My local venue is due an upgrade in the next year and I've got a few questions as to what console to get...

Most of the shows we get through would be typical one night rock and roll type gigs with the odd dance show or talk show, we previously had an etc ion classic which is doable to busk on just not very well designed for such

I've been aware of the Hog series for a while and they clearly seem to be a busking/gigging style desk almost MA3 sort of vibe, but I don't know how well if at all they'd be able to do the more theatre style show with a programmed cue stack.

The other option would be to get a Ion xe 20 and a few touch screen monitors as this is very capable of doing theatre and is limited but still able to do busking live shows with more prep.

I'd be very grateful for your opinions and advice :)

Hey everyone! I’ve been using grandMA3 for about two months. I’m still a beginner, but I can patch fixtures, create groups, and build sequences with multiple cues. I can program basic looks and simple sequences, although my workflow still feels a bit clunky.

My question is: how do I get better from here? What should I focus on learning next, and what habits should I develop when programming?
I have access to a rig with:
6 moving heads
6 LED bars
12 Typhoon fixtures
2 Atomic strobes
4 × 2-lite blinders
2 × 4-lite blinders

If you’d like to check out my work so far as a beginner and see the rig I usually work with, my Instagram is @Rayklightss. Feedback is always welcome!

Any tips, practical exercises, or tutorials you’d recommend would be really appreciated. I’d love to make the most of this rig and keep improving!
Thanks in advance, guys!

Hey All,

Looking at the specs and they seem identical in terms of lumens and lamp engine wattage. Has anyone seen them in action side by side? Any major difference between the two besides the IP rating?