4/25/2016

The Plus Point Of Moving Head Lights

By Nancy Sanders


Many bar rooms and music clubs will have some kind of lighting installed to create an instant eye catching show. These will usually include different colored cans, flashing lights or maybe just a single moveable white spotlight. A far better and more effective way to create a visual display is to add Moving head lights to your equipment and there are many advantages.

This kind of light is available in various size and wattage options for you to choose from when you are searching for your units. They can be ceiling mounted or on specially designed lighting rigs and even left free standing on dance floors and stages. The lighting music is either activated via sensors or by purchasing some extra equipment they can easily be programmed or operated manually.

Stage lighting has a great deal of flexibility and they can spin 360 degrees and are able to twist and turn in a lot of directions. Using a mixture of bulbs in many colors the operator can achieve a number of hues and better effects when adding more units. By connecting and linking them to a DMX controller the number of applications is vastly increased.

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.

A degree of manual operation can often be achieved by using one DMX and this is often an advantage when focusing on a performer who will move around while they are performing. A Spotlight effect may be aimed at many different areas of the stage. Many variations in shapes and colors may also be input and will then be beamed out from a unit.

For some better effects a moving head can be synchronized to a DMX box enabling a different combination of movements and patterns. Images can also be projected on to different areas of the room and some interesting effects created. The amount of bulbs in the light and the channels used to program it will determine the level of effects that may be achieved.

If a professional programmable system is being fitted in your premises it should be noted that some special cables and connecting plugs will also need to be fitted to complete the installation and make everything function. These lighting systems should only be installed by a qualified lighting technician. Some of the cables and plugs are often expensive and you should try to source and buy the best quality that is on the market and within your budget.

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.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment