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| Author: | Babs [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | I need ideas |
It is hard to see my equipment in dim lit venues. I've tried different types of lights, but nothing seems to be convenient. When I play outside I usually end up using a flash light, yuch!. I don't need a lot - just enough to see my controls. I haven't been able to find a clip on light I like. They usually end up falling off and getting broken. What are you guys using? |
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| Author: | Flipper [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
I use a small hi-intensity desk light. Cost me $10 at the local Target. It's base is about 4 inches in diameter and it has a telescoping frame. The lamp section is about 2" and is adjustable so you can position the angle of the lamp head itself. It does not have a clamp base but in the past I have used velcro to secure it when needed. I have tried many other lights and this one sheds just the right amount of light and fits into my gig box easily for storage. Does your mixer have a hookup for the liteOn style gooseneck light? This is another good way to do it. Here is another gooseneck lite that does not require hookup to a mixer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... _Stores_IT |
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| Author: | ShyGuy [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
Babs @ Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:39 am wrote: It is hard to see my equipment in dim lit venues. I've tried different types What is your setup? Is your mixer build into a flight case? Horizontal or vertical? What type of mixer, because some have utility supplies in them.
of lights, but nothing seems to be convenient. When I play outside I usually end up using a flash light, yuch!. I don't need a lot - just enough to see my controls. I haven't been able to find a clip on light I like. They usually end up falling off and getting broken. What are you guys using? |
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| Author: | knightshow [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
Babs, you're running on computer, right? there are USB lights!!! http://www.everdeals.com/Merchant2/merc ... kAccessory Other options are the $10 light from target. I got one like it from a discount store. It's an LED light that works on either batteries or wall plugin. Found the adaptor at officemax for $13. This is the light. http://dealnews.com/deals/Innovage-20-L ... 05518.html |
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| Author: | wallyd2 [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
sorry... I still use flashlights as well... |
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| Author: | Isis [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
My hubby uses a light something like this when he works on his computers.. Whereever you look the light hits. It's pretty cool and it leaves your hands free to do what you need to...Not sur ethat it would be real attractive on you but it could work.... It goes on your head like a sweat band.... |
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| Author: | Lonman [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
What kind of mixer do you have. I just use a gooseneck that hooks into the mixer light connector. |
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| Author: | Flipper [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
if i remember correctly she has a Mackie 808 and it does not have a lite connector |
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| Author: | lyquiddye [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
I use a bnc gooseneck light, Think it's a Lamp Lite, I picked it up at Guitar Center. It is mounted to the rail of my mixer because my mixer does not have a light connecter. I think it was $60 but it works fantastic. As for my lower racks my Furman Power Conditioners have rack lights. |
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| Author: | Babs [ Tue Mar 28, 2006 7:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
Good memory - yes I use a Mackie 808m. I am computer based but I use a Cavs JB199. I don't use a flight case. I use a wire rack of my own design to cut down on the weight issue. I can hook a clamp to it, but my experience with clamps aren't good. Great ideas!! I'm so glad I asked. You guys rock!! I'm looking at that USB light - very cool. Now the Littlite has my attention too, but what does it plug into? And how does it attatch to things. I read the e-bay listing and it doesn't tell much. This is probably the best for what I need it for. |
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| Author: | Flipper [ Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
Just about any pro audio dealer in your area should carry these. Here is the link to the mfgs website http://www.littlite.com/main.php |
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| Author: | Babs [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
Okay the Littlite is way cool. I'm looking at the site and I am so confused. What is the power souce? Does it plug into my powered mixer? If so where? And there are so many different types. I made need to call the company. |
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| Author: | Lonman [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
http://www.littlite.com/product.php?id=67 Just plugs into standard wall socket. |
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| Author: | Babs [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
I called the company and she is looking up to see what is the best goose neck for my system. She said it plugs into the front of the amp. When I asked her what input you plug it into she said she'd have to get back to me after she looked up the amp I'm using. I'll let you know what happens. |
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| Author: | Flipper [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
the littlelites I have seen have a metal plate that comes with it and you can velcro or screw it to whatever surface you want to mount it to then the light base itself is magnetic. They have several variations. I will try to get you a digital photo of what I use. It's super simple and you can find them cheap in most variety type stores for like $10. They last me like 2yrs on avg. The littlelites are like $50 but are very durable and designed for professionals. |
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| Author: | Lonman [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
Babs @ Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:13 am wrote: I called the company and she is looking up to see what is the best
goose neck for my system. She said it plugs into the front of the amp. When I asked her what input you plug it into she said she'd have to get back to me after she looked up the amp I'm using. I'll let you know what happens. There is not one you can connect to you mixer/amp, it don't have the littlelite connection. |
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| Author: | Flipper [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need ideas |
here is a photo that is similar to the light I use. The boom extension adjusts for height and angle, and the light head adjusts for angle as well. the base is counterweighted for balance. Switch is on top of base. These usually come in white or black. Price $10 to $15 I usually find them in the office supply or lamp sections of variety stores. |
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