PAR Lights

A PAR light is a basic lighting fixture that illuminates a stage, club or event with a wide cone of light. It is simple, durable and can be combined with other lights in one setup. When choosing, check the type of light source (LED or conventional lamp), power, beam angle, controls and mounting method. The range includes models from brands such as Light4Me, LWS and Fractal Lights.

Classic PAR or LED PAR?

Type	Particularly suitable for	What to consider
Classic PAR	Fixed colour lighting, theatre and club use with colour filters	The light source is a lamp, filters determine the colour and power consumption tends to be higher
LED PAR	Changing colours, effect lighting, frequent transport	You change the colour via DMX or a controller, and filters are often unnecessary

What to check on an LED PAR

Colour system: RGB, RGBW or TRI provide different ranges of colours and mixed white light.
Number and power of LEDs: more diodes mean a larger illuminated area, but you need to compare the output with the size of the space.
Control: standalone mode, sound activation, DMX or remote control.
Power supply: mains-powered or battery-powered models, for example for mobile use without a power connection.
Dimensions and weight: smaller mini PARs are suitable for smaller stages or rehearsal rooms.

How to add a PAR to your setup

You can connect individual lights into groups via DMX and control them together, making it easier to coordinate colours and scenes. With more lights, also consider their layout: front lighting creates the basic brightness, while side and rear lighting adds depth and separates the performer from the background. Also check how many lights the truss can support and whether the power supply is sufficient. If you do not want to assemble the lights individually, take a look at lighting sets. To emphasise movement and shapes, complement the PARs with moving heads, LED bars or strobes.