Manual system or Digiseq ?

[Gerry]

Hi all, Matt and all - Manual or digital - pro's and cons of each ? (disregard cost)

Things like ease of use ? user friendly ? robustness ? waterproofness ( is that a word? ) ?

If buying a manual system - can it be 'traded in' if upgrading to digital ?

Warranty / support - what do you get / not get ?

Digital - software included ?

Discounts ? ie - if buying a 'package' - like system, firing modules - cabling etc.

Is there an online manual for the manual system ?

I know I can email and ask - but if I ask here others can benefit from the answers

Ta - Gerry

[FireByWire-Mat]

Hiya Gerry

Sorry for the delay in replying to this.

Manual Pros
Slightly cheaper
Easier to use initially
Harder for human error to cause an issue
Modules/cables compatable with the digital system

Manual Cons
More wiring on site
Timing is as good as user
Not capable of doing sequencing

Digital Pros
Very modular
Programmable
Computer controllable
Diagnostics
Advanced design software

Digital ConsHuman error can cause bigger problems
More expensive

Robustness/Water resistanceAll our systems are designed with robustness/water problems in mind. But note they are not fully waterproof - I believe no firing system is.
Output connectors use stainless steel parts, phosphor bronze contacts etc. We recommend covering everything where possible.

If buying a manual system - can it be 'traded in' if upgrading to digital ?
Not usually, but most people keep the manual panel and use the cables + firing modules for their digital system.

Warranty / support - what do you get / not get ?
Warranty is 1year from delivery, and support - we look after anyone who buys the system - you'll not wait for a reply and we're contactable 24/7 literally.
Suggestions for improvements or new features for both hardware and software are taken on board very seriously. We don't have the "it's how it is" attitude.

Digital - software included ?
Not included, but £250 for the software with 1yr of updates. You're getting £1000's worth when compared with other systems and we've designed it to be much friendlier than anything I've seen.

Discounts ? ie - if buying a 'package' - like system, firing modules - cabling etc.

Is there an online manual for the manual system ?
Unfortunately not - but there might be soon - we've just updated the manual panel and condensed it into a pelicase.

Hope this helps,

Thanks

Mat

[Spyrotechnics Stuart]

Hi

Is it possible to connect a laptop and use your latest software without having the USB Power Module??


Cheers
Stu

[FireByWire-Mat]

Hiya Stuart,

No it's not - you need the yellow USB control module in order to talk to a DIGISEQ in any form.

Thanks

Mat