This is my first post, so I'll give you all a little background! Been DJ'ing weddings for a couple of years ago and am having a blast! I really enjoy it and this year will be my busiest yet.
I started out with a lower end PA system that I used/still use for my rock band but immediately began reinvesting money into a higher quality and more reliable sound system as soon as I could. So far, I feel like I've got the sound system dialed in for the venues I play in my market and I'm really happy with it.
I was always (and still am) able to make educated decisions on sound gear and feel really good about them before I commit to buying them; however, when it comes to lighting, it seems like I could sit on Sweetwater, YouTube and forums all day and feel just as confused as I did when I started!
I should mention that I have a few fixtures that I really like- don't ask about how long it took for me to commit to purchasing them!) Right now, I have 2 ADJ Inno Pocket Washes, which I usually either put on my table or behind scrimmed speaker stands; and 4 Chauvet Slim Pars that I use mainly for backlighting scrim and uplighting, occasionally. I also have a Chauvet Cubix 2.0, but I'm not sure I really like it and haven't figured out a good way to incorporate it on a reliable, consistent basis. Usually I aim it at the ceiling or wall opposite of me.
I'm curious what you all use and why; I'm particularly interested in what you all use for washes, but I'd like to hear about all your lighting that you typically use at weddings! I'm also interested in compact/unobtrusive (usually not trussed) and repeatable/reliable on a weekly basis. DMX or sound active-I'd like to hear it all!
Thanks in advance guys!
Jason
I started out with a lower end PA system that I used/still use for my rock band but immediately began reinvesting money into a higher quality and more reliable sound system as soon as I could. So far, I feel like I've got the sound system dialed in for the venues I play in my market and I'm really happy with it.
I was always (and still am) able to make educated decisions on sound gear and feel really good about them before I commit to buying them; however, when it comes to lighting, it seems like I could sit on Sweetwater, YouTube and forums all day and feel just as confused as I did when I started!
I should mention that I have a few fixtures that I really like- don't ask about how long it took for me to commit to purchasing them!) Right now, I have 2 ADJ Inno Pocket Washes, which I usually either put on my table or behind scrimmed speaker stands; and 4 Chauvet Slim Pars that I use mainly for backlighting scrim and uplighting, occasionally. I also have a Chauvet Cubix 2.0, but I'm not sure I really like it and haven't figured out a good way to incorporate it on a reliable, consistent basis. Usually I aim it at the ceiling or wall opposite of me.
I'm curious what you all use and why; I'm particularly interested in what you all use for washes, but I'd like to hear about all your lighting that you typically use at weddings! I'm also interested in compact/unobtrusive (usually not trussed) and repeatable/reliable on a weekly basis. DMX or sound active-I'd like to hear it all!
Thanks in advance guys!
Jason