Moving Head Lights

Moving head lights, typically used in theatre and other stage performances are disco lights mounted on a rotating/tilting mechanism that can be used stand-alone or digitally programmed and "daisy-chained" using DMX lighting controllers, often times moving head lights have pre-programmed light shows installed, but to get a custom show on the go you'll need to experiment with DMX.

For those in the know, classic par cans consisted of mostly metal and glass, but with the rise in LED lighting effects, this technology has transformed the Moving Heads market in enabling DJ lights that radiate less heat than previously possible, allowing for lightweight plastic devices rather than metal enclosures, halving the cost of the moving head and made them more attainable to mobile DJs and small venues.

LED technology has also allowed the motorised movements and diversity of a traditional moving head to be included in a range of low-cost units that bring the spectacle of intelligent lighting to a previously unattainable price point.

Control of all professional LED moving head units can be done in several ways. DMX linking is available for integration into a club or theatre house scene system, or onboard screen-based input means each unit can be programmed separately to perform on its own. LED systems also include a more user-friendly set of preset shows, which can be set to trigger at intervals or be activated from built-in microphones using a sound to light function, so you can be guaranteed a full performance no matter how in-depth your technical skills may be.