Balcar Duo Lite – 2 x Fluoros

Existing and new fluorescent products from Balcar are known for putting out a quality light, with even dispersal and a very slow fall-off. With model names such as Duolite, Quadlite, and Octalite, you can begin to see the differences in the number of actual bulbs in the housing.

The Duo unit (below) has two 55W bulbs, for example, with a rated output of about 950 lux at around 6′. Good lights will provide good light-controlling features, such as Balcar’s four rectangular and removable mirrored flaps, helping to spread or direct the light output as necessary.

Wide-dispersal fill, flood, or cyc lights like these are often used alongside more directional spot or focused lights, which bring shadow, depth, and contrast to the scene. Balcar’s unique Spotflux is a focusable fluorescent fixture that pumps out a beam that is narrower than normal fluorescents.