DJ Lights

[DJ.ZAh 1]

This is a sensitive topic since so many people are passionate about what is the best or what's correct lighting.  Let me share with you what I like and you can go from there.  Not saying what I like is the right or correct lighting solution but it works for me.

Hardware

Control:

• SoundSwitch (requires subscription of either $8/mo or $80/year + one time purchase of SoundSwitch Hardware $200)
• DJ RB-DMX1 DMX Converter for Rekordbox 512-Ch USB DMX Controller (no subscription but requires RekordBox software which requires supported Pioneer hardware):
• Donner Wireless DMX Battery Dongles

Lights:

EASY PRE-BUILD

Chauvet DJ Gig Bar Move + ILS 5-in-1 DJ Party/ Stage Lighting System with Tripod, Wireless footswitch, RF Remote 2 DMX Cables, and Free Carry Bags

 

MANUAL BUILD (should all be in slave mode)

• Intimidator Trio
• SlimPAR 38
• SlimPAR 64
• Chavet Pro Nexus
• Fusion Spot MKII
• Slimline 5Q5 RGBW

Stand

 

Connectivity

Speakers <--(XLR out) DJ Controller <--(USB) MacBook Pro

Donner Wireless Transmitter <--(DMX) Soundswitch <--(USB) MacBook Pro

Donner Wireless Dongle <--(DMZ) Lights

Software

• SoundSwitch
• DJ Software (rekordbox, Serato, Virtual DJ, Traktor)