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Ausumm

Ausumm

Gold Plated Productions
Oct 21, 2008
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It's time to update my light show.
I love my self-made rig, but as with most things I do...I am getting bored.
I wanna go back to a basic light show, and possibly add a few of my current lights for added dazzle.

I am thinking of a typical 4-par can system that is pre-assembled...
(with stand, controller and bags)
I am looking at the Chauvet 4-bar...and the ADJ Dotz Tpar.
They are very similar, in effects and price.
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I am leaning more toward the 4-bar, as it has options to add extra lights.
However, I know there are more systems out there,
so I was hoping someone knows of other alternatives.
It doesn't have to be exactly like the ones I mentioned...
I am open to all ideas, except for the Gig Bar...which I don't like.
(not a fan of lasers, strobes, or moonflowers)
Feel free to share pics of suggestions you may have.
 
I have one of these.

The first one I had went on fire and Microh replaced it no questions asked. The second has worked flawlessly but I find it a bit bright
 
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I have a 4Bar and a 4Bar-Tri .. The Tri I got used cheap to replace a 4Bar I broke, but I still tend to bring just 1. I also have 2 Inno Pocket Scans I run on sound active and can either place on the Light stand or on each subwoofer pole.
 
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I have two each of the 4Bar Flex (which can also be mounted on the floor, and has a pass-through hole), and the Mini 4Bar 2.0 (which uses a very, very thin pole). That's two Mini 4Bar 2.0s behind me in my profile pic.
I like the 4Bar Flex and the Mini 4Bar 2.0, but the older style RGB LEDs are getting a bit dated for my taste. I would suggest the 4Bar Tri, which uses tri-LEDs. The foot controller is very useful with the Chauvet 4Bar fixtures, especially when you do not wish to connect them via DMX.
 
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Anyone own and/or have an opinion on the ADJ Dotz Tpar?
 
I prefer to have various different effects to use. Seeing 4 of the same light as the sole light show through out the duration of the event get's boring to the audience.

Have 2-3 light effects to use through out the night. Then have 1 special effect to use for small durations as an eye popping effect during high energy dancing. Use a controller to control everything. Just don't set them all on sound active and leave on the entire time.
 
Ausumm said:
Anyone own and/or have an opinion on the ADJ Dotz Tpar?
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The Dotz Par use COB technology. They look great and have more of a traditional bulb look. I'm not a fan of the litebrite old school LED look. If you go for a Chauvet, look at the 4Bar Tri, I believe.
 
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There's also the newer GigBar LT, which ditches the laser and has moonflowers instead of the mini derbys .. GigBAR LT | CHAUVET DJ

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I just use an ADJ T-Bar stand with 2 LED Pucks on the end, an ADJ Jellyfish, a cheap Chinese Crystal Ball (of which I have several if one ever gives up the ghost (they are pretty rock solid) and a Chinese Laser pointing up and POW, I great comments on the light-show - of course I strategically place a few other LEDs around the room and have a sound active DIY light-bar behind my facade to to make things pop a little more. Then again I put more faith in my Video systems than a little light-show.

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Steve. The new Gigbar doesn't impress me...and I am really set on getting two AC outlets on the back.
I plan to top this with two pinspots and a mirror ball.
Tim and Jeff , I am certainly envy the simplicity of your suggestions,
but I have a "vision" in my head, and it's all about the four par cans (cans?)
The AUTO programs already installed on these systems are far better than anything I could design.
It gives your whole show a certain consistency, but with a great deal of variety.
Cause it's a bunch of different patterns and colors, but with the same FOUR fixtures.
 
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The Chauvet 4Bar Tri USB is the only one I know of that has 2 AC outlets.
 
American DJ TPar Dotz system has 2 AC outlets, and they are controllable by remote.
 
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I'd like to see your finished product. Please post. Interested in the mirror ball setup.
 
Ausumm said:
Steve. The new Gigbar doesn't impress me...and I am really set on getting two AC outlets on the back.
I plan to top this with two pinspots and a mirror ball.
Tim and Jeff , I am certainly envy the simplicity of your suggestions,
but I have a "vision" in my head, and it's all about the four par cans (cans?)
The AUTO programs already installed on these systems are far better than anything I could design.
It gives your whole show a certain consistency, but with a great deal of variety.
Cause it's a bunch of different patterns and colors, but with the same FOUR fixtures.
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oops! comment is prior post.
 
JamminDownJD said:
American DJ TPar Dotz system has 2 AC outlets, and they are controllable by remote.
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You're right .. didn't see the second .. looks like 1 Edison and 1 IEC jumper.
 
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I believe Rob (Jokers Wild) uses the Dotz Tbar system and is very happy with it.
I think he has had it for a year now so hopefully he can chime in with an update on it's performance.
It would be my choice if I was looking for a quick easy setup as it is quite bright and has two beam spread options as well as the ability to mount other lights on top.
 
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Yeah, the Dotz systems has two...
and the 4Bar FLEX has two Edison outlets as well...
(the 4Bar TRI is a bit too expensive for me at the moment)

So, my first reaction is to get the 4Bar FLEX...I've always liked Chauvet...and it is almost $70 cheaper.
but for a few bucks more, the Dotz systems has a footswitch, stand, AND an infrared remote.
I like the way the Dotz system has beam angle adjustments (lenses)
But I'm not 100% sold on the actual light/LED output.
I guess because it just "looks" different....even if it IS a few lumens brighter.
 
Ausumm said:
Yeah, the Dotz systems has two...
and the 4Bar FLEX has two Edison outlets as well...
(the 4Bar TRI is a bit too expensive for me at the moment)

So, my first reaction is to get the 4Bar FLEX...I've always liked Chauvet...and it is almost $70 cheaper.
but for a few bucks more, the Dotz systems has a footswitch, stand, AND an infrared remote.
I like the way the Dotz system has beam angle adjustments (lenses)
But I'm not 100% sold on the actual light/LED output.
I guess because it just "looks" different....even if it IS a few lumens brighter.
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+1 for Chauvet.
 
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