What is the purpose of this..?

[maxjones2000]

I found this on the Stage-Electrics website and wondered what the purpose of this is.

 

http://www.stage-electrics.co.uk/productHire.aspx?code=MACDI

 

surely doesn't it interfere with the beam and focus?

 

Any ideas what it's for?

 

Thanks :P

[Ynot]

Quite simple.

These are for protecting moving heads when used outdoors in potentially wet conditions. The integral fan serves two main purposes - to inflate the dome and keep air circulating around the fixture stopping moisture build up as well as reducing heat.

 

And yes, I suspect it will affect beam quality slightly, but nowhere near as much as a dowsing of rain!!

[maxjones2000]

Quite simple.

These are for protecting moving heads when used outdoors in potentially wet conditions. The integral fan serves two main purposes - to inflate the dome and keep air circulating around the fixture stopping moisture build up as well as reducing heat.

 

And yes, I suspect it will affect beam quality slightly, but nowhere near as much as a dowsing of rain!!

 

oh ok thanks! I hadn't thought of that- but it's cheaper than having to repair/replace a soaked macIII!

 

Thanks (sorry this reply is a bit short, I'm a bit pushed for time - gotta get to school in 30mins!)

[Dodgecaliber]

Didn't they used to get called "Condomes"?

 

Many a time have I called to see if hire companies stock condoms...

[elvenprince]

There was a moving head a tank at PLASA09 which was working inspite of a rain machine churning out bucketfuls of water on-top of the lantern...is this a one-off, or is pretty common to find movers that can work in the rain, nowadays? Does anyone know what mover it was? I didn't get the details.

[Ben Couch]

There was a moving head a tank at PLASA09 which was working inspite of a rain machine churning out bucketfuls of water on-top of the lantern...is this a one-off, or is pretty common to find movers that can work in the rain, nowadays? Does anyone know what mover it was? I didn't get the details.

 

That I believe was a Synchrolite which are made for indoor or outdoor use without the need for domes or other devices, which a standard say Martin fixture would.

 

And yeah they used to get called condomes, probably still do to be honest.

[Ben]

There was a moving head a tank at PLASA09 which was working inspite of a rain machine churning out bucketfuls of water on-top of the lantern...is this a one-off, or is pretty common to find movers that can work in the rain, nowadays? Does anyone know what mover it was? I didn't get the details.

 

That I believe was a Synchrolite which are made for indoor or outdoor use without the need for domes or other devices, which a standard say Martin fixture would.

 

And yeah they used to get called condomes, probably still do to be honest.

 

Nope not a Syncrolite it was a Novaflower.

[Smiffy]

I've used Condomes a few times (fnar fnar :) ) and yes they do cause some issues, in terms of focus of gobo's and beams, but nothing too serious. Certainly nothing that 90% of the punters would notice anyway :)

 

Cheers

 

Smiffy