DJ Ricky B
DJ Extraordinaire
What do you all think about this new product line Chauvet has come out with? Bluetooth controlled Lights via your phone or tablet!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BATdIQQJv0w
Chauvet BT Air (Bluetooth Wireless Lights with App)
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djtaso
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Bluetooth is just too limited I think. Not only in programming but also in distance. As it said it is a very basic system with limited to no custom programming
DJ Ricky B
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So is it kind of a pointless product line to come out with since it is limited? Or will lots of people buy into it because of the ability to use an app and bluetooth connect?
I almost see no difference between this, and using a IR remote to change the colors or select a different mode on each light. The only difference is using a remote vs. using a app on the phone or tablet it seems?
Also, with a remote and wireless dmx, you could master/slave a bunch of lights together, and just point the remote at one light if they are all wireless dmx capable.
I almost see no difference between this, and using a IR remote to change the colors or select a different mode on each light. The only difference is using a remote vs. using a app on the phone or tablet it seems?
Also, with a remote and wireless dmx, you could master/slave a bunch of lights together, and just point the remote at one light if they are all wireless dmx capable.
djtaso
DJ Extraordinaire
That last part is a more practical solution... but again very limited in programming. You could never do a two tone lighting design, can't tie them in with moving heads or other lighting programs. I assume that since the technology is new, they're more expensive than their dmx equivalents, which actually have more capabilities.
Bluetooth doesn't really help for full-room setups, does it?
BlueLineDJ
DJ Extraordinaire
I agree, just too many limits with BT. However, I do like the that were just released. They have removable batteries so you can swap them in and out.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae78luKu4Nc&feature=youtu.be
. and the price tag isn't DJ friendly as well. Chauvet DJ Freedom Flex H4 IP X6 Wireless LED Uplight System with 6 Freedom Flex H4 IP pars, 6 Flex batteries, and a Charging Road Case
. and the price tag isn't DJ friendly as well. Chauvet DJ Freedom Flex H4 IP X6 Wireless LED Uplight System with 6 Freedom Flex H4 IP pars, 6 Flex batteries, and a Charging Road Case
You can swap the batteries out on my cheap chinese lights, if you can figure out where to get the exact same battery.
I made the mistake of buying cheap speakers for my first setup. Fortunately, I only wasted about $250. But it’s still $250 I could have used for useful, quality gear.
Oddly, I think I made much better purchases when it came to lighting. And while I continue to be tempted by the latest fixtures that may fill a niche use, I’ve managed to avoid the impulse to indulge in these neat toys. Just makes a lot more sense to get a quality fixture to handle jobs both simple and complex, than wasting even a few bucks on something with very limited use.
Oddly, I think I made much better purchases when it came to lighting. And while I continue to be tempted by the latest fixtures that may fill a niche use, I’ve managed to avoid the impulse to indulge in these neat toys. Just makes a lot more sense to get a quality fixture to handle jobs both simple and complex, than wasting even a few bucks on something with very limited use.