taylord Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Morning all, I'm looking to purchase a DMX controllable haze machine for school. Budget is around the £250 mark. Does anyone have any recommendations? We currently have this http://www.terralec.co.uk/fog__haze_machines/pfx800h_stage_mist_800_dmx_haze_machine/33952_p.html but I find that the output isn't great (it's either on or off, not much variation)! Or alternatively, tips on placing fans on stage to help with distribution of haze? Many thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojc123 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Not sure if it's any help but having had a few cheap hazers over the years we chose to hire a decent one when we need it. It's worked out better for us. I'd prefer to have it available for use at any time but the cheap ones aren't worth the trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Budget hazers really aren't worth the money or the hassle. Many are just smoke machines masquerading as hazers ad don't really produce the sort of haze quality you'd like.Even the low to mid range of the decent kit won't give you the near invisible haze you might see used on TV and big budget shows.For a decent hazer you'll be looking at a minimum of around £700 to £800 plus VAT etc. As has been suggested - unless you're using it several times a year just rent a good machine when you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsabre Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 The others are exactly right, you won't get anything decent under £700. You can help the situation a bit with fans. One of those big 3ft industrial fans placed behind the machine will help with dispersion. Ideally a 2nd machine at the other side of the stage with another fan is necessary to get even / symmetrical coverage. If I am using a cheap hazer I seem to spend the whole show messing with the hazer and fans to try and get a half decent haze. I managed to get a DF50 (oil cracker) on a show last week and the difference was amazing, it just sat there and did its thing and the venue was filled with a lovely even haze for the whole show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylord Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Cheers everyone! Hire route it is. I appreciate your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleah Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Are decent haze machines any more smoke detector friendly than fog machines? Or is it best to forget it if theres the dreaded smoke detectors around....? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm led to believe that it depends on how the detectors work. Those that also look for a rise in temperature should reject it. Think toaster proof alarms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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