Hello everybody. I am not a DJ, but I am a musician in a classic rock cover band. I've been thinking about adding some lighting effects to our show and I have some questions that I hope somebody here may be able to help me with.
First, do all lights that say they are “laser” truly use a laser as source, or is the word sometimes used as a marketing gimmick?
Second, and most important, are there any safety considerations when using typical DJ-type laser-based lights? Are these things strong enough to hurt someone’s eyes, or are they safe enough to “set and forget”? In a crowded bar with a cramped stage with people jostling equipment and each other, do laser-based light effects pose a risk?
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