Varilite Vl 2500 Spot

[Strand77]

Hi all

I have a show coming up soon using some of the above moving heads and would like to mount some of them in

auditorium. I have a lighting bar which is mounted vertically either side of stage. I would like to mount the Varilites on

these but was unsure if they would work properly mounted on their side anyone know if it is possible ?

 

Thanks Jim

[smalljoshua]

Could you not just use something like http://www.doughty-engineering.co.uk/shop/7/60/index.htm to mount them in the normal way?

 

Josh

[Ben]

Yes its perfectly possible as long as they have the correct clamps, we often use them in odd positions with half couplers. The most awkward part may well be a way of securely attaching a safety.

 

However just because its possible does not mean its always the best option and the options that Josh pointed out are also worth investigating.

 

Ben

[jonathanhill]

The rails on the V*L 2000 and 3000 series units will take a variety of different clamps and the units can be used in any orientation. I would recommend half couplers if you did want to do a vertical hang, but it will be a pain with a 27kg unit with no pan or tilt locks that wants to flap around everywhere. Far easier will be to get a gallows de-rig and hang it horizontally on that.

[timsabre]

As well as the mounting considerations, I find that programming a moving head rigged on its side can be a bit confusing.

[Smiffy]

I'd have to agree with Timsabre.

 

While a VL fixture is generally happy to be rigged in any orientation, programming a fixture rigged on it's side is a real PITA. Go for a sidearm of some sort.

 

Cheers

 

Smiffy