ADJ Starburst

This is my first multi channel dmx fitting that I have tried, so I'm not over qualified with relation to reviewing this type of stuff. The unit produces strong beams and is a modern take on the old mirror balls. The unit has six separate sources inside and so if you have all colours on full the reflection on the wall is six dots of colour not a mix of colour in a single dot which some might expect. I have not had the unit long so I might change my review at some point, but I struggled to get it working via dmx, so if you are a newbie, take note, you have to have the master fader up, the colours up and then go in to the strobe fader and select a number that corresponds to the setting " led on" this will then turn the lights on, and then you can mess about with roatation speed and direction, it's early days but I'm happy with the purchase. I Intend to use the unit for the slow dance songs at the end of my set, Enjoy. Kev

I use this effect at weddings and other events as DJ and live musician.

Most of the time it is set to sound / auto...mainly because I couldn't be bothered setting up the DMX controller and running cables.
Sound mode is OK, it does the job, its just a little choppy.

IN DMX mode you can slow the rotation down so it acts more like a mirror ball. THIS IS MUCH BETTER!
I mount it on top of a speaker stand. A simple adaptor that crews on the bottom of the Starburst and the end of the stand.

Light output is really good. It fills the room. Not quite as much as a mirror ball does though.

Transportation. I use a soft case and the foam that came in the box to keep it secure.

All in all a good effect...even better controlled by DMX.

I used to have the first model disco ball from ADJ and then i got the Starburst. This model is definately brighter and with richer colors. In order to get full potential for this dance floor favorite, you need to DMX it. Make a scene for a slow rotation in white or blue for the early hours of the event and a few strobe scenes with different colors. Then during dance just leave to play in the pre-programmed light shows and it will do the job. It can fill up nicely a medium sized venue. Even better if you put two starbursts (one on each side) for larger venues. Although its a simply dance effect, guests love it.

Dont expect miracles in brightness. This is not a 10R lamp. But in medium sized venues it really brings a nice effect!!