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Dinosaur
Originally Posted by
Jem
I've just bought two of the Powerbars in the Gear4djs bank holiday sale. I have to say that overall i'm pretty pleased with them. I'll be using them with an external DMX controller as I don't like most of the internal 'flashy' programs. I much prefer something more reminiscent of incandescent lighting with a subtle fade in and fade out between colour changes.
That option is there with both British and Teutonic ones. Pattern 3 on the Stairville.
Originally Posted by
Jem
My only negative observation so far would be that the metal 'U' shaped brackets that hold the can on to the 'Tee' bar are pretty flimsy. I'm seriously considering making some out of a stronger metal and replacing them.
The Stairville construction is more than robust enough for me. No such problems.
Originally Posted by
Jem
Other than that I would say that they're pretty decent
In truth, they are. The thing is that the KAM offering runs on a far more complicated control system, which to be fair gives much more control under DMX, and even from the footswitch. One member said it took him minutes to set it up for DMX, another said that after two days spent with no success, he abandoned the idea. Please let us know how you get on.
When I take into account my previous experiences with similar KAM products, the far lower reported failures of the Stairville, its lower price, and the fact that it does all I want and more, I'm confident that I made the right choice for me.
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Dinosaur
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Ezekiel 25:17
Just like to add that I'm very happy with my Stairville version too.
For the amount of light and versatility (colour wash, fades, S2L) it's probably the best bang for the buck lighting I've ever bought.
For anyone who hasn't used or seen any of the various power parbars in action they're bright enough to light most venues as a colour wash and act like a proper lighting effect when on S2L (as they're so powerful you do get 'movement' with them, they're not a static effect).
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Dinosaur
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Originally Posted by
Excalibur
The zip on my bag is a bit dodgy but the teuctonic bar is great value for money and very bright.
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Dinosaur
Originally Posted by
Mark Wild
My case is starting to fall apart at the seams now, with gaffer tap holding it together lol Is there anywhere you can get a new case for these? Or any alternative? The KAM Powerbar that is,
not that cheap German rubbish
And at the riskof being accused of "banging on about it", although my tripod bag is indeed showing extreme signs of wear and tear, the case for the unit on my "cheap German rubbish " is still as new. Pristine. Showroom condition. Fit for purpose.
I seem to remember Paul ( Spirits High ) having trouble with his case at an early stage. With the increase in popularity of this style of unit, I wonder if there is a market for a rigid flightcase?
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Likes Disco-ing
Originally Posted by
Excalibur
And at the risk of being accused of "banging on about it"
Stop banging on about it
Originally Posted by
Excalibur
I seem to remember Paul ( Spirits High ) having trouble with his case at an early stage. With the increase in popularity of this style of unit, I wonder if there is a market for a rigid flightcase?
Yeah mine is gigged to death, definitely need an alternative, a custom made flight case for it may be too pricey though.....
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