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Fog, Haze or Dry Ice…which is best for you?

We’re going to help you get ready for this Halloween season with an overview of haze, fog, and dry ice machines to help you for all of the seasonal festivities.

These machines are all great for Halloween but they also work for weddings, concerts, night clubs, or any event where you want to enhance your production value with for or haze.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution for these machines, so we will review several products and explain their pros and cons. This will help you make a decision that is best for your needs. 

Disclaimer: if you are looking for fog or haze machines to use at live events, make sure you talk to the venue before you use them, as these machines can trigger the sprinkler system.

The ADJ Entour Ice and Chauvet DJ Nimbus Dry Ice Fog Machines

Dry Ice Fog Machines

Dry Ice Fog Machines are an industry standard for low lying fog at live events. These machines are perfect for the first dance at weddings and 

The Chauvet DJ Nimbus is one of the most popular dry ice fog machines and is a great choice for quickly dispersing low lying fog. Watch our product video and demonstration on how to use the Chauvet DJ Nimbus which will answer all of your questions for using this machine.

The ADJ Entour Ice is another great option for dry ice fog machines which features a built in road case with locking caster wheels, dmx support, and an included conduction hose. Be sure to watch our video highlighting the ADJ Entour Ice which will give you all of the information needed on this product.

If you are unsure which of these two dry ice fog machines to choose from, watch our video comparing the ADJ Entour Ice and the Chauvet DJ Nimbus to help you decide which machine is best for your needs.

The Antari F-4 Fazer, Chauvet DJ Hurricane Haze 1DX, & Chauvet DJ Hurricane 2D

Haze Machines

The Antari F-4 Fazer is a fog and haze machine that has a similar price point to the Nimbus and Entour Ice, but is a very different machine. The first thing you’ll notice about the F4 is that it comes with a built in road case. This makes the unit portable, keeps it protected and also helps the cost of buying a case is already included in the price.

Chauvet DJ Hurricane Haze 2D Water Based DMX Haze Machine is a portable, water-based haze machine with continuous output and a digital display. This machine uses water-based haze machine juice that creates a thin atmosphere to enhance any light show.

The Chauvet DJ Hurricane Haze 1DX is another portable water-based haze machine designed to create subtle atmospheres that enhance the visual effects of light beams on dancefloors, in concerts, at Halloween events, and more.

The ADJ Fog Fury Jett Pro, and ADJ VF400

Fog Machines

The ADJ Fog Fury Jett Pro is a high-output fog machine that has 3 pin dmx support and built-in LEDs to add color to blasts of fog over 40′ in the air. This machine creates a really cool effect and is great for concerts and nightclubs.

Finally, the ADJ VF400 mobile fog machine is super lightweight and portable, and packs a punch for being such a small size. The VF400 outputs 3,000 cubic feet per minute and allows you to add fog to small nightclubs or bars. 

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