• Explore DJ Lighting Equipment Options

• Set Up a DJ Lighting System

• Get the Right Lighting Accessories

• Find DJ Lighting Equipment on eBay

• Buy DJ Lighting Equipment With Confidence

Explore DJ Lighting Equipment Options

Explore DJ Lighting Equipment Options

Before you start building your light kit, you need to know the basics about DJ lighting equipment. Selecting the right lighting equipment can make the difference between creating an environment that gets people moving on the dance floor and one that is boring and staid.

Stage lighting

Stage lights are arguably the most important part of any light show because they set the overall tone of a dance floor. The most common type of stage lights are parabolic lights (par cans). Par cans come in 1/8-inch increments. So, a size 16 par can will accommodate a 2-inch light. To start out, two stands with four par 38 lights at 150 watts will have you covered. Mount par cans on a T-stand—two stands on either end of the dance floor—to achieve even lighting coverage.

Moonflowers

Moonflowers bounce and refract light, creating an exciting, magical environment. The classic disco ball is one of the most popular types of moonflower, since it can turn one beam of light into many very cost-effectively. A static motion moonflower has a mirror built into the front of the light to bounce and control the beam from a static location.

Beamers

Beamers project solid beams of light across the dance floor, adding depth and texture to the mood set by fill lights. “Intelligent” beamers will move in time with the music or to some other preset pattern. Beamers are best used in conjunction with stage lights since the intensity of beamers will fade the farther they get from the source.

Strobe lights

Strobe lights flash intermittently to provide a slow-motion or freeze-frame effect that can add to the drama of your dance floor.

Lasers

Use lasers for precision lighting. “Intelligent” lasers can write on walls or create other static designs. Combine lasers with fog to provide highly defined, monochromatic beams of light.

Set Up a DJ Lighting System

Set Up a DJ Lighting System

The mood you create will depend largely on the way you combine lighting equipment. It takes practice, but there are some lighting fundamentals that can get you headed in the right direction.

Stage lights will create an even mood across the floor and provide a good base for other lighting effects like those created by lasers and disco balls. The colour of your par cans will help create different ambiances. Blue stage lights emulate moonlight and set a calm tone; cast a green light on some fog and you have something out of a horror movie; or fill the room with red or orange light to charge the atmosphere with energy.

From there you can start adding lights to personalize your setup. Disco balls are a great way to make the dance floor or the DJ booth stand out. Beamers can create a surreal and enveloping landscape, while lasers can highlight the different notes or rhythms of a song.

Get the Right Lighting Accessories

Get the Right Lighting Accessories

Lighting equipment encompasses more than just lights. You’ll need cables, controllers, dimmers, and maybe even a fog machine to really get your rig perfect.

Lighting equipment controllers

• Basic lighting controllers: Controllers combine the main ON/OFF switches for your lighting equipment so you can manage all your lighting equipment from a single console and reduce the number of loose cables on your rig. The number of channels your controller has will determine how many lights you can control.

• Advanced lighting controllers: More advanced lighting controllers include built-in dimmers and light pattern programs; sound activations, which allow the audio to control the lights; and blackout kill switches that turn everything off at once.

• DMX lighting controllers: DMX systems allow you to program how your lighting equipment (lights, dimmers, fog machines, and more) will work together to create a mood. Because you can create lighting programs, DMX controllers give you the greatest flexibility and maximum amount of power to control your lighting equipment. Note that all of your gear must be DMX compatible.

Lighting stands

Lighting stands elevate your lights and support your lighting equipment. Investing in quality lighting stands will make it easier for you to grow your rig as you add more lighting equipment.

Lighting cables

Lighting cables connect your lights to your controller and provide power. Make sure the lighting cables are rated for the wattage of your lights.

Lighting dimmers

Dimmer packs allow you to control the brightness of your lights. Connect dimmers to your controller for greater manageability of your lighting equipment.

Fog machines

Fog machines add ambiance and tone to any light show.

Find DJ Lighting Equipment on eBay

Find DJ Lighting Equipment on eBay

Once you know what type of lighting equipment you want, go to the Musical Instruments portal, click the Lighting link under DJ Gear & Lighting , and start searching for item listings on eBay.

• Categories: The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by item type. You'll find links for Controllers, Effects, Glow Sticks, Stage Lighting, Stands, and Other Lighting. As you dig deeper into the site you'll also be able to narrow down your choice by brand.

• Keyword search: Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find spotlights, type "spotlights" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay will email you when a match becomes available.

Buy DJ Lighting Equipment With Confidence

Buy DJ Lighting Equipment With Confidence

Before making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay and PayPal protect you.

Know your purchase

Carefully read the details in item listings.

• Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships.

• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.

• Always make sure to complete your transaction on eBay (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). Transactions conducted outside of eBay are not covered by eBay protection programs.

• Never pay for your eBay item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.

Know your seller

Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.

• What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?

• What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?

• Most top eBay sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?

Buyer protection

In the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay and PayPal are there for you.

• Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorized payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to C$1,250.

• eBay Security & Resolution Centre: Visit the Security & Resolution Centre to learn how to protect your account and use eBay's quick and efficient resolution tools.