Very new to lighting....help

Former Member

I am completely new to lighting and have a question or two.

I currently have 2 DP DMX 20l's and 8 par 38 cans. In addition, I have a Light Station.

When I bought this stuff, I was under the impression the footswitch input on the back of the Light Controller was real and have learned, of course, that it's just a dummy.

I'm trying to light a small acoustic band but want to be able to set up 4 or 5 "scenes" that can be controlled via a foot controller.

My question is, should I dump the Light Station and get the FC-400? Will the FC-400 do what I want?

Thanks for your help,

EB

8/5/032:08 PM

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Well, if you want to have foot controlls...then yes, I would go with the FC-400. Also, a great controller although not fotr controlled is the Stage Desk 16 (about $265). Or if you don;t want foot controls stay with the light station. If you ever wanted to expand your system in the future the Light Station is great. I guess it all depends on what you are looking for to be the easiest for you.
-AMP

8/5/032:31 PM

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Thanks for the reply!

Yes, I definitely need foot control because we don't carry a sound/light person and the lights must be controlled from the stage.

So...I'm going to get the FC-400.

Then I'll have a Light Station for sale. Is Ebay the best place to sell it?

Thanks,

EB

8/6/036:03 AM

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Former Member

do you have any midi intruments? you could control it by midi then

8/6/031:41 PM

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Thanks!

I had learned about being able to use a MIDI instrument for this but with a mandolin, acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle and upright bass, it's a no go.

I also understand that a MIDI foot controller can be used but as I tried to get information on how to do this, I hit a brick wall. Some information indicated that certain types of MIDI foot controllers will work while others won't.

So, I guess the FC-400 is the ticket for a non-MIDI guy like myself.

8/6/032:30 PM

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Former Member

all our controllers respond to note on and note off. SO if your midi foot controller has that option......

8/6/032:33 PM

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Well, there-in lies the rub.

I was assured that any MIDI foot controller I use with the Light Station must also be capable of sending velocity info as well.

Is this not correct?

Thanks,

EB

8/6/032:36 PM

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Yeah Ebay is a really great place to sell stuff...also you might want to check a local music store/dealer that sells adj products and see if they want to buy it from you.
-AMP

8/6/034:36 PM

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