Wash moving heads: The perfect candidates for basic lighting systems
Wash lights are most commonly used to provide the basic lighting colours and thus set the mood on stages, in architectural illumination, on dancefloors, and in a range of other locations. The other component parts of the respective lighting system are then used to accentuate and highlight these basic colours - or to provide a deliberate contrast, as the case may be. Wash moving heads are characterised by a wide beam angle and a smooth, virtually seamless transition between light and shadow. To make the light beams even softer, users frequently make use of add-ons like frost filters, diffusors, and diffusion discs.
If you are looking to purchase wash moving heads, you will find everything from classics through to the latest-generation models at Thomann. One affordable but no less high-performance model is the Stairville MH-110 Wash LED Moving Head.
Beam moving heads: For dramatic three-dimensional illumination
When it comes to beam moving heads, the specialised optics are once again the decisive factor; these moving heads can be said to combine the best of both worlds, as they represent a half-way point between spot and wash moving heads in terms of beam angle and zoom range. Beam moving heads are ideal for use as special effect lighting, and they are at their most impactful when used to illuminate the vapours produced by hazers and fog machines - the heads' ability to rotate also allows moving shapes to be projected into the haze, creating extraordinary scenes and allowing the light show to be made into a real spectacle. The Movo Beam Z 100 from Cameo is just one of these extraordinary models.
Scanners: Efficient lighting with eyecatching gobos
Scanners employ a special mirror-based design to produce the desired effect and generally feature high-powered lamps. They are also designed to deliver an extremely narrow beam angle, which can be as little as 9°. Scanners such as the Eurolite LED TSL-250 Scan COB normally have one or more gobo wheels with multiple gobos that allow them to project patterns, writing, and other eyecatching designs to great effect. The light colour is most commonly changed via an integrated colour wheel, which provides the various basic colours and colour mixes.
LED effects: For uncomplicated lighting applications in party rooms and entertainment
LED effects are the absolute go-to for users who, for practical reasons, want to forego the use of a complex control system for their lighting. Both static and rotating heads can be controlled via DMX-512, but an equally uncomplicated solution is provided by their onboard automatic programmes and "sound control" modes. LED effects also leave nothing to be desired in terms of the colours on offer - the ADJ Starburst, for instance, delivers 34 intense and razor-sharp light beams covering the RGBAW spectrum as well as ultraviolet (UV) light.
The latest moving head models at your fingertips
If you are looking to buy moving heads, you will also enjoy the benefits of our long-standing relationships with the world's leading brands in their respective segments. To help you keep completely in step with the times, we also frequently present the latest lighting components far ahead of our competitors on the market. If you are a fan of innovation and want to captivate your audience with the latest developments in the sector, you have definitely come to the right place.
Our extensive range of moving head solutions includes products from brands like:
· ADJ
· Behringer
· Cameo
· Eurolite
· Fun Generation
· Martin
· Stairville
· Varytec
Moving heads from Thomann's in-house brands: A cost-effective option
If you are looking for moving heads, you should definitely check out our in-house brands - including Eurolite, Fun Generation, and Stairville - which offer a wide selection of high-quality products at affordable prices for every lighting application.
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