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DJ lighting equipment is a very important aspect of any club equipment setup and should not be overlooked or underestimated. However, once you have a good idea of the options available, you’ll find it relatively easy to equip yourself with some great lighting solutions at affordable prices.
There are many types of DJ lights available and they differ greatly in price, so it’s a good idea to plan out your requirements and understand that if you only work in small or sometimes medium-sized venues, you will NOT need a large number of lights. . or a large lighting rig as they can only be used a few times a year. In fact, it may be more realistic and beneficial to buy some good effect lights, a couple of moving head scanners, a laser and a smoke machine, and on the rare occasion that you need more lighting, you can always hire a few more lights. from your local DJ store.
If you are new to club lighting, you should gain a bit more knowledge by reading the next part of this article, which gives you the options for choosing your DJ lights and lighting packages.
1) Moonflower (Gobo) Lights – This light produces patterns through the lens and can be very effective.
2) Scanners – Available as both fixed and moving head lighting units and these are probably the most popular and most widely used in the mobile nightclub and disco scene. A scanner DJ light can be linked together, daisy chained, and attached to a lighting controller (DMX controller unit) and the linked units will work as a synchronized effect.
3) DJ Laser Lights – A laser light produces a fixed pattern effect in one or multiple colors (requires multiple heads) and the more advanced units can produce some amazing animations which are usually controlled via a laptop running a DMX interface .
4) DJ Blacklights and UV Lights – Produce fluorescent and blacklight effects, such as making any white clothing you wear stand out brilliantly. These black lights are perfect for mobile clubs, homes and bedrooms, and night clubs.
5) Party Disco Lights – These lights are widely available and offer an affordable solution for house parties, small clubs, and other lighting applications. You can buy a whole Disco Party Pak from DJ vendors online and these can turn any small venue into a flashy, colorful and atmospheric party palace.
There are many more options available, including light boxes and LCD display panels, strobe lighting and beacons, as well as oil gobo lights to name just a few. However, the main items listed above (1-5) are by far the most commonly used lighting kits and if you go for a combination of those lights, you won’t go wrong.