The CHAUVET DJ GigBAR 3 ILS is a 3-in-1 mobile lighting system that combines LED derbies, LED pars and a built-in LED strip on a single bar. It is aimed at mobile DJs who want fast setup, broad room coverage and easy expansion through CHAUVET DJ’s ILS ecosystem.
Unlike the GigBAR Move models, GigBAR 3 ILS does not use moving heads or a laser. Instead, it focuses on wash coverage, chasing derby beams and an eye-candy LED strip, making it a simpler and lighter system for many mobile setups.
GigBAR 3 ILS key features
- 3-in-1 lighting bar.
- LED derbies, LED pars and LED strip.
- ILS compatibility.
- Built-in D-Fi transceiver.
- Full-colour LCD display.
- Wireless footswitch included.
- RF remote included.
- Tripod and carry bags included.
- Up to four extra fixtures can be mounted to the bar.
- Automated and sound-active shows.
Three effects in one bar
GigBAR 3 ILS combines a pair of derbies for moving multicoloured beams, pars for room-filling colour washes and an LED strip for visual effects along the bar itself. The result is a more compact all-in-one show than the moving-head GigBAR systems.
ILS and D-Fi
ILS allows compatible CHAUVET DJ fixtures to create coordinated light shows without individually programming every fixture. The built-in D-Fi transceiver supports wireless ILS or DMX communication, helping reduce cabling in mobile setups.
Expandable mobile rig
CHAUVET DJ allows up to four additional fixtures to be mounted to the top of the bar. This means the system can start as a compact all-in-one and later become the centre of a larger mobile lighting rig.
Control options
GigBAR 3 ILS can be controlled directly from its full-colour display, through DMX, with the included RF remote or with the wireless footswitch. Built-in automated and sound-active programmes are available for fast setup when detailed programming is not needed.
GigBAR 3 ILS strengths
- Simple all-in-one mobile package.
- ILS and wireless D-Fi built in.
- LED strip adds a different visual effect from older GigBAR models.
- Can mount additional fixtures.
- Tripod, footswitch and bags included.
- Good fit for weddings, parties and small events.
GigBAR 3 ILS limitations
- No moving heads.
- No laser.
- Less directional beam control than the Move or Bridge models.
- More suited to broad coverage than tightly programmed moving-light effects.
CHAUVET DJ GigBAR 3 ILS full specifications
- DMX channels: 2, 21 or 132.
- DMX connector: 3-pin XLR.
- Strobe rate: up to 20 Hz.
- Effects: LED derbies, LED pars and LED strip.
- Wireless: built-in D-Fi.
- Control: display, DMX, RF remote and wireless footswitch.
- System: ILS compatible.
GigBAR 3 ILS vs GigBAR Move ILS
The GigBAR Move ILS adds moving heads, laser and strobe effects for a more varied show. GigBAR 3 ILS is simpler, lighter in concept and focuses on washes, derbies and the LED strip.
Overall view
GigBAR 3 ILS is a strong option for mobile DJs who want a coordinated, easy-to-expand lighting rig without the size and complexity of a moving-head system. Its combination of wash, derby and strip effects covers a lot of visual ground from one bar.