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IP Ratings Guide & Professional Stage Lighting

INTRODUCTION

Choosing the right stage lights involves more than just their visual effects; it also depends significantly on their ability to withstand various environmental conditions. For event planners and production companies, a deep understanding of Ingress Protection (IP) ratings is crucial. This guide aims to explain IP ratings comprehensively, ensuring that your event's lighting performs optimally in any weather.

WHAT ARE IP RATINGS?

IP ratings, or Ingress Protection ratings, indicate how well stage lights are sealed against intrusion from both solid objects and liquids. Here's a detailed look at what each digit in an IP rating represents:

FIRST DIGIT (Protection against solids)

 - 0: No protection

  - 1: Protected against solid objects over 50 mm

  - 2: Protected against solid objects over 12.5 mm

  - 3: Protected against solid objects over 2.5 mm

  - 4: Protected against solid objects over 1.0 mm

  - 5: Dust-protected

  - 6: Dust-tight

SECOND DIGIT (Protection against liquids)

 - 0: No protection

  - 1: Protected against vertically falling drops of water

  - 2: Protected against 15 degrees vertical water  water spray

  - 3: Protected against spraying water

  - 4: Protected against splashing water

  - 5: Protected against water jets

  - 6: Protected against powerful water jets

  - 7: Protected against the effects of immersion in water up to 1 meter

  - 8: Protected against submersion in water beyond 1 meter

CHOOSING THE RIGHT IP RATED STAGE LIGHTING

For event planners, selecting stage lights with the right IP ratings is critical, especially for outdoor events like festivals or weddings, where elements such as rain or dust are prevalent. These ratings ensure that the lighting equipment remains functional and safe, whatever the conditions.

When looking for stage lights, often the consideration is around the need for versatile color options and brightness, which RGBWA and RGBW stage lights provide, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. To select the appropriate IP rating, you must understand the specific environmental challenges of your event. Consider typical weather conditions and the venue's environment. The right lights not only enhance themes and set moods but also ensure events are memorable and problem-free. 

 KEY IP RATINGS FOR EVENT LIGHTING 

Among the range of IP ratings, IP65 is particularly sought-after for event lighting due to its robust protection. Dust-tight and protected against jets of water. This rating makes stage lights suitable for almost all outdoor settings, which is vital for ensuring the reliability of lighting at any event.

SPOTLIGHT ON ELATION & SOLARIS STAGE LIGHTS

IP Rating: IP65
Light Source: 112W 6-in-1 RGBAW+UV  10 W
Illuminance: 571 @ 5m
DMX Channels: 6, 7, 8, 12

IP Rating: IP65
Light Source: 180 LEDs (RGBW) 10 W
Lux: 4,100 @ 5m
DMX Channels: 8 or 16 channels

CONCLUSION

A solid grasp of IP ratings is essential for the success of your events. By selecting the right stage lights based on these ratings, you can prevent technical failures and ensure your setups are as resilient as they are visually appealing.

Elevate your event with reliable, high-quality stage lighting!

Our selection of IP-rated stage lights is designed to meet every challenge.

Discover the robust and versatile offerings from Chauvet, Elation, Solaris and more brands for your next outdoor event. 

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