What kind of moving head beam lamp is better?

Key points for Selection

Brightness and light quality: Brightness is measured in lumens. Generally speaking, for large-scale stage performances, outdoor squares and other scenarios, high-brightness moving head beam lamps, such as those with a power of over 300W, are required to produce obvious beam effects at long distances and in complex environments. For relatively small indoor places such as bars and KTVS, 200W to 300W lamps are usually sufficient. At the same time, attention should be paid to the light quality. High-quality oscillating light beams have sharp beams, high uniformity, good color saturation, and no obvious dark areas or color spots.

Functions and Effects: Patterns and Colors: The moving head beam lamp with a rich pattern disk and color disk has more advantages. The patterns on the pattern disk are diverse, such as stars, moons, snowflakes and other shapes. The color disk can provide a variety of solid color and mixed color effects, and may also have rainbow effects, gradient effects, etc., which can meet the needs of different scenarios and creativity.

Prism effect: Lamps with multi-layer prisms can produce more complex and dazzling light beam refraction and scattering effects. For instance, a 16 + 24 double-layer prism can present a dreamlike visual effect on the stage.

Focusing, stroboscopic and fogging functions: The electronic focusing function can precisely control the focusing degree of the beam to meet the projection requirements of different distances and scenes. The speed of the stroboscopic function is adjustable and it can achieve multiple stroboscopic modes, such as pulse stroboscopic, effect stroboscopic, random stroboscopic, etc., which can enhance the rhythm and visual impact of the stage. The atomization function can make the light beam softer, creating a hazy and romantic atmosphere.

Control mode: Supporting the DMX512 international standard signal protocol is a basic requirement. This enables convenient connection with other professional lighting equipment and lighting control consoles, achieving unified control and complex lighting programming. Some high-end moving head beam lamps are also compatible with the RDM protocol, allowing remote monitoring and setting of the lamps through the controller, which improves the management efficiency of the lighting system.

Mechanical performance: Rotation Angle and accuracy: The horizontal rotation Angle of the moving head beam lamp should typically reach around 540°, and the vertical rotation Angle should reach around 270°, so as to be able to cover a large spatial range and achieve all-round beam projection. Meanwhile, the precision of the motor should be high to ensure that the lamp is accurately positioned during rotation, without deviation or vibration, and to guarantee the stability and consistency of the beam effect.

Durability and heat dissipation: The housing of the lamp should be made of strong and durable materials, such as cast aluminum, aluminum alloy or high-quality engineering plastics, which can withstand certain impacts and vibrations and adapt to different installation and transportation conditions. A good heat dissipation system is crucial for extending the lifespan of lamps and ensuring stable performance. It can quickly dissipate the heat inside the lamps through intelligent fan drainage and heat dissipation systems, heat dissipation fins, etc., avoiding problems such as shortened bulb lifespan and electrical parameter drift caused by overheating.

Waterproof and dustproof grade: If it needs to be used outdoors or in harsh environments such as dusty and humid places, it is necessary to choose a moving head beam lamp with a higher waterproof and dustproof grade. Generally speaking, the protection level of outdoor lighting fixtures should reach IP44 or higher, while those used in special scenarios such as water performances and fountains require a higher protection level, such as IP66.

Product Recommendation

Yellow River Lighting YR-421B: Super large emission aperture, full and bright beam, long projection distance. Rich patterns and prism effects, bright colors and brilliant light effects. Compatible with DMX512 and RDM control systems. The whole machine adopts an integrated aesthetic design, equipped with a folding light hook and an aviation case, and is suitable for various performance scenarios.

Wanrui Culture and Tourism VF-420 Waterproof Beam Moving Head Light: 420W Osram bulb, high luminous flux. A color disk with 14 + seven-color rainbow effects and fogging function, and a pattern disk with 17 fixed patterns and 1 white light. 8-prism and (8 + 16) prism systems can be configured according to customer requirements. Dual-channel design, with 16 channels or 20 channels available for selection. It has a waterproof rating of IP66 and is suitable for various harsh outdoor environments.

ACME BEAM 200: It adopts a cost-effective LED light source with an output Angle as small as 1.7°, and the beam is sharp and bright. The rich pattern disc and diversified color functions, combined with various prisms and variable stroboscopic speeds, can create a strong visual impact effect. The small base is compactly designed and suitable for entertainment venues such as bars, dance halls, nightclubs and performances.