What are the different types of moving heads? | KIMU Guide

2025-03-02

This article clarifies the various types of moving heads, including beam, spot, wash, hybrid, and profile moving heads. It explores their unique features and applications, guiding professionals in selecting the appropriate fixtures for their projects. Considerations like beam angle, output power, gobo options, color mixing, and control protocols are also discussed to help with informed decision-making. Choose the right moving head for your next lighting design with KIMU.

What are the Different Types of Moving Heads?

Choosing the right moving head for your lighting design can be challenging. This article clarifies the different types of moving heads available, helping you select the perfect fixtures for your event or installation. We'll explore their key features and applications to guide your decision-making process.

Beam Moving Heads

Beam moving heads project a tight, concentrated beam of light, ideal for long-throw applications and creating dramatic aerial effects. Their narrow beam angle allows for precise shaping and impactful visuals in large venues. Key features include high intensity output and fast movement speeds.

Spot Moving Heads

Spot moving heads offer a more versatile beam than beam moving heads, allowing for sharper focus and gobo projection. Gobos are interchangeable metal or glass templates that create patterns or images, adding creative design possibilities. Spot moving heads are excellent for highlighting specific areas or objects.

Wash Moving Heads

Wash moving heads produce a wide, even wash of light, perfect for illuminating large areas or creating background ambiance. They are typically used to color and enhance stage sets or architectural features. Their soft, diffused light offers a more subtle effect compared to beam or spot moving heads.

Hybrid Moving Heads

Hybrid moving heads combine the features of both spot and beam moving heads. This versatility allows for a broader range of applications and creative flexibility. They offer both a narrow beam for sharp projections and a wider wash for area illumination, all in one fixture.

Profile Moving Heads

Profile moving heads provide even more control over the light beam than standard spot moving heads. They often include features like an iris to control beam size and a rotating framing shutter for precise shaping and edge control. This offers maximum creative control for precise lighting designs.

Considerations When Choosing Moving Heads

Several factors influence your choice of moving head, including:

Beam angle: This determines the spread of light.

Output power: Measured in lumens or watts, this impacts brightness and throw distance.

Gobo options: Consider the types of patterns and images you need to project.

Color mixing system: Different systems offer varying levels of color accuracy and range.

Control protocols: Ensure compatibility with your lighting console.

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