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Eurolite Black Floodlight 400W
Compact UV floodlight with high power
€ 150.00
ca. R 2,941.37
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lightmaXX Mirror Ball Set 2 / 30cm Motor, Pinspot, Colour Changer
30cm Mirrorball & Pin Spot
€ 92.00
ca. R 1,804.04
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lightmaXX Nano Beam FX
24x 3 Watt QCL LEDs
€ 108.40
ca. R 2,125.63
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PURElight FX Mini Derby 1
Show effect in red, green and blue
€ 58.00
ca. R 1,137.33
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Essential facts about lighting effects

Lighting effects are a key element of modern shows and events. Used correctly, they enhance music, performance and atmosphere. Whether in large live productions, clubs, event venues or private parties, visual effects add energy, mood and identity. Thanks to modern LED technology, professional lighting effects are now accessible worldwide and suitable for almost any budget.

From mirror balls to high-tech show lighting

The mirror ball is considered the original lighting effect. To this day it shines above dancefloors and event stages around the world. When illuminated by a focused beam, it scatters moving light dots throughout the room, creating a timeless retro aesthetic.

Today, lasers, scanners, LED effects and strobe lights have taken center stage in modern productions. They can be used precisely to support music visually and create impressive show moments.

PURElight FX Mini Derby 2 LED effect with colorful beam patterns
The PURElight FX Mini Derby 2 fills entire rooms with bright, colorful LED beams.

Strobe lights

Strobe lights create rapid flashes that make movements appear slowed down or fragmented. In darker environments this produces dramatic, stylized motion effects.

Strobes can be run via automation or DMX to synchronize perfectly with other fixtures. They are also popular for simulating camera flashes or paparazzi effects at shows and events.

Blacklights / UV lights

Blacklight—also known as ultraviolet light—is a classic lighting effect that makes fluorescent colors glow intensely. Available as UV tubes, spotlights or LED bars, it is widely used in clubs, stage productions, themed events and immersive designs worldwide.

With a single switch you can create a striking atmosphere, making it a globally popular effect on dancefloors.

Mirror balls

Mirror balls remain a symbol of pop culture and club aesthetics. When hit by a spotlight, their mirrored facets scatter beams of light across the entire room. They are available in many sizes and can be combined creatively.

For rotating effects, an additional motor can be used. Sets including spotlights are widely available.

Showtec Mirrorball 30 cm professional mirror ball for clubs and events
A mirror ball instantly creates an authentic club feeling on any dancefloor.

Show effects

Modern lighting systems offer everything from simple blue-light simulations to complex LED multi-beam effects. Many fixtures combine multiple effect types in one unit and adjust their patterns automatically via built-in microphones—ideal for DJs, clubs and mobile event setups.

High-powered beam effects can fill entire rooms with moving multicolored light projections, creating immersive visual experiences.

Gobo projectors

Gobo projectors allow you to project logos, shapes or custom designs. Depending on the model, they are suitable for short or long projection distances and are widely used at trade shows, corporate events and architectural installations.

High-quality units can project designs clearly even onto large exterior walls or building facades.

Eurolite LED IP LP-7 gobo projector for logos and event projections
Ideal for projecting logos or messages onto walls, floors or outdoor surfaces.

Lighting control

Many lighting effects include built-in automatic programs as well as DMX control, the global standard for synchronizing multiple fixtures on stages, outdoor areas or dancefloors. Using a lighting console, individual or grouped effects can be controlled precisely.

The right combination

For a compelling light show, careful planning is key: which effects are needed? Which areas should be highlighted? How much space is available? In many setups, special effects complement an existing lighting system for specific accents.

For full stage lighting, sufficiently powerful spotlights are essential. In DMX-based installations, compatibility of fixtures and connections should always be considered. Smaller fixed installations—indoors or outdoors—may require simpler setups.

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