Which Wash Light??

[mbp]

Looking to buy an 'all in one' wash light system...

Advise and views regarding which lighting rig to get for 'average' sized rooms/events.

Gigbar?
Kam Powerbar?
or...Equinox Gigabar

Read a few reviews on her but would like some additional comments.

Thanks again guys for all your great advise...

[Excalibur]

There was a time when I'd have suggested only Thomann's bar, but lots of things have changed. ( Exchange rates for one ) It's a while since I compared offerings, but as long as it's got Tri/Quad LEDS ( or those COB efforts ) then I don't think you'll go far wrong. I've no idea of prices, but the Equinox ones are well designed.

[Imagine]

Personally I own a pair of the Kam Power PartyBars - and they're brilliant (rarely used as a pair unless I'm in a big hall).

They're blindingly bright (to the extent that I end up dimming them via DMX for smaller rooms), and even if not using DMX the built in programs are really quite good. Definitely one of the better purchases I made last year

I also own a pair of the original Gigbars. They're a Marmite fixture with some people loving them, others hating them.
There are times when they're very, very good on their own (gigs like pubs etc where there isn't a lot of space and you don't need to create masses of wash). They are underpowered though (hence, mine normally go out as a pair).

[mbp]

I am warming towards the Kam Power Party bar or the Gigabar at the moment and prices are not too bad

[Nakatomi]

I've yet to come across a venue where one Equinox Gigabar hasn't been enough to wash the whole place out with bright vivid colours. Ok, ok I've not played the O2 yet...

[Spirits High]

I've been using the original KAM Powerbar for about 4 or so years now. Does just what's needed.

Don't dmx it but find the foot controller perfectly adequate for mine & my client's needs.

[mike8863]

I use a Chauvet wash fx, the older cuboid shape, amazing amount of light from such a small fixture. Apparently the newer wash fx par is supposed to be very bright too.

[Shaun]

I've been using the original KAM Powerbar for about 4 or so years now. Does just what's needed.

Don't dmx it but find the foot controller perfectly adequate for mine & my client's needs.

+1. Same for me.

[ppentertainments]

+1. Same for me.
I use the Equinox Megabar, much the same unit and it is great, does the job and has enough control just using the foot controller. Bigger venue/marquee, just use 2 linked together.

Really impressive and all that is needed

[mattydj50]

I use a Chauvet wash fx, the older cuboid shape, amazing amount of light from such a small fixture. Apparently the newer wash fx par is supposed to be very bright too.

That's what I use too. Spent ages programming a DMX controller just for this unit but it was well worthwhile.

[Nakatomi]

That's what I use too. Spent ages programming a DMX controller just for this unit but it was well worthwhile.

I have a WashFX too - and would love to add another to my collection but they only went & discontinued it :mad:

Experience has shown me though that it's absolutely useless unless it's stuck on a static colour without using DMX. Such a shame really.

[rth_discos]

I have a WashFX too - and would love to add another to my collection but they only went & discontinued it :mad:


My only issue with it when I had one was that it wasn't easy to dim them, so they didn't really do fades well - it was more of a flash between colour changes.

I replaced mine with a moving head wash light and much prefer it. However, for the price they were, the Wash FX was good value - and great for providing a ceiling wash of colour when combined with uplighting.

[Nakatomi]

Our local DJ group had a lights night tonight which I was heavily involved in ( quelle surprise) & somebody brought along a Chauvet Core Bar. Very much like the COB based GigAbar only smaller, lighter and with almost comparable output. A bargain at £200 or so too.

[Steven]

Ahh thats what it was called, £280 according to CPC although Chauvet don't list it anymore on their site. which is a shame as if i was to get another wash T bar light this would be it.

Small - Very
Bright - Very
Power in & Out - Yep
DMX In and Out - Aha
Screwholes to mount fixtures on top/bottom - You bet ya.

I would remount the Cobs on the other side and hand 2 inno spots on the bottom and that would be a very effective lightshow on a tiny T Bar.

[mattydj50]

I have a WashFX too - and would love to add another to my collection but they only went & discontinued it :mad:

Experience has shown me though that it's absolutely useless unless it's stuck on a static colour without using DMX. Such a shame really.

That's the only think I've managed to DMX, mainly because I had to, otherwise, as you say, its useless.

Discontinued, you say. That's a great shame as its a fantastic little unit.