Is that hiss from the speaker? Fireflys disk has 4 tracks, 2 for incandescent and 2 for LED. 1 with wind/rain, the other without. The rain track sounds like a hiss I noticed
@ChrisKueppers Just checked it out. I have been using the track without the rain. That hiss is part of the thunder only soundtrack. The Thunder + rain + wind track's sound is very obvious.
@Scaryladyvideos I noticed the hiss more this year--its all your fault!! - actually, its the recording, probably not the greatest. Have you tried another storm soundtrack? I also agree the dimming is not the greatest, I used a 65 watt flood light directed on a sheet and it was noticible but could be better. Next year I'm gonna try to fade the storm sound out and fade in a power outage buzzing. This way maybe the outside will be dark and the windows will be flickering.
@ChrisKueppers No, I haven't tried another storm track because I like the mono one that has the delay reaction for the thunder sound. Luckily with the new speaker it's not that noticeable so I'll be leaving it be for now. Let me know if you find a good one though. Love to test it out.
Indeed. I do like the built in soundtrack and simplicity of the Picostorm. With that being said, however, I think that the Firefly would be the one to go with, because it appears to be more customizable and has better options(like the feature of having an inside lamp flicker in response to what a "Lightning Flash" does in a fake outside window). If these were the same $, then nobrainer, I'd go with the Firefly 4 sure. Since I don't run a pro haunt then I'll prolly go with the Picostorm 4 less $.
@xREDGHOSTRIDERx To make you feel better here's this: I can't figure out how to make the inside lights flicker obviously in response to the lighting. It's too subtle. I'm thinking I'm not adjusting the settings right but I spent a long time fiddling with it and just gave up.
@Scaryladyvideos: watch?v=qEe9au7AYX8 @ the 1:22 it explains how they do this, using the FF-201 Firefly unit. I just downloaded the Instruction Manual for the PicoStorm and it says that (unlike Firefly) you can only use incandescent lightbulbs for their product, which is fine because I have a couple of Halogen shop lights ready to go. Unfortunately, if you are worried about blowing a fuse or two (like I kinda am), then CFL may not be a bad idea after all (less watts=more 4 fogger, motors, etc)
@xREDGHOSTRIDERx Thanks for the video. I don't know what you mean about how they explain how to do the flickering. It just shows it (unless I'm missing something). Perhaps the problem is that I was using a 100 watt bulb (they were showing a 60 watt). Perhaps that's brightness is what is keeping me from seeing obvious flickering.
@Scaryladyvideos I believe that they're saying that it's at least a 2-channel system where they plug 1 light (the lamp) into 1 channel, and they plug the other one (a light outside the window) into the 2nd channel. This enables the 2 channels to work independently of one another, & give the appearance that the light is flickering due to the electricity surging, & the lightning appears to be flashing from outside. Unless, all you were wanting to do was time it closer, which I'm not sure about
@Scaryladyvideos: Also, you may want to try using a 60 watt bulb (or better yet, a CFL equivalent) 'cuz it'll save $ on your power bill, and it may indeed give you more of the desired effect than a 100 watt bulb. Like I mentioned with the Picostorm, I'm not gonna have that CFL option, but I suppose it won't be too bad for a couple of days a year. I'm just worried that I'm gonna overload my fuse box with all the other crap in addition to the 500 watt Halogen bulbs blasting away.
Hey Terra, thanks for the sample. I saw their products while I was at the MHC in '10, but I've been leaning towards this one, search youtube 4: leyOZDxY5ow
Have you had any experience with the Fright Props (picostorm) version, or know anybody who has?
@xREDGHOSTRIDERx I looked at the threads about it at HalloweenForum and didn't see anyone who had one but it is appealing that the soundtrack is in the box so you don't have to futz with attaching an iPod. Something else to consider: people really love the 'Christmas Tree FX box' which is a cheap but capable lightning box. It's about $30.
Awesome. You need those rumbling lows. How do you like the FireFly? My old lightning sim took a dump last season so I'm considering the FireFly (cheaper version though).
@deanhunt4417 Like it a lot. Had it on a timer last year and under a tub for 2 weeks and worked like a champ. Takes a lot of fiddling to get lightning you like so you've got to be patient while testing it. Also, can't quite understand how to get the lights to dim. I only notice slight dimming. But, I'm thinking it's just me...
@dannyrcastro Thanks. Of course when I first got it to work the volume was blasted and I was right in front of the thing. Scared me half to death! heheh...
@dionicia12 heheh... luckily I wasn't dog sitting today. Would have scarred the little doggie for life. I noticed you hear a bit of rattling in the video. That wasn't the speaker... it was my tools! The house was shakin'.
Is that hiss from the speaker? Fireflys disk has 4 tracks, 2 for incandescent and 2 for LED. 1 with wind/rain, the other without. The rain track sounds like a hiss I noticed
ChrisKueppers 5 months ago
@ChrisKueppers Ooooh, I'll check that out. Would be great if I could get rid of that! Thanks :)
Scaryladyvideos 5 months ago
@ChrisKueppers Just checked it out. I have been using the track without the rain. That hiss is part of the thunder only soundtrack. The Thunder + rain + wind track's sound is very obvious.
Scaryladyvideos 5 months ago
@Scaryladyvideos I noticed the hiss more this year--its all your fault!! - actually, its the recording, probably not the greatest. Have you tried another storm soundtrack? I also agree the dimming is not the greatest, I used a 65 watt flood light directed on a sheet and it was noticible but could be better. Next year I'm gonna try to fade the storm sound out and fade in a power outage buzzing. This way maybe the outside will be dark and the windows will be flickering.
ChrisKueppers 3 months ago
@ChrisKueppers No, I haven't tried another storm track because I like the mono one that has the delay reaction for the thunder sound. Luckily with the new speaker it's not that noticeable so I'll be leaving it be for now. Let me know if you find a good one though. Love to test it out.
Scaryladyvideos 3 months ago
Indeed. I do like the built in soundtrack and simplicity of the Picostorm. With that being said, however, I think that the Firefly would be the one to go with, because it appears to be more customizable and has better options(like the feature of having an inside lamp flicker in response to what a "Lightning Flash" does in a fake outside window). If these were the same $, then nobrainer, I'd go with the Firefly 4 sure. Since I don't run a pro haunt then I'll prolly go with the Picostorm 4 less $.
xREDGHOSTRIDERx 5 months ago
@xREDGHOSTRIDERx To make you feel better here's this: I can't figure out how to make the inside lights flicker obviously in response to the lighting. It's too subtle. I'm thinking I'm not adjusting the settings right but I spent a long time fiddling with it and just gave up.
Scaryladyvideos 5 months ago
@Scaryladyvideos: watch?v=qEe9au7AYX8 @ the 1:22 it explains how they do this, using the FF-201 Firefly unit. I just downloaded the Instruction Manual for the PicoStorm and it says that (unlike Firefly) you can only use incandescent lightbulbs for their product, which is fine because I have a couple of Halogen shop lights ready to go. Unfortunately, if you are worried about blowing a fuse or two (like I kinda am), then CFL may not be a bad idea after all (less watts=more 4 fogger, motors, etc)
xREDGHOSTRIDERx 5 months ago
@xREDGHOSTRIDERx Thanks for the video. I don't know what you mean about how they explain how to do the flickering. It just shows it (unless I'm missing something). Perhaps the problem is that I was using a 100 watt bulb (they were showing a 60 watt). Perhaps that's brightness is what is keeping me from seeing obvious flickering.
Scaryladyvideos 5 months ago
@Scaryladyvideos I believe that they're saying that it's at least a 2-channel system where they plug 1 light (the lamp) into 1 channel, and they plug the other one (a light outside the window) into the 2nd channel. This enables the 2 channels to work independently of one another, & give the appearance that the light is flickering due to the electricity surging, & the lightning appears to be flashing from outside. Unless, all you were wanting to do was time it closer, which I'm not sure about
xREDGHOSTRIDERx 5 months ago
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xREDGHOSTRIDERx 5 months ago
@Scaryladyvideos: Also, you may want to try using a 60 watt bulb (or better yet, a CFL equivalent) 'cuz it'll save $ on your power bill, and it may indeed give you more of the desired effect than a 100 watt bulb. Like I mentioned with the Picostorm, I'm not gonna have that CFL option, but I suppose it won't be too bad for a couple of days a year. I'm just worried that I'm gonna overload my fuse box with all the other crap in addition to the 500 watt Halogen bulbs blasting away.
xREDGHOSTRIDERx 5 months ago
Hey Terra, thanks for the sample. I saw their products while I was at the MHC in '10, but I've been leaning towards this one, search youtube 4: leyOZDxY5ow
Have you had any experience with the Fright Props (picostorm) version, or know anybody who has?
xREDGHOSTRIDERx 5 months ago
@xREDGHOSTRIDERx I looked at the threads about it at HalloweenForum and didn't see anyone who had one but it is appealing that the soundtrack is in the box so you don't have to futz with attaching an iPod. Something else to consider: people really love the 'Christmas Tree FX box' which is a cheap but capable lightning box. It's about $30.
Scaryladyvideos 5 months ago
Awesome. You need those rumbling lows. How do you like the FireFly? My old lightning sim took a dump last season so I'm considering the FireFly (cheaper version though).
deanhunt4417 6 months ago
@deanhunt4417 Like it a lot. Had it on a timer last year and under a tub for 2 weeks and worked like a champ. Takes a lot of fiddling to get lightning you like so you've got to be patient while testing it. Also, can't quite understand how to get the lights to dim. I only notice slight dimming. But, I'm thinking it's just me...
Scaryladyvideos 6 months ago
I use two infinity overture speakers - They ARE the star of the show.
Onsteadvideos 6 months ago
@Onsteadvideos That's cool. Which ones?
Scaryladyvideos 6 months ago
@HauntoweeN Thanks. Hope it sounds just as good blasting out into the street on the big night.
Scaryladyvideos 6 months ago
That sounds amazing!
dannyrcastro 6 months ago
@dannyrcastro Thanks. Of course when I first got it to work the volume was blasted and I was right in front of the thing. Scared me half to death! heheh...
Scaryladyvideos 6 months ago
Sounds good!
Joiseygal 6 months ago
@Joiseygal Thanks... I was happy with the result too!
Scaryladyvideos 6 months ago
The sounds just scared my dog. Too funny.
dionicia12 6 months ago
@dionicia12 heheh... luckily I wasn't dog sitting today. Would have scarred the little doggie for life. I noticed you hear a bit of rattling in the video. That wasn't the speaker... it was my tools! The house was shakin'.
Scaryladyvideos 6 months ago
that is going to look and sound so cool
MrNinjalo 6 months ago
@MrNinjalo Can't wait for Halloween!
Scaryladyvideos 6 months ago