up the center hub of the chandelier to a non-polarized edison connector. Using a properly wired edison to stage pin adapter, why when plugged in one way, the chandelier lights fine, but when you reverse the polarity of the connection it trips the dimmer? ]]> Lighting icewolf08 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16261 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16261 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/T0KKcgHLexA/showthread.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:13:28 GMT I have several NSI DDS dimmers that I would like to convert to DMX. I know that there is a kit to convert them, but I do not want the 5 pin XLRs. I... I have several NSI DDS dimmers that I would like to convert to DMX. I know that there is a kit to convert them, but I do not want the 5 pin XLRs. I just want to know if anyone knows the part number of the chip that is included in the kit, so that I can convert the dimmers to DMX and use the 3 pin XLRs for the DMX signal.

The reason I am trying to do this cheap is that the system is used only once a year for my christmas display and in storage rest of the year. My control board is DMX and I already have a DMX to MPX convertor, but I am running out of room in the MPX range. So it is time to try to get all dimmers converted to DMX so I do not have to purchase more DMX to MPX converters.

Thanks for any help. ]]> Lighting intoit100 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16260 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16260 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/L-iMzlP2BqM/showthread.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:19:12 GMT At which point does it have to be balanced? Since most buildings have systems to automatically balance the phases, do we still have to follow the... At which point does it have to be balanced? Since most buildings have systems to automatically balance the phases, do we still have to follow the 10%max unbalanced law?

And by using a generator for power, do I really need to balance them as much as I can?

I always try to balance my phases as much as i can, but i would like to know more about how people works with it. f

Last question; if i am not using any motors or generator in the events, what should my phases have to be well balanced? Let's say I do have 75 amps returning through my neutral (2/0 feeder), what this could be dangerous for? ]]> Lighting McCready00 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16256 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16256 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/yejcOLOLHfU/showthread.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:53:33 GMT So the last show I drafted in VW (2010 if it matters) was a really big and prominent show (well, by my standards anyways), so I spent a long time... So the last show I drafted in VW (2010 if it matters) was a really big and prominent show (well, by my standards anyways), so I spent a long time working with Classes to make it exactly the way I wanted. Now I'm starting another plot for a different show, and I'd like to keep the same basic setup in my new show. Is there a way to export all the Classes data and then import it into a new VW file? i guess I could just save the old plot under a new name and delete everything except the classes, but I'd much rather start with a clean slate and not have old settings/data still hanging around from the old show. Any ideas? ]]> Lighting rochem http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16250 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16250 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/AhtAF64MQwk/showthread.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:20:45 GMT Hello all,

I'm wondering if it's easy to make my own double c-clamp like this:



I have a bunch of C-clamps but not sure how to make them double sided like that. Anybody have any suggestions on the right way to do this?

I'm doing this so I can hang my pinspot bar to a skyhook bar. My pinspot bar is 2" OD pipe. I believe the pipe thru the skyhook is the same.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Lighting djloveday http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16249 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16249 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/VQCHbpQpgsQ/showthread.php Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:08:43 GMT Hey All,
In tech on a show right now at school and we are trying to simulate the [About] [Enter] function from the Express days. We're specifically looking for a cue count.
I think there is a way to do it but neither I or the ML programmer can figure it out.
Anyone know how to do this without printing the paperwork from the console.
Thanks
-Mike ]]> Lighting ScaredOfHeightsLD http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16247 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16247 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/1nRNu4uVdqw/showthread.php Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:25:52 GMT Hey everyone, Im in a class right now called Lighting technologies and i have to write a research paper, I have a few ideas of what to write it on... Hey everyone,
Im in a class right now called Lighting technologies and i have to write a research paper, I have a few ideas of what to write it on but i want to get some creative ideas from you guys here, The paper can be anything about lighting, I want to have a topic that will make everyone go "**** thats an awesome Topic". So if you guys have any ideas please let me know.
Thanks guys ]]> Lighting SoundDECAY23 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16244 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16244 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/14OOFCPYx4I/showthread.php Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:04:19 GMT Hello all,

I've just got my hands on a 16/32ch NSI 7016 board for a community theatre project I'm working with.

They've only got four Chauvet LED fixtures and a few farmer-rigged PAR equivalents right now, and a Strand Cantata that I got the other day for $50. The board of directors was convinced by a music store salesperson to go with LEDs exclusively, which is a decision I'm slowly pushing them to change...

So, the setup is bare-bones theatrical at the moment.

The one thing I miss on this console (most of my experience is with a Leprecon 612) is the cue stack. I think for most of the small concerts (the only thing they've got running right now) they're running they'll be fine with presets, but for a serious run of a theatrical event a cue stack is a must.

So, I'm looking for a piece of control software that will replace that functionality, but work in tandem with the NSI board (so that we don't need to fire up the whole system for dimming the house lights and such when they're just playing a movie or something.)

StageConsole is my favourite piece of software right now, mostly because of how similar it is to the desks I've always used. I can't see anything about linking in an external console, though. can anyone confirm/deny that?

I'm really hoping to keep the budget at a minimum here. If there was a *perfect* piece of software that will do everything I need I could probably spend a few hundred, but I'm hoping I can do what I need (capture presets fro the NSI board, then set up a cue stack) with one of the "free" solutions.

I don't have an interface yet, but was planning on the Entec USB Pro. ]]> Lighting Knave http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16243 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16243 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/vAnwd2Ahp1o/showthread.php Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:03:19 GMT Hey all, I have come here a few times to answer questions, but this is my first post. I have been put in charge of a small space at school with a... Hey all,

I have come here a few times to answer questions, but this is my first post. I have been put in charge of a small space at school with a inventory of older Altman 360Qs. People who have no idea about lighting use the space all the time and it seems all the barrels have been swapped between instruments with no regard to what is correct. Is there an easy way to tell 360Q barrels apart.

Thanks ]]> Lighting EWLights http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16242 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16242 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/3XXtWgmm7Uw/showthread.php Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:56:42 GMT We have an NSI DDS 9800 dimmer pack. It is set up for 120/240v single phase 2 pole. The facility only has 208/120 3-phase. Is there any reason this... We have an NSI DDS 9800 dimmer pack. It is set up for 120/240v single phase 2 pole. The facility only has 208/120 3-phase. Is there any reason this pack would not work with two phases of the 3-phase? It looks like the dimmer modules are simply split between the 2 poles. Is anyone else using a dds-9800 on 3-phase power in this way? Leviton's tech support was no help, simply citing the published specs, go figure....:rolleyes:

Thanks much. This is my first post, long time reader. I love this site . ]]> Lighting mcorder http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16235 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16235 http://feeds.controlbooth.com/~r/cbforums/19/~3/S7oxvpPHfu0/showthread.php Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:55:44 GMT Okay
So I've just taken a Job with a small design company in Charlotte N.C. It Looks like it's going to be a little Rocky to start out with but After a huge personal debate I've decided to stick with it. We sell Chavet, Elation, American DJ and Martin products as well as do night club and church design and installation work. We're best known as the installation company for barbizion in this neck of the woods.
They've hired me to help the company branch out into the theater market. I'm in the process of putting together a basic theater packet using martins and the Colorado line. Even now my boss is looking with an eye towards conventionals, so putting together a rider pack should be the easy part
Here's what I'm worried about. Currently the only thing that they program on is the Martin Light Jockey. Which I'm not incredibly familiar with ..yet. It's a PC based program That's got some really cool stock effects, some awesome Pre-sets and a lot of control, but it only can record 12 cues. Not a typo. Here's the other fun problem. The standard board is the ETC express, the most high end is The Ion and the lowest thing I've seen is a leprechaun two-scene.
So is there a way to tie in the light Jockey to some of these smaller boards? How would I go about doing that and what are the odds i can create a "normal" show situation with higher end gear? Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated. Do we have to bite the bullet and just buy a desk?
-Adam ]]> Lighting Goph704 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16226 http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16226