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tc1ooo
09-02-2009, 08:43 PM
Had 2 of these delivered today. Smaller than I expected, which is good :) They seem quite bright, I haven't had chance to compare them with the iMoves yet as I'm waiting for some lamps to arrive.

The rotating gobo's are quite good. I shall post a video soon.

Here's some pics next to an iMove...
Solitaire Events Ltd
09-02-2009, 08:51 PM
Had 2 of these delivered today. Smaller than I expected, which is good :) They seem quite bright, I haven't had chance to compare them with the iMoves yet as I'm waiting for some lamps to arrive.

The rotating gobo's are quite good. I shall post a video soon.



The rotating gobos look good if used with a DMX controller, but they hardly rotate at all if you run them master and slave.

They are no where near as bright as the Isolution mover if you are projecting more than a few feet. I did a side by side comparison in a shop. The gobos weren't as sharp either.
Tony Scott
09-02-2009, 08:56 PM
Much nicer looking than the Imoves and I like the fact that the display is not on the front! :approve:
Solitaire Events Ltd
09-02-2009, 09:09 PM
Much nicer looking than the Imoves and I like the fact that the display is not on the front! :approve:

Depends which way you hang them though. ;)
djsteve10
09-02-2009, 09:18 PM
Still prefer the Imove 5S after seeing these in my local dealer.
Tom
09-02-2009, 09:27 PM
I prefer the x-moves over the genesis. :approve: :lol:.

Would be interesting to read a full review of these lights though. :)
tc1ooo
09-02-2009, 09:49 PM
A quick very poor video here: YouTube - Acme Genesis LED moving head
tc1ooo
10-02-2009, 10:12 AM
Another quick video: YouTube - Acme Genesis LED moving head gobos
Cj_The_Dj
10-02-2009, 11:19 AM
are they loud?
Solitaire Events Ltd
10-02-2009, 01:14 PM
Another quick video: YouTube - Acme Genesis LED moving head gobos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyUTFhgpIEg)

I assumed you DMX'd them to do that?
501damian501
10-02-2009, 01:16 PM
I assumed you DMX'd them to do that?

assumed :confused: I though you was the expert darren :D
Solitaire Events Ltd
10-02-2009, 01:19 PM
assumed :confused: I though you was the expert darren :D

Expert on knowing what people are doing in their own homes and what they are using without being told?

There's a difference between an expert and someone looking into a crystal ball.
tc1ooo
10-02-2009, 01:22 PM
Yeah, I don't see the point of spending a lot of money on lights like that if you don't dmx them.

The motors are a lot quieter than the imoves.
Tom
10-02-2009, 02:09 PM
Yeah, I don't see the point of spending a lot of money on lights like that if you don't dmx them.

The motors are a lot quieter than the imoves.

Totally agree.

The on board programs are "ok" so to speak but DMX does really work wonders with any like really.


I also agree on the quiet motors. But then again as they are small units, they don't need a lot of power to make them move about.
Solitaire Events Ltd
10-02-2009, 03:53 PM
Totally agree.

The on board programs are "ok" so to speak but DMX does really work wonders with any like really.




I disagree. Most fixtures have fantastic programmes in these days. It's only when you need to do something specific for a certain style, genre or piece of music that DMX comes into it's own. Unless you have a reasonable size show I can't see the point. It's good for rotating gobos though.
Tom
10-02-2009, 04:12 PM
I think it depends on what light it is.

The x-moves built shows are not all that to be honest. They are ok if you are new to lighting and just want something that is sound to light but I like to keep control of my lights instead of them flying about.
par6
11-02-2009, 08:51 AM
"Can you stop those lights shining in our eyes, they're giving my wife a headache" :bang:
Cowlinn
11-02-2009, 04:11 PM
are they loud?


There ok, Not as loud as Class D ;)
sleah
11-02-2009, 07:19 PM
"Can you stop those lights shining in our eyes, they're giving my wife a headache" :bang:

"Err... No" :D

Why do they come to disco if they don't like the lights:bang:
tc1ooo
11-02-2009, 08:14 PM
And why do they sit right at the front?
501damian501
12-02-2009, 07:53 AM
why do they sit right next to your speakers and tell you to turn the volume down, why do they dance just afew inchs away from your setup, all crazy things.

now BOT
flatliners
09-03-2009, 10:27 PM
i had a demo of these last week in mikes shop and i was well impressed and there not that heavy but would like to see them up agenst a 250 halogen in an average sized funtion room for a prespective on distance
Starlight
09-03-2009, 10:43 PM
i had a demo of these last week in mikes shop and i was well impressed and there not that heavy but would like to see them up agenst a 250 halogen in an average sized funtion room for a prespective on distance

Why dont you try find a hire company that hires out these lights and test them out on 1 of your gigs ;)

Neil.
flatliners
10-03-2009, 11:20 PM
because there arnt many companys in the newcastle area that do hire stuff
Solitaire Events Ltd
11-03-2009, 09:46 AM
Yeah, Newcastle is quite small without much industry....
Cj_The_Dj
11-03-2009, 12:22 PM
There ok, Not as loud as Class D ;)

no its just that the imoves have loud fans also when they move make a noise.
Cj_The_Dj
11-03-2009, 12:24 PM
:attn:
"Err... No" :D

Why do they come to disco if they don't like the lights:bang:

i think he means turning 360. and going in to the DJs eyes. i stoped mine imoves.