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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.

Stage lighting of this design has enormous flexibility; they can spin through a full 360 degrees and are able to rotate in many directions. Using a variety of LED bulbs in differing colors the operator can achieve any number of hues; adding a second unit can open up the whole spectrum. By linking the system to a DMX controller the number of functions is increased even further.

When using this type of lighting and using only sound activation the units will usually spin and rotate in time with the music. The movements will be totally random and differ with changes in sound and the volume level in the building. By connecting them to a control box they can quite easily be programmed to perform predetermined sequences.

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.

If a complete programmable system is required in the premises it should be noted that specialist cables and connectors will also be required to complete the installation. These more complicated lighting systems should always be installed by a qualified lighting technician. Some of the cable is fairly expensive and you should always try and buy the highest quality that is within your budget.

Regular maintenance is extremely important with any kind of professional lighting that is subject to heavy usage. Routine cleaning of lenses and replacement of led bulbs will ensure that the units will last longer and operate more efficiently. The electric motors that control the motion of the units should also be checked at regular intervals, cleaned and kept in good order.




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