Strobes — we all know what they are and how they work.  What can be sexy about them?  They are one trick ponies, designed to blind, wash and add some strobing effects to the look of a show.  For years we have relied on strobes that use a high-powered but conventional lamp as the light source. They are bright — blinding, in fact — but have the tendency to overheat and shut down for a period if used for a long duration of time.