PAR Wash Lights

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LED PAR Fixtures for Stage, Venue & Rental

The PAR wash light is the workhorse of any lighting rig; the fixture you'll rack more of than anything else. Whether you're washing a stage, warming a truss, or covering a dance floor in color, a solid LED PAR earns its keep on every call. And because it's the fixture you buy in quantity, it's also the one where build quality and consistency matter most.

Square Cable stocks a deep lineup of LED par and wash light fixtures from the brands pros put on the road: American DJ, Blizzard Lighting, Chauvet DJ, Chauvet Pro, Elation, Eliminator, ETC, JMAZ, Mega Lite, Prost, and more. From lightweight house-of-worship PARs to heavy-duty touring-grade fixtures, we carry the right par can for the job, with wholesale pricing for accounts that buy by the dozen.

Why the LED Par Is Still the Backbone of Every Rig

The PAR light has evolved a long way from the old halogen par can, but its job hasn't changed: throw clean, even color where you need it. Here's why the LED wash light stays at the center of production, install, and rental inventories:

  • Color mixing in one fixture: RGBW, RGBA, and HEX (RGBAW+UV) engines cover deep saturates, pastels, and true whites without swapping gels.
  • Runs cool and cheap: LED draw is a fraction of legacy PARs, so you can chain more fixtures per circuit and skip the heat.
  • Zoom and beam control: Many modern LED par fixtures offer motorized zoom to flip from tight beam to wide wash on the fly.
  • Built to travel: Die-cast housings and locking connectors hold up to the abuse of a rental fleet.
  • Standard DMX control: Every wash light in this category speaks DMX, so it drops straight into your console workflow.

What to Look for When Speccing PAR Wash Lights

Not every LED PAR is built for the same job. When you're buying for a venue install or a rental inventory, these are the specs worth checking before you commit to a quantity:

  • Diode type and count: HEX (6-in-1) diodes give you the widest color range and cleanest whites; RGBW is the reliable middle ground.
  • Output vs. weight: Match wattage to throw distance; a compact PAR can cover a bar, while a truss-mounted rig needs real punch.
  • Beam and field angle: Fixed-angle PARs are simple and cheap; zoom fixtures buy you flexibility across different rooms.
  • Housing and IP rating: Indoor plastic is fine for install; go IP-rated for patios, tents, and outdoor stages.
  • Fan noise: For houses of worship, theaters, and corporate rooms, look for convection-cooled or low-noise fixtures.

PAR Wash Light FAQs

Can I run these straight off my DMX console, or do I need anything extra? 

Straight in. Every LED PAR in this category is standard DMX; daisy-chain them, patch, and go. No proprietary box required.

Can I mix different brands of par light on the same rig? 

Absolutely. DMX is universal, so you can run a mixed fleet on one console. Just note that channel counts and modes vary by fixture, so patch each accordingly.

Are these bright enough for a full stage wash, or just accent work? 

Depends on the fixture. Compact pars handle accent and uplighting nicely, while HEX and high-wattage wash light models throw enough for a full stage or large dance floor.