rob norton
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EDIT: Title should be Quasar Science Q-LED Rainbow vs. Astera TITANs.
Mod please update title if you want. I just discovered the Titans and they are a much closer comparison to the QS Rainbows.
Does anyone have experience with both of these lights? How do they compare? Specifically, the 4 foot Quasar lamps. I know there are plenty of cheaper "alternatives" but please don't include them here.
At a glance, it seems like the differences are:
Astera - Powered with an internal battery vs. QS - can be powered with battery but via cable and v-mount etc.
It seems like the QS are more popular at the moment but I've seen enough Asteras (instagram) to think they could be gaining traction.
Astera - supposedly is also like a low res screen, which may open up more creative possibilities.
Custom effects - IDK about the QS, looks like Astera might have the edge here - e.g. can match a beat being played etc.
Mounting - Asteras look like they're easier to stand on the ground with their foldable stand and hang with eye-bolts, which look like they're more for safeties than a dedicated way to mount them.
What about durability?
Anything else?
Mod please update title if you want. I just discovered the Titans and they are a much closer comparison to the QS Rainbows.
Does anyone have experience with both of these lights? How do they compare? Specifically, the 4 foot Quasar lamps. I know there are plenty of cheaper "alternatives" but please don't include them here.
At a glance, it seems like the differences are:
Astera - Powered with an internal battery vs. QS - can be powered with battery but via cable and v-mount etc.
It seems like the QS are more popular at the moment but I've seen enough Asteras (instagram) to think they could be gaining traction.
Astera - supposedly is also like a low res screen, which may open up more creative possibilities.
Custom effects - IDK about the QS, looks like Astera might have the edge here - e.g. can match a beat being played etc.
Mounting - Asteras look like they're easier to stand on the ground with their foldable stand and hang with eye-bolts, which look like they're more for safeties than a dedicated way to mount them.
What about durability?
Anything else?
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