Both Lighting IR4 Review - WOW The (Actual) BEST Solo DJ Uplight??
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- The Both Lighting IR4 are an extremely impressive, budget friendly DJ uplight, PACKED with features. Rick Webb's awesome video shows you everything you need to know about them, make sure to check it out! I cover some sleeper features and explore whether or not these can be used without DMX!!
I got myself a 20 pack from the website below! Shipped to me within a week
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Is this the perfect light for the solo DJ trying to avoid bringing or running a DMX lightshow? Do these compete with the Ape Lab Maxis? How do these compare to the Rockville Mini RF4s (also made by Both Lighting)? Let me know in the comments below!! 
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Did you end up testing the range for the slaves? I'm wondering how far these reach? My original Both lighting 6x18w cube uplights (2015) have terrible range, maybe 20 ft from the master to any slave, so it was useless.
Thanks for watching! That’s interesting to know and yeah 20 feet is pretty useless. I haven’t had a gig yet where I’ve been able to do a full on range test to test the limit, but in my testing so far it’s most definitely more than 20 feet on these thankfully.
Maybe I will just range test it outdoors and make a video later this week! Stay tuned!
As promised, I tested the range and just uploaded my results! I am super impressed!!
Here's the link to my range test: ruclips.net/video/N6bsYTbeovk/видео.html
Hope that helps!!
Thanks Shay! Yes this video was very helpful indeed! I learned a few things here that I didn't know about the IR4s. Good job!
Thanks for watching again 2L!! This IR4 has some nice features built into the master slave mode that I was impressed by. Having an RF remote along with the master slave functionality would have been nice but can’t have it all - the app is a nice consolation prize for not having an RF remote though haha. I’m looking forward to seeing your next video!
I just baught these lights. This video was helpful. Thank you
Thanks for watching!! Good choice - I think you’re gonna absolutely love them at the price!
cool video Shay, keep rockin' steady DJ .
Thanks mane you too keep rockin!! ✊🏽✊🏽
Great video…if I was starting out, def would consider these
Peck! Thanks for watching man! Absolutely they’re great for those looking for a cheap alternative to Ape Labs, or looking to downsize their uplights. I’ve been loving your recent videos about your thought process at gigs. Thanks for sharing all the knowledge man!!
I’ve been waiting for someone to do a comparison video on the Rockville and the Booth lights. Good shit bro
I was waiting on one too bro!! But never saw one haha. This isn’t a full side by side comparison but hopefully it helped man.
Quick question... I have to buy more uprights. I already own the Both IR-4's. I'd rather get more Both lights, but the price on them has dramatically increased. I was thinking about getting the Rockville version because they're cheaper. Plus, I liked what I saw, when I saw them in action. Is it possible to sink the Rockville up-lights with the Both up-lights ??
Just ordered mine, will be running with soundswitch on my Denon prime go and denon prime 4. I do have rockville wedge and rockville best strip 60. Love the battery powered lighting.
You will love them!! Especially since you will be running with DMX, you’ll really love the full dmx functionality on these. Great choice. Thanks for watching!
Great video, Thanks
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
Good review. Thanks for the shoutout! I didn’t know how to explain how the IR4 makes a wireless signal 😂 literally loading up on my way to a wedding. Thanks Pete
Haha thank you for watching! And thanks for putting out that video on the app! Best of luck with the wedding Pete -- rock out!
@@MrMaui38 Thanks
Were the Rockville RF4 or IR4?
@@MrDJMikieMike the Rockville’s are called the Rockville Mini RF4s!
Both Lighting is the manufacturer for all of them, but also sell their own lights called the IR4. Both Lighting does sell their own RF4 as well but they’re an older version of the Rockville’s.
These are money! Just got some this week!
Thanks for watching!! I totally agree these are incredible! You made the right move
Nice walk through on the lights. One thing, with the lights working on 2.4 ghz. You want to download a wifi signal analyzer to put them on a channel that wifi is not on. That helps with the interface on 2.4 ghz.
Thanks for watching and for the tip!! I didn’t even know about those programs thanks!
@@MrMaui38 Have you watched any of the DJ Round Table Shows? We always give info like that to help DJs. We want to make gigs easier.
@@tbmproductionsdj1 I actually have tuned in before! Your show is great! I must have missed the one on the signal analyzer. I’m going to try to catch the show tomorrow night if I can!
@@MrMaui38 Thank you! The new one drops today at 12pm CST here on RUclips. We have two guest DJ on the show this week!
@@tbmproductionsdj1 I will check it out!
Thanks for the info. Whats the distance range (how far can it be placed from the source for normal operation) and how long can they be operated or battery last once fully charged?
Thanks for watching!! I tested the range in a separate video I’d recommend if you’re interested: ruclips.net/video/N6bsYTbeovk/видео.html
Basically I found the range is reliable up to 100 feet, which is pretty impressive!! Ive found it covers the venues I’ve DJd at so far. Also battery wise I find I’m getting about 6hours but can be less depending on the color the light is kept on. I haven’t tested it fully, but Rick Webb’s video is a good one for some battery testing. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this helpful video. What is your experience after a month? Do you know if these are compatible with the Rockville Mini-RF4s or have you had a chance to test whether they are compatible?
Thanks for watching! I’m still very impressed and extremely happy with these lights! The master slave functionality is awesome and really easy to work with. You can’t beat these at the price.
Unfortunately I sent back the Rockville’s before I had a chance to test to see whether they were compatible with these Both lighting...they’re apparently all made by Both lighting so it’s possible they’re compatible? But I wouldn’t bet on it since the Rockville’s are slightly different from the RF4s sold by Both Lighting. Sorry couldn’t help with that.
Do you own the Rockville’s and thinking of adding these?
@@MrMaui38 Thank you for the quick reply and the insight. I am not sure yet which way to go but it would be really great if they were compatible.
I have the Rockvilles and like them I’m not a fan of sound mode on uplights I prefer static colors. I can see a bunch of people buying these though.
Thanks for watching! Yes the Rockville’s are great in general and for static colors as well. There’s really not a difference between these and the Rockville’s when you’re using them on one color.
@MrMaul38 do the IR4 remember the last setting they were on when you turned them off? This is an important feature to me. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching! Yes they do remember their last setting when turned off. This makes it great especially for the master slave mode, where I keep only one light on master mode and the rest on slave mode, and they all remember the setting every time. Similarly, if you have the light on a specific color or mode, it will pick right up when you turn it on. Hope that helps!
@@MrMaui38 that helps immensely, thanks. One last question: all I want these lights for is to either steady pulse or fade, but just one color instead of running through all the colors. Will these lights just pulse or fade one color? Or is the only option for one color a steady/static color? Like you, I don't have dmx capability.
@@TheDrewManchu of course i am happy to help! so unfortunately without DMX they will only fade or pulse between different colors, there’s no way to get them to fade or pulse on a single color with only the remote as far as I know. Hope that helps
@@MrMaui38 very informative, great video. Thank you!
Can I use chauvet dfi transmitter to connect to ir4?
Thanks for watching! I’m not sure as I’ve never tested this myself (I don’t have the Chauvet dfi) but from what I’m seeing online, I don’t think that it works with Both lighting fixtures. There could be a way, but from what I’ve seen from other RUclips comments, I think the answer is no.
Can you mount them on a traditional T bar or trussing?
If you have those standard screw on O clamps that you can use to mount lighting on trussing or t bars, then yes!
That's why you should have gone for the RF4 lights instead of IR4... IR needs to be directed directly to the lights. I have the RF4 and they accept the remote even in seperate rooms....
Thanks for watching! That’s impressive that you’re getting that kind of range with the Both RF4 remote - separate room is awesome!
The Rockville RF4 lights must have reduced range when they added the extra features because my range wasn’t too great. Seems like Both Lighting saved the good stuff for themselves hahaha
Did yours come directly from China? Did you have to pay extra at customs? Also, being from China, is the price you see the price you pay or was taxes added to the price?
Thanks for watching! You can use the link in the description of the video to see where I ordered from. That link is the direct from China Both Lighting website link, and I got the lights in one week. For me, the price I saw was the price I paid and all the fees were included in the price. It was very affordable and came out to about $80 per light when I bought 20 lights!!
Thanks for the info. I was reading and they warned about customs fees and more. It’s good to get info from someone who has already done it. Keep up the good work. Your videos are very helpful.
Thanks for the advice. It gave me confidence ordering from the link you posted. As you mentioned, mine came in exactly 7 days.
@@EnormeSounds that’s awesome I’m glad to hear!! It’s really a great product and great buying experience especially for being sent internationally. How do you like them so far?
Only tested them in the house however they are bright. Will put them to the real test in a week. Thanks again for the videos because I was leaning towards the Rockville RF4 until I saw your video comparing both IR-4 and RF-4. The IR-4 is definitely a better purchase.
$75 each???? Awesome price. How did you get that deal??
Yes!! Check out the link in my bio. If you order 20 on that website from Both Lighting, they’re around $75 each. If you don’t want that many, they have other package options as well which still give you the lights for about $85 each too!
What do you use as dance floor lights/wash lights? Do you think the IR-4 can be used as wash lights?
Great question! I’ve used 4 of the IR4s to wash the dancefloor and/or along these mini moving heads I bought off of Amazon made by UKING. It just depends on the dance floor/venue. I’ve thought about getting the Wash FX, but just don’t like how it looks that much so have held off. I may try it out as well. What do you use??
I thought about the Chauvet wash fx as well but right now I’m just using the Chauvet gig bar move. I’m looking to up my game so I’m looking at what others are doing and what is working/not working.
@@EnormeSounds nice!! Yeah I feel the same about gig bar and wash fx where I’m looking for something that looks a little different/ upgraded. But honestly, not too many great options out there yet. I think 4 of the IR4 mounted creatively gives a nice wash effect, and the nice thing is you can use more if needed.
They don't sinc with the RF1/RF4's in DMX mode. The only sinc in remote mode.
Thats great to know thank you for clarifying! And thanks for watching!!
No problem... I've been working this issue with Bothlighting... Rick and his guys are aware. Hopefully, it's a software issue and can be corrected.
@@DJ_Southern_Comfort that’s unfortunate..hopefully it’s something they can fix so you can use both of them in DMX mode!!