TOP 16 LED BATTENS, BLINDERS, AND STROBES FOR STAGE, BAND, AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES.
Every live music fan can attest to the satisfaction of a visually stimulating show – whether it be an upbeat buildup or the calm before the storm before a breakdown – these top 16 battens, blinders and strobe fixtures have proven to enhance any lighting design suitable for stages, bands, and production companies.
Included is a vast range of fixtures from smaller, affordable units for those starting out, to top of line fixtures with cutting edge technology. However you choose to conjure up energy during a performance, these 16 LED bars, battens, blinders, and strobes will provide the eye candy you and your audience is looking for.
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1. Elation SEVEN Batten 72
Review: 5/5 The Elation SEVEN Batten 72 is surely a quality fixture, hence its hefty asking price of $3,344. With 78 individual channels and 10 pixel mapping zones, dimmer chases and color effects have never looked better. Not to mention the RGBAW + Lime/UV color mixing provides for some smooth and stunning color washes. A strong competitor to the Colorforce series at a fraction of the cost, we’ve been pleased every time we have used them. They look excellent on video as a foot light or side light, provide a flicker free operation, and don’t look half bad as eye candy either.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $3,344 | Beam Angle: 23° Beam / 42° Field | Color: RGBAW + Lime + UV
Channel Mode: 12 modes / 78 channels
Connection Types: 3/5pin DMX / RJ45 / TRUE1 / Art-Net / Kling-Net / RDM
Photometric Data: 21,500+ TOL | Lamp / Light Sources: (60) 25W 7-IN-1 RGBAW + Lime + UV LEDs
Size/Weight: Length: 72.0” (1828.8mm) Width: 4.5” (114.3mm) Vertical Height: 9.0” (228.6mm) Weight: 58.0 lbs. (26.3kg)
Electrical / Thermal: AC 100-240V – 50/60Hz 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C)
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes
Special Features: 10 pixel mapping zones, 220° Manual Tilt Adjustable Mounting Brackets, Integrated Gel / Frost Filter Slot
2. Martin RUSH Strobe CWL
Review: 3/5 The Martin RUSH Strobe CWL is a fairly sufficient stage strobe used in many concert productions. With the reflector design and 17,000 Lumen output, one could hang these almost anywhere on a lighting rig and still have remarkable xenon strobe effects. The $525 price tag lies in the middle of the road in terms of competition, but Martin’s maintained reputation of dependable quality should ensure these fixtures can perform and stay on the road.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $525 | Beam Angle: 87° | Color: Cold White
Channel Mode: 1/4 | Connection Types: 3/5 Pin DMX / PowerCon | Photometric Data: n/a
Lamp / Light Sources: 99 x 3 W CREE white XB-D LED
Size/Weight: Length: 505 mm (19.9 in.) Width:140 mm (5.5 in.) Height: 226 mm (8.9 in.) Weight: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.)
Electrical / Thermal: 230 V, 50 Hz: 2.7 A, 380 W, PF 0.6 / 0° C (32° F) – 40° C (104° F)
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes | Special Features: Predefined pixel macros
3. ADJ Dotz Matrix
Review: 3/5 The ADJ Dotz Matrix is a unique LED strobe fixture with RGB wash capabilities. With the old-school LED design, these are eye-catching fixtures perfect for any DJ, or venue. At full-on, the 430W of LEDs can produce a hefty strobe effect with decent throw. Better yet, tune the intensity down and utilize the Dotz Matrix as a wash addition to your lighting design. While they may look nice, their rating is slightly downgraded due to the build quality of the ADJ fixtures. These units may do well for a starting DJ or Venue, but touring bands and production houses may want to go with something more rugged. That being said, the cost allows to stock up on some serious eye candy.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $700 | Beam Angle: 60° | Color: RGB
Channel Mode: 3 / 6 / 7 / 48 / 53 | Connection Types: 3/5 Pin DMX / PowerCon / RDM
Photometric Data: 2630 LUX @2M; 730 LUX @4M | Lamp / Light Sources: 16x 30-Watt COB TRI LEDs
Size/Weight: (LxWxH): 13.75” x 6.75” x 14.75”/ 345 x 170 x 370mm
Electrical / Thermal: 430W total (All LED’s @ Full) / AC 100V/60Hz – 240V/50Hz
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes
Special Features: 5 selectable Dim Curves (Standard, Stage, TV, Architectural & Theatre)
4. Chauvet COLORado Solo Batten
Review: 3.5/5 The Chauvet COLORado Solo Batten is a sleek batten fixture with 12 seamless square sections, providing a homogenized wash and individual control of each square cell. This unique LED layout blends color chases flawlessly and pairs very well with pixel mapping. With the all-environment operation, this intelligent batten works great for tours, theater, or television production. While the cost creates somewhat of a barrier of entry, Chauvet Professional products are becoming a staple name and are acceptable on riders and tours. Multiple filter options allows you to decide how you want to deploy this product, whether as a side light or eye candy, it can be a bit flexible. It’s somewhat of a CF2 clone in our eyes, at a fraction of a cost with a bit compromising visual edge comparatively.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $2,400 Beam Angle: (Horizontal): 20° (Vertical): 16° (Horizontal w/filter): 37° (Vertical w/filter): 15°
Color: RGBAW | Channel Mode: 37 Modes / (1 Cell: 3, 4, 5, 8, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16) (2 Cell: 6, 8, 10, 15, 15, 17, 19, 20, 30) (3 Cell: 9, 12, 15, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 43) (12 Cell: 36, 48, 60, 75, 85, 87, 99, 120, 160)
Connection Types: 5-pin DMX / Powercon | Photometric Data: 3,870 lux @ 5 m / (w/filter): 1,230 lux @ 5m
Lamp / Light Sources: 144 3W LEDs (24 red, 24 green, 24 blue, 24 amber, 48 white)
Size/Weight: (LxWxH): 39.86 x 9.06 x 9.84 in (1012.5 x 230 x 249.8 mm) / 41.9 lb (19 kg)
Electrical / Thermal: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz / -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C)
Waterproof: Temporary | Flicker Free for Video? Yes
5. Elation Protron 3K Color
Review: 4/5 The Elation Protron 3K Color LED Strobe is a go-to choice for us here at Limitless. Hang them high or low, these strobes leave a remarkable emphasis for any concert-oriented production. With the classic reflector design, the RGBW color palette pairs incredibly well with the 40,000 total Lumen output. Each color is sharp and rich, leaving tons of creative flexibility to place these almost anywhere on stage. You can guarantee to you will fill an entire room with light with just a few of these, and their strobe rate can really push some serious energy. Not to mention, they’re equipped with a low power mode if you’re not too savvy on running them @ 800W each. By dialing up the strobe duration, you can get highly saturated color washes, instead of only using them as a strobe. The only downside of these fixtures, is the yoke ears tend to break every now and then – but it’s an easy fix.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $1,360 | Beam Angle: 63° | Color: RGBW | Channel Mode: 3 / 5 / 7 / 8
Connection Types: 3 / 5 pin DMX / TRUE1
Photometric Data: 12,210 LUX 1,134 FC @3.3’ (1m) (63° Full ON) / 40,000 Total Lumens
Lamp / Light Sources: (240) CREE™ XLamp 3W LEDs (60 each color-RGBW)
Size/Weight: Length: 19.9” (506mm) / Width: 5.9” (150mm) / Vertical Height: 14.1” (357mm) / Weight: 24.3 lbs. (11.0kg)
Electrical / Thermal: AC 100-240V – 50/60Hz / 800W Max Power Consumption / 104°F (40°C)
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes
Special Features: Burst, Pulse, Lightning, and Full ON* Effects / (2) Power Modes (HIGH and LOW)
6. Elation CUEPIX Blinder WW4
Review: 3/5 The Elation CUEPIX Blinder WW4 is a new-school take on the classic warm white blinder that everyone recognizes. With individual control of each COB module, one can really pinpoint a desired focus and throw. This makes the fixture optimal for TV and film productions, but not limited to. Add these compact blinders to a stage rig for a surefire audience wake-up call! Extremely light, but not quite as rugged as a DTW blinder for example. They offer only warm white, and not a cool white. That being said, it’s a great budget option, especially for companies that do a lot of indoor productions where dust, humidity, and rain are not quite a concern.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $1,160 | Beam Angle: 62° Beam / 100° Field
Color: Warm White | Channel Mode: 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 9 | Connection Types: PowerCon / 3/5 Pin DMX / RDM
Photometric Data: 12,300 LUX 1,143 FC @3.3’ (1M) / 3,200K
Lamp / Light Sources: (4) 100W Warm White 3,200K COB LEDs
Size/Weight: Length: 15.7″ (400mm) / Width: 6.9″ (174mm) / Horizontal Height: 17.4″ (441mm) / Weight: 21.0 lbs. (9.5kg)
Electrical / Thermal: AC 100-240V – 50/60Hz / 427W Max Power Consumption / 14°F to 113°F (-10C to 45°C)
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes | Special Features: 5 Variable Dimming Curve Modes
7. Clay Paky Show Batten 100
Review: 4/5 Clay Paky’s Show Batten 100 is an intelligent moving batten fixture with a fast 240° of tilt and wide electronic zoom capabilities, making it very suitable for wall wash and eye candy effects. The 8-bit dimmer control provides for smooth intensity and color chases that look even better with multiple fixtures connected. Not to mention the 60 pre-built color / effect macros and versatile pixel mapping, this all-around batten fixture lives up to Clay Paky’s reputation of consistent ingenuity. The only thing missing on here in our eyes is a true1 port, but you can always retrofit that.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $3,395 | Beam Angle: Minimum 10° x 23°, maximum 43° x 48° (at 50%);
Color: RGBW | Channel Mode: 10 / 50
Connection Types: PowerCon / 5-pin DMX / RDM | Photometric Data: n/a
Lamp / Light Sources: 10×15 RGBW LEDs
Size/Weight: 185mm (7.28”) x 99mm (3.90”) x 1000mm (39.37”) / 9.5Kg (20.94 lbs)
Electrical / Thermal: 100/240V 50/60 Hz | Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes
Special Features: Tilt angle rotation: 240° / 60 pre-built macros
8. Martin Atomic 3000 LED
Review: 4.5/5 The Martin Atomic 3000 LED fixture is acclaimed at a high standard, as the Atomic predecessors are widely recognizable and have been seen across countless lighting rigs throughout the years. The rich white LED luminosity and RGB aura control actually double this fixture as both a strobe and blinder, making for adequate flexibility in designing a rig. Don’t let the high asking price scare you away, as the discontinued Atomic 3000 models are always circulating and run for much cheaper. Timeless classic with an affordable power consumption – if all you need is some strobe power for your club or rig. these are awesome.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $2,350 | Beam Angle: n/a | Color: RGBW | Channel Mode: 1 / 3 / 4
Connection Types: 5 pin DMX / TRUE1 / RDM | Photometric Data: 25,250 LUX @ 6.5’ (2M)
Lamp / Light Sources: Beam (strobe) array: 228 x Cree XLamp XP-L, 10 W white LEDs (color temperature 5,700 K) Aura (backlight) array: 64 x Osram RGB LEDs
Size/Weight: LxWxH: 245 mm (9.7 in.) / 425 mm (16.8 in.) / 240 mm (9.5 in.) / 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs.)
Electrical / Thermal: 100-240 V 50/60 Hz / 40° C (104° F)
Waterproof: No / Flicker Free for Video? No
Special Features: Predefine effect macros
9. Chauvet Shocker 2
Review: 3.5/5 The Chauvet Shocker 2 is an accessible dual zone blinder that perfectly replicates the classic tungsten lamp flash we all love. The included expansion bracket allows for quick connection of two fixtures for a compact 4-head blinder. These little blinders will enhance any venue looking for an affordable way to immerse their crowds.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $395
Beam Angle: Beam: 51° / Field: 81° | Color: Warm White | Channel Mode: 1 / 2 / 4 / 7 / 8
Connection Types: 3 / 5 pin DMX / PowerConPhotometric Data: 1,080 lux @ 2 m / 161 lux @ 5 m
Lamp / Light Sources: 2 COB LEDs (warm white) 85 W, (3.6 A)
Size/Weight: (LxWxH): 14.75 x 4.6 x 6 in (375 x 116 x 153 mm) / 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)
Electrical / Thermal: 154 W, 1.26 A @ 120 V, 60 Hz / 104° F (40° C) | Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes
Special Features: Included expansion bracket, automated strobe / sound active programs
10. Blizzard PixelStorm 240
Review: 3/5 The Blizzard PixelStorm 240 brings a whopping – you guessed it – (240) high-powered RGB LEDs suitable for vivid color washes and pixel mapping effects. This meter long fixture is fairly affordable for what it brings to the table as well. At $230, Blizzard offers a high intensity, all-around LED batten that will get the job done.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $230 | Beam Angle: 25° | Color: RGB | Channel Mode: 3 / 4 / 7 / 10 / 16 / 24 / 28
Connection Types: 3 pin DMX | IEC / Photometric Data: 640 lux @ 2 m
Lamp / Light Sources: 240x 10mm RGB LEDs
Size/Weight: LxWxH: 39.37 inches (100 cm) / 2.37 inches (6 cm) / 2.37 inches (6 cm), w/ brackets: 7 inches / 4.41 lbs (2 kg)
Electrical / Thermal: 120VAC / 60 Hertz / 17W
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes | Special Features: Built in color / chase macros
11. ADJ Jolt 300
Review: 3/5 The ADJ Jolt 300 is a fairly priced strobe fixture with incredible design flexibility. Not only can it be utilized as a RGBW strobe/blinder, but can provide a decent LED wash as well. The 3 zone LED control can make for some neat eye-candy chasing effects. It’s not the most striking strobe/blinder in terms of total output, yet still provides enough versatility for any small to medium sized lighting rig.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $400 | Beam Angle: 120° | Color: RGBW | Channel Mode: 4 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 18
Connection Types: 3 / 5 pin DMX / PowerCon | Photometric Data: 1028 lux @ 2m
Lamp / Light Sources: 144x 1.5W RGB SMD LEDs + 144x .5W Cool White SMD LEDs
Size/Weight: LxWxH: 15.3” (389mm) / 5.63” (143mm) / 8.38” (213mm) / 10.5 lbs. (4.75kg)
Electrical / Thermal: 100-240V 50Hz/60Hz / 226W
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes
12. Clay Paky Tambora Batten
Review: 5/5 Clay Paky’s brand new Tambora Batten is definitely a top-shelf intelligent moving batten fixture. With a 46° tilt range and (16) 40W Osram LEDs, the color mixing and luminosity output is rather jaw dropping. Not to mention the unique 3-layer pixel effects that put a whole new meaning to eye-candy. You know it’s got to be expensive because we aren’t even allowed tell you the MAP.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: N/A | Beam Angle: 4° to 50° | Color: RGBW | Channel Mode: 13 / 17 / 27 / 29 / 35
Connection Types: 5 -pin DMX / RJ45 / TRUE1 | Photometric Data: 14526 lux @ 5m
Lamp / Light Sources: 16 x 40W RGBW Osram LEDs
Size/Weight: LxWxH: 105 x 1000 x 288 mm (4.13 x 39.4 x 11.3 in) / 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)
Electrical / Thermal: 660 VA@230Vac 50Hz | Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes
Special Features: 3 – layer pixel control system
13. GLP JDC1
Review: 5/5 While the GLP JDC1 isn’t new to the scene, it still sets the bar for a powerhouse unit of a strobe / blinder. Compact and versatile, these fixtures will greatly outshine anything else on your rig. The pixel mapping control is above and beyond, as there are 12 square LED pixel zones along with another 12 zones inside the white LED array. Strobes, backlight, blinders, sidelight – you name it! There are endless designs to be made with these hybrid fixtures. Best of the best, you’ll never be disappointed with an investment in these.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $5,475 | Beam Angle: n/a | Color: RGB | Channel Mode: 11 / 14 / 17 / 23 / 62 / 68
Connection Types: 5-pin DMX / TRUE1 | Photometric Data: n/a | Lamp / Light Sources: (216) CREE XP L LEDs
Size/Weight: LxWxH: 150mm x 390mm x 251 mm (5.9 in x 15.3 in x 9.8 in) / 11.6 kg / 25.6 lbs
Electrical / Thermal: 100 – 240 VAC / 50 – 60 Hz / 40°C / 104°F
Waterproof: No / Flicker Free for Video? Yes / Special Features: 185° tilt range
14. Elation CUEPIX Batten
Review: 4/5 They are BRIGHT! Lighter than they look, the CUEPIX battens are all around one of the most versatile fixtures we use in designs. With the pixel-flip feature, your dimmer chases can look cohesive and mesmerizing with little work. They work great as uplight washes and sidelights as well. I’d say the only cons are the color mixing at times and the bracket space for DMX / Powercon whips. All in all, the CUEPIX battens are fun and easy to program! While they are discontinued, they are easy to get your hands on used and quite rugged.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $495 | Beam Angle: 82° Beam 106° Field
Color: RGB | Channel Mode: 3 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 30 / 33 / 36 / 60 | Connection Types: RJ45 / 3/5pin DMX / Powercon
Photometric Data: 3,890 LUX 361 FC @3.3’ (1m) (82° Full ON) | Lamp / Light Sources: (10) 30W 3-in-1 COB LEDs
Size/Weight: LxWxH: 43.3” (1100mm) / 6.4” (121mm) / 6.8” (172mm) / 21.0 lbs. (9.5 kg)
Electrical / Thermal: AC 110-250V – 50/60Hz / 312W / 5°F to 113°F (-15°C to 45°C)
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes | Special Features: Pixel channel flip
15. ETC Colorsource Linear
Review: 4.5/5 If you’re familiar with ETC’s Colorsource line, you’ll know the RGB-Lime color mixing is rather impressive and fun to experiment with. The Colorsource Linear batten features high output LEDs in a slim-bodied, solid fixture housing – providing a rich color output without sacrificing much space on stage. This batten is primarily used for stunning stage washes, as ETC offers a vast assortment of filters ranging from 25° – 100°, including linear, oblong, and round as well. Also coming in sizes of 0.5m, 1m, and 2m long, the Colorsource Linear is ideal for any concert, corporate event, or theatrical production.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $1,212 (0.5m) / $1,980 (1m) / $3,760 (2m)
Beam Angle: 15.6° / 25° – 100° w/ optical lenses | Color: RGB-L | Channel Mode: 1 / 3 / 5 / 6
Connection Types: 5 pin DMX / Powercon | Photometric Data: 3,834 lux @ 3m
Lamp / Light Sources: (40) Lumileds LUXEON® Z LEDs (per .5m segment)
Size/Weight: 0.5m: 109mm x 499mm x 153mm (4.29” x 19.61” x 6.04”) / 1m: 109mm x 1000mm x 153mm (4.29 “ x 39.37” x 6.04”) / 2m: 109mm x 1991mm x 153mm (4.29” x 78.40” x 6.04”) / 2.9 / 9.12 / 17.01 kg (6.4 / 20.10 / 37.50 lb)
Electrical / Thermal: 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz / 0°–40° C (32°–104° F)
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes | Special Features: Droop compensation / Option to order with deep blue or pearl LED arrays.
16. Chauvet Professional Strike 4
Review: 5/5 The Chauvet Professional Strike 4 is a fairly common blinder / strobe light in the concert / corporate production world. Reason being is the striking impact of the (4) 100W warm white LED cells and fixture body with a slim, lightweight design. They are also very simple to program and make for some fun eye candy effects whilst still pertaining to the classic tungsten blinder look every audience waits for. The strike 4 is fairly affordable, performs better than perceived, and will stand the test of time for any production house or touring production.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: $1,125 | Beam Angle: Beam: 49° / Field: 79° | Color: Warm white
Channel Mode: 1 / 3 / 4 / 9 | Connection Types: 5-pin DMX / Powercon
Photometric Data: (total): 999 lux @ 5 m / (per cell): 242 lux @ 5 m
Lamp / Light Sources: (4) warm white 100W 3096 K LEDs
Size/Weight: LxWxH: 14.2 x 6.4 x14.2 in (362 x 163 x 362 mm) / 19 lb (8.7 kg)
Electrical / Thermal: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz / 113 °F (45 °C) F
Waterproof: No | Flicker Free for Video? Yes | Special Features: 24° individual cell pan
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