Most bars and night clubs will at some point install colored lighting on stages and dance floors. A relatively cheap and impressive way to improve a light set up is to buy and fit moving head lights. The range of colors and rotation options make these units very flexible and appealing to many owners.

There are many different types of moving head units available on the market with a varying number of lenses and rotation options. Although these light units can be sound activated most users will connect them to a DMX controller to allow them to be programmed. By doing this the colors, brightness and direction can be controlled by the user manually or pre sequenced.

There are a few things to take into consideration before selecting and buying disco lighting and accessories. With the option of a single beam unit and going through to multiple lens lights many impressive effects can be created. There is also the option of using gobo lights which enable the user to personalize the lighting with writing or pictures to suit their taste.

Prices of moving lighting can differ vastly due to the many combinations and different models on the market. A simple plastic cased light will come in at approximately 200 dollars and can be set up in just a few minutes. The control boxes to enable programming start at around the 120 dollar mark and this is a better option as it gives more variation.

At the higher end of the scale the more professional units start at around 2000 dollars and the control unit for these will be approximately 500. Also on top of this special connectors and cable will need to be purchased by the meter depending on how far it has to be run. This cable can be fairly expensive and it is important to factor this into the final cost.

Second hand lighting is another option for those who do not wish to spend a lot of money on a lighting system. Big savings can be made by using pre owned units but it is essential to have everything checked out by an electrician before parting with any money. Many stores, auction houses and online sites offer used lighting so it is worth taking a look.

is by looking at second hand lights and cables. This way of buying can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars but when using used equipment it should always be tested by an engineer prior to installation. Many internet sites and auction pages will have light units listed for sale from as little as a few dollars per item.

When the head units and other items have been purchased it is time to think about who will fit them and where. The more complex set ups will require the services of an expert installer to ensure that they function correctly and operate in a safe manner. After the final installation and testing the units should be checked periodically and any faults repaired, units cleaned and bulbs changed when fading.