Par 46 vs 56 vs 64

Hello,
I suggest you get the Par 56A short cans. You can get them in a complete system (Stand, 4 cans, 300 watt lamps, power pack, and if you need controller. You have the ability of going to different wattage but you keep the size moveable.

I second the Par 56's. They get the job done very well. Shorter cans are good for tighter positioning options as well. Par 38's are also ideal for short throws.

I find Par 64's to be too big and cumbersome to deal with. I'd only consider using them if you were doing large-scale stage stuff. Par 64's are also designed for brighter lamps, which results in more power consumption.

I use par 46's as 'specials' to throw more concentrated points of light on stage. This in turn, allows you to throw light across the stage to a specific area without the beam opening up too much.

The type of lamp you put in the cans will also affect the results. Medium-floods, narrow spots, etc. are all different options (among others) to choose from.

Hope something helps.

Best,
-Tech