12-way lighting desk

[torch1972]

I work in a school with a theatre but there is a need to lighting in other places with in the school. I have two beta packs, I would like to get a 12 way desk that can to memories and fixtures. I have a fat frog already I don't want to be lumping it around. I have found a couple of desks that will do the job can I have thoughts and/or experinces of these desks

 

Studio 12 Scan and the Pilot 2000 from SGM.

 

I don't want a jester ML, small and user friendly is what I want. Could I run the beta from a PC are is there software other than Light Jockey?

[Tomo]

If you only want generics, have a look at the SmartFade 12/48.

If you'd like moving lights as well, have a look at the SmartFade ML.

 

These consoles are small enough to put in a rucksack and take down the Tube/on a bus...

[torch1972]

If you only want generics, have a look at the SmartFade 12/48.

If you'd like moving lights as well, have a look at the SmartFade ML.

 

These consoles are small enough to put in a rucksack and take down the Tube/on a bus...

 

 

But are they any good to use? does any one know?

[Brian]

But are they any good to use? does any one know?

Well, I bough a Smartfade ML with my own hard-earned money and yes, it is nice desk.

[Tomo]

I think they're dead easy to use and the most powerful consoles in their price range.

But I'm almost as biased as they come, so don't only take my word for it!

 

Look under the "Tutorials" links (SmartFade, SmartFade ML) for some videos of how to use the consoles.

 

Watch a few, and see what you think.

[Suzette]

Hmm - depends what you need to do really - I've just recently had a demo on a Smartfade and it didn't suit my purpose at all ... unfortunately because I really liked it from everything I'd read about it and would have liked to buy it.

See my posting on small lx desk for more details.

I would definitely suggest trying to get a demo on whatever desks you are looking at.