Elation Platinum 5r or Martin?

[jared campion]

It finally looks like we are changing to a venue who permit the use of water based hazers, I have already decided to get the Ultratec Radiance Hazer thanks to the other forums.

So I am looking at getting at least 4 new moving lights hung above the stage and maybe a couple more which I may mount on trusses at the back of the stage

I'm very interested about the new Elation Platinum 5r, Also a store in Tokyo sells them at an excellent price so I wouldn't need to import them (unlike the hazer)

What do you guys think? have you used these new lights? any other lights you would recommend?

[bladeaudio]

Just be aware that the 5r does not have CMY color mixing. This means that to change colors you will see the color wheel flip, it won't fade to a different color. This may work in your situation, it may not.

[Esoteric]

If you don't need CMY mixing the 5R is an EXCELLENT light. Do you need that much power though (it is slightly brighter than a 575W moving light)?

Mike

[jared campion]

not having CMY mixing is defiantly losing the Plat 5r a few points, Regarding the power we can always dim it if its too bright but the way I see is "more power ＝ more good"

Thanks for the feedback guys, has any one had a play with the ADJ VIZI Beam lights?

[Esoteric]

The Vizi Beam units are the same as the normal Vizi but of course is meant for a longer throw.

Also keep in mind to get CMY color mixing it will cost at least 2-3x more per unit.

Mike

[jared campion]

CMY...up until now I have been buying LED washes since our current venue wouldn't allow smoke, So for me this is new.

My local vendor is selling Elation DESIGNSPOT300PRO at $3500 a pop, they have CMY mixing, any thoughts on these lights?

[Esoteric]

They are what the are. Good middle of the road unit. Average life expectancy, average performance, average output, nothing special. Good from 14'-25' or so. Just very average. If you take care of it and treat it well it will work for you. Kind of a pain to work on, but unless you are doing your own upkeep and maintenance that is not a problem.

They are not Vari-Lite or HES, they are in the neighborhood of Martin and Robe, and they are better than Chauvet and the Chinese knock offs.

Mike