Jacob wrote: > On Mon, Nov 28, 2005 at 12:43:03PM +0100, Olivier Guilyardi wrote: > >>I've seen some 100 ? DMX controller on the parallel port (IMG Stageline DMX-60). > > I had access to a parallel port device made by soundlight, it was > controlled by sending ASCII sequences to /dev/lp? . After investigation, I'll try and stick with hardware that's supported by dmx4linux, as the Enttec USB controllers. >>Power consumption is not included in this price. I want to play in some Parisian >>clubs: electric power is their problem, not mine. > > It was the price of dimmer packs and lamps I thought about. The power > consumption relates to the amount of light that comes out of the light > source (standard tungsten). If you have to illuminate a large area, > you'll be probably not happy with 300W light bulbs. Especially if you > would like to use dark intensive colors. I see.. Well, since DMX seems to be a common standard, I'll just look for places with a proper DMX equipment and bring a controller in my backpack ;-) >>If the club's lighting installation isn't "DMX >>compatible", would a set of dimmers do the trick ? > > Even in non-DMX environments I would expect to find dimmer packs. Before > DMX was standard, voltage was used to control to packs (0..10V) which is > still supported by some current dimmer packs. Perhaps you try to get a > DMX-to-voltage converter in those cases. Trouble is this may require lots of wiring and the like, which clubs owners could dislike. This is an interesting point though. >>Can I expect to >>find such "DMX compatible" lighting installations (like dimmers I just >>plug my controller into) in most of clubs/discos/concert halls ? >>(I suppose that I should just ask places I know...) > > Always ask in advance if you are not sure, sometimes clubs offer > technical specs e.g. via internet. > > BTW: If you have special requirements concerning the colors, get a set > of filters on your own. This just sounds like asking "Do you have a drumset?", but still bringing my own cymbals.. I like it :-) -- og
