Many bar rooms and music clubs will have some kind of lighting installed to create an instant eye catching show. These will usually include different colored cans, flashing lights or maybe just a single moveable white spotlight. A far better and more effective way to create a visual display is to add Moving head lights to your equipment and there are many advantages.

This kind of light is available in various size and wattage options for you to choose from when you are searching for your units. They can be ceiling mounted or on specially designed lighting rigs and even left free standing on dance floors and stages. The lighting music is either activated via sensors or by purchasing some extra equipment they can easily be programmed or operated manually.

This model of professional lighting is very versatile and the units are constructed to rotate through 360 degrees and are directed in different paths. Various color options can be selected depending on what kind of bulbs have been fitted. More variations may be obtained by using multiple light units or when connected to a specialist DMX controller.

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.

A trained lighting expert is not needed to get some good results from a DMX. With basic tuition on the system results can often be dramatic. Text can be produced and the names of bands can be shown on a backdrop. An amount of numbers and colors can transform a boring room into a great show. The more channels that are on the box, the more effects you will have.

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.