Acme Dynatwin

[dj007 0]

has anybody seen or used the new acme dynamo dynatwin yet.

still looking at getting a set of 4 dynamos but now these are on the market im not sure which to go for.

 

Acme Dynatwin, superb twin scanner based on Dynamo Partyscan Pack -

are they roughly the same gobos and sound to light settings

 

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/MrDJJim/dynotwin_sm.jpg

cheers

jim

[wizard 0]

I have seen them in action and was quite impressed. just like having 2 scanners, obviously close together tho.

 

cannot comment on the gobos/sound to light as I havent seen the others, but I would buy them if I was in the market for new ones.

[dj007 0]

thanks wizard

will just have to wait till my local shop gets them in.

jim

[milhouse 0]

I've just had these demonstrated to me in a showroom.

 

My initial impressions were very good. The unit itself is not heavy - only around 6kg. It has got a very solid build, and a carry handle on the top. Plus a mounting bracket for attaching to your T-Bar or Goal Post.

 

The bulb (or bulbs) are 100w - however they have got the optics spot on, so its more like good 200 or 250w scanner. They are dmx-able, can work in sound-2-light mode and are linkable.

 

I was shown them in sound-2-light mode and they did look good with the unit's inbuilt program doing its thing. Not too crazy and random like some sound-2-light programs are. It was very measured, no strobing etc. There is a mini handheld controller that you get free if you buy 2 of these units. This controls such things as blackout, speed etc.

 

I would recommend getting 2 of these and linking them rather than having 1 on its own.

 

It looked to me like it had a gobo wheel with set colours. It had open white, some star-shapes and other bits and bobs. The mirror stepper motor was average - not the same quality as a high-end Martin MX scanner with ultra-smooth movements, probably more like a soundlab scanner, but still good all the same.

 

The offer I saw was 2 units plus handhald controller for £349.00 For that price I would say definately buy.

 

Hope that helps a little.

 

 

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[dj007 0]

thanks jon

so they are the same price as the 4 singles.

i wonder if they will look as good as the singles spread out.

thanks for the write up

jim

[milhouse 0]

I think the added benefit is that one of these dual-head units is lighter (in terms of weight) than two single head units, and obviously more compact, so if size and weight is an issue then go for these.

[dj007 0]

nice one jon, i think youve just talked me into it. at least i wont have to get rid of two of my gladiator barrels as they will all fit on my T bar.

any idea if two of these would fit into one flightcase?

[dj007 0]

just found this in pro mobile

might be interesting if anyone else is thinking of getting these.

 

ACME Dynatwin Party Scan

The ACME Dynamo Party Scan (reviewed in Pro Mobile issue 10) was definitely one of the most popular budget lighting effects of 2005. This is hardly surprising when a set of four bright, lightweight and feature packed scanners retail for less than £400.00. However the people at ACME have spent very little time basking in this success and instead have listened to their users and devised a new lighting product using the winning formula developed for the Dynascan; the beginning of 2006 sees the arrival of the Dynatwin Party Scan.

 

Essentially the Dynatwin is two Dynascan's joined together, this is ideal for the mobile DJ looking to minimise on setup time and cables. One power cable and one set of control cables operate two separate scanners, each with independent colour/gobo wheels and light sources. The case looks very similar to that of the Dynascan and shares the same tough metal construction. Visitors to last year's PLASA show may have caught a glimpse of a prototype model that was on display on the stand of ACME's UK distributor Pro Light Concepts.

 

Ten combined colour and gobo patterns, including some with split colours are combined with fast moving mirrors to produce a range of stunning effects. Each scanner is provided with a manual lens for focusing the beams in order to produce sharp projected images.

 

Lamp access requires a single screw to be removed allowing the front panel to slide out, which gives plenty of space to change either of the 100 watt lamps. Although each light source is only 100 watts, the optics mean that the output is deceivingly bright and because of the focused nature of the scanner effect, the Dynatwin is capable of holding its own when used together with moonflower or barrel effects with more powerful lamps.

[nrgize 0]

Heres another photo I took the other week! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif

 

http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/1189/acmedynatwin8db.jpg

 

Have also got a video if anyone wants it. But still havent learnt how to put them on here. If you PM me I can email it.

 

 

[dj007 0]

pm sent nrgize http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbup.gif

[Corabar Steve 0]

Disco Warehouse in Barking have these, they gave me a demo last time I was down there. I must say I was VERY impressed.

[dj007 0]

bought a pair today from the mobile disco shop in nottingham.

great price of £318 including ca8 controller and dmx lead and was told theyll throw in a free smoke machine as well. now i dont think that can be beaten, or can it?

jim

[nrgize 0]

Have emailed video DJ007.

 

Let us know how they are please !

I have bought my first scanner last week! a 2nd hand Abstract Futurescan! Just need another one to make a pair!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif

[dj007 0]

received with thanks nrgize

videos came out good thanks. they are a bit close together but due to lack of space on T bar they will have to do.

just got to decide best way to set them all up.

2 dynatwins, 3 abstract gladiators, 1 source samarai, 2 lasers but only 6 holes on T bar http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/wallbash.gif

ill post a video over the weekend.

jim

[nrgize 0]

Maybe :

 

 

GLADIATOR DYNATWIN DYNATWIN GLADIATOR

 

And put the Samurai on the floor and point onto the ceiling. and the put the gladiator on the floor underneath the lighting stand.

 

Shall look out for the videos on the weekend.

 

 

 

 

cheers,

[dj007 0]

just received the lights today and am very impressed. only tried them out in my room but they seem brighter than the gladiators.

the ca8 mini controller was out of stock so i wont get that til next week.

does anyone know if i use the abstract mini controller (same 3 buttons as ca8, blackout,slow,strobe) would it control the dynatwins.

cheers guys

jim

[nrgize 0]

QUOTE

does anyone know if i use the abstract mini controller

 

No the controller wont. Thats why I am selling my Controller on ebay. It only works on the "CE Range" of abstract's lighting.

[dj007 0]

bugger it, oh well have to use the on/off switch.

thanks nrgize.

jim

[dj007 0]

sorry but no video as the night was total pants so didnt even get the camera out.

the dynatwins were excellent lights for the money with a great built in sound to light show. they were very bright compaired to my abstract gladiators.

i found them slightly top heavy so they kept tilting forward on the T bar a bit even with the locking wheels tightened as tight as i could get them.

ill deafanately do a video at my next gig in a couple of weeks.

all in all id recomend them. i paid £318 for the pair with a ca8 controller and if your short on space having two lights in one box is an advantage.

jim

 

 

[Corabar Steve 0]

Must admit I'm thinking about getting some

[dj007 0]

hi steve

ive done a quick video in my room.

it gives you a rough idea what they can do. video quality isnt brilliant tho.

hope this link works. just download the file. Dynatwin Video

this was using them conected by dmx cable but using built in light show.

jim

[bluejools 0]

Jim

 

 

good video.... question about how they work....

 

it looks like the scanners spend alot of time following each other (ie the pair of mirrors moving in sync together)

 

is this right, or just misleading from the video.... ?

 

Jools

[nrgize 0]

They look good! The optics are very clear on them. The Gobos look very clear when projected.

The video clip was good. What program did you use to make it ?

 

 

Cheers

 

 

 

Nathan

[dj007 0]

QUOTE (bluejools @ Feb 12 2006, 11:08 PM)

Jim good video.... question about how they work.... it looks like the scanners spend alot of time following each other (ie the pair of mirrors moving in sync together) is this right, or just misleading from the video.... ? Jools

its a bit misleading in the video.

i was only using the computer speakers for the test and to save getting a ear bashing from downstairs it wasnt that loud.

the mirrors do seem to stay in sink on the video a lot but on friday they did give a better display while in a larger room. this is using the built in display tho. if your into dmx then you can program them as you like.

ill try and do another clip when theres no one in to moan http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/whistling.gif

 

QUOTE

They look good! The optics are very clear on them. The Gobos look very clear when projected. The video clip was good. What program did you use to make it ?

 

the video doesnt give the clarity of the optics justice. i couldnt fault them one bit.

i use pinnacle studio 6.

its not the best but its not bad.

for transfering a video from my dv camera to dvd it takes for ever to render. a 1 hour video takes roughly 4-5 hours.

it took 8 minutes to render this 1min 40seconds clip.

[dj007 0]

sorry guys

not had chance to do another video yet.

ill get round to it by the weekend.

 

ive had a look around on the net and this is the best deal by far.

2 acme dynatwins with ca8 controller £318

if anyone is interested in getting a pair of these try here.

 

the mobile disco store

unit 1

old brick yard

burgass rd

nottingham

 

0870 350 5155 and ask for chris