THUNDER/LIGHTNING EFFECT:
The TLF does require
a wired connection be made to one pair of (8 ohm) speaker terminals, usually
these terminals are at the back of the amplifier (ref. INSTRUCTIONS link
above). Unlike former versions, this latest version of the
TLF (yellow label) is wired to the speaker terminals LEAVING the speaker
wires ALSO connected. Thus thunder sound can be heard and seen (via
the TLF) with only one speaker available. So with this latest
version TLF, single speaker PA systems can be used.
A feature of the TLF is
that its solid state switch gives FULL brightness to the light bulbs, at
maximum thunder levels. Because of this, regular bulbs work fine; however,
the absolute best lightning effect is created by using photoflood bulbs.
These are special purpose light bulbs that may be purchased (only) at a
photography store. A photoflood (sometimes called photocopy) bulb screws
into a standard light socket but is very much brighter. A 200 watt
photoflood bulb may cost as much as $ 6.00 but the effect is well worth
it.
CANDLE
FLICKER EFFECT:
The sound components and
connections shown in this photo are for the Candle Flicker effect ONLY.
The thunder/lightning effect is produced with an amplified speaker arrangement
as described (above) on this page.
Track # 2 on the CD contains
random noise, and is recorded on the RIGHT channel (only) as it is not
meant to be played through a speaker. With random noise input,
the TLF creates a light flicker that resembles the flickering of candles.
For this effect, a portable CD player can be used with the TLF connected
to the RIGHT channel of the headphone jack. Note: with the
TLF's capacity of 600 watts, many more bulbs than just the one shown in
the photo could be used. |
