PSA: Obsidian Lite Soundboard

[GregG124]

This thread is for saber enthusiasts who own or are interested in the Obsidian Lite Soundboard.


Here is whats great about the Obsidian Lite Soundboard:

1) It has the same great sound clarity and volume as a premium board. The Lite board (if you're not too interested in changing sound fonts) is a fantastic board that is perfect for a non-technical saber enthusiasts.

2) It runs on the standard setup (4xAAA Batteries), making it cost effective when checking out through Ultrasabers.

3) Almost everyone who has purchased an ObLite saber, has loved it.


However, users of the soundboard have encountered a few issues, they are listed here:

Here a few encountered issues of the board:

1) The battery life is a little shorter than a Li-Ion saber, this can be remedied with rechargable AAA batteries however, if you have the extra funding, I'd definitely recommend getting a saber with premium sound and a Li-Ion setup.

2) With contact, the battery will (and I say WILL) pop in and out of place. This can easily be remedied by wrapping electrical tape around the battery pack (in a spot below the Velcro strap).


The Verdict: Every issue of the soundboard can be fixed with a simple, and cost effective project; making it a viable soundboard to be equipped to any UltraSaber. If you are interested in purchasing a Saber with Obsidian Lite Sound: just do it!

I hope this information helps everyone! If you have any questions feel free to reply to this post and myself, or any other knowledgeable forum member, will help you out!

-Greg

[Master Medwyn]

My next saber will possibly be a Lite one once my first US order arrives and the Consular is back in stock again.
I've already bought 12 rechargable AAA batteries and a charger with 8 slots. I'd like to use them all in ultrasabers

[Samhain138]

I personally would get premium just for the li on setup.  It's completely worth the extra money.

But I imagine the lite would be fine if you don't use your saber pretty regularly.  What's the actual price point difference between the two?

[Wil Pathen]

The only reason I'm hesitant about getting a Lite-Saber(haha) is the inability to Mute on the go.

I have issues changing the soundfonts on my V4 as it is (have to plug in and out several times just to get it to register), I'd hate to have to do that just to change to a muted soundfont.


Otherwise, the pricepoint seems pretty good if you don't intend to mute it ever.

[GregG124]

I personally would get premium just for the li on setup.  It's completely worth the extra money.

But I imagine the lite would be fine if you don't use your saber pretty regularly.  What's the actual price point difference between the two?

I think it's about $40-$50 but don't quote me on that.

[Master Medwyn]

The only reason I'm hesitant about getting a Lite-Saber(haha) is the inability to Mute on the go.

I have issues changing the soundfonts on my V4 as it is (have to plug in and out several times just to get it to register), I'd hate to have to do that just to change to a muted soundfont.


Otherwise, the pricepoint seems pretty good if you don't intend to mute it ever.

The lack of muting is really a point if the Lite is the one and only saber of someone.
Which I find very rare to be honest
Doctors are willing to prescribe an additional stunt saber for everyone hesitating

[Samhain138]

I think it's about $40-$50 but don't quote me on that.

You'll burn through that in batteries in no time.  Not to mention if you've already got the charger for the li on setup.

[GregG124]

You'll burn through that in batteries in no time.  Not to mention if you've already got the charger for the li on setup.

Agreed but if you spend $30 or so on rechargables and a charger, it will be fine.

[Wil Pathen]

Agreed but if you spend $30 or so on rechargables and a charger, it will be fine.

but at that point, might as well spend the extra on the premium sound!

[ithekro]

The ability to mute the saber is worth the $10 extra upgrade from v3 to v4.  The $40 or so upgrade from LITE to v3 may or may not be worth it depending on how cost effective you are trying to be.  Li-Ion batteries still need recharging and a recharger.  I went all out and got a recharge port so I don't need extra batteries, thought I did get a recharger anyway, because the new model can do other kinds of batteries as well.

But if you really, really want the saber to be quiet sometimes while lit, get the v4.

[GregG124]

This thread really backfired on me... I was trying to promote the plus' of the soundboard, not convince the users it is so far less than that it shouldn't be purchased!

[ithekro]

Its main selling point is that it is cheaper to buy and gives the same sounds as the premium version.

The main down side is that you can't change anything about it, while the premium versions you can.


So if you just want a saber with sound and like the default sounds, go with an Obsidian LITE.

If you want to change the sound to some other font but don't need more than one font, get a v3.

If you want more than one font, or just to have a default mute setting with whatever font you like, get the v4.

[GregG124]

Here's another point I've discovered about the battle (I'm not trying to start a war) between to Obsidian Lite Soundboard and the Obsidian Premium Soundboard.

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=28439.0

The Story: Frolof began this thread and he has had issues connecting his V4 soundboard to the Obsidian launcher. While not a lot of people have this issue, if you have a Windows 8 or Windows 10 PC, your USB port may be "incompatible" with the saber.

The Solution: With the $40 increase in price, if you know you have a risk of your computer being incompatible, you can purchase some Rechargable Nimh AAA's and a charger and not have to worry.

On the Other Hand (Just so I can be fair to the Premium Soundboard): I believe there is a way for you to purchase a converter that would turn your USB 3.0 into a USB 2.0 so the issue is definitely resolvable.

My main argument for the ObLITE sabers is that if you just want a fun saber that makes FANTASTIC sounds, and you're not at all concerned about changing sound fonts, (or you just don't want to deal with Li-Ion batteries) then use your extra $40 to buy your components for Chargeable AAA's!

Again, if you have any questions, feel free to post them here (or in the questions section of the forum) and the members here will help you out!

[Wil Pathen]

Here's another point I've discovered about the battle (I'm not trying to start a war) between to Obsidian Lite Soundboard and the Obsidian Premium Soundboard.

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=28439.0

The Story: Frolof began this thread and he has had issues connecting his V4 soundboard to the Obsidian launcher. While not a lot of people have this issue, if you have a Windows 8 or Windows 10 PC, your USB port may be "incompatible" with the saber.

The Solution: With the $40 increase in price, if you know you have a risk of your computer being incompatible, you can purchase some Rechargable Nimh AAA's and a charger and not have to worry.

On the Other Hand (Just so I can be fair to the Premium Soundboard): I believe there is a way for you to purchase a converter that would turn your USB 3.0 into a USB 2.0 so the issue is definitely resolvable.

My main argument for the ObLITE sabers is that if you just want a fun saber that makes FANTASTIC sounds, and you're not at all concerned about changing sound fonts, (or you just don't want to deal with Li-Ion batteries) then use your extra $40 to buy your components for Chargeable AAA's!

Again, if you have any questions, feel free to post them here (or in the questions section of the forum) and the members here will help you out!

This is true, I have so many issues connecting my v4 to my laptop, and have to plug in and out usually 10+ times to get it to work.

It doesn't even register the soundboard on my Desktop.

[JediXIX]

This thread really backfired on me... I was trying to promote the plus' of the soundboard, not convince the users it is so far less than that it shouldn't be purchased!

I think this thread is great GG . . . and what you're all doing here is just highlighting the differences

Everyone has different wants and priorities, and some people want the ability to change sounds if they want but never actually change them . . . they just want the ability because thats cool and they can afford it and justify that . . . but some really stretch to afford sound at all and that is the reason the LITE board exists, so those people can get sound without pushing there budget even more . . . and I for one think the LITE board is AWESOME for that reason alone . . .