Start with your show size
The first decision is cue count. A wedding or small corporate reveal may need only a handful of cues (AM04R-3), a mid-size municipal show fits a 12-cue receiver (LELT12R), and a large pyro-musical needs a high-cue controller (AM04R-36). Buy for the shows you actually book, plus a little headroom.
Under-buying forces awkward workarounds on show night; over-buying ties up budget you could spend on igniters, tubes and racks. Right-sizing is the single most cost-effective decision you will make.
Range, reliability and expandability
Confirm the wireless range covers your typical firing distance with margin, and that the radio link is secure and stable. Then check expandability: a system that grows by adding matched receivers protects your investment as your business scales, rather than forcing a full replacement.
Reliability is non-negotiable — a misfire in front of a client is a reputation cost far greater than the hardware price. This is where consistent, factory-matched igniters and wire pay for themselves.
Don't forget the ecosystem and support
A firing system is only one part of a working kit. Verify that the igniters, connect wire, mortar tubes and racks you will use are compatible and available from the same source. Buying the ecosystem together avoids firing inconsistencies and simplifies reordering.
Finally, weigh after-sales support. As a manufacturer, we support our systems directly, advise on configuration, and keep compatible consumables in stock — the kind of backing a pure trading company cannot offer.