'noisy' soundlab Vorma's

[Key2]

Hi Guys

I bought a couple of Soundlab Vormas, second-hand. I've put new bulbs (lamps?) in them. They take three, 300w halogens which B&Q sell for £2.88 for a pack of three ("anything for the weekend, sir?":D ).
The effect is really good. I tried them in an area measuring 45ft across and about 60ft deep, and they covered that well...BUT, the motors are noisy.
I know that people can't hear them when the music is playing, but I'd like them a bit quieter. Anyone had this before and cured it? Is it just one of those things? Anyone? I will upgrade when I've earnt some money, but for now, they are 'on duty'.

John
Key2Roadshow

[Vectis]

Had one. Exactly the same problem - it's just a quirk of the design. Not-so-quiet motor in a large mostly empty metal chassis with no damping.

And it fell apart in no time. Great effect for high ceilings, marquees etc. but totally unreliable. Binned it after it tripped an RCD in a venue and took out the entire building :eek:

I'd advise getting rid asap. A good effect to replace it is an Acme Stormbird. They're a bit too fast moving for general dancefloor action but look great projected upwards and outwards. There's a Stairville equivalent much cheaper I think it's called 'Tomahawk' but I could be mistaken.

[Key2]

Had one. Exactly the same problem - it's just a quirk of the design. Not-so-quiet motor in a large mostly empty metal chassis with no damping.

And it fell apart in no time. Great effect for high ceilings, marquees etc. but totally unreliable. Binned it after it tripped an RCD in a venue and took out the entire building :eek:

I'd advise getting rid asap. A good effect to replace it is an Acme Stormbird. They're a bit too fast moving for general dancefloor action but look great projected upwards and outwards. There's a Stairville equivalent much cheaper I think it's called 'Tomahawk' but I could be mistaken.

Thanks for the quick reply. Replacement isn't an option at the moment, but you have given me an idea:lightbulb:
I can do something about the "empty metal chassis with no damping".
These ( I have 2 ) appear to be well-used and haven't fallen apart yet, so I'll try 'adapting' the casing, whilst still allowing for the heat.
Thanks again

John:)

[spin mobile disco]

I use the chauvet line dancers which are basically the same effect. They also are very noisy and run hot. Chauvet recomend a 15 minute on 15 off cycle on them due to the 3 very bright bulbs they use. I think noisy is just normal for these effects probably because they still use old style carbon brushes to transmit power through the effects spin motor on to the lamps. This is very old technology around in disco effects since the old par 36 helicoptor lights in the 80's. It is reliable up unit the point it fails ( 2 years is probably all you would get out of one before requiring overhall and spare carbon bushes.

[Key2]

I use the chauvet line dancers which are basically the same effect. They also are very noisy and run hot.

Guess I'll just have to turn the music up:D

Cheers

John

[TONYTIGER]

Only time they get really noisy is when they hit the bottom of the skip:D