Galaxian Laser first impressions

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Jeff Romard

Jeff Romard

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I finally got to use my new Galaxian Laser Feb 13 and 20. I did a couple of small jobs in January but they didnt require lighting so I was chomping at the bit to get this fixture up and running.

The first dance was a crowd of 250 mostly 40+ folks. The Venue was about 4500 sq ft I set up in the afternoon and gave the laser a try. It seemed to have a good dispersion but with all the lights on and daylight it was really hard to get the effect. To tell the truth I wasnt overly impressed at that point

That evening I waited about a half hour after dancing started to turn it on. When I did attention turned toward the light. I actually had some ahhs from the crowd. It was fairly dark in there at this time I was quite impressed. It was the first time I had seen it in a large space. The specs say its a 90 degree dispersion but it appears more like 120-130 degree with the strongest part of the beams being in the 90 range. I was running it in sound active mode

It was the first time I ever had guests comment on a light. There were several that asked about it and all mentioned it was easy on the eyes.

All in all I was very impressed with the light and the effect
 
My Galaxian doesn't draw much attention these days.

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I'm considering this as one for my bulb to LED upgrade. I've seen it too, and am impressed. I like the looks of the Bliss Light, but it's a bit overbudget for me at the moment.

Can't make up my mind on the Chauvet ColorStrip vs. ADJ MegaBar (whatever it's called...it looks like the ColorStrip). Since I don't run, DMX I'm at a disadvantage for total use of certain lights. I believe that the ADJ MegaBar is dimmable?
 
I get the same response every time I use my Galaxian 3D. It blows people away even without fog/haze. The key is to have it come on at the right part of the song. I wish every light worked as good with and without fog/haze. The light is small and easy to transport.

The Bliss is next on my wish list. If only the price was lower. (LOL)
 
A couple of folks asked about pics and video. I forgot my camera the first time and the second one was for a disabled advocacy group I work with quite frequently. I can take pics but I made and agreement not to publish without consent so most times I just don't bother to take pics.

Next time out with it I'll get some
 
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