LEDJ MOOD BAR : £. The new LEDJ Mood Bar is the Prolight Concepts Group’s take on the vertical LED panel idea that has been offered in various styles by a number of manufacturers over the past ten or so years. Although not a brand new concept, what the Prolight team have done with the Mood Bar – as with many of their previous equipment releases – is to create a more refined product and, most importantly, make it available at a very affordable price.

64 64 sponsored by Consisting of seven independently-controllable panels, each measuring 23cm x 23cm, the front of the Mood Bar is covered in white opaque Perspex. Each panel is a separate piece of moulded Perspex which sticks out from the main unit in a kind of rounded-square shape that reminds me of my young son’s Duplo bricks! Behind each of the panels are arranged 16 tri-colour (RGB) SMD s which cause the panel to glow in any one of a huge variety of different colours.

When chase patterns are introduced across the seven panels an effect is created that is probably best described as a modern take on the ‘light screens’ that were a lighting staple of mobile disco setups in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Of course, since it is possible to set any panel to any colour, the creative potential for what can be achieved with the Mood Bar far surpasses that of traditional screens where each panel could only be just one colour. Now, before we go any further, I think it’s important to acknowledge the fact that the Mood Bar won’t appeal to all DJs.

In fact I know that some of my DJ friends wouldn’t even consider something like this for their rig. However, I also know that other DJs will love the effects that can be created by the Mood Bar. I think it’s definitely going to prove to be a ‘Marmite’ product. That said, if on first glance this isn’t the sort of thing you would normally choose for your shows, I would encourage you to consider the fact that it can be used in a variety of different ways, to create very different effects, before you discount it completely.

The Mood Bar is pre-programmed with colourful chase patterns which are ideal for retro events, but it is also possible to select a static solid colour – directly from the rear menu screen – either choosing from one of seven pre-programmed macros or by using RGB colour mixing to dial in a specific hue. The unit is also compatible with DMX control, which means that custom chase patterns can also be created that are subtler and more suited to other types of events such as weddings or corporate functions.

An internal microphone also allows the Mood Bar to react directly to the beat of the music through a choice of eight sound active patterns. For some of these the beat advances the chase to the next step, while others react directly to the music (so if there is no music all panels go out), including one that uses green, orange and red colours to emulate a ‘VU’ meter. L X LEDJ MOOD BAR Essential Music and Music Video for Professional DJs, Updated every and Rock.

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Only £45 / per month subscription Studios, 332 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 5AD LEDJ Mood Bar Multiple units can also be linked However, if you together as Master and Slaves for push the boat out, synchronised effects, either in auto up multiple units – or sound active mode, without eight – to create a the need for DMX programming. your DJ booth (due However, I must admit that this height of 1.6m, a is the one area that I was a little to stand them on disappointed.

I had hoped that it make the most of would be possible to set up the Alternatively, you Slave units so that the effects / three or four units patterns ran over multiple panels, attached using their but the Slave units can only be set a supporting frame to mimic the pattern running on the small truss plinths, Master unit. To create effects that impressive DJ booth. use the separate panels on more than one Mood Bar as individual When I first pixels, DMX control is required.

Mood Bars I was sent was surprised that The Mood Bar is supplied with unit was a little a fold-out leg, which allows expected. At 9.1kg the panel to stand up vertically portable, yet (leaning slightly backwards) weight they still have without any additional support. solid metal This is secured in place by two DMX XLR and plastic thumb screws that lock the locking PowerCon leg to two supporting bars. These output connections also each independently fold out the bottom of a raised from the main unit and, when all sticks out in the middle three pieces are locked together, panel.

This means the resulting stand makes for a to be plugged in from relatively sturdy free-standing which is a little bit unit. To be clear, it isn’t going to setting up (when withstand a head-on collision with stand) but makes a drunken dancer! However, it is as robust as I think can be expected. In addition to the floor-stand, the Mood Bar’s back panel is also fitted with two brackets – one at the top and one at the bottom.

These can be used to attach rigging clamps, which means that the bar could also be secured vertically to a truss podium or hung horizontally from a goalpost stand. Perhaps the most obvious way to integrate the Mood Bar’s effect into a mobile DJ setup would be to purchase two units and stand one at either side of your rig. With a retail price of £200 each, that’s certainly not an extravagant investment for most of us. 66 66 really wanted to finish.

It also means that if you you could line choose to rig the panels the cables say six or even won’t be in the way. backdrop behind to the unit’s Considering the rather bulky nature raised platform of the Mood Bars, transportation would help to is a key concern. I can’t imagine this effect). that they would stay in pristine could stack condition for long if left to rattle horizontally, around inside a van unprotected. brackets to Fortunately, a dedicated carry or a couple of case – the GB 383 Mood Bar to create an Gear Bag – will soon be available from Prolight’s Equinox brand.

This padded carry bag is sized to unboxed the two comfortably accommodate a pair for review, I of Mood Bars with a removable each individual divider and Velcro straps for lighter than I had securing the fixtures in place. they are easily despite this low As I’ve already said, the Mood Bar is a very robust sure to be a divisive product among construction. The DJs. If you didn’t like the look of professional-calibre it as soon as you saw the picture, mains input and it’s unlikely my positive review will are located on have changed your mind.

However, section that if you like the concept, I can assure of the back you that the reality is as good as that cables have the pictures. This is a solidly-built the bottom, unit, which has clearly been well awkward for thought-out, and looks great… using the floorassuming you like this kind of for a neater effect! LEDJ MOOD BAR HH 15” WOOFER WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE ITALIAN DESIGNED 1600W ASYMMETRIC CLASS D BI-AMP WITH PRE-SET AND INSTANTLY VARIABLE EQ AND FINE TUNING FOR AUTO-RANGING FEEDBACK SUPPRESSION: LAVOCE 1” COMPRESSION DRIVER CONVECTION COOLING FOR SILENT OPERATION TO ENABLE OPTIMISATION OF RESPONSE AUDIENCE AND ROOM VARIATION IDENTIFIES AND REMOVES UP TO FFRREEQQUUEENNCCIIEESS SSIIMMUULTANEOUSLY STANDBY WITH ‘WAKE ON MUSIC’ WITH HARDWEARING BLACK FINISH & ENGINEERED IN THE UK SINCE .