Tuesday 22 March 2016

Benefits When Installing 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.

Moving head units can be purchased in many different sizes and designs and it is important to select the correct type to suit your needs. They will usually be ceiling mounted or attached to metal racks and in some cases are used as standalone units on floors. The units work in a couple of different ways either through sound activation or by having someone to manually control or program them to perform sequenced routines.

Moving heads are extremely versatile due to the way they are designed to rotate and spin in any direction. Many colors can be obtained from a single unit by fitting different led bulbs but better effects are obtained by using multiple light units. Extra features may be utilized when connecting them to a DMX control box and programming different sequences.

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.

When a soloist is lead singer is the focus of the lighting, manual operation through a DMX box allows the operator to better track their movements across the stage while they perform. The unit can also function in the same manner as a single spot to highlight a particular performer or area of interest to the audience. Both the shape and color of the beam can be controlled by the operator to match the light show to the action on stage.

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.

Like all things, your rig will require some routine maintenance. LEDs will fail after a time and require replacing. Lenses need cleaning of dust and grime to keep a sharp image. Within the unit itself the motors that swivel the heads will also need inspecting to ensure they continue to function properly.




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