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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Using Professional Led Moving Head Stage Lights

By Betty Martin


Most bars, clubs and theaters will have some kind of lighting systems installed to enhance the shows they put on. Some will have multicolored cans, three bulb traffic light style units or maybe single white or colored spotlights. The most effective way to create an impressive visual display is to install professional led moving head stage lights at your venue.

These lights come in various sizes and there are many options to choose from when selecting the right ones for your particular venue. They can either be mounted on ceilings or specialist lighting rigs or just left free standing on a dance floor or stage. The units can either be simply sound activated or with some extra equipment they can be programmed or controlled manually.

This kind of stage lighting is very flexible as the head units are built to spin 360 degrees and rotate in different directions. Varying colors can be emitted from the units depending on how many led bulbs are fitted and even more variations can be obtained by using two or more lighting units. When they are connected to a DMX controller many additional functions can be used.

If the lights are to be operated using just sound activation they will turn and swivel in conjunction with the music or beat. Direction will be random and not controlled and may also alter depending on the volume levels within the room. When they are connected to a control unit they can simply be programmed to operate to a sequence chosen by the programmer.

This type of lighting can be controlled manually via a box as well and this is often very useful when lighting a performer who moves around on stage. Single beamed spotlight effects can be used to illuminate a solo performer and can be moved and kept on them as they move around the stage. Various colors and shapes can also be controlled by the person operating the control unit.

For better effects these moving head units can be connected to a DMX box enabling different combinations of movements and patterns to be programmed. Pictures and shaped objects can also be projected on to various areas of the room and this creates some interesting effects. The amount of led lights in the unit and channels used to program the light will determine the complexity of the effects that may be obtained.

When installing a more complex system which is fully programmable you will also need the correct type of cable and plugs to connect everything. Any professional lighting system should always be fitted by a trained electrical engineer and checked for safety. Some of the cabling and connectors can be costly but it is advisable to always buy the best quality that is available.

Professional stage lighting will need routine checkups and inspections if it is being used regularly. Glass lenses should be kept clean and free from debris and led bulbs should be replaced in the event of failure. The small motors that control the movements of the unit should also be maintained and inspected from time to time.




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