flukather Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi! I'm thinking of putting my lights on a T-Bar, and having them on top of my FOH speakers. Does anybody know a good solution for mounting these to a speaker? This is how the speakers look:http://www.avanti-solutions.co.uk/i/products/FB_Verve12_01_280.jpg The only way I can think of, is just strapping the T-Bars to the top. Does anyone know another way? Cheers!/Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjayne Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Your link doesn't seem to work so I googled and hope these are the speaker you have.Short of installing a top hat in the speaker that takes a short pole attached to your T-bar strapping seems to be the only (if messy) solution. Apart from that what is the total loadcapacity of your speaker stands? Wouldn't it be wiser to invest in some lighting stands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Filaments don't like vibration, so if your cans are Halogen, it's going to cost more in lamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart91 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 A band I know drilled a hole in the metal panel on top of their Mackie SRM450s. This let them mount some small moonflowers on top. The advantage over lighting stands is the reduction in footprint which can be crucial in a small venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukather Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Your link doesn't seem to work so I googled and hope these are the speaker you have.Short of installing a top hat in the speaker that takes a short pole attached to your T-bar strapping seems to be the only (if messy) solution. Apart from that what is the total loadcapacity of your speaker stands? Wouldn't it be wiser to invest in some lighting stands? Hi! What is a top hat? English is not my first language, so a top hat to me is, well, a top hat ;) I did notice that I have a M10 thread on top of the speaker that is meant for "flying" the speaker. I was thinking of using this, that will maybe work? Filaments don't like vibration, so if your cans are Halogen, it's going to cost more in lamps. I'm going to use RGB LED cans, are those sensitive to vibrations too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 A top-hat is the thing, usually in the base of a speaker box, into which to pole goes. http://www.bluearan.co.uk/sales/hardware/images/SM700_small.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callumb Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Any use: http://www.ultimax1.com/tripods/t-bars/details/250/33/tripods/t-bars-&-accessories/a.t.l.a.s.-bracket.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Your link doesn't seem to work so I googled and hope these are the speaker you have.Short of installing a top hat in the speaker that takes a short pole attached to your T-bar strapping seems to be the only (if messy) solution. Apart from that what is the total loadcapacity of your speaker stands? Wouldn't it be wiser to invest in some lighting stands? Hi! What is a top hat? English is not my first language, so a top hat to me is, well, a top hat ;) I did notice that I have a M10 thread on top of the speaker that is meant for "flying" the speaker. I was thinking of using this, that will maybe work? Filaments don't like vibration, so if your cans are Halogen, it's going to cost more in lamps. I'm going to use RGB LED cans, are those sensitive to vibrations too?no problem with LEDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukather Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks for all the tips guys! I'm going to use the M10 thread on top of my speakers :) I have one more question though. Should the RGB LED cans hit the band more from the front, or more from the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltonguy Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well assuming your audience/dancefloor will be in front of you, the best and safest place would be either side of you pointing inwards. I do the same and get them as high as possible to shine down on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukather Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well assuming your audience/dancefloor will be in front of you, the best and safest place would be either side of you pointing inwards. I do the same and get them as high as possible to shine down on me. Ok! Is this because the light will look nicer from the sides, or is it more of a practical thing? Also, why is the higher the better? :) I'm a noob, that's why I sound like one ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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