Par Can Prices.....????

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DJ Cam

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Wow... the world is all over the place on these ones.

I have some LED lighting. I'm really not ready to put the expense out there for more as needed for uplighting.

I need more fixtures for this weekend So I thought about just buying 8 standard par cans to give me enough coverage.

I figure Par 38's will be more than enough for uplighting.


I'm finding pricing anywhere from $15 each to $30 for the same brand and make of fixture.

Are any better than others?

I don't plan on using these too much as LED fixtures are always decreasing in price.

Is it dumb buying these non-led fixtures?
 
They are pretty standard faire and will probably always have some role. Besides, rent them one time and you paid for them.. even at the top end price of $30. We have a couple different models available, each with pros/cons. I guess I'd say the Par38B is probaby my pick. Lightweight, vented, and affordable. Lamp included too.

Ben
 
I wouldnt be buying non LED par cans at this point... If I really needed them, I would either rent LED or if I had to, Rend traditional Pars... In our area, We had a company emailing a bunch of us DJs selling 2nds for $5 bucks a piece (52s I believe)... They are becoming only worth there weight in scrap metal...
 
I have called everyone locally.

The one rental company wants $75 a fixture to rent LED pars.


The fixtures I currently own are $150 to $200 each.

The problem being right now I can not afford $1200 to $1600 to buy 8 more fixtures.

If I buy 8 standard par cans it's only going to cost me $200. I will have them in the future if I ever need them.
 
Uplighting has become very fashionable, and everyone wants it. The problem is that most catering halls do not have the electricity to support a half dozen or more traditional PAR cans, along with your sound and lighting gear. The circuits simply aren't there to support all of this.

The L.E.D. fixtures are the answer. Really, the only answer. Fortunately the prices have been dropping and the offerings of different L.E.D. equipment have increased.

Uplighting can prove to be the most lucrative add-on we DJ's have ever marketed---if we play our cards right!

You have got to charge a profitable price for this service. You simply cannot give it away.

You also have to do it right. Don't half step. Produce the effect the client is looking for, and charge them for it.
 
cam

what fixtures did you end up getting?

I went simple Chauvet Par 38B.


I will go completly LED for the future.

If a venue supports the traditional par's i will use them if possible.

After the struggle I only ened up with 8 fixtures there wasn't space available for any more. I will have pictures posted probally on monday form this wedding.
 
Uplighting has become very fashionable, and everyone wants it. The problem is that most catering halls do not have the electricity to support a half dozen or more traditional PAR cans, along with your sound and lighting gear. The circuits simply aren't there to support all of this.

The L.E.D. fixtures are the answer. Really, the only answer. Fortunately the prices have been dropping and the offerings of different L.E.D. equipment have increased.

Uplighting can prove to be the most lucrative add-on we DJ's have ever marketed---if we play our cards right!

You have got to charge a profitable price for this service. You simply cannot give it away.

You also have to do it right. Don't half step. Produce the effect the client is looking for, and charge them for it.


It's a great add on. I charge $25 a fixture.
 
The thing about par cans is they are cheap, and gels are pretty cheap the colors can be changed as needed And most circuits can handle a bank of 8 38s using 150s without a problem. Yes the LEDs look pretty cool and the prices are coming down, but like the mirror ball some things just never go out of style!