Loading...
These solutions will help you select one of them
Thursday, April 7, 2016

Things To Consider With Professional Led Moving Head Stage Lights

By David Stewart


Live music venues and clubs will frequently use disco lights to enhance the atmosphere for concerts and live performances. Using standard equipment such as spotlights or beamed box light units will give a fairly basic show and a limited range of effects. A much more professional display can be achieved by using some professional led moving head stage lights.

These types of lights are available in various sizes and there are many options to choose from when selecting the correct units. They will usually be mounted on ceilings or specialist lighting rigs or just left free standing on a dance floors. The lighting can either be sound activated via sensors or with a little extra equipment they can be programmed or manually operated.

This kind of professional lighting is very versatile as the units are built to rotate through 360 degrees and are aimed in different directions. Various colors can be emitted from the units depending on what kind of led bulbs are fitted. Even more variations are possible by using two or more light units or when they have been connected to a DMX controller.

If your lighting system is operated using just sound activation they will turn and swivel in conjunction with the music. The direction in which they move will be random and not controlled and may alter depending on the volume coming from the speakers. When they are connected to a control unit they can be programmed to operate to a sequence chosen by the person operating them.

This type of lighting can also be controlled manually via a controller as well and this can be very useful when lighting a performer who tends to move around a lot. A single beamed spotlight can be used to illuminate a singer or solo performer and kept on them as they move around the stage. Multiple colors and shapes can also be controlled by the person operating the control box.

You do not need to be a trained lighting expert to get good results from a DMX. With some tuition on the system the results can be dramatic. Text can be produced so the names of bands or clubs can be projected onto a backdrop. A large amount of numbers, shapes and colors can transform a bland room into a fantastic show. The more channels that are available, the more complex the effects will be.

If you choose to install a complex system which is programmable you will also need the correct type of professional cables and plugs to connect everything together. A professional lighting system should always be fitted by a trained electrician and checked for safety. Some of the cabling and connectors can be costly but it is advisable to buy the best quality that you can find.

All lighting rigs will require some routine maintenance. The bulbs may fail after a time and will require replacing. Lenses need thorough cleaning to keep a crisp and sharp image. Within the unit itself the small motors that swivel the heads will often need inspecting to make certain they continue to function efficiently.




About the Author:



0 comments:

Post a Comment

 
TOP