Fog Machines

A great live show is as much about what the audience sees as what they hear, and professional atmospheric effects are the difference between a flat stage and a fully immersive performance. The Martin JEM lineup available at LV Guitars represents the kind of road-worthy, venue-reliable gear that touring acts and local headliners trust night after night — from compact fog machines that fit into a packed gear van to high-output units built for festival-scale productions.

For performers and production crews, the choice between a traditional fog machine and a water-based hazer comes down to the lighting rig and the room. Dense fog bursts suit dramatic, punchier moments — think opening numbers and big transitions — while a hazer lays down a continuous atmospheric layer that makes every beam and gobo cut through with striking clarity. The Glaciator's low-lying fog effect adds a ground-level visual dimension without obscuring sight lines between the band and the crowd.

Effect fans are a practical necessity for any serious atmospheric setup: Martin JEM's variable-speed fans let sound and lighting operators shape and direct fog distribution in real time, preventing pooling in dead spots and keeping the look consistent from song to song. Think about your typical venue size, how your lighting rig is designed, and whether your show calls for continuous haze or triggered bursts — then browse the options below to build out your stage atmosphere.