Haze Machines

What a haze machine does

A haze machine fills a space with a fine, even atmosphere that hangs in the air rather than rolling like fog. That thin veil is what makes light beams, lasers and gobos visible across a room, giving a rig the crisp shafts of light an audience expects. It suits events, performances and stage work where a consistent backdrop of haze matters more than a sudden burst of smoke.

The two models

The range comes in two formats. The 800W model offers DMX and wireless remote control in a black metal housing, a practical size for mobile DJs and live venues. The 1000W haze generator ships in a flight case, built for touring and repeat set-ups where the machine is packed down and moved between dates.

Control and placement

DMX lets the haze fold into a lighting desk so it can be cued alongside the rest of a show, while the wireless remote gives an operator a quick way to top up the air from the floor. Position the machine so the haze drifts across the beams rather than straight into the audience, and give a room time to fill before the lights come up.

Haze against fog

It helps to know how haze differs from fog. Fog reads as a visible cloud that catches the eye in its own right, good for a sudden reveal or a thick floor effect. Haze is far subtler: it spreads thinly through the whole room so the air simply carries the light, which is why lighting designers reach for it when the beams themselves are meant to be the show. For beam-led work, haze tends to be the better starting point.

Choosing between them

For a fixed install or a regular venue, the 800W unit covers most needs with its metal build and control options. If the machine travels, the flight-cased 1000W generator is made for the road and packs away ready for the next date. Run the correct water-based fluid in either, and keep output steady by cleaning on a regular schedule. Free UK delivery over £99, worldwide shipping.