28 Nov
2005
28 Nov
'05
12:15 p.m.
Jacob wrote:
I see.. Well, since DMX seems to be a common standard, I'll just look for places
with a proper DMX equipment and bring a controller in my backpack ;-)
Trouble is this may require lots of wiring and the like, which clubs owners
could dislike. This is an interesting point though.
This just sounds like asking "Do you have a drumset?", but still bringing my
own
cymbals.. I like it :-)
--
og
On Mon, Nov 28, 2005 at 12:43:03PM +0100, Olivier
Guilyardi wrote:
After investigation, I'll try and stick with hardware that's supported by
dmx4linux, as the Enttec USB controllers.
I've seen some 100 ? DMX controller on the
parallel port (IMG Stageline DMX-60).
I had access to a parallel port device made by soundlight, it was
controlled by sending ASCII sequences to /dev/lp? . Power
consumption is not included in this price. I want to play in some Parisian
clubs: electric power is their problem, not mine.
It was the price of dimmer packs and lamps I thought about. The power
consumption relates to the amount of light that comes out of the light
source (standard tungsten). If you have to illuminate a large area,
you'll be probably not happy with 300W light bulbs. Especially if you
would like to use dark intensive colors. If the
club's lighting installation isn't "DMX
compatible", would a set of dimmers do the trick ?
Even in non-DMX environments I would expect to find dimmer packs. Before
DMX was standard, voltage was used to control to packs (0..10V) which is
still supported by some current dimmer packs. Perhaps you try to get a
DMX-to-voltage converter in those cases. Can I expect
to
find such "DMX compatible" lighting installations (like dimmers I just
plug my controller into) in most of clubs/discos/concert halls ?
(I suppose that I should just ask places I know...)
Always ask in advance if you are not sure, sometimes clubs offer
technical specs e.g. via internet.
BTW: If you have special requirements concerning the colors, get a set
of filters on your own.