What is moving light and how does it work?

Moving light describes motorised, remotely controllable stage fixtures that redirect their beam in real time across a room or stage. Moving lights work by driving pan and tilt motors — pan rotates the beam horizontally (often up to 540°), tilt moves it vertically (up to 270°) — while simultaneously changing colour, gobo, dimmer and beam width. Control usually runs over the DMX512 protocol from a lighting console or, on simpler models, via built-in music control. This dynamic behaviour lets a single moving light replace several static spotlights and create constantly changing, atmospheric effects.

What is a Moving Head?

A Moving Head is the most common type of moving light, in which the entire projection head — lamp, lens and effects — moves on motorised pan and tilt axes. This gives a Moving Head a large action radius and smooth, natural beam movement, allowing it to light different zones, objects or performers in sequence. Moving Heads come in three optical variants: Spot for sharp gobo projection, Wash for soft area coverage and Beam for narrow aerial effects. They are controlled via DMX and are the backbone of professional stage, club and concert lighting.

What is a light scanner?

A light scanner is a moving-light fixture that keeps its housing stationary and steers the beam using an electromechanically driven mirror. Because the mirror has far lower mass than a full moving head, a scanner can reposition its beam extremely quickly, making it ideal for fast, rhythmic and punchy dancefloor effects. Scanners typically include gobo wheels and colour options to create distinctive patterns. Their rapid movement gives a different visual character from Moving Heads, which is why many lighting designers combine scanners for fast accents with Moving Heads for versatile main effects.

What types of moving lights are there?

There are three main types of moving lights. Moving Heads move their entire head on pan and tilt motors and split into Spot, Wash and Beam optics. Scanners keep the body fixed and steer the beam with a fast-moving mirror, ideal for quick effects. Moving effects are multi-beam fixtures that produce rotating beam patterns and colour rays with minimal programming, popular with mobile DJs. Combining all three — Moving Heads for flexibility, scanners for speed and moving effects for easy dancefloor coverage — gives you a complete, layered light show for any venue.

What is the difference between Spot, Wash and Beam moving heads?

The difference between Spot, Wash and Beam Moving Heads lies in beam angle and edge quality. A Spot Moving Head produces a tight, sharp-edged cone (roughly 10°–25°) and carries gobos and prisms for object and pattern projection. A Wash Moving Head uses a Fresnel or diffuser lens for a wide, soft-edged beam (up to about 60°), providing coloured base light for stages and dancefloors. A Beam Moving Head emits an ultra-narrow, razor-sharp parallel beam of just a few degrees, creating dramatic aerial effects that come alive with haze. Most rigs combine all three.

What are LED moving lights and what advantages do they offer?

LED moving lights are fixtures that use LED light sources instead of traditional discharge lamps. Their advantages are significant: LEDs run much cooler, last far longer, draw less power and switch colours instantly. LED moving lights offer rich colour mixing from RGB up to RGBWA+UV, and COB LEDs are available in power classes from around 30 W to 400 W. They require little maintenance because there is no lamp to replace, and lower heat output makes them safer near performers and easier to fly on truss. This makes LED moving lights the standard choice for modern event lighting.

What does a moving light cost and which one should I buy?

Moving light prices span a wide range depending on type and power. Compact LED moving effects and mini Moving Heads for mobile DJs start in the low three-figure range, mid-size club Moving Heads (100–200 W) sit in the mid three figures, and professional heads with CMY colour mixing and high output reach four figures. Which moving light you should buy depends on your venue: choose small LED effects with music control for private parties, DMX-controlled Wash and Spot heads for clubs, and high-output professional fixtures for large stages. At LTT you get free shipping from €69 and a 3-year warranty.

How do I safely fly moving lights on truss?

To fly moving lights safely, you must respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of every component — clamp, truss and hoist — and never exceed the combined weight of fixture, clamp, cable and safety steel. Attach each fixture with a clamp matched to the truss tube diameter (35 mm, 50 mm or 60 mm) and always add a second independent safety cable. In Germany, DGUV Vorschrift 17 governs loads suspended above people, so plan your rig within the truss manufacturer's span and load tables. As a truss and rigging manufacturer, LTT supplies load-rated Naxpro-Truss systems and Riggatec clamps for secure suspension.

Moving lights

EUROLITE LED TMH-41 Hypno Moving Head Spot

Narrow angled spotlight with 3 hypno rings, 30 W LED, gobo and color wheel Compact lightweight • 76 powerful LEDs SMD 5050 3in1 TCL RGB (homogenous color mix) segments controlled separately...

€399.00 *

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EUROLITE LED TMH-X4 Moving Head Wash Zoom

Washlight with 19 x 15 W LEDs, 4in1 QCL RGBW-Farbmischung and motorized zoom 19 powerful LEDs 15 W COB (chip-on-board) 4in1 QCL RGBW (homogenous color mix) 3 segments controlled separately...

€519.00 *

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EUROLITE Omega Holder 31

Package contents 1 x omega bracket • Weight: 0,19 kg •

€29.90 *

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EUROLITE Omega Holder 35

Package contents 1 x omega bracket • Dimensions: Length: 13,8 cm Width: 3,0 cm Height: 3,2 cm • Weight: 0,16 kg •

€9.90 *

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EUROLITE TMH XB-280 Moving-Head-Beam

Bright, narrow beam with OSD 10 280W discharge lamp, color wheel, gobos and prisms Equipped with an OSD 10 Reflector 280W discharge lamp • Positioning within 540° PAN, 270° TILT...

€739.00 *

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EUROLITE LED TMH-W63 Moving Head Zoom Wash

Washlight with 7 x 9 W LEDs, 4in1 QCL RGBW-Farbmischung and motorized zoom 7 powerful LEDs 9 W high-power 4in1 QCL RGBW (homogenous color mix) • Positioning within 540° PAN, 220° TILT...

€271.77 *

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EUROLITE LED TMH-S30 Moving Head Spot

Compact moving head Spot with 30 W LED, gobos and color wheel 1 powerful LED 30 W COB (chip-on-board) cold white (CW) • Positioning within 540° PAN, 170° TILT • Exact positioning...

€229.00 *

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EUROLITE LED TMH-S90 Moving-Head Spot

LED moving head spot with color wheel, static and rotating gobo wheel, prism and focus Rotating 3-facet prism with variable speed • 1 powerful LED 90 W COB (chip-on-board) cold white (CW)...

€469.00 *

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EUROLITE LED TSL-250 Scan COB

Handy scanner with 30 W COB LED, gobo and color wheel Compact design • 1 powerful LED 30 W COB (chip-on-board) • Positioning within TILT • Color wheel; gobo wheel with rotating...

€229.00 *

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SHOWTEC Shark Beam FX One 3x 40 W RGBW 3-in-1 LED Beam Moving Head

3x 40 W RGBW LED Beam, Wash and FX Moving Head • Continuously bi-rotating front lens for true retro disco feeling • Wide motorised zoom • Built-in eye catching aerial effects...

€555.00 *

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SHOWTEC Phantom 65 Spot Compact 65 W LED Spot Moving Head - white

Compact 65 W LED Spot Moving Head • 7 bi-rotating interchangeable gobos + open • 8 colours + white • 3-facet prism • Manually adjustable zoom • Compact, lightweight design...

€603.26 *

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SHOWTEC Phantom 180 Wash 180 W RGBW LED Wash Moving Head - black

Powerful 12x 15 W RGBW LED Wash Moving Head • Four separate controllable sections • Wide DMX controllable zoom range • 16-bit pan & tilt for fast and precise movements...

€944.56 *

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SHOWTEC Phantom 130 Spot 130 W LED Spot Moving Head - white

130 W LED Spot Moving Head • 6-facet circular & 5-facet linear rotating prism • 7 fixed and 7 bi-rotating interchangeable gobos + open • 7 colours + white • Motorised zoom...

€1,023.11 *

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SHOWTEC Phantom 100 Spot Compact 100 W LED Spot Moving Head

Compact 100 W LED Spot Moving Head • 7 bi-rotating interchangeable gobos + open • 8 colours + white • Dual rotating 6-facet circular and 5-facet linear prism • Manually...

€876.14 *

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Showtec Shark Scan One - Weiße LED mit 100W

SHOWTEC Shark Scan One Compact 100 W LED Scanner

Compact 100 W LED Scanner • 7 rotating gobos + open • 8 colours + white • 3-facet prism • Motorised focus • DMX and Master/Slave control • The Showtec Shark series...

€495.00 *

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Cameo OMEGA BRACKET 3 - Omega-Halterung mit Verankerungsschlitz

Cameo OMEGA BRACKET 3 - Omega Bracket with Bracing Slot

Omega Bracket with Bracing Slot OMEGA BRACKET for Cameo AURO BEAM 200 DC, OPUS SP5, OPUS S5 & OPUS SP5 FC : Product type: Other Lighting Accessories • Width: 198.5 mm • Height: 62.5...

€22.54 *

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Cameo OMEGA BRACKET 4 - Omega-Halterung mit Verankerungsschlitz

Cameo OMEGA BRACKET 4 - Omega Bracket with Bracing Slot

Omega Bracket with Bracing Slot OMEGA BRACKET for Cameo AZOR B1 : Product type: Other Lighting Accessories • Width: 198.5 mm • Height: 46.5 mm • Depth: 80 mm • Weight: 0,35 kg...

€41.63 *

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Cameo OMEGA BRACKET 5 - Omega-Halterung mit Verankerungsschlitz

Cameo OMEGA BRACKET 5 - Omega Bracket with Bracing Slot

Omega Bracket with Bracing Slot OMEGA BRACKET for Cameo EVOS S3 : Product type: Other Lighting Accessories • Width: 231.5 mm • Height: 46.5 mm • Depth: 80 mm • Weight: 0,44 kg...

€74.34 *

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Cameo NANOBEAM 600 - 60 W RGBW Beam Moving Head

60 W RGBW Beam Moving Head Miniature moving head with 17,500 lx illuminance @ 3m • 60 W RGBW LED for a powerful output and rich colours • 540° pan and 270° tilt • Tightly...

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€269.00 *

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SHOWTEC Quick Lock Bracket for Spectral M800 / Revo Clamp

Quick-Lock bracket for Revo and Spectral M800 fixtures • Suitable for the MKII, Q4 Tour and Q4 IP65 • The Showtec Spectral series offers reliable and durable spots that meet the high...

€18.84 *

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EUROLITE LED TMH-H90 Hybrid Moving-Head Spot/Wash COB

LED moving head hybrid spot/wash with color wheel, static and rotating gobo wheel, prism and focus Bright spotlight and full-fledged washlight in one device • 1 powerful LED 90 W COB...

€549.00 *

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beamZ Pro IGNITE180S LED SPOT Moving Head

The IGNITE180S is a powerful LED moving head with a 180W bright white LED source. Equipped with a double gobo wheel (with interchangeable gobos) to create stunning overlay effects. Combined with 2...

€849.00 *

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beamZ Fuze75S Spot 75W LED Moving Head

The Fuze75S Spot LED Moving Head is a lightweight and compact moving head featuring a powerful 75W LED. It produces sharp, light-coloured beams that can be customised using the colour and gobo...

€469.00 *

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beamZ Fuze75B Beam 75W LED Moving Head

The Fuze75B Beam LED Moving Head is a lightweight, compact and ultra-fast moving fixture with an extremely sharp and narrow beam. The Fuze75B is equipped with a powerful 75W LED and features a...

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€429.00 *

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