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guys looking into buying a projector to do karaoke/video ect.need to know how to pick proper system.
what reseloution/size ect.
does it have to be hdmi ect.
 
Mensajes Wed 09 Jun 10 @ 3:22 pm
I am using an Optoma EW1610 dlp projector. It has a DVI input and the Native resolution is 1280 X 800 / 1920X 1200 Resized. You dont have to buy one with a HDMI input. I use an HDMI adapter if i need to use the HDMI. The lumesn is 2700 and the contrast ration 2000:1 720p
 
Look for something around the 2000 lumens minimum mate but the higher the better, of course price is relative to that as well. A short throw (if possible) rear projection (is a must) capability would help you in those tight spaces as well.

I use mine with a vga input run through an eight splitter vga unit.
 
I've had great success with NEC, Infocus and Sony projectors but there are other good manufacturers.
2000 lumens is a good spot to jump in, my NEC VT540 is only 1800 lumens and it's plenty bright for every application I've come across.
But if you can afford brighter get it, always good. Rear-projection is a must and a short-throw lense if you can afford as Tayla mentioned.

Good luck.
 
I picked up this bad boy half price boxing week & it is fantastic. As you can see it has a 5 out of 5 rating as well (well the one review is from me lol). I highly recommend it & use it in my living room for my home theatre also.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/optoma-svga-projector-es526/10127919.aspx?path=0483f95d66996003fdb48fa3a782670fen02


The Optoma ES526 is perfect for a wide variety of multimedia applications. Its 2800 ANSI lumens and 3000:1 contrast ratio will capture your audience's attention with incredible colours and details in your presentation or movie. It also features a lamp life of up to 4000 hours, filter-free design and low standby power consumption.
Product Features
Keep your audience captivated with stunning images from your presentations. This Optoma projector is lightweight and portable, and offers outstanding performance so every presentation you deliver looks great.

DLP technology from Texas Instruments helps deliver an ultra-high brightness and contrast ratio, so every image comes to life with bright, crisp details.

* Portable 2.27kg DLP projector
* Native SVGA with a maximum video resolution of up to 1080p
* 2800 lumens with a 3000:1 contrast ratio
* Filter-less design for low cost of ownership
* Wide-range of connectivity options including VGA, S-video and Composite Video
* Up to 4000 hours of lamp life
* Lens: F = 2.41 - 2.55, f = 21.8 mm - 23.98 mm, 1.1x Manual Zoom/Focus
* Data signals: UXGA, WXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA Resized, VESA, PC/Macintosh Compatible
* Input Signals: VGA-In, S-Video, Composite Video, Audio-In, RS-232
* Video Signal Input Terminals: VGA-In, S-Video, Composite Video, Audio-In, RS-232

An actual shot in my living room from DVD:



with regular cable:



Hope that helps

Rob
 
In all seriousness the higher resolutions are not important unless you have plenty of hi def content.

Standard TV and DVD resolutions are all less than 800x600 so there is no need to run them any higher for video/karaoke. However if you are going to double up the projector for PC (non-video) display then you may want to consider one with a higher resolution.

I have to agree that InFocus are good. The IN2102 I have has a great picture and is 2500 lumens. Not only that their standard warranty (which I have just fond out -luckily) gives you a doorstep changeover if the unit fails - even if you biught it secondhand!!!!

I must admit, even though I've only used it a handful of times, it does add an extra dimension to your rig/show and is something I will be looking to charge extra for.

Cheers,

Roy
 
I have 3 BenQ projectors.
BenQ 6110 (it's like 5 years old) never failed me. 800 x 600 1500 lumens. This one still works but is a bench warmer now.
BenQ MP624 1024 x 768 rear projection 3000 lumnes. This one is so great that if I have the space I use it as main.
BenQ MP515 ST 800 x 600, 2500 lumens Short trow, rear projection. This one is for tight spaces.

Don't be afraid to buy BenQ I can only say positive things about this brand.


About the resolution, all video content is 640 x 480 or 720 x 480 so it doesn't matter for video.

About the lumens it depends if you plan to use them outdoors or indoors and the time of day and if you have a roof on top. Outdoors in an evening party you need all the lumens you can get.
 
Glad to hear you will chanrge more to cover your expense and additional time i.e. setup/packdown.

A See and speak to people on hear sometimes that have no idea
 
staffy,

What devices do you plan to show video from? (PC, Karaoke machine, DVD player, gaming systems)
This will determine the inputs required. Depending on your budget, you can buy a newer projector with most or all of the common inputs for flexibilty or you can go for an older model on ebay and run only VGA, composite, S-Video.

Resolution is not too big of a deal unless you plan to show blueray or other HD formats. DVD video is fairly low resolution. The money you save by not buying a higher resolution projector may allow you to afford a better screen which can make big a difference as well.

depending on the venues you commonly play and the applications you may be able to use something like this..
http://www.aaxatech.com/products/p2_pico_projector.htm

something like this will be my next projector purchase.
 
plan on running from my lappy.
so tayla and others which type are rear view and close distance you say is the best option.
thanks for all the replys guys
 
Charlie Wilson wrote :
Glad to hear you will chanrge more to cover your expense and additional time i.e. setup/packdown.

A See and speak to people on hear sometimes that have no idea


Oh absolutely... You tell people what you charge and sometimes you see their eyes roll. They have no interest in the hour+ before and the hour+ after that you're there setting up/packing away. All they tink about is that the party starts at 8 and finishes at 12. That's 4 hours!!!

I used to have a sliding scale for hour;y rates many moons ago. The first hour was very expensive as that had to include the setup/takedown, then I had a sliding scale of hourly rates, the longer they booked me the cheaper it got...

Don't bother with that now. I have a known rate which can only go up depending on features (ie video, mic's for speeches, etc) and how long they want me for...

Cheers,

Roy
 
TDBennett wrote :
staffy,

What devices do you plan to show video from? (PC, Karaoke machine, DVD player, gaming systems)
This will determine the inputs required. Depending on your budget, you can buy a newer projector with most or all of the common inputs for flexibilty or you can go for an older model on ebay and run only VGA, composite, S-Video.

Resolution is not too big of a deal unless you plan to show blueray or other HD formats. DVD video is fairly low resolution. The money you save by not buying a higher resolution projector may allow you to afford a better screen which can make big a difference as well.

depending on the venues you commonly play and the applications you may be able to use something like this..
http://www.aaxatech.com/products/p2_pico_projector.htm

something like this will be my next projector purchase.



You will be disappointed, I bought One early this year and it is not bright enough for a public venue to be seen clearly considering all the ambient light usually found in Bar/Restaurants.


Joey...
 
I would strongly caution mobile djs from using dlp projectors. If you move it around a lot the risk of color-wheel failure is pretty great ask mp3jrick about that. He has 2 colorwheel failures in one night, switched to lcd and never looked back. Nec is also your best bet is the standard in the industry.
 
 
not arguing over what is the better picture, I'm telling you which one holds up to being on the road. Winner everytime will be lcd because there is less that can go wrong, less moving parts it is really that simple. I'm also one of those few people that can actually see the "rainbow effect" from dlp projectors, and it gives me a headace after watching it for an extended period. Do this test to see if you are one of the 1% that can see it too. Setup your projector then watch it for about 5 minutes or so look away and look back quickly. If you can see the "rainbow effect" (a blury followed by red blue geen ghosted image)when you look back you are one of the lucky ones that sees it. This effect is caused by the color wheel inside the projector.
 
thanks for the input JoeyKJ. I'll have to see about a demo before purchase.
 
Is this any good.

Plus V3131 Data Projector
 
 
lads i used a benq i got a loaned of last saturday and loved it.hadnt got proper size screen and couldnt move projector to fit.goina have a serious think if i can get the money to get myself set up.
tayla can you give me name of rear view short lens projector you speak of.
 
I recomend getting a HD projector. I had an Optoma Pro150s with a 800x600 resolution. I didnt like the image quality so i sold it and bought a Optoma EW1610 with a higher image quality ( WXGA (1280 x 800) (Maximum: (WUXGA) 1900 x 1200). I have tons of 720p & 1080p videos so i want a better picture quality with detail. HD Videos are coming out weekly and getting them is just too sweet..
 
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