Scanners ...Which ones?

[bluishbob]

Hi all, was wondering if anyone could help,

I have recently started doing gigs with my disco of which's lighting rig consists of a Chauvet double derby, Chauvet moon flowers and two 4way chaser things. I'm now looking to get some lighting that will give more of an effect.....so i thought of scanners. But... i have a problem....i'm 15 so am on a tight budget:bang: .

Can anyone suggest some scanners (of a relatively good make that won't let me down) or any other intelligent lights that i could find (probabily second hand) for around £150 ish.

Thanks
Jamie

[Jiggles]

Hi why not introduce your self in the Newbies section :)

And in help DJ Bid (Some time soon :D)!!! AND EBAY!!! the answer to all of life's problems :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Hi all, was wondering if anyone could help,

I have recently started doing gigs with my disco of which's lighting rig consists of a Chauvet double derby, Chauvet moon flowers and two 4way chaser things. I'm now looking to get some lighting that will give more of an effect.....so i thought of scanners. But... i have a problem....i'm 15 so am on a tight budget:bang: .

Can anyone suggest some scanners (of a relatively good make that won't let me down) or any other intelligent lights that i could find (probabily second hand) for around £150 ish.

Thanks
Jamie

Hi Jamie

Welcome to the forum.

Are you talking about £150 each for scanners or is that your total budget?

[chips]

Hi Jamie,

Ive just beening searching the forum myself trying to find what the best scanner value for money wise to buy?

Heres my list so far..

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=32649&doy=15m2
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=33053&doy=15m2
http://www.cookies.co.uk/index.php?page=equip_single&sidebar=136&menu=110&pid=SPTPR22A
Theres a good video on the link below,so im hoping the above will do the same sort of thing but for less?
http://www.djanddiscostuff.com/prodpage.asp?prodid=2064

I do like the barrel type:cool:

Anyone got a Fav thereself?

Chips.

PS i was just thinking about starting this thread myself.

[BeerFunk]

I got a couple of new Acme Dynamos off eBay for £140 delivered, after everyone on here recommended them, and I'm stunned as to how good they are! I wish I had just took the chance and bought the 4 with controller!

[ianm67]

Jamie,

I just bout a pair of brand new Acme Dynamo scanners off of eBay for £120.... DMX, sound to light and a controller thrown in. You won't get any better for that kind of money (or twice that much come to think of it....)

Cheers,

IanM

[chips]

Hi,

Ive just been looking at the video of the Acme Dynamo scanners.

http://videos.djanddiscostuff.com/demos/party%20scan.wmv

Very Impressed:bowdown:

[bluishbob]

Hi Jamie

Welcome to the forum.

Are you talking about £150 each for scanners or is that your total budget?

Hey again,
That is my total budget.

[bluishbob]

Hey all,
What does everyone think of 'MAD' scanners or 'Chauvet Intimidators' (will i be able to afford these?
Jamie

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Hey all,
What does everyone think of 'MAD' scanners or 'Chauvet Intimidators' (will i be able to afford these?
Jamie

MAD are expensive - they did retail at about £350 each new, but they don't make them anymore. You might be lucky and get a couple secondhand a bit cheaper, but probably not in your budget.

Never seen or used the Chauvet ones.

I think you'd be better off getting a couple of the Acme Dynamos - they are brilliant value.

[Corabar Steve]

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Hi why not introduce your self in the Newbies section :)



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[Jiggles]

Hey all,
What does everyone think of 'Chauvet Intimidators' (will i be able to afford these?)
Jamie

Well they look a great light and may get some BUT they cost a bomb!!!

[waxintaxin]

I use 4 Intimidator 2s
They are real nice lights

Real good inbuilt programmes and they are as sharp as a knife, bright and with a micro controller you get soe good options


I love em

Rich

[bluishbob]

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Hi, just to let you know.... i did just a long time ago and haven't posted since.

[Jiggles]

Hi why not introduce your self in the Newbies section :)




Hi, just to let you know.... i did just a long time ago and haven't posted since.

Ah i just realized now :Embarassed: :doh: :doh: :D

[HightowerMusic]

I am looking at getting some Chauvet Intimidator 2.0. You can see a video of them here http://www.chauvetlighting.com/system/quicktime/intimidator2_mov.html and the 1.0 here http://www.chauvetlighting.com/system/quicktime/intimidator1_mov.html

[Corabar Steve]

Hi, just to let you know.... i did just a long time ago and haven't posted since.

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[waxintaxin]

The video does not do them justice to be fair

they perform a lot better than the videos show

split colours are real nice

lmk your email and i will send over a few images

Rich

[chips]

Hi,

Just to give you more options my Acme Dynamo Scanner pack was delivered yesterday and im Well pleased with them:cool:

4 units plus the controller,not a DMX controller but it works the light patterns Sweet all in delivered to my door for £299..Bargain!!!

Great Value for Money:approve:

Chips.

[jimthawley]

i would be interested in knowing where you got them at that price chips as i can only get them for around 350 mark but i dont know to get a set of those or just go for 2 acme winners any ideas guys ??

[djbigdevs]

i would be interested in knowing where you got them at that price chips as i can only get them for around 350 mark but i dont know to get a set of those or just go for 2 acme winners any ideas guys ??

Try ebdj. I just ordered an Ultimax stand & bag, kam mics and some other bits & bobs. They were REALLY helpful and most of the stuff was delivered when they said - just waiting on the stand now.


They have them for £299 or £369 with the case (which a useful way to carry all the lights & leads - plus it's not heavy!).
Here's the link :
http://www.ebdj.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?product_id=10822

[jimthawley]

nice one , thanks

[chips]

Hi,

I bought them from ebdj.

The price keeps jumping about,there £335 today,and tonight they might be £299,but they will do them for £299 if you point that out to them.

[wensleydale]

try looking in the evening- i think it will be £299 then- i bought some last week- very helpful

[jimthawley]

so what do guys think set of 4 party scans or 2 winners i cant make my mind up ?????

[chips]

Hi jimthawley,

It depends on your budget.I weighed up the deal on the ones i bought,two were around £180 and four for £299 was the bit that made my mind up.From what ive read on this forum ive not heard a bad word said of the ones i bought.
Ive bought them for home use,to be fair two would have done be..like ive read on here you can never have enough lights!!:D

I know if id have bought two id have wished i bought four:bang:

They are very bright for the money.

Chips.

[soundscapes]

one of my dynamos survived a 3m drop onto a hard floor without breaking the mirror or bulb !!! would def. recommend. theres a guy selling a pair of winners on ebay at the mo. or you could maybe try the stairville branded irock 5s from the "german" site

[www.purelightdj.co.uk]

hi guys, has anyone ever tried our NEPTUNE DMX scanners?

One of our best selling products, might be worth a quick look guys.