Sabtu, 13 Februari 2016

Buying And Installing Moving Head Lights

By Walter Robinson


One of the most effective ways to light a dance floor is to install a lighting rig with multi colored flashing lights. Many bars, clubs and music venues will choose to install moving head lights either floor mounted or fixed to a rig. These lights are extremely versatile and can often be a cost effective way of putting on a great display.

Many variations of moving units are now offered for sale with many colors and patterns to choose from. This lighting can be used as a stand alone controlled only by sound but the majority of them will be connected to a DMX box to enable them to be remotely operated. After connecting them to the box they can be pre programmed into sequences or operated by a technician.

With so many variations on the market it is worth taking some time to think about what effects are needed. Many different combinations of lenses are used from 1 through to 16 and these can be simple one color beams or complex patterns. It is also possible to customize lighting with club logos or text to be projected onto a surface.

Costs vary considerably depending on the type and size of unit, materials used in the casing and manufacturer. A one beam plastic cased head can cost as little as a few hundred dollars and is ready use as soon as it is unpacked. When connected to the programmable box which will start at around 120 dollars more options are available to the user.

At the higher end of the scale the more professional units start at around 2000 dollars and the control unit for these will be approximately 500. Also on top of this special connectors and cable will need to be purchased by the meter depending on how far it has to be run. This cable can be fairly expensive and it is important to factor this into the final cost.

Another place to source these set ups The safest way to buy lighting such as this is by visiting a professional store or outlet that specializes in stage equipment. Most of these retailers will stock a large selection of lighting and accessories and will be happy to help with advice and tips. The other benefit of using a reputable store is that if any problems arise afterwards they will be on hand to help fix them.

The best place to start when looking for lighting is at a specialist stage lighting store or disco supplies retailer. As well as having a great selection and the option of ordering direct from manufacturers these sellers can advise on the best set up for the customer. Also when buying from a reputable store the guarantees and after sales service will be provided.

After purchasing and deciding where to install the lights it is advisable to always use the services of an expert. Due to the complexity of wiring some of these units and the time it can take it is better to use a qualified technician. It is also very important after fitting to have the lighting inspected and serviced from time to time to ensure that it operated efficiently.




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