I have always been a "sound active" guy when it comes to lighting.
All I need is a few on/off switches and I am good to go!
So, last year, I upgraded to the ADJ Dotz TPar system. I usually mount my non DMX Starball on top.
The remote for the Dotz is perfect for basic functions, especially the switch to turn the Starball on for slow songs.
Last week, I decided to buy a brand new ADJ Starburst mirror ball. As with most mirror-ball effects these days, it is fully DMX capable, to control color, speed, rotation, strobe, etc.
I just want WHITE only, slow speed, no strobe, and most importantly....I want a simple on/off function.
But, the added functions means you cannot simply turn it on and let it run.
Every time you turn it on, it goes through a series of flashes, color changes, and spins...before it finds the last setting you had it on. You can't just "turn it on" and immediately get white beams.
So I have to make a decision. I can either find a VERY SIMPLE controller, and run a basic DMX program that allows the unit to instantly turn on and start rotating white beams....
or I can return the Starburst and continue to use my old halogen Starball.
I see that the Chauvet OBEY is about $50, which is well within my price range....
and I could also use it to fine tune he effects on the Dotz system.
UNLESS
Somebody out there knows of an alternative.
The underlying problem is, if I am gonna return the Starburst, I need to do it as soon as possible.
All I need is a few on/off switches and I am good to go!
So, last year, I upgraded to the ADJ Dotz TPar system. I usually mount my non DMX Starball on top.
The remote for the Dotz is perfect for basic functions, especially the switch to turn the Starball on for slow songs.
Last week, I decided to buy a brand new ADJ Starburst mirror ball. As with most mirror-ball effects these days, it is fully DMX capable, to control color, speed, rotation, strobe, etc.
I just want WHITE only, slow speed, no strobe, and most importantly....I want a simple on/off function.
But, the added functions means you cannot simply turn it on and let it run.
Every time you turn it on, it goes through a series of flashes, color changes, and spins...before it finds the last setting you had it on. You can't just "turn it on" and immediately get white beams.
So I have to make a decision. I can either find a VERY SIMPLE controller, and run a basic DMX program that allows the unit to instantly turn on and start rotating white beams....
or I can return the Starburst and continue to use my old halogen Starball.
I see that the Chauvet OBEY is about $50, which is well within my price range....
and I could also use it to fine tune he effects on the Dotz system.
UNLESS
Somebody out there knows of an alternative.
The underlying problem is, if I am gonna return the Starburst, I need to do it as soon as possible.