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More than enough for the price. Easy to modify.
I have them attached to the side of PAR can mounts for the PAR cans that I move around a lot - easy way to put them anywhere where there's DMX and power available. I have used them for 50W to 1000W lamps and they have worked flawlessly so far. They have also survived a few blown lamps. I have even used them to switch some random decorative LED lights or UV fluorescent lights on or off (without dimming).
The unit has a proper metal case and is built solid enough to survive more than a few bumps and drops. Overall build quality seems to be surprisingly good both outside and inside. All the terminals inside are properly secured, it has proper grounding, no loose screws, soldering is good. The switching element is a BTA416008 triac, which is rated for 40A and can handle 400A surge current for 20ms.
Only problems I saw where not enough thermal compound between the internal heat sink and the case (not really a problem in my case - the internal heat sink doesn't get that hot) and the inductor is only partially potted so you can hear some buzzing when the dimmer isn't fully on or off (I have one at home and it's a bit annoying but not really a problem on a big stage). Also the mains cable isn't very flexible
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I replaced the 3 pin XLR sockets with 5 pin ones on my units. It was quite easy to do as there where extra solder pads for 5 pin sockets (but you have to remove 15 screws to get the PCB out).
The user interface (3 buttons and numeric LED display) is simple but intuitive enough to make the user manual useless.
If you need a cheap and reliable dimmer for incandescent lamps, without anything too fancy, this one will do fine if you don't mind a slight buzzing sound.
The unit has a proper metal case and is built solid enough to survive more than a few bumps and drops. Overall build quality seems to be surprisingly good both outside and inside. All the terminals inside are properly secured, it has proper grounding, no loose screws, soldering is good. The switching element is a BTA416008 triac, which is rated for 40A and can handle 400A surge current for 20ms.
Only problems I saw where not enough thermal compound between the internal heat sink and the case (not really a problem in my case - the internal heat sink doesn't get that hot) and the inductor is only partially potted so you can hear some buzzing when the dimmer isn't fully on or off (I have one at home and it's a bit annoying but not really a problem on a big stage). Also the mains cable isn't very flexible
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I replaced the 3 pin XLR sockets with 5 pin ones on my units. It was quite easy to do as there where extra solder pads for 5 pin sockets (but you have to remove 15 screws to get the PCB out).
The user interface (3 buttons and numeric LED display) is simple but intuitive enough to make the user manual useless.
If you need a cheap and reliable dimmer for incandescent lamps, without anything too fancy, this one will do fine if you don't mind a slight buzzing sound.
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Perfect for little rentals
I bought two of these units to leave with clients on a little stage. They can use the little remotes included, to control the light on stage.
Pros:
Simple to use
Compact
Professional looking
Cons:
Only one channel
The dmx out connection broke on one unit
Pros:
Simple to use
Compact
Professional looking
Cons:
Only one channel
The dmx out connection broke on one unit
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Works as is supposed to
I use it as an auxiliary dimmer when needed. I mostly run 1000W PARs on it, but also practicals when needed.
It is small, easy to carry, easy to mount to most places, and easy to use standalone or on DMX system. Build quality seems good.
I wouldn't mind having different dimming curves, instead of linear/step, but for the price it does the job well.
It is small, easy to carry, easy to mount to most places, and easy to use standalone or on DMX system. Build quality seems good.
I wouldn't mind having different dimming curves, instead of linear/step, but for the price it does the job well.
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Many pros, one con
I'm very pleased with this dimmer/switch.
At first the one minus was that my remote dimmer did not work correctly but it has also a dimmer on top of the dimmerpack itself and there might be no use for the remote one.
Otherwise it is a very good purchase.
No leakage. The switch possibility is very useful for UV bulbs, not dimmabe fluorescents and I use it for switching my high pressure sodium streetlight. I use it a children dance performance.
And it's the cheapest in Thomann with dimmer on top.
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At first the one minus was that my remote dimmer did not work correctly but it has also a dimmer on top of the dimmerpack itself and there might be no use for the remote one.
Otherwise it is a very good purchase.
No leakage. The switch possibility is very useful for UV bulbs, not dimmabe fluorescents and I use it for switching my high pressure sodium streetlight. I use it a children dance performance.
And it's the cheapest in Thomann with dimmer on top.
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Fonctionne très bien à un prix plus que modeste
J'utilise régulièrement ce produit pour piloter des petites faces ou en complément d'un gradateur standard quand il me manque des canaux.
Je n'ai eu aucun problème avec pour le moment, quelle que soit la charge utilisée (de 300W à 2000W). Le potentiomètre déporté est assez pratique.
Je n'ai eu aucun problème avec pour le moment, quelle que soit la charge utilisée (de 300W à 2000W). Le potentiomètre déporté est assez pratique.
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Great way to add DMX dimming to standard lights
I installed this to convert some small installed spots into DMX controllable lights. I have it hooked into my DMX controller and have the included slider so they can be used without the DMX board. I would buy this again, and may for other lights!
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DMX 1-Channel Dimmer
Very small, easy to use, handy.
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