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DJ Maxed
07-03-2012, 06:37 PM
I've recently started to fancy the chauvet 4 play, but I guess it does not come with a stand. Anyone know of a way to DIY or of a good, cheap light stand? I'm not planning to buy one of these anytime soon ($199 is a lot for a teen who makes about a buck a day :P)

While we're at it, anyone know of a good starting lighting system that could possibly be cheaper?

Synaxis
07-04-2012, 12:09 PM
Bad idea. Don't even think about making your own home-made stands. That is just a hazard waiting to happen.

Check this out: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/musicians-gear-lighting-stand

Also, it would probably be better off to start off with some wash lighting first.

DJ Maxed
07-04-2012, 05:32 PM
What would you suggest as a good, cheap, wash lighting?

sss18734
07-04-2012, 05:44 PM
What would you suggest as a good, cheap, wash lighting?

Chauvet 4 Bar Mini 2.0

It comes with its own stand and cases, and is DMX linkable if you decide to get multiples down the line.

Whines
07-04-2012, 11:32 PM
What would you suggest as a good, cheap, wash lighting?

Colorstrips/rails/megapixels are still good! :)

DJ Maxed
07-05-2012, 10:50 AM
Ugh $279.99. I might as well forget about getting lighting setups for now :P

sss18734
07-05-2012, 11:15 AM
There's a seller on e-bay that sells them for right around $220 after you make an offer.

Mystic
07-05-2012, 01:32 PM
You can also look at conventional wash lamps and pars. They are selling for dirt cheap these days because people are moving to LED. You just need to watch your power draw with them.