Martin Acrobats

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Randy A

Randy A

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Ok, for those that own them and use them. How do you hang them? I hang them with the mirror at the bottom and the plugs at the top. To me, they look better that way. I can easily pull the plugs (power & dmx) from the top, down the back to conceal the wiring nicely. It's also a great light show and points exactly where I want the light to be.

JT also mentioned the fan works better hanging with the mirror at the top. How does that matter?

Also, in the manual, it shows just sitting the Acrobat on the floor, with drum-end down. (mirror down)

I'll load a few pics to show you.

In the t-bar pic, I actually installed the bracket with the pole in between the bracket and the Acrobat --- thus putting the center of gravity more evenly on the stands, which made it more stable and the pole helped keep the exact angle I wanted. And, this pic was taken after I had lowered it and taken the cords off. (Then I remembered I wanted to take a pic)

So, does it really matter how this light is hung? And, really, how is my customer going to know? ;)
 
Randy A said:
Ok, for those that own them and use them. How do you hang them? I hang them with the mirror at the bottom and the plugs at the top. To me, they look better that way. I can easily pull the plugs (power & dmx) from the top, down the back to conceal the wiring nicely. It's also a great light show and points exactly where I want the light to be.

I just used one of mine for the first time on Saturday. I had mine with the mirror on the top, because that's how I've seen them mounted in pics that others have posted. Never even thought of reversing it and to be honest I didn't even notice that your fixture was mounted in the opposite way, until eagle-eyed Jon mentioned it in his post.

JT also mentioned the fan works better hanging with the mirror at the top. How does that matter?

Dunno about that, so I have no opinion.

Also, in the manual, it shows just sitting the Acrobat on the floor, with drum-end down. (mirror down)

On page 9 of the manual that I downloaded, it shows the unit balanced on the bracket (using it as a floor stand) with the barrel on the lower end and with it also with the barrel end on the top. The manual states to "never lay the fixture flat on it's back" and by the pictures also to not put it flat on it's end.

I'll load a few pics to show you.

Cool! I'll be waiting.

In the t-bar pic, I actually installed the bracket with the pole in between the bracket and the Acrobat --- thus putting the center of gravity more evenly on the stands, which made it more stable and the pole helped keep the exact angle I wanted. And, this pic was taken after I had lowered it and taken the cords off. (Then I remembered I wanted to take a pic)

So, does it really matter how this light is hung? And, really, how is my customer going to know? ;)

I would think that if you can put the barrel end down while using the bracket as a floor stand, then you should be able to mount it in the manner that you have as I've flipped through the manual and haven't found anything about not mounting in the manner that you have done.

Customer would probably never even notice....or care.
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Just my random thoughts on this....:sqwink:
 
Randy A said:
Kirby -- do you not see my attached pics?

Also, check out page 9 again. You'll see an 'X' on the pic laying it on it's side and a 'checkmark' on the pic showing it sitting directly on it's end.
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I was waiting for more! .... LOL...I thought you were going to show pics from behind..forgive me, it's been a very long Monday...:sqwink:
 
yup I like how it seems to be more snug to the pole like that Randy. I will have to confer with Maestro hes the officianado of un acrobat.
 
Randy A said:
Kirby -- do you not see my attached pics?

Also, check out page 9 again. You'll see an 'X' on the pic laying it on it's side and a 'checkmark' on the pic showing it sitting directly on it's end.
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Damn, you are correct o' wise one! :notworthy:.....Good thing I've got new glasses coming in the next week or so....:sqembarrassed::sqlaugh:
 
after discussing this with our Gearhead sponsor he says he mounts his scanner style units 50% of the time up and 50% down with no negative issues either way.
 
Jon Tuck said:
after discussing this with our Gearhead sponsor he says he mounts his scanner style units 50% of the time up and 50% down with no negative issues either way.
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I always wondered if it mattered which way you mount your light.... but, dayum those mirrors get hot.... :sqerr:
 
Had no choice but to mount the Acrobat sideways last Saturday - worked great!

Don't you hate it when the phographer dumps their bags next to your clean set up?
 

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Mark Beecher said:
Had no choice but to mount the Acrobat sideways last Saturday - worked great!

Don't you hate it when the phographer dumps their bags next to your clean set up?
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I politely asked them to move it.
 
Mark,

I'll admit it - your pic is the first time I've ever seen a Acrobat mounted sideways. Interesting.

I like the positioning of the PR-1 in the center position.

Cheers,

Joe


Oh wait a sec - you know I'm talking about the light, right???? (Realizing that this could be misconstrued....;) )
 
jabo said:
I politely asked them to move it.
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I have in the past asked the same thing. I do get a lot of referrals from photographers so I try to be "cooperative".
I actually have a history with this photographer, not a good one. In fact I turned down an event last year because the bride said they were using this photographer. This event came in 5 weeks ago and I had the date open so I wasn't so choosy. Since they added the remote ceremony service, uplights and monogram I was a happy camper!
When the photographer asked if he could plug into my power under the table I directed him to an outlet 20' away.
 
Eh.... I don't worry so much about where the photographer plops him/herself as long as it isn't under my feet.... or overly cluttering... I've even put their bags under my table on one occation simply because there was no room anywhere else.... but, then that's the kind of guy I am.

It would seem to me, however that being a photographer you'd constantly think about each future shot and realize stacking your gear especially behind or around the DJ would be a bad thing especially so when shooting towards the DJ.... YMMV

Now back to your Acrobat thread sorry for the slight hijack.
 
It would seem to me, however that being a photographer you'd constantly think about each future shot and realize stacking your gear especially behind or around the DJ would be a bad thing especially so when shooting towards the DJ
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I'll use that!
 
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