Par & Wash Lights

PAR cans, wash lights, uplights and spots for stages and venues.
Par & Wash Lights

Par & Wash Lights: What to Know

Par and wash lights are workhorses for stage lighting, venue installs, and mobile DJ setups. Par cans deliver focused beams for spotlighting performers or architectural features. Wash lights spread even color across wide areas, backdrops, walls, dance floors. Modern LED fixtures have replaced traditional par cans in most applications. They run cooler, draw less power, and offer RGB or RGBW color mixing without gels. Uplights sit on the floor to wash walls or columns. Most fixtures now include DMX control for programming, though many also work in sound-active or standalone modes. You'll see these in clubs, theaters, wedding venues, and touring rigs.

What to Look For

LED type matters. RGB gives you millions of colors but weak whites. RGBW adds a dedicated white LED for cleaner pastels and true white output. RGBA adds amber for warmer tones. Beam angle determines coverage: narrow (15-25°) for spots, wide (40-60°) for washes. Check the lumen output and color temperature specs if you need to match existing fixtures. DMX channel count affects how much control you have over dimming, strobing, and color mixing. Look for fixtures with powerCON or Edison connectors depending on your power distribution setup. IP ratings matter for outdoor or touring use, IP65 means dust-tight and water-resistant. Housing material affects durability: die-cast aluminum beats plastic for road cases. If you're building a rig, confirm the mounting bracket type and whether you need clamps separately.

Top Brands

ADJ dominates this category with LED pars, wash fixtures, and battery-powered uplights for every budget. Eliminator offers reliable stage lighting with straightforward DMX control. Orion Lights specializes in compact LED solutions for mobile DJs and small venues.

Shop Par & Wash Lights at Blackout Audio

Lighting transforms a performance space. Pair these fixtures with a DMX controller or lighting console to program scenes and chases. If you're running a mobile setup, battery-powered uplights eliminate cable runs and work anywhere. Stage designers and venue techs rely on par and wash lights to set mood, highlight performers, and create depth. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Browse the full range online and contact our team with questions about DMX addressing, power requirements, or fixture compatibility.