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28 May 2009

Anyone know anything about lights?

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Posted By : BLACK PILATE | Comments : 20

Looking for some simple, reasonably cheap lights for the band - any ideas?

Looking for some simple, reasonably cheap lights for the band. Ideally something that you can just plug in and go, not too much messing about. Any advice on what works well for bands? Not so keen on the cheesey mobile DJ style set-ups.

Cheers

Comments

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 28/05/2009, 17:06 (GMT)

I have an icolor going spare with a controller...uses 500w halogen security bulbs...so 2k in one 'can...£60 with controller

# Posted by BLACK PILATE - 28/05/2009, 17:10 (GMT)

What's it like Alec, can you put it on the floor or does it need a pole? 4 colours?

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 28/05/2009, 17:15 (GMT)

yeh you can put it on floor, or pole mount if you wish...its one of these
http://www.lifeismusic.co.uk/lights/iSolution-iColor-4-5956.aspx
but with a foot controller as well
bargain!

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 28/05/2009, 17:16 (GMT)

we use njd quartets...but the icolors are better as the bulbs are much cheaper although they are slightly bulkier

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 28/05/2009, 17:19 (GMT)

i have the controller here in Atherton and the light itself is in Boltonn(my daughters used it for a party and not brought it back yet)...icolor has built in programs too , as well as footcontroller

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 28/05/2009, 17:21 (GMT)

if you want it, come to Athy first with money and I'll give you controller and arrange for you to go to hers to collect...she's in Bradley Fold

# Posted by Call me DIVA - 28/05/2009, 19:02 (GMT)

That sounds pretty good - we're after some lighting as well.

# Posted by Alyerpal - 28/05/2009, 19:51 (GMT)

I got a tip of this site a couple of months back - Kam parbar. It's 4 LED pars mounted on a T bar, complete with sound to light and a foot control that allows you to switch between solid colours, sound to light and blackout. Whole thing runs completely cool and comes in 2 bags, 1 the size of a guitar case and 1 even smaller and I got it off ebay brand new for £210 inc, delivery. we have never looked back!

# Posted by Duke Bocks - 28/05/2009, 19:55 (GMT)

kam parbar is the mutts nuts. packs away to nothing, leds so it runs cool a number of lighting options...its on my wishlist..but dont tell the wench..lol

# Posted by Kingpin (Keith) - 28/05/2009, 21:11 (GMT)

Whoops I might have let it slip last night.....lol

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 28/05/2009, 22:06 (GMT)

Yeh, cool running leds aint bad (although I still don't think they're quite as bright yet as halogens) HOWEVER,...you can't beat red hot lights beaming down on you giving you the sweats...makes you look like you're working harder than you actually are LOL
And they're great in winter when you roll up at a freezing cold pub when they ain't put the heating on

# Posted by ~ THE SUG4R BULLETS ~ - 28/05/2009, 23:32 (GMT)

We use the Acme iColor lighting rig, superb lighting for the whole band and can use on floor as well as stand mounted. They're really compact but still provide a good range definitely suitable for a band - we tried par cans but in most venues there just isn't the space.

www.djanddiscostuff.com/prodpage.asp?prodid=2300

# Posted by Rumble Fat Band - 29/05/2009, 00:20 (GMT)

We use NJD Quartets as well. Can recommend, but that i colour is an absolute steal.
Buy it before someone else does.

# Posted by WOLFPACK - 29/05/2009, 09:25 (GMT)

We ain't got one but I have seen the Kam parbar in action and if i were buying new lights now that is what i would go for.

# Posted by "RED ZOO" - 29/05/2009, 09:36 (GMT)

LED's use a lot less powere as well, so when you are running everything from the usual solitary socket from tother side o the room there is less overload on the lectrics..., bonus for the LL too not as much leccy is being used... Kam parbar is the sensible way to go methinks,,,

# Posted by delete 79 - 29/05/2009, 09:59 (GMT)

alec you still got that i colour? we might be interested in that

# Posted by BLACK PILATE - 29/05/2009, 10:07 (GMT)

Thanks all, some good tips there - need to do a bit of research on these. Alec, I'll PM you about yours if we decide to go for it.

Cheers!

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 29/05/2009, 10:35 (GMT)

sold to black pilates ....

# Posted by delete 79 - 29/05/2009, 10:45 (GMT)

gutted we've been afeter one of them for a long while. they dont come along at that price too often!

# Posted by BLACK PILATE - 30/05/2009, 08:26 (GMT)

I think Night Train should just open a shop - any time anyone is after ANYTHING Alec seems to have one for sale!

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