DJ Lighting Equipment is a very important aspect of any disco equipment setup..

2. DJ Lighting Equipment is a very
important aspect of any disco equipment
setup and one which should not be
overlooked or underestimated.
However, once you have a good idea of
the available options you will find that it
is relatively easy to equip yourself with
some great lighting solutions at
affordable prices.

3. There are many types of DJ lights available and
they differ greatly in price point so it is a good
idea to plan out your requirement and
understand that if you only ever do small or
sometimes medium sized venues then you will
NOT need a massive amount of lights or a big
lighting rig as these may only get used a few
times a year. In fact it may be more realistic and
beneficial to buy a few good effect lights, a couple
of moving head scanners, a laser and a smoke
machine and on the rare occasion that you may
require more lighting then you can always hire a
few more lights from your local DJ warehouse.

4. If you are a newbie to disco lighting then you
should gain a little more knowledge through
reading the next part of this article which
gives you the options for choosing DJ lights
and lighting packages.

5. 1) Moonflower Lights (Gobo)
This light produce patterns through the lens
and can be very effective.

6. 2) Scanners
Available as Fixed and Moving Head lighting
units and these are probably the most
popular and used the most throughout the
mobile disco and nightclub scene. A
scanner DJ light can be linked to one
another, in a daisy chain, and attached to
a lighting controller (DMX controller unit)
and the linked units will work as a
synchronised effect.

7. 3) DJ Laser Lights
A laser light produces either fixed pattern
effect in single or multi colours (requires
multiple heads) and the more advanced
units can produce some amazing
animations which are typically controlled
via a laptop running a DMX interface.

8. 4) DJ Black Lights and UV Lights
These produce fluorescent and black light
effects such as making any white clothing
you wear stand out brightly. These Black
Lights are perfect for mobile disco, home
and bedroom, and nightclubs.

9. 5) Party Disco Lights
These lights are widely available and offer
an affordable solution to house parties,
small disco's and other light applications.
You can buy a complete Disco Party Pak
from online DJ suppliers and these can
turn any small venue into a flashy,
colourful and atmospheric party palace.

10. There are many more options available including light
boxes and LCD display panels, strobe lighting and
Beacons also Oil Gobo Lights to name but a few.
However, the main items listed above (1 to 5) are by
far the most widely used lighting equipment and if you
opt for a combination of those lights then you will not
go far wrong.
Resources:
http://www.mobile-dj-hire.com.au/
http://ezinearticles.com/?DJ-Lights---Top-Tips-and-Advice-For-
Choosing-DJ-Lighting-Equipment-and-Party-Disco-
Lights&id=3844573

11. Thank you for reading!