After you have equipped your iPod or MP3 player with the latest speakers, headphones, and carrying case, there is little else to do than enjoy many hours of musical entertainment, unless you like a little visual reflection from your music.  In the spirit of the 70’s and disco clubs, Farm Fresh has released the Lightcast.  The Lightcast is a small light box that syncs with your music and projects multicolored lights that move to the beat of your favorite songs.

The Lightcast is a small (approximately 7.5” diameter by 3” tall) console that contains a curved, mirrored surface and 33 colored LED lights.  The console can be positioned on a table to project onto the ceiling, tilted with the built-in stand to project at an angle, or hung on a wall as a light-box.  You can even hand it from the ceiling to project down onto the floor.  Two mirror and lens attachments are included that attach to the adjustable projection arm to focus and modify the light.  The only control on the console is a Sensitivity Adjustment Knob that will adjust how the console reacts to the music.

To use the Lightcast, simply plug the AC Adapter into the console, use the included audio cables to connect the audio source to the input plug, and connect the output plug to your headphone or speaker system.  The Lightcast remote control allows you to turn the Lightcast on and off as well as select between the 4 different light modes (smooth, flow, vibe, pulse).  The remote also contains a mixing button which will allow you to cycle through one of four color mixing arrangements.

If you plan to view the console directly such as mounted on a wall, attach the mirror disk to the projection arm.  This will block the bright LEDs so that you do not look directly into the light.  When projecting onto a surface, such as a ceiling or wall, attach the curved lens to the projection arm and extend the arm away from the LEDs to focus the light.  Now all you need to do in turn on the music and the Lightcast.  Adjust the Sensitivity Knob until the lights are moving at the preferred speed.  That’s all there is to it.

The Lightcast comes with the console, instruction manual, lens and mirror attachments, remote control, AC Adapter, RCA adapter, and 3.5mm audio cable.  While there are only 3 colors (red, green, blue), a limited number of patterns, and the projected light is hazy and blurry, the overall effect is pleasant.  So if you are looking to relive the 70’s or just add a little visual entertainment to your next party, the inexpensive Lightcast is a fun addition to your music.

Product: Lightcast
Manufacturer: Farm Fresh / Uncle Milton Industries
Web Site: http://www.farmfreshstuff.com
Category: Audio Accessory
Reviewed by: Harvey Lee, Senior Technology Editor
Price:$39.95
Compatible with any audio device.