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DL2 vs. DL1

Okay, so I have a serious question to ask and I'm looking for straight answers and explanation.

I was told by someone at High End that the DL1 is not built to the same tolerance as a DL2.

There was no elaboration on this but I want to know...

Let's pretend I am not using the Media Server built into the DL2 but plugging in an RGBHV cable to the light. I want to know exactly where the DL2 is different from the DL1.


I am asking this question for several very important reasons. In the next year, I will be responsible for making the decision to install as many as 20 media server and moving yoke projector packages. Considering that's almost a half million dollars, I want to know what my choice gets me.

Here is my argument. I have promised the owners of the venues where I am doing these install designs that when the installation is finished, they will be able to have their programmer sit down and program looks on the media server without having to strike the projector lamp in the fixture to see a preview.

What this means is an LCD screen connected to the media server that would sit in front of the operator during the time the projectors are off.

Now my preference is to Have Axons installed in a rack and DL1's in the air. I would run a cable from the camera to the rack and another cable from the axon to the light. Of course I would split the signal from the Axon to feed to the preview monitor. (On and technically I will be using sVideo-over-Ethernet for the camera and RGBHV-over-Ethernet for the Signal to the PJ but whatever.)

Right now, if I use a DL2, it means I have to run two sVideo lines to each light for the camera out and capture in, but it also means I'd have to violate my High End DL2 warranty when I open the case and put a distribution amp inside, and cut an opening to run an RGBHV back to a preview monitor.

Yes, I love the LCD on the front of the DL2 but no, it's not useful for this specific application.

Besides, I would rather have the Axons on UPSs so I can protect them better. The projectors I would just have on surge protectors.
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    [quote=SBlair]
    What I don't get is why for this particular installation having full preview of everything without using the projectors is such an issue?


    Scott, It's complex to explain but it all comes down to lamp life, electricicty consumption, and resource availability. The first DL.2 project is Shoreline so I'll use that as an example.

    For the three 10,000 projectors I put in Shoreline two years ago, running for 15 to 20 hours per week during the programming time, I would have to replace lamps twice as often. This means an additional $6,000 per year for lamps. Add in electricity cost, air conditioning, and other costs. All in all, using the preview monitors, I have a cost savings of close to $10,000 per year.

    Now applying this to the DL.2s I would be installing in the new childrens center, I have speculated a cost savings of as much as $10,000 per year also.


    Hey Scott, if you want a convincing arguement, how many rental companies would buy more DL.2s if they know they can turn off the projector, leave the light in the road case, and use it as an additional media server...?
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    [quote=SBlair]
    What I don't get is why for this particular installation having full preview of everything without using the projectors is such an issue?


    Scott, It's complex to explain but it all comes down to lamp life, electricicty consumption, and resource availability. The first DL.2 project is Shoreline so I'll use that as an example.

    For the three 10,000 projectors I put in Shoreline two years ago, running for 15 to 20 hours per week during the programming time, I would have to replace lamps twice as often. This means an additional $6,000 per year for lamps. Add in electricity cost, air conditioning, and other costs. All in all, using the preview monitors, I have a cost savings of close to $10,000 per year.

    Now applying this to the DL.2s I would be installing in the new childrens center, I have speculated a cost savings of as much as $10,000 per year also.


    Hey Scott, if you want a convincing arguement, how many rental companies would buy more DL.2s if they know they can turn off the projector, leave the light in the road case, and use it as an additional media server...?
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