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[Bradley Hecht]

I need some advice for lighting my Jazz trio. There's just so much information on this forum. I think I would like to have 2 poles,  with 4 small lamps per side run by a foot controller. My question for the forum is: should I go with Par 38's and a 75 watt bulb or should I be looking at some kind of LED unit? Thanks for any help!

[Chad Costanzo]

How much power will you have available?  

Do you want to be able to change the mood during the Sets?

Do you have the Budget for LED's?

[Duane Massey]

You would need only 1-2 fixtures per side with LED's, and the available colors would be very wide. Very easy set-up, no heat, etc...

The traditional Par's would be cheaper, but will not travel as well, will not look as good, and will draw more current, although using 75w lamps makes this a non-issue.

Depends upon your budget; less than $200, traditional cans. More than $500, LED's.

[Bradley Hecht]

Thanks for your input. Most of the gigs I do are the typical casual reception type of event. So power wise there's almost always a couple of 20 amp circuits, one for the PA/ back line and one for lights. It sounds like the LED's are the way to go. Light weight, no heat. I would like a foot controller (fade in/out, highlight soloist etc). So, now I need a recommendation on a good high quality LED par.  I rarely buy gear but in this case I'm not very concerned about price because I want the right item the first time. So what should I get?

[Tony "T" Tissot]

Caution - I have not used these yet - but am intrigued.

http://www.chauvetlighting.com/4-bar.html

Great for all those casuals where I do not need to bring a trailer. Packs flat - so it probably won't get dented as much as PAR can shaped lights.

I've been trying to find a real review, to no avail. They just appear to be coming off back order on the reputable sites.

New in the US, but I understand they were available in Europe prior.