New Gear - NAMM and its leadup

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tunes4046 said:
These "mega" churches are a bit ridiculous do people really think spending all the money bring them closer to god
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Does every Kardashian surgery get them to believe they're closer to being good looking?
 
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Churches are suppose to be poor or just doing OK financially. Most of their money is suppose to benefit the needy...not put some Pastor up in a Mansion or provide big pay for church staff. A million dollars for a sound system for a church...Makes this appear more like a big Business...NOT a religious institution. Just sayin'
 
steve149 said:
$100K is nothing .. many night clubs do more than that for 400 people. And for churches, you also need to blend the gear into the building .. and that usually means smaller gear, which usually means you need higher performance gear to compensate. In churches you'll see a lot of Martin Audio, Meyer Sound, etc. because they will custom paint as necessary and they have some of the best performing gear for the physical size .. and they cost more.

Most large churches are on par with good size concert venues.
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Two of my l1 model 2's could do that room, no problem. $5500. Done :)
 
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DJ Ricky B said:
Churches are suppose to be poor or just doing OK financially. Most of their money is suppose to benefit the needy...not put some Pastor up in a Mansion or provide big pay for church staff. A million dollars for a sound system for a church...Makes this appear more like a big Business...NOT a religious institution. Just sayin'
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Churches generally have no problems with money.
 
Scott Hanna said:
Two of my l1 model 2's could do that room, no problem. $5500. Done :)
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My High School Auditorium could see 2,200. All they had to provide sound in there for musicals, assemblies, talent shows etc. Were 6 OLD EV Speakers in the front (I believe early 90s models), and they had 2 smaller speakers in the back of the auditorium (I think 10s). It got loud enough in there (Didn't sound great by any means) but there was enough volume. I doubt they had more than $20,000 invested in their speaker system for the auditorium. The wiring for the system was probably installed years ago...just replace speakers when needed.


Again, I find it hard to believe A Million dollars on sound is a wise decision for a venue that only has a capacity of 2,000 people.
 
OK .. back on topic .. Chauvet has some new gear coming out (no pricing yet):

First, the Helicopter Q6 .. Helicopter Q6 | CHAUVET DJ

Helicopter Q6 is a multi-effect effect light designed to dazzle and energize the dance floor. It features adjustable RGBW beams, a round SMD strobe and a red/green pattern laser on a rotating base with continuous pan rotation creating unique and amazing effects. Its narrow, razor-sharp beams of RGBW light create astonishing aerial effects and the rotating red and green laser produces thousands of razor sharp beams that cover a large area. Helicopter Q6 is easy to control using automated and sound-activated programs, master/slave, DMX or an optional IRC-6 remote.

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Next, the FXpar 3 .. FXpar 3 | CHAUVET DJ

FXpar 3 is a compact effect par with multiple technologies in a single fixture. It includes three 8W Quad-color (RGB+UV) center LEDs, RGB SMD LED lights and SMD strobes. Separate control of these features makes creating breathtaking effects easy. FXpar 3 is compatible with IRC-6 for flexible control over all features and includes powerful sound-activated and automated programs.


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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAk65qOwHTQ


Next, the FXarray Q5 .. FXarray Q5 | CHAUVET DJ

FXarray Q5 is an exciting and versatile quad-color LED wash light. It features an array of RGB+UV LEDs to spread light evenly across the dance floor with brilliant eye candy effects. Control the wash LEDs and the RGB SMDs separately for dynamic light shows and generate eye-catching effects with sound-activated and automated programs. FXarray Q5 is compatible with IRC-6 for flexible control over all features.

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrTONdmE3tU


A new Mirrorball Effect, the Rotosphere Q3 .. Rotosphere Q3 | CHAUVET DJ

Rotosphere Q3 is an easy to use mirror ball simulator with high-power, quad-color LEDs. 3 LED zones emit up to 3 different colors simultaneously and slow rotation speed creates a romantic atmosphere. Rotosphere Q3 is easily controllable with the optional IRC-6 remote and the digital display even allows you to set a color and rotation speed without any controller. Mount Rotosphere Q3 to truss with the included bracket or place it on a stand as a centerpiece.

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLdzdizYhpQ


They also have some new Fresel LED lamps and a few of the older lights get D-Fi capability (4Bar Flex T USB is one) .. you can see the rest here: CHAUVET DJ LAUNCHES POWERFUL NEW PRODUCTS AT NAMM 2017 | CHAUVET DJ
 
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New low cost additions to the Sennheiser XSW wireless line.

Sennheiser XSW 1-825 Handheld Wireless System - A Range: 548-572 MHz
Handheld Wireless System with 825 Capsule, 1-button Scanning, and Synchronization - A Range (548-572MHz)

MAP $250

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Sennheiser XSW 1-835 Handheld Wireless System - A Range: 548-572 MHz
Handheld Wireless System with 835 Capsule, 1-button Scanning, and Synchronization - A Range (548-572MHz)

MAP $300

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Sennheiser XSW 1-ME2 Wireless Lavalier System - A Range: 548-572 MHz
Wireless Lavalier System with ME 2 Lapel Microphone, Bodypack Transmitter, 1-button Scanning, and Synchronization - A Range (548-572MHz)

MAP $300

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Also a bodypack only version for $250 and a headset version for $350
 
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New Mixers / Controllers from:

Reloop RMX-90 DVS club mixer .. $999

  • 4+1-channel DJ club mixer
  • 8 in/8 out DVS audio interface, 24 bit for Serato DJ
  • Serato DJ Plug’n’Play: full version incl. DVS Expansion Pack
  • Digital architecture with extensive adjustment possibilities
  • 3-band EQ with adjustable behaviour, classic/kill – Sound filter, bi-polar filter unit with LPF and HPF
  • High-quality surface in deep black metallic – Sturdy construciton: metal housing, screwed knobs
  • Beat FX unit with 12 effects in studio quality: Flanger, Delay, Echo, Reverb, Transformer, Pitch Shift, Loop Roll, Reverse Loop, Noise, Bitcrusher, Gate, Tape Delay
  • Two digital displays for visualization of parameter changes
  • Extensive setup menu, among others:
    • Filter resonance
    • EQ frequency range (low, high) – Audio interface routing
    • Booth output zone routing (matrix)
    • CUE solo option
  • RMX innoFADER compatible
  • Adjustable linefader and crossfader curves
  • MIDI-compatible control elements
  • Active USB hub for the connection of further USB devices
  • High-retention USB 2.0 port, especially durable
  • Fader-start via 3.5 mm control cable
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Mixars QUATTRO Serato DJ mixer .. $1499

  • 4-Channel Digital Mixer for SERATO DJ
  • 16 RGB PADS with Hot Cue and Sampler control
  • Dual USB audio connections
  • 2 Microphone Inputs
  • Dedicated 4 high-quality effects for each channel with a single knob
  • Completely MIDI mappable
  • Microphone Input
  • Trim Output master volume
  • 24-bit digital output
  • Rugged metal construction
  • Auto loop encoder
  • Sampler switch
  • Dedicated Sampler Volume
  • Effects send/return
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Mixars PRIMO Serato DJ controller .. $599

  • 2ch Controller for SERATO® DJ
  • Performance Pads with Hot Cues, Roll, Slicer, Sampler
  • Sturdy build quality with Brushed aluminum face plate
  • Built-in sound card for simple USB connectivity.
  • 100mm Pitch Control
  • USB powered
  • Pro Combo Mic input with independent Volume, Tone control and Echo
  • Large aluminum Jog wheels with On-Jog Display and LED Ring
  • 16 RGB Performance Pads
  • 3 VU-level meter
  • Cross fader curve adjustment & reverse
  • Auxiliary RCA Input with dedicated volume
  • Touch Needle search strip
  • Multiple inputs and outputs
  • High quality audio Soundcard
  • Two headphone outs
  • Plug and Play with SERATO DJ
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The Rotosphere Q3 by Chauvet is essentially a knock off of the Starburst from ADJ.

I was disappointed with the brightness of the ADJ Starburst. I don't even bring it out if the ceiling in th venue is more than 13 feet from the ground (and that is with the light mounted on top of a speaker on a stand)...a High Ceiling and you can't even see the beams hit the ceiling unless it is completely dark. ...It claims 15 watt LEDs inside of it....there is no way they are 15 watt. I feel the LEDs inside need to be about 2.5x to 3x brighter than they are for it to be a real effective light effect. My Vertigo LED, and Chauvet Mushroom light has brighter beams. The light doesn't cover more than a small dance floor area. I was just disappointed with it. ...It also takes a while to turn on and get going when using a light controller...I always have to go to the menu and reset it for it to get going. So using it for small intermittent bursts isn't feasible unless you DMX control it.
 
New update for the top of the line Pioneer DDJ-SZ ... the DDJ-SZ2 .. still only $1997 .. :)

  • Soundcard: 24 bit/44.1 kHz
  • Frequency Range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
  • Channels: 4
  • Deck Control: 4 / Dual
  • Jog Wheel: 202 mm durable aluminium jog wheel
  • Color FX: Echo, Jet, Pitch, Filter
  • FX Parameters: 4knob x 4button
  • Sampler:6slot x 4bank
  • Hot Cues: 8
  • Inputs:
  • 2 Mic (XLR/Jack Combo, 1/4 inch Jack)
  • 2 Phono/Line (RCA)
  • 4 CD/Line (RCA)
  • Outputs:
  • 2 Headphone Monitor (1/4 inch Jack, mini-jack)
  • 2 Master (XLR, RCA)
  • 1 Booth (1/4 inch Jack)
  • USB: 2 USB B ports
  • Width: 34 in.
  • Height: 4 in.
  • Depth: 16.5 in.
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Religion is a great business. Just like banks, army, politics, oil, etc... But you have to sell your soul if you want the top position.

Thanks for the dj toys topic! Looking for new stuff from Eliminator Lighting.

Not hardware related but a super nice interview with the legend

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6MljgSFG0g&t=1070s
 
This absolute, incontestable fact was passed down to me by my Grandmother - "The world can never have too many Serato DJ Controllers". I couldn't agree more!!
 
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Handinon said:
This absolute, incontestable fact was passed down to me by my Grandmother - "The world can never have too many Serato DJ Controllers". I couldn't agree more!!
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GrandPa Itch or GrandPa Scratch?
 
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New mini Midas Mixers .. based on the Behringer X-Air platform ...

The MR12 MAP $349

Midas MR12 Rackmount Digital Mixer Features:
  • 12-channel digital mixer with onboard DSP and wireless control
  • 4 Midas Pro microphone preamplifiers deliver transparent gain
  • 40-bit floating-point digital encoding provides 112dB of dynamic range
  • Dugan-style auto mixing flawlessly manages microphone levels
  • Onboard DSP includes 4 independent effects processors
  • Full dynamics and EQ available for stereo master and all 6 aux buses
  • Choose from 6-band parametric or 31-band graphic equalizer types
  • Integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi router for secure and stable wireless connections
  • Free iOS and Android apps let you take full control of your mix
  • Free software and Ethernet connectivity offers Mac, Windows, and Linux PC control
  • MIDI I/O allows you to add tactile control via any control surface with 5-pin MIDI
  • 2-channel audio interface lets you record your mix and play back tracks from your computer
  • Includes rackmount ears for standard 19" equipment racks
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MR18 MAP $899

Midas MR18 Rackmount Digital Mixer Features:
  • 18-channel digital mixer with onboard DSP and wireless control
  • 16 Midas Pro microphone preamplifiers deliver transparent gain
  • 40-bit floating-point digital encoding provides 112dB of dynamic range
  • Full 18-channel audio interface for recording and playback
  • Dugan-style auto mixing flawlessly manages microphone levels
  • Onboard DSP includes 4 independent effects processors
  • Full dynamics and EQ available for stereo master and all 6 aux buses
  • Choose from 6-band parametric or 31-band graphic equalizer types
  • Ultranet accommodates Behringer Powerplay P16 personal mixer/distribution systems
  • Integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi router for secure and stable wireless connections
  • Free iOS and Android apps let you take full control of your mix
  • Free software and Ethernet connectivity offers Mac, Windows, and Linux PC control
  • Add tactile control via any MIDI/USB control surface
  • Includes rackmount ears for standard 19" equipment racks
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This summer past while in Niagara Falls, I was talking to a guy who was doing FOH at a small outdoor concert. Turbosound 15's over KV2 18's. He was walking around in the crowd and controlling everything with the X-air on a tablet. He seemed happy with the software overall, but showed me how laggy it was when he tried to move multiple sliders in unision. Don't know if it was the software itself or lack of horsepower in the tablet but similar issues have been reported in forums by others. As there was no latency otherwise, it's doubtful it was a connection issue. Hopefully it has been corrected by now but it's something worth investigating before purchase.
 
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DJ TJ said:
This summer past while in Niagara Falls, I was talking to a guy who was doing FOH at a small outdoor concert. Turbosound 15's over KV2 18's. He was walking around in the crowd and controlling everything with the X-air on a tablet. He seemed happy with the software overall, but showed me how laggy it was when he tried to move multiple sliders in unision. Don't know if it was the software itself or lack of horsepower in the tablet but similar issues have been reported in forums by others. As there was no lag other wise, it's doubtful it was a connection issue. Hopefully it has been corrected by now but it's something worth investigating before purchase.
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I have the X-Air XR12 .. haven't noticed lag, but I know if you move too far from the unit, the built-in WiFi sucks. Best to add an external Router.
 
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