mercredi 13 avril 2016

The Benefits Of Using 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.

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.

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.

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 you choose to buy and fit a complex system that can be programmed you will need the correct type of cabling and plug fittings to connect everything. A lighting system should always be fitted by a qualified electrician and checked for operational safety. Much of the cabling and connecting plugs can be quite costly but it is advisable to get the best quality that you can.

Carrying out some regular upkeep is very important with any kind of professional lighting system that is going to get a lot of use. Cleaning of the lenses and replacement of blown bulbs will ensure that the lights will last considerably longer and operate more efficiently. All of the small electric motors that govern the motion should be checked regularly, well cleaned, lubricated and kept in a good operating condition.




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