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Robert · Joined: September 6th, 2004 Posts: 52 Location: Olympia, WA

What you would buy if you were to get 8 fixtures for uplighting. I'm seeking suggestions for the all around best options, keeping the cost per fixture around $100 - $300 each.

What are the + /- pluses and minuses of going with various options ranging from Par 46 pinspots (change the gel when I want a different color, not much heat), Par 38 or 56 (change the gel or bulb wattage when needed, lots of heat) or LED Colorstrip, Rain 56, etc.

Seeking ease of setup and effectiveness too. Fixtures will be used in various banquet venues, thus the typical settings us DJs face.

dokai · Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 11:19 am Post subject:

I'd go with LED color-changers sized for the amount of light you're trying to produce. There are many from Chauvet and ADJ that meet your price criteria, and there's a lot to be said for low power draw and not having to buy gels to change colors. Not to mention that they can change color on the fly, and you don't have to worry about bulb life for a LOOOOONG time.

Robert · Joined: September 6th, 2004 Posts: 52 Location: Olympia, WA

Please suggest some brands/models that would be worth considering.

CJ Greiner · Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject:

American DJ 64B LED Pro

AmericanDJ wrote: Product: 64B LED Pro

Whether you are in a band, part of a stage performance or just want to add color washes to a lighting installation, the American DJ 64B LED Pro black par can and 64P LED Pro polish par can are the perfect solution to brilliantly light up any stage. These unit are equipped with 181, 10mm LEDs for an ultra bright “punch” and features DMX-512 and “LED Sync™” which automatically syncs operation modes with other American DJ products that have “LED Sync™.” American DJ LED products are energy conscience consuming very little power. These LED par cans are also “performer friendly” because they emit almost no heat onto the stage. Just add the American DJ Punch LED Pro LED Punch and you have got the optimal stage light show!

LED Advantages:
• Long life LED (Rated at 100,000 hrs.)
• Low power consumption
• Very low heat output

Features & Specifications:
• Black ultra bright Par 64 with 181, 10mm LEDs (36 Red, 85 Green, & 60 Blue LEDs)
• LED Sync™ Feature – Auto sync with other LED products with LED Sync™
• 7 operational modes, 3 DMX modes (3 channel or 6 channel)
• Very smooth field with rich palettes of color created by mixing the Red, Green and Blue LEDs
• Great for performance stages where traditional par cans emit a lot of heat onto performers
• Smooth RGB color mixing (fast or slow color change operation)
• Color strobe effect
• Electronic Dimming: 0 - 100%
• Linkable via 3-pin XLR cable
• 3-button LED display on rear panel
• Dual bracket system allows fixture to be hung or set on the ground
• Power Draw: 30W
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 12.25” x 9” x 9” / 310x230x230 mm
• Weight: 6 lbs. /2.5 kgs.

TheBartman47 · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject:

The only concern I have is how bright are the LED fixtures compared to traditional Par can lights? It would be easier to judge if some kind of measurement, like Lumens, were indicated so a comparison can be made.

BillESC · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 2:09 pm Post subject:

Bartman,

That's very hard to do since they produce color in exactly opposite ways.

Traditional Par cans use media which subtract unwanted color from white leaving one the desired color. Saturated colors will have transmission rates as low as 6%. LED's on the other hand add color to create color.

TheBartman47 · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:36 am Post subject:

I understand that part, but at least a comparison for unfiltered traditional par can vs. all LEDs on for the LED fixture. When the LED fixture say goes straight red, only the red LEDs are on, which is I'm assuming about 1/3 of all the LEDs in the fixture, so in effect, you've at least lost 66% of total light output to begin with. In comparing color settings, perhaps the only way is to simply see it for yourself.

There are other options still... the color spot or color wash moving head type lights that use an MSD "discharge" bulb put out much more light per watt than conventional par can bulbs, but they are hecka expensive.