Chauvet Techno Strobe
August 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
CHAUVET ST-2000S Techno Strobe Light 2000S 75W; 1-20 flashes per sec/10 million flash life; Linkable via mono cable (EST-10 mono); Chase via optional controller; Sound activation;2-position switch; Audio sound activation; Flash; DMX via optional DMX-752 adapter; Size: 10.5″ x 8.5″ x 8.5″; Switchable power: 110V/230V; Bulb: CH-1000B;1-year warranty Techno Strobe Light 2000S
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Works as advertised though overall quality is slightly below average.
This strobe works as advertized. It is a fairly large unit and its sensitivity knob for sensing sound and beat works well. But I would say the quality is slightly below average because it is made of plastic and right out of the box one of the knobs that holds and tightens the mounting bracket was already stripped and I couldn’t tighten the unit to the bracket. I don’t recommend this product for professional or heavy use. Another Chauvet product I own (colored light ball) is made of metal and has lasted through several years of use.
5 Stars Potential Disappointment
Chauvet ST-2000S Techno Strobe Light 2000S
I know I’m going to disappoint some Chauvet customers, but I did NOT buy this for party use!
My projects include stop motion photography along with High Speed photography. The actual physical size of the unit is much larger than I’d anticipated, The lens diameter is approximately 8″ and the length approximately 10″. This isn’t an issue for my needs, or an indictment of the product, just information for those who might need it.
The flash is VERY bright, well into the range of my stronger (dedicated) photo flashes. Both the trigger, the auto and the music modes work quite well. In the music mode the music volume needs to be relatively loud and the strobe near the source of the sound.
This unit, like most with high output energy (and subsequent heat) has a duty cycle of 20 minutes at maximum power. This is absolutely normal for this kind of device, and it’s a shame so many reviewers don’t understand that concept.
All in all, a VERY impressive unit for a good price. Should we outgrow this unit (in our photo needs) we’ll add more of this model for additional and extended lighting.
Five stars for this one!
5 Stars superb
does the job perfect…great for parties…the light a lil sharp…better for bigger areas…was too much for our lil space…but they are great!
5 Stars Great for a Halloween strobe effect in your garage
Last Halloween, I purchased and mounted the Chauvet Techno Strobe above my garage door after having researched many strobe lights on the market.
I wanted one that was bright, relatively inexpensive and had a built-in mic with adjustable speed. This model certainly fit the bill. With the built-in mic, I got what I wanted, which was a random flash, and not a steady tempo flash. This gave more of a lightning effect which is what I wanted to go along with the haunted “slaughter room” we had constructed in the garage.
Being a former mobile DJ, I have send and worked with my share of strobe lights. This strobe is a keeper. Highly recommended!
Pyle PLTTB1 Professional Belt Drive Manual Turntable
August 10, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Weighted S tone arm Strobe light illumination +/-16% pitch adjust Start/stop button 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds 17″ W x 4 3/4″ H x 14 1/2″ D Includes dust cover, cartridge, and stylus
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars may be too cheap
I bought mine to digitize my LP collection, so I did not need something that would last a long time. It does the job but a few disappointments:
- the stylus died after only a few hours of playing (less than 10), fortunately this is easily replaceable
- in my case the right channel is somewhat attenuated compared to the right channel and no amount of fudging with the anti-skate improved things. This can be compensated on your stereo by playing with the channel balance on your amplifier or on your computer by amplifying the one channel with the recording software (audacity in my case).
So no show stopper so far, just annoying defects that come with the cheap construction. On the other hand it’s nice to have all these controls (speed, weight, anti-skate) and my kids think it’s way cool (for once).
In conclusion, if you want a keeper, you might want to stick to a brand name and dish a few more bucks. If you need a turntable for a temporary usage, and are ready to compromise quality for price, then this one will do.
3 Stars Good enough for the price
I bought this turntable a few months ago and I’m satisfied by its performance. It has good sound and it’s a good deal for its price.
Mine didn’t come warped. It’s obviously made out of plastic but then again, consider you won’t be getting a classic Technics model for 70 dollars.
If you’re starting collecting vinyl or you just want to listen to your old records without hassle, consider buying this turntable.
4 Stars a great turntable
i am completely pleased with this turntable.i know it is the greatest value out there.i strongly recomend this product.you won’t go wrong.
4 Stars Very Nice for the Price
This item is great for the price. I purchased it for my father this past Christmas and it is still going strong. I have two complaints: the stand and cover are both plastic which makes it a little less attractive and when we received it the hooks that keep the cover on were broken. I never bothered to return it, but if I had they seemed to have a pretty good policy.
5 Stars Excellent
Comes with a good cartridge and needle, comes with a plastic top, with weight changing and anti skating. Other people seem to have problems with the shipping, but i had no problems. The plastic was not warped. It is 62% off, this is probably as good as the expensive ones. Make sure you get a preamp for this, it does not have one buit in.
Chauvet Techno Strobe
April 7, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
CHAUVET ST-2000S Techno Strobe Light 2000S 75W; 1-20 flashes per sec/10 million flash life; Linkable via mono cable (EST-10 mono); Chase via optional controller; Sound activation;2-position switch; Audio sound activation; Flash; DMX via optional DMX-752 adapter; Size: 10.5″ x 8.5″ x 8.5″; Switchable power: 110V/230V; Bulb: CH-1000B;1-year warranty Techno Strobe Light 2000S
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Potential Disappointment
Chauvet ST-2000S Techno Strobe Light 2000S
I know I’m going to disappoint some Chauvet customers, but I did NOT buy this for party use!
My projects include stop motion photography along with High Speed photography. The actual physical size of the unit is much larger than I’d anticipated, The lens diameter is approximately 8″ and the length approximately 10″. This isn’t an issue for my needs, or an indictment of the product, just information for those who might need it.
The flash is VERY bright, well into the range of my stronger (dedicated) photo flashes. Both the trigger, the auto and the music modes work quite well. In the music mode the music volume needs to be relatively loud and the strobe near the source of the sound.
This unit, like most with high output energy (and subsequent heat) has a duty cycle of 20 minutes at maximum power. This is absolutely normal for this kind of device, and it’s a shame so many reviewers don’t understand that concept.
All in all, a VERY impressive unit for a good price. Should we outgrow this unit (in our photo needs) we’ll add more of this model for additional and extended lighting.
Five stars for this one!
5 Stars Great for a Halloween strobe effect in your garage
Last Halloween, I purchased and mounted the Chauvet Techno Strobe above my garage door after having researched many strobe lights on the market.
I wanted one that was bright, relatively inexpensive and had a built-in mic with adjustable speed. This model certainly fit the bill. With the built-in mic, I got what I wanted, which was a random flash, and not a steady tempo flash. This gave more of a lightning effect which is what I wanted to go along with the haunted “slaughter room” we had constructed in the garage.
Being a former mobile DJ, I have send and worked with my share of strobe lights. This strobe is a keeper. Highly recommended!
5 Stars superb
does the job perfect…great for parties…the light a lil sharp…better for bigger areas…was too much for our lil space…but they are great!
3 Stars Works as advertised though overall quality is slightly below average.
This strobe works as advertized. It is a fairly large unit and its sensitivity knob for sensing sound and beat works well. But I would say the quality is slightly below average because it is made of plastic and right out of the box one of the knobs that holds and tightens the mounting bracket was already stripped and I couldn’t tighten the unit to the bracket. I don’t recommend this product for professional or heavy use. Another Chauvet product I own (colored light ball) is made of metal and has lasted through several years of use.
