Best lighting setup for under 1300$ CAD?

[knoir]

I'm trying to build a good setup for under 1300$ CAD and would appreciate it if someone would be able to help.

Looking for a wash, strobe, and lazer. If I could get some moving heads in that would be good but may have to stretch to get that far.

Was at first looking at 2 Chauvet gigbar 2's due to their ease of setup and price for performance value, but was thinking may be better and cheaper if I can get individual effects and then get a seperate lighting stand that could support them all at once.

Any help would be appreciated,
thanks.

[cooper]

It would be good to know what type of gigs you're doing. If doing weddings, for example, strobe and laser aren't necessary.

Personally, I would start with wash lights (par can or strip bar style) on a T-bar, and maybe add a controller (software or hardware). Add a pair of moving heads when the funds become available.

You're probably smart to avoid the GigBar or similar products, as they're difficult to expand.

[knoir]

It would be good to know what type of gigs you're doing. If doing weddings, for example, strobe and laser aren't necessary.

Personally, I would start with wash lights (par can or strip bar style) on a T-bar, and maybe add a controller (software or hardware). Add a pair of moving heads when the funds become available.

You're probably smart to avoid the GigBar or similar products, as they're difficult to expand.

The only issue I saw with the gigbar was as you mentioned difficult to expand, it would be great for a while but then if I wanted to change it it would be near impossible, hence why I was thinking a normal setup buying effects individually.

My main purpose I would use it for would be events or partys with a group I go hang out with often, I already have plans to host their new years party which is normally pretty big but has never had a proper dj setup. As for controller I was thinking I would use a hardware dmx controller as I like hardware more than software. Im a bit on the fence about wash lights as they seem just a bit bland and boring.

[BillESC]

Start with a Blizzard Weather System $ 600. Add a Kaptivator RGB 3D laser $ 350 and a SnowBlind strobe $ 150

Prices are MAP, this would be budget friendly.

https://www.blizzardpro.com/collecti...weather-system

https://www.blizzardpro.com/collecti...cts/kaptivator

https://www.blizzardpro.com/collecti...cts/kaptivator