Collection: Haze Machines

Smoke machines are ideal for creating dramatic, billowing clouds of opaque fog and visible atmospheric effects. Haze machines are designed for producing a blank canvas of fine particles, barely visible to an audience but allowing lighting designers to create stunningly immersive, architectural effects. 

Take a look at our wide range of fog and low fog machines for creating more visible smoke effects, or check our Buying Guide to understand more considerations when selecting a haze machine.

While oil based fluids are ideal for exterior performances and large spaces, with extended hang time and greater fluid efficiency plus a silky, glass-like haze texture, many venues have restrictions on their use.

Our oil-based hazers are capable of operating with both oil and water based fluids, allowing for maximum versatility for all performance requirements.

Take a look at our Hazer Buying Guide for more considerations between these two machine types, along with other points to compare.

A "fazer" is essentially a standard fog machine with a built-in fan, dispersing regular opaque smoke to simulate haze. This creates a visible, cloudy texture that dissipates fast and tends to consume fluid quickly, but is thinner than standard smoke machine fog.

In contrast, a true "hazer" uses specialised compression or heating mechanisms to disperse fluid into microscopic particles instantly, creating a smooth, invisible, and uniform canvas for lighting setups, without distracting the audience or adding opacity. These machines are the professional standard for lighting designers in theatre, TV and film, themed attractions or any effect requiring an immersive, translucent mist.

For arenas, stadiums, and large-scale performances, fazers are an ideal solution. For these environments, "tour-ready" flightcased units are standard, as they deliver high-volume output capable of filling expansive spaces. Equipped with powerful radial fans, these units project smoke in a fine, "faze-like" mist. On arena tours, these machines are typically positioned at multiple intervals to ensure consistent, full-floor coverage.