Chris99rogers

Such a shame that I missed this, would love to have come and have a nose about. So while we are talking about old equipment, I have a garage full of kit that was purchased in the 80's and 90's obviously well out of date now and superseded many times. Most of it still works but what do I do with it all, sound desks, racked amps, FX lighting even a working old Pulsar Masterpiece. Loads of Martin kit - I really don't want to scrap it but I need my garage back.. Anyone got any ideas that are printable ?

Thanks to you both for your advice... will follow it up...

Please stop laughing, yes, we still have a working pair of VL1000's which are beginning to play up, Does anyone know of somewhere that would perform a full service and if necessary - repair.

 We're based in the big toe of England (Cornwall) and have no Vari-Lite agents (that I know of) .

Also any suggestions as to LED replacements for these VL's.. One day.....

rgds

Chris  

You're going to struggle to get anything decent with that price, that's only £250 each

I would recommend you look at Prolights Studiocob, they are 60 degree with optional 30 and 15 degree optics. A PC or Fresnel will go tighter than that though, I would not describe these as suitable for "Long throw" even with the 15deg lens on.Output is as good as CP62 in vivid colours but not as good in white / pastel colours.

 

https://www.ac-et.co...-led-par-range/

 

If you want something which works like a 1K PC or Fresnel you'll need to spend quite a bit more.

 

 

 

I was looking about £300 / can for 8 x Pars and possibly £500-£600 ea for 4/5 Fresnels..

£250 a unit? Inc. or Ex. VAT?

I suspect you're quite tight for your spec on that budget. £400-£600 a unit is probably more realistic for professional quality rather than DJ equipment, more again for theatre/corporate grade.

Currentl;y Ex VAT (I hope)!

I have been tasked with a partial replacement of our theatres 1200W Selecon PC's and Fresnels to LED equivalents.

Anyone out there had any experience or have any recommendations for these fixtures..

Also

Have been authorised to spend £2K to buy 8 LED Par Cans that can be used for music gigs (tight beam) or corporate events (large washes) -

• I want either replacement lenses or zoomable
• Long throw
• Vivid colour
• equivalent or more output than CP62

Am hoping to go to PLASA for a nose about but any guidance beforehand would be appreciated

Chris

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