Honest Review of Affordable DJ Uplights for Weddings and Events

HONEST REVIEW OF AFFORDABLE DJ UPLIGHTS FOR WEDDINGS AND EVENTS / Real Talk with DJ Joe Bunn. In this video, I'll share with you my favorite uplighting options for my mobile DJ business. Stop searching, I've found the lights you need for your upcoming weddings and events.
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BOTH LIGHTING / Professional Manufacturer of Pro Entertainment Lighting
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EV Electro Voice RE3-ND76 - Band 6M Wireless Microphone Set amzn.to/3nXWG7u​
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Donner 8Pcs DMX512 DMX Dfi DJ 2.4G Wireless 7 amzn.to/35VF7Po​
Sennheiser LSP 500 Pro amzn.to/3bVa0XY​
Sennheiser LAB 500 Trolley Bag amzn.to/3nYkKqX​
Gator Frameworks ID Series Speaker Stand with Lift amzn.to/39OwSpd​
Electro-Voice Evolve 30M White Compact Column amzn.to/39NbII5​
Gator Case Speaker Stand Carry Bag amzn.to/39PSZf0​
Ceremony Audio
EV Electro Voice RE3 Lav Mics amzn.to/35RF5I3​
Gator Case Lightweight Molded 6U Rack Case amzn.to/38Y37n1​
Alesis MultiMix 8 USB FX | 8 Channel Mixer amzn.to/3p0jEMK​
Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column amzn.to/2M9CMte​
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Generic Ultimate Support LIVE-MC-66B Mic Stands amzn.to/3sDh5T1​
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Lighting
Chauvet DJ Lighting (INTIMSPOT360-WHT) amzn.to/39Nbe4J​
ProX Flight Case w/Wheels for (2) Chauvet Lights amzn.to/3it2fK0​
Novopro Adjustable Lighting Stand, White amzn.to/3bNY3Ds​
Chauvet Uplighting Bags amzn.to/3qMKOr1​
Chauvet GigBar Flex amzn.to/39ILnuI​
Both Lighting SMART DJ 6x18w RGBWA UA 6in1
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Travel
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[@DJJoeBunn]

Thanks for watching! For more info hit up (Both Lighting USA) bothlightingusa.com/joebunn

[@mgrun5513]

what beam angle do you like 40 or 25? also is the s6 brigher than the s4? Thanks for a great video!

[@princeice1303]

Thanks for the information! Gonna use the template!

[@musicinmotion6489]

Good stuff Joe💯💪🏻

[@djaceproductions]

I use the both lighting s6 i the are use ful and easy of use, thanks for putting me up on these over a year ago they work flawless and the price makes it worthwhile, made a good return on my investment without breaking the bank.

[@thescooterbignuts]

Awesomeness you an ricky i watch the most im starting out an really liking Rockville.

[@derwinwoodard2233]

Thank you for the information. That has helped me with my shopping.

[@DJJoeBunn]

They're pretty darn solid!

[@DJGeoffJohnson]

I concur - good lights for the price. I bought 6 of the 6x18 and 4 of the 9x18 all in white, from molight on EBay. Very good price - took about 3 weeks to ship from China. Only had one minor issue with one light - wiring harness slipped partially off not allowing blue color to illuminate but easily fixed myself. Highly recommend.

[@NickSpinelli]

I love these lights.

[@djnoji8638]

How do you control these?

[@musiccentral63]

Thanks, Joe!

[@DJJoeBunn]

Welcome!

[@djelbambino45]

Awesome Lights I have a pack of 18.

[@gaffle7646]

Submariner… I see you there sir!

[@mountaineventservices-djph5251]

T4 the good tips!

[@djreysocial]

Yes!

[@christhornton7470]

Hey Bunn! Loved the video. 1,000% supported! #SouthernGOAT

[@DJJoeBunn]

Preesh!

[@elmerbalcarcel8299]

Muchas gracias muy buena información

[@guyhermanson3002]

I've owned 26 of the LE2036A for 4 years and they are the second light he spoke about and they work well. My contact is Lyric Chen with Both Lighting and I'm in Atlantic Canada. I also own 8 ADJ Mega Tri Par Profile Pulses and 8 ADJ Mega Hex Pars. The major difference is the battery option with the Both Lighting LEDS but I've also noticed the colors of the two companies don't match. So if you plan on mixing them together for events keep that in mind. I've managed to alternate colors when mixing in the two different companies but you won't be able to match the colors to each other. It's tough to beat the prices and I've been telling DJs this for years.

[@MrInternationalSound]

I just got in contact with lyric. Thanks now I'm more comfortable. How did you pay? Paypal?

[@guyhermanson3002]

@@MrInternationalSound I used PayPal

[@richardvelazquez8115]

thank you

[@krisdees]

I have the S6 10 pack with charging case in white. I love these lights. Seriously can’t beat them for the price. Thanks for the content Bunn.

[@djfingersflores]

i was just looking at those they look really nice, how much did u pay for that 10 pack with case?

[@mikkelsteenstervig6496]

Hi Kris. I just bought the S4 minis, and they are fine, but I'm also interested in the S6s. How's the battery life on the S6?

[@krisdees]

@@djfingersflores $1100 with the case

[@krisdees]

@@mikkelsteenstervig6496 Great! I can use them for two 5 hr receptions easily

[@dreamdaycharleston]

What’s the battery life on all colors for s6? Any idea if the built in DMX works with Rockville wedge?

[@djskye777]

Thank you! I’m tired of paying 119 for a chauvet par can when I can get a way better light for 85! Thank you. I just didn’t know the name of the models.

[@bizzybdj]

good info JOE. I use chinese stuff too and lets face it i cant see using the same light at double the price sometimes. I do try to buy american when available

[@DJJoeBunn]

I mix it up too

[@jimmygobe9815]

Hello @ DJ Joe Bunn, Great content always sir, what's the average number of uplights do you normally use per set up?

[@DJJoeBunn]

16 uplights

[@michaelcornwell557]

Where do you get the rain covers ??? . i have 10 of the same one

[@m2mweddings]

Hey Joe would love to link as we will be provinding lighting very similar with US support and warranty for prob less than the Both par lights :-)

[@DjReeceVarnell]

I got 20 coming my way - Thanks Joe !

[@DJJoeBunn]

Nice purchase.

[@DjReeceVarnell]

@@DJJoeBunn Maybe one day they'll get here smh it's been 5 weeks and still haven't hit the states. is this normal ?

[@djfingersflores]

@@DjReeceVarnell did you ever get them? if so how are they?. i was thinking about getting some as well.. thanks

[@DjReeceVarnell]

@@djfingersflores Yes they finally came in, the build quality is just what you would expect from a $100 light but all in all I'm ok with that giving the savings I got.

[@DaveE-vq1by]

DJ Reece, did they arrive and did you use paypal friends/family?

[@brandyketchquist839]

I noticed that there is a S6 and S4, 6 vs 4 LEDs but the 6 is more common online. In some cases I really cant find the 4. I was wondering if you or anyone knew the difference between the 2 and why you went with the one you did.

[@ToussaintProductions]

How would you compare the lights with Chauvet Freedom Pars or ADJ Element Hex's?

[@DJJoeBunn]

Very similar to Freedom Par for sure

[@threesizzle]

I’m using my dmx buddy with the both s6 uplights. The colors don’t seem to line up correctly. Can you direct me to some tech support?

[@Realdjheisenberg]

Great video! Could you comment on the “sound active” mode? Do they just cycle through colors in sync with the music or do they “pulse”? How does it compare to the ape labs maxi?

[@DJJoeBunn]

I can't really comment on sound active mode because I don't use it. As for Ape Labs, they are much nicer, Ferrari of uplighting, but will cost considerably more too.

[@Realdjheisenberg]

@@DJJoeBunn Thanks Man, really appreciate your time! I just ordered a case of 10 from a person called Lyric at bothlighting. Just like you said: paypal friends and family. A little nerve wrecking but your comments to other reassured me. Thanks man, and keep up the good work with thedjsvault!

[@DJJoeBunn]

@@Realdjheisenberg You're going to like them.

[@mandelllouissaint5601]

How much do these uplights cost with shipping?

[@shawnclark9674]

Joe, I want more uplights for wash/uplighting. Why would I choose one over the other. Both Lighting S4 vs Rockville Rockwedge or the 6RF.

[@DJJoeBunn]

I can't say. I just know that the chinese Both Lighting ones have been good to me for years, esp at the price point they are at.

[@shawnclark9674]

Joe, got any video of your S4 lights setup alone with no other lighting?

[@DJJoeBunn]

Doubt it, but i can try and shoot something soon

[@JayDiesel717]

Do you have costs for these? :)

[@TheBSuiteExperience]

hello Joe I am purchasing the uplights from the l.a. office my only question is would you recommend the S4 or the S6 ..I know one has more lumens but less angle projection what's your honest opinion on the slight differences and the ideal way to go? thank you for your input as always🎧🎶

[@DJJoeBunn]

I use the 4 but only because that's what I started with and want all 100 to be the same.

[@joelowee1971]

Hi Joe, my order of 12 S6 from both lighting just got here. It works fine with the remote. The issue I have is connecting it to my ADJ Airstream DMX Bridge. The light wifi is on, it's set to 10Ch, I created a Generic fixture with 10ch, address is set to the same ID, but the light is not responding. Any ideal? Thanks.

[@DJJoeBunn]

Not sure about that one. Post in some dj groups on Facebook and see if anyone has the same configuration

[@joeyfala]

How loud is the fan noise? If a dozen or so were to be used in a classical music concert, will there be a perceptible hum in the room? Thanks!

[@DJJoeBunn]

There is no fan.

[@walterholmgrun5997]

Do they work with Chauvet DJ Di-Fi Hub and SoundSwitch DMX?

[@bunndjco]

Yes!

[@wallybanks2656]

I bought the s4 minis, but having trouble getting them to work in master/slave. I'm using a ADJ dmx bridge, wireless donner transmitter to wireless dongle which I plug into the master s4 mini, but the slaves don't follow the master. And all the slaves are on the same wireless channel, using A001 and the master on D001 (starting address). Anyone had the same problem (or similar) and solved?

[@DaveE-vq1by]

Hi DJ Joe, the whole Friends/Family paypal request makes me nervous as i literally have no recourse? They even said that they don't accept credit card paypal friends/family??

[@bunndjco]

That's how they roll. I have tens of thouands of dollars of stuff from them. Never been burned. Ever.

[@entertainmentexpressdjs]

Thanks for the video Joe! We have purchased a couple of different versions of uplights from China, and the one issue I always seem to find is that they don't have battery meters on the display, so you can't tell if they're fully charged or not. Did you have this issue with any of these lights by chance?

[@bunndjco]

these have great inicator on the LED screen

[@kenlaurabodin4388]

Hi Joe, I am considering these......Do they have internal recievers to recieve DMX? i( AM new to uplighting like these) or do you need individual recievers for each light??

[@DJJoeBunn]

Yes, dmx is built in.

[@androiddrivein]

Hi there, do you have the 4x18watt or the 6x18watt? Which is better?

[@bunndjco]

I have the 4x, but I think all of their uplights are great honestly.

[@dcoentertainment422]

I've been considering these ever since Logan Smith talked about his, and I saw Rick Web's video about them also. I think I'm pretty much sold now :) Quick question: You're able to wirelessly DMX these with Showxpress so they're controlled the same as you control your Chauvet moving heads?

[@DJJoeBunn]

Correct, all on Showxpress and Microsoft surfact tablet. Sam Luba [e-mail] can literally handle all of this for you for a small fee. He is awesome.

[@dcoentertainment422]

@@DJJoeBunn That's great, thanks Joe!

[@dcoentertainment422]

@@DJJoeBunn Forgot to ask what DMX controller you're using! Something simple like the Xpress 512?

[@EamonDaly]

@@DJJoeBunn Just to clarify: you can use these with the Chauvet D-Fi XLR TX or D-Fi Hub without adapters? I'm on Donners and thinking about making the switch to Chauvet so I can use lights with built-in wireless instead of using individual Tx/Rx dongles.

[@DJJoeBunn]

@@EamonDaly It's Joe here. No dongles needed.

[@downhillskier989]

How long do the batteries stay charged for you after a full charge?

[@DJJoeBunn]

I think it's around 8 hours

[@djskye777]

And I have a question: which is better? Bothe lights or Rockville?

[@DJJoeBunn]

I like the Both, not sure about Rockville ones.

[@DJBrianHarris]

Any known issues using the app with the S6? I read a comment from someone under another video saying that there is. The app control is specifically why I'm considering the S6. I certainly would be not be happy if the app doesn't work well with a set of 20 S6s.

[@DJJoeBunn]

Then don't get these If you aren't going to use soundswitch or some sort of DMX controller.

[@DJBrianHarris]

@@DJJoeBunn So BOTH have 2 videos showing using the app being used and it seems like it works instantly when you change the color or the scene. Have you had experience with the app and can say that it for sure does not work well? And if it doesn’t, can you elaborate?

[@DJJoeBunn]

zero experience. I just wouldn't count on something like that with an $89 fixture. You get what you pay for.

[@sull0708]

Can you provide a profile for B0-S601 and the Both cold sparks?

[@DJJoeBunn]

What do you mean?

[@scottmuir9347]

Hey Joe! Love the videos and content. How secure is the payment method with this company? All their methods look pretty shady. You would think, if it’s coming from LA, Ca. One could pay with a credit card….just saying.

[@DJJoeBunn]

I always paypal friends and family. Seems sketch, but they are not.

[@DaveE-vq1by]

Hi Scott any updates if you went ahead and used paypal friends/family?

[@DaveE-vq1by]

I tried inquiring if i could use my credit card for paypal friends/family & I was told no?

[@scottmuir9347]

@@DaveE-vq1by same here.

[@nyguy4u]

How do these compare to the Rockville Rockwedge? I can get 6 Rockwedges in a charging case for $700.

[@DJJoeBunn]

No clue on lighting comparison, pricing about same

[@guyhermanson3002]

I believe they buy from China and they have their logo placed on them

[@m2mweddings]

The rockwedge will not have the same battery life and if I am not mistaken the leds are not as bright as the ones Joe is referring too.

[@adamp9348]

Rockville is BOTH with a logo slapped on it. Those wedges are about $55 each (plus charge case for

[@sonidosoundwaves]

Aren't all lights (dj) made in China? What l do is to search for the best company and reliable items l don't buy brand names

[@cmbmusicproductions1870]

But they’re from CHI-NA

[@SherwinBajao]

Some of your lighting links do not work.

[@DJJoeBunn]

I will try and update soon

[@mgrun5513]

@@DJJoeBunn fantastic video! Do you like the S4 or S6? what beam angle do you like 40 or 25? also is the s6 brigher than the s4?

[@mramerica4749]

One of my dam ADJ Elements broken within one year. FTPs Lol 😂

[@DJJoeBunn]

Broken gear sucks.