I sold all of my uplights to buy these - Both BO-IR4 Mini Uplight Review

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @djerickd_official
    @djerickd_official 9 місяців тому +2

    Finally ordered thanks again for what you do!

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  9 місяців тому

      Awesome! I hope you enjoy these as much as I have!

  • @MrMaui38
    @MrMaui38 Рік тому +1

    These uplights are amazing!! I really think they are the best combo of price and uplight product out there!

  • @ZykoMike
    @ZykoMike Рік тому

    I was waiting on your review before I jumped all in… and here we are. We are selling all of our apelabs, or make of them… and picking up these. What a game changer.

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      Hoorah! Happy for you man. I definitely think that it's a no brainer between these and the ape labs maxi

    • @ZykoMike
      @ZykoMike Рік тому

      @@DJDarylBennett Just ordered 60 lights through your link, can't wait to get them in service!

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      @@ZykoMike that's amazing! I hope they help your company out. Thank you for ordering thru the link.

  • @BretGashDJBFG
    @BretGashDJBFG Рік тому

    Daryl, Bret Gash here I'm friends with Brian T. I really like this video. Very clear and easy to follow. I'd like to come shadow you at a gig sometime soon and see these in person. I love all your gig set ups.

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      Hey Bret! I've talked with you before at least via video when I visited Brian. Thanks for watching! You're welcome to come whenever

  • @LEDniac
    @LEDniac Рік тому +1

    that is a fantastic set!!! and the magnet mounts are an awesome idea!! what I did was to get automotive magnet mounts just cause I'm a bit OCD with the vibration and them falling off. also them being so tiny makes them inconspicuous to curious hands

  • @Rampacito
    @Rampacito Рік тому

    I'm glad I found this channel

  • @soundssensational4568
    @soundssensational4568 Рік тому

    Good review. I imported mine direct from China and it was a quick and very easy process.

  • @Dexinrage
    @Dexinrage Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for the great info you always provide! I’m curious to know how much import duties and taxes cost and how those have to be paid.

  • @finalvinyl3633
    @finalvinyl3633 Місяць тому

    Hi Daryl
    What is the cost of replacement rechargeable batteries for the these IR4 light?
    Thanks

  • @hereismyusername007
    @hereismyusername007 11 місяців тому

    Informative video, and nice setup in the video of the event. Thanks.

  • @GemDOGG
    @GemDOGG 18 днів тому

    Hi Daryl
    Is there any way of linking the IR4s up with the Titan Tubes without SoundSwitch?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  17 днів тому

      You can have one IR4 be a master for all of the other IR4s, and then have one titan tube be a master for all of the other tubes. That's probably the best workflow with no DMX

  • @rjpimprov
    @rjpimprov Рік тому +9

    Lets be honest. The ape labs stuff is way over priced. Glad someone called them out on it. They are gonna lose a lot of sales

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +1

      The musikmode is probably a little better than sound active mode, but idk if it's that much better to justify 5x the price

    • @rjpimprov
      @rjpimprov Рік тому +1

      @@DJDarylBennett agreed

    • @ZykoMike
      @ZykoMike Рік тому +1

      As someone that bought a few set of apes… I agree. I’m moving to these as well. The fact that they don’t work easily with DMX and need an entire different round of gear.

    • @sagarjha3933
      @sagarjha3933 Рік тому

      @@ZykoMike i’m interested in buying some used ape labs maxis and sticks if you’re selling.

  • @antoniolockhart21
    @antoniolockhart21 Рік тому +1

    Great information. I'm a rookie, so i have a question. When you have so many lights (IR-4) and using a DMX Controller like SS, do you just program 1 light to your DMX Controller and master/slave the rest? or do create program each light to its own set of channels? Thanks

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +1

      When you master slave them, you essentially make the master be the transmitter. Its better to have each light share the same DMX address than master slave. My show has 6 unique addresses

    • @djfernandovon
      @djfernandovon 3 місяці тому

      @@DJDarylBennett hi , im a bit confused. when you put them in master slave if i got it right, you control the first light , the master, with the control and all the rest of them in slave will follow what the master is doing , correct? now, when you said it's better each light share the same dmx address but then say you have 6 unique addresses , that got me lost. lets say first light is number 001, what do you do with the other 39 lights? leave all of them in 001? or you put for example 5 lights in 001, then 5 lights in 011, 5 lights in 021, etc? like spliting the dmx per number of fixtures? to be clear, i still have the wired old models and im looking to buy some lights with wireless dmx but they are so expensive, like 2/3k for 10 lights. these for 600 sounds amazing, even though they dont appear to be very bright, the color dies in your video about 1m above the floor. but the price point is amazing and enough for weddings up to 100 ppl id say. thanks

  • @MBrulla
    @MBrulla Рік тому +1

    They're excellent units. So inexpensive, cases are nice and light, and you can fully map them in Soundswitch.
    So far been using them in M/S mode due to internal antennas.
    Also, easily fit 5 lights per bag. No need for a protective case like a pelican. Theyre well protected in the bags.
    Love mine.

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +1

      They truly are awesome! Personally I am using the pelican case for convenience and because they were laying around in my garage. I find it more convenient to have two cases of 20 rather than 8 cases of 5. But just my preference!

    • @Markeviciuss
      @Markeviciuss 2 дні тому

      How long battery lasts?

    • @MBrulla
      @MBrulla 2 дні тому

      @@Markeviciuss Depends how you are using them.

  • @jamesryan2055
    @jamesryan2055 8 місяців тому

    Hey Daryl, thank you for all your educational material! I have a question. I got the Soundswitch micro dmx cable...can I use my Donner Wireless to communicate via soundswitch with the Both mini uplights? or is it a different protocol?

    • @jamesryan2055
      @jamesryan2055 8 місяців тому

      I see now you said you do connect to the Donner....do these frequency skip til it finds the transmitter?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  8 місяців тому +1

      Yup! Same protocol. They need to be on the same color (which determines the frequency)

  • @DJSHaKa
    @DJSHaKa 5 місяців тому

    So if you use the IR remote, you need a direct line of site to 1 light, then that "master" light transmits the signal to RF to the rest of the lights?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  5 місяців тому

      Yeah like that, except it's a different wireless signal being sent out, not RF

  • @mexikanman
    @mexikanman 8 місяців тому

    You mentioned they are able to be DMX'd and I think I saw a signal icon on the screen. If you're using the Donner-type dongles, do you have the ability to link the Donner signal to connect to the IR4?

  • @georgethedj4946
    @georgethedj4946 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. The earlier version would not allow the use of the the Remote while in Master Mode and with the add of the digital read out this sounds like a great improvement.
    Question, will a a Master Both control my Rockville RFs. I recently purchased.

  • @MultiMax1985
    @MultiMax1985 Рік тому

    I love your videos. Thx. Do you connect those uplight to soundswitch? If yes, how do you connect it for wireless DMX? Keep on the good work !

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! Yes I do. I use a donner dongle, set these on DMX mode and that's basically all there is to it! I can make a quick video next time I set them up

    • @tjlovis8388
      @tjlovis8388 11 місяців тому

      I have a chinly dongle will that work as well?

  • @TheDjelements
    @TheDjelements Рік тому

    Another great video keep up the good work

  •  Рік тому

    Hi Daryl,
    I've been following you on UA-cam for a long time, I really like your videos. As a result, I recently bought a set of Bothlighting IR4 and Soundswitch with Control One.
    I would like to ask for your help, because I can't control them via DMX! /Everything is fine with the other lights: ADJ Focus Spot 4Z, ADJ Element Hexip, Cameo Par6./
    The Soundswitch settings and management are correct. I probably don't set the IR4 right, they don't communicate with the Wifi beacon.
    What am I setting wrong?
    Thanks,
    Norbert

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      What wireless DMX hardware are you using?

    •  Рік тому

      @@DJDarylBennett Eurolite QuickDMX wireless transmitter 2.4 GHz. With 4 receivers.

  • @DJTEDDY507
    @DJTEDDY507 Рік тому

    Amazing video man. I can’t believe you mount them vertically with the magnet. Are they that lightweight? Wow they’re definitely a game changer

  • @scoobydoobrown
    @scoobydoobrown 10 місяців тому

    Are these lights able to work with SoundSwitch? If so, do you have a tutorial on how they will work etc?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  10 місяців тому +1

      They do work with soundswitch! They work just like any other light, you just need a wireless dmx transmitter

  • @djmikelujan
    @djmikelujan Рік тому

    Great video! With their internal antennas, how was the connection from your table for the lights placed on the other end of the ballroom?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +1

      Fantastic. Never noticed a delay

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! 😁

    • @djmikelujan
      @djmikelujan Рік тому

      @@DJDarylBennett amazing. Might need to sell my BO-S6's!

    • @FlawlessDJs
      @FlawlessDJs Рік тому

      Keeping my both S6 but gonna pick up 16 of these in white

  • @jayraymundperez.
    @jayraymundperez. 10 місяців тому

    Hi. How’s your buying experience from them, did it came with no defects, if there was, was it easy to contact them for replacement? I am planning to get 8 pcs of this but just worried if how easy there customer service just in case there is a problem with them when they arrive.

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  10 місяців тому +1

      I bought 40 IR4's and none of them had defects. I can't promise that you wouldn't get any defects. They have a 1-year warranty. Customer service is about as good as a Chinese company can be, but it's not going to be Amazon level of support.

    • @jayraymundperez.
      @jayraymundperez. 10 місяців тому

      Thank you for replying. The video is awesome, very helpful. Keep doing what you doing and more power!

  • @alexandersaru636
    @alexandersaru636 Рік тому

    Hi Mate - any idea how long they will last on a single chanrge ?? For me that’s the most important question best regards

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +2

      In the back of the manual, they claim about 20 hours on a single color and 6-8 with mixed. I've had them on for 10 hours for a gig and they had battery left over.

  • @PreenonHuq
    @PreenonHuq 8 місяців тому

    Did the old ones reach the ceiling I don’t like how they don’t it looks like

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  8 місяців тому

      Yeah they did, especially for taller walls

    • @PreenonHuq
      @PreenonHuq 8 місяців тому

      @@DJDarylBennett sorry meant do the new ones in comparison.

  • @TheRandeles
    @TheRandeles Рік тому

    Hi…..I didn’t see it, but I have the most time link my lighting system with donner’s is they able to connect to the donner signal?

  • @DINU_R
    @DINU_R 6 місяців тому

    I'm planning to use them with chauvet dfi TX. Are they compatible?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  6 місяців тому

      No they are not, you still need a normal wireless dmx transmitter like chinly or donner

  • @cooperbrown4510
    @cooperbrown4510 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @djdigest7257
    @djdigest7257 10 місяців тому

    Big Question, Do it have UV light? I will definitely get if it in my collection.

  • @djjuice6154
    @djjuice6154 Рік тому

    Hello! Are they shipped from China or a USA warehouse? I live in Los Angeles, what’s the estimated shipping days ?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      That's a great question to ask Both Lighting Direct! But from looking at their website, it looks like they'd ship from the California warehouse, if they're in stock.

  • @djjuice6154
    @djjuice6154 Рік тому

    Just made a purchase through your link for 16 lights with PayPal. What’s the average delivery days to Southern California ?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      Congrats and thank you! Depends if they're in stock in their California warehouse or not. It could be under week up to 14-days.

    • @Markeviciuss
      @Markeviciuss 2 дні тому

      Are you happy eith the purchase? What about battery life?

  • @JPmixet
    @JPmixet Рік тому

    The size is the only plus with these lights, they are 50-60 percent dimmer. Glad I only bought 4

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      They are dimmer for sure, but I felt like they were bright enough for mobile DJ work in most situations

    • @JPmixet
      @JPmixet Рік тому

      @@DJDarylBennett For my uses, they are merely accent lighting and i can not use them as totem lights or uplights are they are noticeably dimmer. Love the size and wireless dmx tho.

  • @ArteeMediaHawaii
    @ArteeMediaHawaii Рік тому +1

    Sorry rookie here.. but how would you connect it to sound switch?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +1

      Great question! Check out my video tomorrow, where I go over connecting to a different both light, it's a very similar process

    • @ArteeMediaHawaii
      @ArteeMediaHawaii Рік тому

      @@DJDarylBennett thank u..

    • @ArteeMediaHawaii
      @ArteeMediaHawaii Рік тому +1

      I have the freedom hex.. looking to get rid of it. I like the fact u can fit 20 in a case. Freedom hex can only fir 6 in a case 😅

  • @fijihunkinca
    @fijihunkinca Рік тому

    Does the case come with the inserts, the protective sponge thingy?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      The hard case comes with foam, the soft case is padded

  • @Fizyxx
    @Fizyxx 11 місяців тому

    What foam is that in the case? Is it the same foam it comes with?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, it comes with standard pluck n pull foam

    • @Fizyxx
      @Fizyxx 11 місяців тому

      @DJDarylBennett I measured 4 of the soft cases that in total hold 20 lights. The dimensions seem to be a perfect fit for the pelican. It seems like I could skip the foam and use the Pelican 1615 with 4 bags of lights. Is there any chance you can confirm this?

  • @Markeviciuss
    @Markeviciuss 10 місяців тому

    One more question, can I control 4 pcs of moving heads and these lights on lightrider dmx?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes. You'll need a wireless dmx transmitter.

    • @Markeviciuss
      @Markeviciuss 10 місяців тому

      Thank you for your response, are you talking about wirelles dmx? If yes, I am using these ones, but I am not sure how I could connect all pars and moving head lights to the program

  • @Dunc760
    @Dunc760 Рік тому

    Hey Daryl, how does the functionality work with W-DMX?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +1

      They only have a built-in receiver for normal wireless DMX

    • @jamesepright404
      @jamesepright404 Рік тому

      What wireless transmitter do you use to transmit from Soundswitch to these? Will these work with the donner transmitters?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      @@jamesepright404 yes I use donner transmitters

  • @EnormeSounds
    @EnormeSounds Рік тому

    Can these be used as wash/dance floor lights?

  • @bfields112
    @bfields112 8 місяців тому

    How long does it take for the lights to ship?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  8 місяців тому

      They are pretty quick

    • @bfields112
      @bfields112 8 місяців тому

      @@DJDarylBennett I wanted to order from Rick Webb, but the China versions are much cheaper

  • @Markeviciuss
    @Markeviciuss 10 місяців тому

    Where I can get those magnets?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  10 місяців тому +1

      The magnets come standard when you buy these.

  • @djjohnpiazza7043
    @djjohnpiazza7043 11 місяців тому

    How well do these work with sound switch?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  11 місяців тому +1

      Incredibly, check out some of the recent gig logs

  • @bacanomusic9760
    @bacanomusic9760 Рік тому

    Uplights are often too bright, so brightness is not what I look for in the specs. Battery life is more important and the ability to dim all lights simultaneously during the event when it gets darker.

  • @TONEEM
    @TONEEM Рік тому

    Hi will the wolfmix and chauvet d fi xlr work these

  • @dennyussery1021
    @dennyussery1021 Рік тому

    Are they the same as rockville?

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      No, these are similar but are ir controller and DMX address can be set

    • @cgentertainment2370
      @cgentertainment2370 Рік тому +1

      Rockville white labels Both lighting products, but as of right now they don't have the IR versions for sale, only the RF which I don't recommend if you're wanting to DMX them.

    • @dennyussery1021
      @dennyussery1021 Рік тому

      I ordered these lights it doesn't say how long before they arrive

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +1

      @@dennyussery1021 you can message them and they can give you an update or shipping info

    • @dennyussery1021
      @dennyussery1021 Рік тому

      I received them and have them all about figured out. I set them on master/slave and they work great. Can you tell me how to shut off the IR to the slaves so you don't accidentally make them masters? Thank you

  • @oldschooldjernie
    @oldschooldjernie Рік тому

    Nice but I think the phrase "game changer" is thrown around too much. A game changer is if your wife leaves you or you get married, have a kid or get hospitalized with an ailment ---something like that is a game changer. Up lighting changes the game very little as your clients wouldn't know the difference. Peace everyone!

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +6

      It's definitely a game changer in the world of uplighting, it terms of design and accessibility for mobile DJs. It's definitely is a current market disrupter

    • @oldschooldjernie
      @oldschooldjernie Рік тому

      @@DJDarylBennett the last real honest to God game changer was when Virtual DJ came out with stem control. Any hack dj now with even with a remote sense of rhythm can mix together songs like never before. Unless up lights start including an anti-theft device, they are just up lights. ua-cam.com/video/eqKc2RbXE90/v-deo.html

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому

      @@oldschooldjernie sure that was a game changer for mixing but this is a game changer for uplighting and mobile lighting design in general. Two different games

    • @oldschooldjernie
      @oldschooldjernie Рік тому

      I like you Darryl you seems like a nice guy but in your vlogs it looks like you're getting out of control buying stuff like this other blogger who keeps on upgrading his speakers every 3 months. Start saving your money this dj work isn't going to last forever. Peace.

    • @DJDarylBennett
      @DJDarylBennett  Рік тому +2

      @@oldschooldjernie these are so affordable that I sold 30 of my other uplights, purchased 40 of these and made a small profit.