FAQs

Below we answer some of the most common questions regarding our gobo rentals.

Q: Seriously…I have no technical know how, will I be able to set this up?
A: All of our lights have passed the “mom test.” We tested these lights out with our own moms to make sure they were easy to setup (they all passed with flying colors:)

The last thing you need to deal with is another unknown variable at your event, these lights are as easy as it gets. Plug-in, aim, focus. The written instructions and our direct phone number are all there to make sure you get the best projection possible in the least amount of time.

Q: I’m going to be busy on the day of my event, can someone else set the light up?
A: Yes! We usually recommend a reliable member of the bridal party, a technically savvy relative to get the light setup for you. Everyone knows someone who is good at setting things up, they are usually more than willing to help!

Then it’s one less thing that you have to worry about for your event. The case has everything you need to set it up. Other clients have had their planner, venue, DJ, or photographer set the light up for them. Check with other event professionals if they’ll be willing to set the light up for you.

Q: Can I project my design on a dance floor?
A: Yes! Let us know ahead of time and we’ll set your light up to project on the dance floor ahead of time making it super simple to setup your light at your event. Nothing special is required. Just clip the light to the stand, plug it in, focus it, and extend the stand. Easy.

Q: What are the power requirements?
A: The light needs a standard electrical outlet. It doesn’t have any special or out of the ordinary power requirements. It draws about as much power as a 150w bulb.

Q: What size gobo does your rental projectors use?
A: 37.5mm. Our projectors are custom made and our gobo sizes are custom as well. This enables our projectors to be small but our gobo size to be larger than consumer grade projectors enabling the clearest image possible. If you have a traditional “B” or “M” sized gobo  it will not fit our projectors.

The good news is that we can create a transparency gobo for you at no cost of your design.

Q: Can we have the design move around the room?
A: Our lights feature a rotation feature that allows the gobo to slowly rotate in a fixed position much like a vinyl record rotates. If you want the light to move around the room, you would need to find intelligent lighting from a local supplier.

Q: If I have a tradeshow or some other type of event and it spans multiple days in the middle of the week, is it still the same price?
A: Yes!  If the event is multiple days let us know. Up to 5 days are included in the prices listed on the site but extended rentals are available a nominal additional cost.

Q: I’ve seen other lights cheaper where I’ll actually own the light afterwards, is there a difference in your lights?
A: Our lights are professional grade (read expensive), brighter and clearer than any other rental or purchased lights that we’ve seen. Our lights use the latest high output LEDs or high intensity discharge (HID) bulbs. This is the same technology found in the super bright car headlamps used on high end luxury cars. Our lights are very bright, white, and the optics are crystal clear. We’ve used these in ballrooms full of windows in the daytime and the image is still clear and bright.

The lights that many of our competitors use are 75w halogen bulbs which may work well in a bedroom or a small room that is completely dark, but don’t hold up in real world use at a wedding, tradeshow, or similar event. They also don’t provide all the items that we include in our packages (stand, cables, gaffers tape, extra bulb, backup inventory on hand, and professional advice on setup based on usage). After you are done purchasing the things you need to project your light, it’s not a good deal at all.

Q: What does your light look like?

A: Our lights have the smallest footprint on the market and they mount to a slim black stand (3ft diameter base). For weddings you set the light stand and light up near the DJ or band generally so it’s out of the way and aim it at the dancefloor or a wall that you want to project. In these locations it blends in to the other equipment used so many guests will wonder where the projection is actually coming from.  At trade shows you can set it up to project on the floor in front of the booth, through thin fabric from behind, etc. The picture to the right shows the light on the stand.

If you have any questions at all about our gobo’s or light rental please email us at: info@goboprojectorrental.com