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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

The Plus Point Of Moving Head Lights

By Nancy Sanders


Many live music venues, clubs and bars will use disco lights to improve the atmosphere for shows and live performances. Using some standard gear such as a spotlight or beamed box light will give a basic show and very limited effects. A much more professional visual show can be obtained by using a selection of Moving head lights.

This lighting can be bought in a number of sizes and selecting the most appropriate units for your premises is extremely important. Some units can be used as standalone floor rigs but usually they will be attached to a ceiling or a metal light rack. The effects can be controlled manually, programmed to a determined routine or through sound linked to the music system that is in operation.

Moving heads are extremely flexible due to the design of them and the way they rotate and spin in your desired direction. A huge number of colors can be emitted from just one unit and by fitting different colored bulbs improved effects can be obtained. The lighting will also function in some other ways when they have been wired up to a DMX control box and various sequences have been programmed.

If you are operating this lighting using only the sound activation mode the units will spin and rotate in time with the rhythm of the music that is being played. The movements will be completely random and differ with changes in sound and volume. By connecting the lighting to a DMX box they can be programmed in many ways well in advance of your show.

This versatile type of lighting can also controlled manually by using a controller and this can be a very useful option when lighting a solo performer who moves around on the stage. A single spotlight can be aimed on a singer and can be kept on them constantly as they move around the area. Multiple colors and abstract shapes may also be controlled by the individual who is operating the box.

When they have been connected to a DMX box infinite movements may be programmed after some basic instructions on how to operate the system. Company logos and pictures can be projected onto walls and even small sections of relevant text. The nature of the effects will solely depend on the number of light units used and on how many channels your box has on it.

To install one of these programmable, complex systems, you will need to find cabling to ensure everything communicates. The best people to do the work are qualified engineers who can ensure the wiring is safe and to code. A good quality connector and cable can be expensive but always buy ones of quality that you can afford.

Every lighting rig will need some ammount of routine maintenance. The bulbs will blow after time and will require replacing. Lenses need cleaning of dust to keep a sharp image. Inside the unit itself the motors that swivel the lights will need inspecting to ensure they continue to function properly.




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