When it comes to lighting we all enjoy playing with the latest and greatest fixtures, such as the HighEnd Systems SolaSpot 1500 I reviewed recently. But using professional fixtures like the SolaSpot or other similar fixtures from manufacturers such as Robe, Clay Paky and Martin is very expensive. Now that's all great if you're working on a big show with a big budget, or you need the sort of rugged … [Read more...]
SolaSpot Pro 1500 Review
High End Systems, probably most famous for its range of Hog lighting consoles, also produces a selection of lighting fixtures too. One of their flagship products is the SolaSpot Pro 1500 which is powered by a 400w LED engine. This is beaten in brightness only by its bigger brother the SolaSpot Pro 2000 which packs in a 600w LED engine! This means that it is comparable to and even beats competing … [Read more...]
Zero 88 FLX Review
Zero 88 have long been a manufacturer of lighting control equipment, they have a huge market in the education sector, and for many people a Zero 88 product will have been their first experience of a lighting desk. For me personally I started on a very old 2 preset desk with just 6 faders per preset, I have no idea who made it, but it was very basic. However, my first taste of a memory desk was the … [Read more...]
The future of Channel 69 – what you need to know
By now you have probably heard that in 2012 Ofcom will be clearing out the 800Mhz frequency band which includes Channel 69. If you own any radio microphones or other RF equipment such as IEMs (In Ear Monitors) that operate within this spectrum you will be effected by this and you can't ignore it. The entertainment industry fought long and hard against these changes, but Ofcom have made the … [Read more...]
Vectorworks Spotlight 2010 review
Before I begin this review I should point out that I am new to Vectorworks, I have had no prior experience with previous versions and the only real exposure I've had to it are the paper designs that other designers have created. I'm sure the majority of people reading this will have used earlier versions and I'm sorry that I can't draw comparisons for you. For those of you who don't even know … [Read more...]
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