From a Sirius 24 ---> ?????

[tom_the_LD]

Hi there

 

Basically, we could possibly be upgrading from our Sirius 24 to something else. We only have 24 ways of dimming although this MIGHT increase in future. The desk only needs to control generics and I don't think we have ever had any movers or scrollers but you never know it might happen. What would you guys recommend. Budget wise I think maybe £2,500 max.

 

Thanks for all your assistance

 

EDIT: Needs to have a Q-stack runable via a GO button and the ability to create effects then run them at the push of a button if you know what I mean! (like the effects section on the 24 but more advanced) and all the usual shabang!

[Ben Langfeld]

Your best bet would be one of the frog range, probably the Fat Frog. It's within your budget, can control 24 or 48 ways of dimming plus 12 fixtures (giving you plenty of room for expansion). Also, it will be fairy familiar to you after using a sirius. They're very popular in schools and many small venues thanks to their ease of use.

[Dj Dunc]

We have a frog and I love it, very easy to use, and good interface. Try having a play on the phantom frog (available on the Zero88 website), which is an OLE for all the frog range.

[tom_the_LD]

I may be being very ignorant and I apologise but what is an OLE ;)

[James]

Off Line Editor

 

Typicaly a PC version of the console software that can be used to familiarise oneself with the user interface and build/patch/edit shows in situations where you cannot access the desk itself. These can then be saved to {typicaly} floppy disks which can be loaded into the desk when needed.

 

James

[Psychedelic Theatre]

I'd also suggest a Fat Frog, they're nice and easy to use and also give you some versatility if you do want to use some movers at a later date ;)

[peternewman]

Off Line Editor. A piece of software that allows you to perform some or all of the functions of a real desk without being in front of one.

 

Edit: I'm clearly far too slow, but I've just found the wiki page which already exists, updated it and linked to it! So in summary look at the wiki, then Google, then ask. ;)

[peter]

If the Fat Frog is too much for your budget, take a look at the Jester, which will be very familiar to a Sirius user. It comes in 12/24 or 24/48 formations, so you can future proof yourself should you wish. Show file storage is onto USB, and it supports a monitor (with a normal PC style VGA connector, so any computer monitor will do) which makes things a whole lot clearer than the Sirius ;) Jester.

[LeeStoddart]

Another vote for the Frog range. Either basic Frog or Fat Frog would suit your needs. If all you ever use is some generics and scrollers the basic Frog will be fine. If you think you might use some movers at some stage then go for the Fat Frog.

 

Good luck.

[JimWebber]

At the risk of being predictable, I'll point you in the direction of the Frog range too!

I'm not sure of prices, but I imagine a Fat Frog will come within the £2.5K budget - Thus future proofing your desk to a degree.

 

Alternatively a Frog and some extra dimmer channels?

 

Jim

[AndyJones]

OR maybe wait a few months, I hear rumours of a new frog range?

[mac.calder]

The horses mouth

[tom_the_LD]

Thanks for your suggestions guys. I was thinking about a FatFrog. They look good ;) and they have frogger on :huh:

 

Any idea what the new frogs will be like?

[peter]

If you'd like to see the new frogs for yourself, we'll be at the Frankfurt Messe next week, or alternatively at AC North in Leeds in May. Alternatively, contact one of our dealers for more information and pricing.

 

Wiki Article

[tom_the_LD]

Anything closer to a little place named 'Luton' (Dunstable is where I live but you MAY have heard of Luton). It is about 30 mins away from London.