For Sale Used/Ex Demo Ion And Student Console

Does anyone know where i can buy a ex-demo ion console? Or is anybody selling an used ion?

Im a student who is trying to get into theatrical lighting design. I can use the software easily so this console seems perfect for me? In my productions i use ROBE intelligent fixtures as well as a bunch of generics. Is this a good console to be looking for or is there any others you cant suggest?

Many Thanks Elliott

Glenn.Gould over 11 years ago

Looks like you're aware of the offline editor for the Eos line of consoles? Other than that i'm not aware of that many used consoles on the market today. New consoles are a rather hefty price IIRC. Its a great desk, I use it to run as many of my corporate events as I can, usually getting the show written using the offline editor, and only when I'm on site transferring my show file to the desk.
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emountford15 over 11 years ago in reply to Glenn.Gould

Yes i am usually familar with the offline software thanks. Its just i need a console to do home and school projects but then need a console to last me a good 5 years.
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ErikP over 11 years ago in reply to emountford15

UsedLighting.com (4wall used gear) and Solarisnetwork.com frequently have used consoles.

http://www.solarisnetwork.com/used/ion/32658
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ETCdsmith over 11 years ago

Call your local ETC Regional Office, they have demo equipment that they might be looking to replace. They usually will try to help a student the best they can. Here is the list of regional offices

http://www.etcconnect.com/contact.aspx
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emountford15 over 11 years ago in reply to ETCdsmith

Thanks. Will try that now :-)
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derekleffew over 11 years ago in reply to emountford15

Elliott, While the Ion is a fine console, might I suggest that as "a student who is trying to get into theatrical lighting design" your moneys would be better spent buying a visualizer (WYSIWYG, ESP VISION, Capture Polar, and the like)? All console manufacturers offer a free offline software version, so you're not tied to just one. Very few designers own their own consoles. Depend on the venue/theatre to supply the lighting desk. "Dance with the girl that brung you."
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emountford15 over 11 years ago in reply to derekleffew

Thank you lots!! Whats the best visuliser anyway? I could get an ex-demo element and a visuliser
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