Alec97 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hi all I am thinking of purchasing some more pars and wondering whether the Showtec multi-par with the 600 watt gvk lamp is brighter than a conventional par 64 with a 1000 watt lamp.say if you have a medium flood lens installed in the multi-par with the 600 watt gvk lamp and a par 64 with 1000 watt medium flood lamp side by side which one would be brighter? Showtec say you get the same light output as a 1000watt lamp ? I've never used the multi par but I like the look of them and the ability to change the lenses and they aren't to pricey like the etc source four pars. how do they compare ? Would love some suggestions Cheers Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 how do they compare ? I've got a pile of them but have to admit I've never done a side-by-side comparison. I tend to think of them as a different unit with a different look to the beam. I like them in upstage backlight positions for live music. They are not without their problems though... 1) The supplied gel frame is rubbish. The ones I have came with a punched metal frame with integral grille. What happens is the grille gets hot and melts the gel. Not good. I solved this by buying separate gel frames which I use in front of the supplied ones. You need the grille because... 2) The lens retainers don't always work so you run the risk of the lens falling out. 3) The lens retainer can also be a bit tight making lens removal tricky. You can buy a tool to help. I also have a small sink plunger in the toolbox.! Whereabouts are you? Perhaps someone nearby has some you could look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec97 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Having second thoughts now I'm in wolverhampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklew productions Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 We are in birmingham and have loads of them if you would like to look at them They are just as bright as a par64 and the power saving is really good too. kind regards kieran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Having second thoughts now Don't. The reality is that the niggles I listed are no worse than any other budget fixture. And after buying my first batch of 4 units I then went and bought another 12 so they certainly aren't show-stoppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec97 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 ooo I was in Birmingham today too. Brian I suppose most budget fixtures have their problems, I think I will buy four and then if I take to them I'll buy some more :) thanks for your reply's :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianknight Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 They're actually quite nice units for the price - we bought some of the first ones when we got our HighLite dealership to use in hire - except they sat on the hire shelf for ages not moving, so eventually we sold them. There were issues with the lens retaining clips being too brittle but that got solved quickly and it's a nice little lantern for the money - nice, bright and punchy and running from an HP 575. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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