With the conversion to LED technology, the classic Par Can has found a new lease of life, with the ability to produce a full palette of colours and fades from a single Par unit, which is a world away from the days of a classic white lamped Par64 that required coloured gel filters to be attached, just for a single colour to be produced.
Modern LED fixtures technically arent Par Cans, as the word Par refers to the parabolic aluminium reflector bowl used to refract the light from a discharge or halogen lamp. The name is so ingrained in the industry though that its just been kept durin the switch over to LED light sources that use the familiar circular case design.
LED Par Can lights just offer so many benefits, with near zero heat production during extended periods of use and ultra-long working life cycles. They require no servicing, and are extremely energy efficient in use, reducing power consumption significantly over lamp based systems.
Par Can Lighting
With the conversion to LED technology, the classic Par Can has found a new lease of life, with the ability to produce a full palette of colours and fades from a single Par unit, which is a world away from the days of a classic white lamped Par64 that required coloured gel filters to be attached, just for a single colour to be produced.
Modern LED fixtures technically arent Par Cans, as the word Par refers to the parabolic aluminium reflector bowl used to refract the light from a discharge or halogen lamp. The name is so ingrained in the industry though that its just been kept durin the switch over to LED light sources that use the familiar circular case design.
LED Par Can lights just offer so many benefits, with near zero heat production during extended periods of use and ultra-long working life cycles. They require no servicing, and are extremely energy efficient in use, reducing power consumption significantly over lamp based systems.
LED Par Can Lights
Professional LED powered par cans are ideal for mobile use or fixed installation. From theatres and bars, clubs and live music venues, the Par Can is still the favoured lighting unit for so many situations.
As with all effects lighting of recent years, the switch over to LED from halogen lamps has allowed the introduction of plastic casings to take the place of metal due to the lack of heat they generate, which greatly lowers the production costs, and provides a tough case that can take those accidental drops.
Plastic enclosures and LEDs that dont require heat venting also means that IP rated weatherproof par cans are now easily available too, which are perfect for grounds lighting and architectural feature highlighting.
Par cans range from the simple single colour units to full multicolour systems, and come in a selection of specifications to suit your particular needs, with some high power units utilising single source COB LEDs for immense output thats perfect for stage use.
Features such as DMX control, sound to light response and wireless remote controls are often standard, with our rechargeable battery powered models offering ultimate convenience of placement that’s ideal for marquee lighting and other events where a cable-free system is a real problem solver.
Wash Lighting
Used to light an entire wall, ceiling, or floor with a soft flood or focused beam of coloured light, wash lights are a mainstay for events lighting.
A wash light can transform a venue from looking dull and dated to vibrant and new, and they are by far the most cost effective way to decorate the walls, halls and ceilings of any event.
Traditional wash lights were restricted to one colour at a time, with any colour changing done using filters or gels placed over the lens. The newest range of LED wash lighting are able to produce a large range of colour combinations which can be blended and faded in both automatic show modes or individually via DMX. The lamps often include ultra violet capability for blacklight effects.
Architectural Lighting
LED technology in wash lighting is suitable for a wide variety of applications such as venue dressing, marquees and halls, hotel lighting, church lighting, special effects in photography and film, architectural installation, television and live music performance.
For architectural uses, we offer a selection of IP rated weatherproof uplighters and par can lights which can be permanently installed into gardens and grounds.
These powerful LED fixtures allow everything from subtle path and shrubbery highlighting, to the illumination of walls and features, which is extremely popular for historical buildings and for wedding and events venues to create a real visual experience both indoors and out.
PAR cans are widely used in theatrical and entertainment productions. They traditionally feature a sealed cylindrical metal housing with an internal reflector and a focal point lamp, though these have mostly been replaced in the last few years with high power multi-colour LEDs.
The original format was PAR16, PAR38, PAR56, and PAR64, with the number indicating the lamp diameter in eighths of an inch. They offer wide beam angles, suitable for wash lighting, colour washes, and highlighting areas on stage. The switch to LED has allowed for plastic enclosures, DMX control, and huge benefits in energy efficiency.
Par cans are versatile lighting fixtures commonly used in stage and event productions. They serve various purposes such as wash lighting, providing broad and even illumination across the stage, and creating colour effects for scene setting.
Par cans are also effective for highlighting specific areas or objects on stage, drawing attention and emphasising important elements. Additionally, they can be positioned behind performers for backlighting, adding depth and separating actors from the background. In concerts, Par cans are frequently used for stage lighting, band illumination, and dynamic colour effects.
There is no substantial difference between “PAR” and “par can” when referring to stage lighting fixtures. The terms are often used interchangeably to describe the same type of lighting fixture, namely the Parabolic Aluminized Reflector (PAR) can.
The term “PAR” refers to the specific type of reflector used in the traditional fixture design, which helps shape and direct the light output. The term “par can” is a commonly used informal name for these types of fixtures, derived from the fact that they are typically housed in cylindrical cans. So, both “PAR” and “par can” essentially refer to the same type of lighting fixture, either with a parabolic reflector, or the more modern LED types.
An LED PAR light combines a PAR can style body shape with LED technology. It uses high power LEDs instead of incandescent lamps, offering advantages like energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and hugely reduced heat.
LED PAR lights provide precise colour mixing and vibrant colours without gels or filters. They have built-in dimming and remote control for flexible lighting design.
LED PAR lights are popular in stage, event, and architectural lighting due to efficiency, versatility, and advanced features.
PAR lights, or PAR cans, have a cylindrical housing with a flat front face. They work with different lamp types, including LED, determining their output and colour capabilities. Beam angles range from narrow spotlights to wide floodlights. Colour filters or gels can modify a traditional Par light’s colour, while LED types are multi-colour capable.
PAR lights are versatile for wash lighting, colour effects, highlighting, and backlighting. They can be mounted and controlled manually or through DMX consoles. PAR lights are popular for stage and event lighting due to their versatility, durability, and range of effects.
Fresnel lights and PAR cans are two distinct types of stage lighting fixtures, each with its own characteristics and applications. Fresnel lights produce a soft-edged, adjustable beam of light with a variable beam angle, making them suitable for general washes and creating natural spotlights. PAR cans, on the other hand, offer a more focused, concentrated beam with a fixed beam angle, ideal for highlighting specific areas or objects.
Fresnel lights have adjustable lens systems for changing focus and beam size, while PAR cans typically have fixed lenses or reflectors. Fresnel lights are known for their versatility, while PAR cans excel in colour washes and defined beams. In terms of size and portability, Fresnel lights are larger, while PAR cans are smaller and more compact.
