Wednesday, April 20, 2016

The Advantages 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.

A moving head can be purchased in a great many sizes and designs but it is very important to select the correct configuration. They will either be ceiling mounted or can be fixed to a custom metal rack and in some cases are free standing. These lights can work in a couple of ways either through a sound activation sensor or by having an operator to control or program them to their chosen routines.

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 choose to use theses lights using sound activation the beams rotate in time with the beat of the music track. The volume level of the music will affect the direction and spin with the effect seeming random. By linking lights to a DMX unit a technician will be able to program sequences to achieve better effect for that track or for the entire performance.

When a lead is the focus of the lighting, operating these lights through a box allows the lighting technician to track the movements across the stage while they are working. These units can also function in a likewise way to a spot to highlight a performer and areas of interest to the crowd. Both the colors and beams may be dictated by the operator to sync the light show to activity on stage.

A trained lighting expert is not needed to get some good results from a DMX. With basic tuition on the system results can often be dramatic. Text can be produced and the names of bands can be shown on a backdrop. An amount of numbers and colors can transform a boring room into a great show. The more channels that are on the box, the more effects you will have.

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.

All lighting will at some point need routine inspections if it is being used regularly. The lights glass lenses should be kept free from any debris and cleaned and the bulbs should be replaced if they happen to fail. The motors that control the movement of these units should be well maintained and inspected at periodic intervals to ensure efficiency.




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