All-in-One Lighting Rigs for DJs

Whenever you watch any of those incredible live videos from festivals like Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival, or Lost Lands, two things are always guaranteed: bass-bumping music and stellar light shows. While these festivals work within multimillion-dollar budgets to achieve their trademark glitz and glamour, you don’t need a mountain of money to achieve beautiful and dynamic lighting for your DJ sets. World-renowned manufacturers like Chauvet DJ and ADJ have worked painstakingly to cram ultra-powerful lighting into their all-in-one rigs geared for the traveling DJ and anyone looking to add awesome lighting to their sets. Keep reading to learn about some of Sweetwater’s favorite systems along with single lights that are sure to add a welcome aesthetic flair to your performances.

Chauvet DJ 4BAR LT QUAD BT 4 x RGBA PAR
System with Stand

When it comes to outfitting your lighting rig with the convenience of an all-in-one system, the Chauvet DJ 4BAR LT QUAD BT 4 x RGBA PAR system with stand is an absolute no-brainer. In a matter of seconds, the 4BAR LT Quad BT sets up and breaks down for quick and efficient use. Once you have this quad-color LED fixture in place, you get instant access to everything needed to create lush lighting mixes across the full color spectrum with four easily adjustable heads to cover all of the ground you need. Chauvet decided to sweeten the pot even more, adding in Bluetooth wireless technology and integrating it seamlessly with their BTAir app for remote operation and control over everything from scene storage, fades, and more — right from your phone or tablet. And, with its affordable price tag, this impressive system fits comfortably in any budget.

Chauvet DJ GigBAR Move 5-in-1 LED
Lighting System

Chauvet DJ’s GigBAR Move 5-in-1 LED lighting system packs more than enough power to handle full-on lighting shows with ease. Add this system to your setup, and you’ll reap the benefits of two LED derbies, two LED PARs, two LED washes, a strobe, and a laser with everything pre-mounted to a single bar — no additional finicky setup is required! The GigBAR’s pair of moving heads boast separate color and gobo wheels for limitless creativity for your light shows, and individual effect controls let you tweak your visuals to perfection regardless of the setting. This package comes with everything you could want to make the best out of your rig — complete with a sturdy tripod, a wireless footswitch, and a sizable carrying bag to tuck everything away neatly and safely between uses. When it comes time to upgrade to a more robust system, throw in the GigBAR 2 for a massive increase in coverage, compatible with the GigBAR Move via master/slave setups.

ADJ Dotz TPar System RGB COB PAR
System with Stand

Perfect for everything from rock-band setups to karaoke bars and small venues, the ADJ Dotz TPar System RGB COB PAR system with stand is tailor-made for brightening up your DJ sets with only the richest, most vivid lighting possible. It all starts with the Dotz TPar System’s four PAR heads, each packing 30 watts of tri-color LED lighting and an impressive range of vibrant colors. Wash lighting, pulse and strobe effects, pixel mapping — you name it, and this full-featured system has you covered. As is standard with most lighting rigs, the Dotz TPar System is fully compatible with different DMX control modes, giving you complete wireless control of your lighting show. The system also includes an RF controller to let you control your settings from up to 80 feet away along with a tripod stand for easy setup and additional hardware for mounting other fixtures.

Chauvet DJ SlimPAR 56 Low Profile RGB
LED PAR

As their third entry in this list, Chauvet DJ’s SlimPAR 56 low profile RGB LED PAR solidifies their place as bona fide lighting gurus capable of delivering compact products bursting with awesome power. Don’t let the SlimPAR 56’s pint size fool you — its high-intensity red, blue, and green LEDs are capable of nearly infinite color combinations and washes without any unwanted heat or noise. Its low-profile design fits comfortably in tight spaces of all kinds, such as inside trusses or tucked away in hidden corners throughout the venue. Best of all, the SlimPAR 56’s onboard microphone and sound-activation mode sync up flawlessly to your set, locking its tempo to the pulse of your music for an added visual pop. Need to cover a lot of ground? That’s where Sweetwater swoops in with our Chauvet DJ SlimPAR 56 RGB PAR package, consisting of four of these mighty machines along with cables, cable organizers, a DMX controller, and a gear bag to give you everything needed for eye-popping visuals at a fantastic price.

Chauvet DJ GigBAR 2 4-in-1 Lighting
System with Stand

Just like its slightly larger, 5-in-1 sibling, the Chauvet DJ GigBAR 2 4-in-1 lighting system with stand is geared to transform your performances into experiences that stick with concertgoers for a lifetime. With this system, you get pairs of LED derbies and PARs along with laser and strobe effects. What makes the GigBAR 2 stand out is its inclusion of UV in its wash lights and strobes. The result? Significantly more options for color mixing and effects to supercharge your lighting shows. Everything is easily controllable directly from the GigBAR 2 with an included footswitch and IRC-6 remote for wireless operation and handy carrying cases for safe transportation.

ADJ Mega Flat Pak 8 Plus RGB+UV PAR
Package (8-pack)

Though on the pricier side of our list, the ADJ Mega Flat Pak 8 Plus RGB+UV PAR package (8-pack) is perfect for getting everything you need for fantastic lighting in one complete package. Its eight high-powered PARs mix colors exceptionally well in numerous combinations with individual controls on each set of colored LEDs to create shifting patterns and chase effects that are impossible to attain with incandescent lighting. Its onboard preset programs are an excellent solution for beginners or anyone needing a simple light show, running at either preset speeds or synced to the music through Sound Activation mode — just unbox the Mega Flat Pak 8, set up your PARs, kick on a preset, and fill the room with captivating light!

Single Effects

Sometimes, all you need to truly take your lighting rig to the next level is an arsenal of pro-quality single effects. Sweetwater offers a wide selection of single effects with onboard programming to cover practically any function needed. Affordable DJ lights like the ADJ Stinger II, Chauvet DJ Swarm 5 FX, and Chauvet DJ Swarm Wash FX are fantastic all-in-one solutions for handling many different effects like strobe and laser with an exceptional quality that consistently outperforms their price tags. The Chauvet DJ Wash FX 2 tri-color RGB wash effect offers ultra-wide wash coverage in a single light — perfect for lighting up dance floors and stages. You can even change the Wash FX 2’s LED groups separately to be used as an accent light that syncs to your set! Once you decide which lights work best for you, add a few of On-Stage Stands’ LSA7700P u-mount lighting arms to your setup for a simple and easy mounting solution for all of your new toys. These stands attach to virtually any speaker or lighting stand with support for up to three light fixtures on a single arm.

ADJ Stinger II 3-in-1 Moonflower/Laser/Strobe Effect

Conclusion

Whether they are headlining Electric Forest or moonlighting at your local club, every good DJ will tell you that visuals can absolutely make or break your set. Luckily, adding professional-quality lighting to your setup doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. These are some of the many all-in-one lighting rigs that Sweetwater is happy to supply along with a selection of powerful single lights that are more than capable of holding their own. Mix and match a few of these items, and your sets are guaranteed to skyrocket in visual quality. Once you narrow down your choices — or if you need any assistance in deciding what’s right for you — give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700, and they will get you well on your way to unforgettable live performances.

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