More details from RC4Wireless (http://www.theatrewireless.com):
RALEIGH, NC – RC4Wireless, maker of the RC4Magic Wireless Dimming System, has launched the RC4 Rental Program. Managed directly by the manufacturer, this new service uses Fedex to deliver rental equipment along with paperwork and packaging for return when the project is complete.
”Rentals are helpful in several ways,” explains RC4 President James David Smith. ”It lets small churches and school productions with limited budgets do fun and creative stuff with wireless; it also lets potential purchasers try before they buy; and it provides access to RC4 when a producer — a movie company, for instance — prefers leasing and renting rather than being saddled with a capital expenditure and depreciation.”
RC4 rental rates are offered by the month, week or day. A deposit is required at the outset, fully refunded when equipment is returned. A nominal shipping charge covers the cost of getting the system out to the users and back again.
What if a rental comes back with a broken terminal or a torn label? “Nothing bad will happen to you,” says Smith. ”I’ve been in this business for a long time, and I know what props masters and electricians face everyday. You’re going to send your rental units back with paint on the back, adhesive residue on the side, a big scratch across the top and no label at all. That’s ok. As long as you haven’t set it on fire, immersed it in liquid, or driven over it with a truck, I will take it back and fully refund your deposit. If you could remove your tape and Velcro that would be great.”
A typical rental consists of an RC4Magic DMXio transmitter and a pair of DMX2dim 2-channel wireless dimmers. This dimmer is remarkably versatile because of its small size, high power handling, and the ability to control traditional lamps and LEDs with smooth dimming, as well as small motors, solenoids and relays.
All components of the RC4Magic Series 2 systems are available for rent, subject to availability on the dates required.
