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DJ & Disco Lighting

DJ and disco lighting is the kit a mobile DJ, bar or party host uses to fill a room with colour and movement. The page holds LED PAR cans, effects bars on tripod stands, moving heads, a Bluetooth animation laser, multi-effect units, glass and professional mirror balls with the motors that turn them, an ultraviolet LED bar and a triangle lighting truss. QTX makes most of the range, with Citronic PAR cans, blinders and a moving head alongside.

Choosing DJ & Disco Lighting

Start with the job the light has to do, wash a wall, sweep beams or add sparkle, then decide how it is controlled and powered.

PAR cans for colour washes

A PAR can floods a wall or backdrop with colour. The QTX PAR-100 154.030UK uses 18 3-in-1 RGB LEDs and comes with a handheld remote, and the PAR-186 154.042UK carries 12x 15W 6-in-1 RGBWA-UV LEDs in a plastic housing weighing 1.25Kg. The Citronic SilentPAR-216 154.065UK has a whisper quiet fan for small rooms where noise matters.

Effects bars and party sets

An effects bar puts several fixtures on a T-bar, which suits a mobile DJ who packs down after the event. The QTX Multi-Bar 151.545UK combines 2 PAR cans, a ball effect, a laser and a UV/strobe unit on a 2.3m telescopic tripod. The Recharge DJ 151.547UK runs from an internal lithium battery where no power point is close.

Moving heads, lasers and multi-effects

Moving heads pan and tilt to throw beams around a venue. The QTX GOBO Beam 150.463UK pairs a 100W LED with 7 GOBOs and a prism. The Citronic Infinity 150.467UK has 500 RGB LEDs on infinite pan and tilt. The Citronic 152.748UK laser shows 51 patterns and can display your own text from a smartphone over Bluetooth.

Mirror balls and motors

Glass balls such as the 20cm 151.583UK suit a party, while the professional balls with 7mm tiles and double hanging points, such as the 151.414UK, are made for venues. Pick the motor by weight: the 151.611UK carries a 3kg load, the 153.198UK a 5kg max load and the 153.199UK a 50kg capacity.

TypeExampleKey detail
Flat PAR canQTX PAR-54 154.035UK9x 6W RGBW
Quiet PAR canCitronic SilentPAR-180 154.062UK6 x 30W RGBWA+UV
Effects barQTX Derby FX Bar 151.548UK2 PAR, 2 Derby, tripod
BlinderCitronic SpectraBox 154.056UK240W, 4 DMX modes
Moving headQTX 150.466UK80W RGBWA COB
LaserCitronic 152.748UK51 patterns, Bluetooth
Mirror ballQTX 151.416UK100cm, 42kg
MotorQTX 153.199UK50kg capacity

Related categories

For larger rigs see stage and entertainment lighting and stage wash and spotlights, add a desk from DMX controllers, and find more balls in QTX mirror balls. Sound gear sits in the wider audio visual range, and setup advice is in our Help & Support guides.

Brands we stock in DJ & Disco Lighting

Citronic and QTX.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a DMX controller to run disco lights?

No, fixtures such as the QTX PAR-100 154.030UK run on built-in auto, sound-to-light and master/slave programs, and DMX simply adds finer control. The Citronic HexaPAR 154.070UK, for example, works from internal programs or 5, 7 or 9 channel DMX. The QTX DERBY9 151.605UK takes infrared remote control for its auto or sound-activated programs, so no desk is needed.

Are there disco lights that run without mains power?

Yes, several run from an internal battery. The QTX BATPAR-18 154.045UK mini PAR gives up to 6 hours use and charges from the included USB lead, the Tri-PAR 154.047UK uplighter has a rechargeable battery with IR remote or DMX control, and the Recharge DJ 151.547UK bar uses a lithium battery. The 153.106UK mirror ball motor takes one D cell, not supplied.

Which motor should I use with a mirror ball?

Choose a motor rated above the weight of the ball, not just its size. The QTX 30cm glass ball 151.585UK weighs 2.3kg and suits the 151.611UK motor with its 3kg load, but the professional 50cm 151.414UK weighs 6.5kg, more than the 5kg the 153.198UK carries. The 153.199UK has a 50kg capacity, enough for the 100cm 151.416UK at 42kg.

Which lights are quiet enough for a small venue?

The Citronic SilentPAR cans are built for low noise. The SilentPAR-216 154.065UK uses a whisper quiet fan for virtually silent operation, and the SilentPAR-180 154.062UK has 6 x 30W RGBWA+UV COB LEDs with a quiet fan design. The Citronic Infinity 150.467UK moving head also lists super quiet operation from its high quality components.

Can a laser display names or my own messages?

Yes, the Citronic 152.748UK animation laser can. It projects 51 built-in patterns and animations, and you can create your own text or freehand content in its smartphone application, connected over Bluetooth. It also runs in auto, sound to light, DMX and master/slave modes, which suits family occasions and bespoke content such as names.

How are disco lights stood or mounted?

Check what a set includes before planning the rig. The QTX 151.556UK PAR bar includes a tripod stand, remote control and carry bags, and the Derby FX Bar 151.548UK stand adjusts from 0.9m to 1.8m. For a fixed rig, the 180.607UK triangle truss is pre-drilled on three sides, and the Citronic Infinity 150.467UK mounts to trussing with its supplied bracket.

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