I just got back from a real world test of my new ADJ CWWW18 white LEDs
We set them up with a pair of TRI18X Red/Green/Blue Flat Par LEDs. I really like my Tri18X lights and that is what prompted me purchasing
We configured the controller so that we had the TRI18X on three faders (Red/Green/Blue) and the CWWW18 on three faders (Cool White/Warm White/Strobe). Without any doubt, I made a very good purchase. Two CWWW18 produced a 30-35 ft wide beam at a distance of approximately 25-30 ft from the light. VERY IMPRESSIVE. VERY BRIGHT.
When I blended the "cool white" on the RGB Tri18X with the warm and cool white from the CWWW18...perfect match on the cool white. Using the Tri18X on the "outside" and the CWWW18 on center stage, we covered nearly 40ft seamlessly. We were able to mix the warm and cool on the CWWW18 so that any difference in shades of white were not noticeable on the edges of the stage.
I will observe that the CWWW18 has the capability to produce a much hotter white...so we made sure to make appropriate adjustments...I believe this indicates that the CWWW18 fixture will probably project a stronger white beam for a longer distance than we "tested". The Tri18X R/G/B will throw a longer beam (previous experience with the fixture). But I am not certain how intense the Tri18X blended white would be at a longer throw.
I should mention that I plan to use these lights mostly for live musicians and performers. You know: Bands, solo artists, dance recitals, talent/beauty pageants, comedians, wedding receptions, public speaking (hey, elections are coming every year...)
I am using my Stage Setter 24 for now...but in the not too distant future, I will probably pick up another controller since I need the Scene Setter 24 for another light package. But for now, and the next month or two, I will be putting this rig thru its paces at a near by small town "concert series" that I picked up.
How could YOU use these lights? Well, let's assume you are a DJ working a wedding reception. It is cake cutting time. And with the push of a fader, you raise the light level so everyone can see the icing smear on the faces....everyone can get a photo and a memory. Put the CWWW18 on a tripod without a "T" or crossbar on top...much like a "pole light" from the 70s, aim them towards the cake from two sides. Set the tripods about 20ft on either side of the cake and watch how quickly you become the hero...maybe earning a tip from the client.
It "could" happen...
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