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.

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Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 260X

Intimidator Spot 260X Unlock Xzellenz! Xtreme brightness! Xineastic colors! Xtra precise control! The Intimidator Spot 260X is a compact 75-watt Moving Head equipped with a variety of features for...

€890.00 *

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Chauvet DJ Intimidator Beam Q60

Intimidator Beam Q60 The Intimidator Beam Q60 is a fast, 360-degree swivel and tilt Moving Head that offers unique beam effects in a compact housing. With the powerful 60-watt RGBW LED, this Moving...

€640.00 *

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Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 110

Intimidator Spot 110 Small yet very powerful: the lightweight and compact Intimidator Spot 110 is the perfect LED Moving Head for simple mobile applications. Despite its compact size, it offers...

€185.00 *

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Chauvet DJ Intimidator Beam 360X

Intimidator Beam 360X Xzellenz lighting is within your reach! Unleash it with the Intimidator Beam 360X. A dynamic, compact 110-watt moving head designed for a variety of mobile events. With a...

€1,318.00 *

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Chauvet DJ Intimidator Scan 360

Intimidator Scan 360 Sharp and fast beams for the dance floor! Our Intimidator Scan 360 is a feature-rich scanner with a 100W LED that is also suitable for mobile performances. The Intimidator Scan...

€460.00 *

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Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 360X

Intimidator Spot 360X Experience Xzellenz with the Intimidator Spot 360X, a compact, feature-packed Moving Head that will make any mobile event a hit! This mover has an integrated RF receiver for...

€999.00 *

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Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 375ZX

Intimidator Spot 375ZX Bright and bold! Show your best side with X! The Intimidator Spot 375ZX is a compact, feature-packed Moving Head designed for large events. 200 watts of light output are just...

€1,320.00 *

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Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 475ZX

Intimidator Spot 475ZX Unlock your best with X! The Intimidator Spot 475ZX is a powerful 250 watt Moving Head for larger events. The integrated RF receiver for wireless control allows the use of...

€1,789.00 * €1,549.00 *

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EUROLITE LED TMH-S400 CMY Moving Head Beam/Spot/Wash

LED moving head hybrid with 400 W COB LED, color wheel, CMY color mixing, static and rotating gobo wheel, prisms, focus, zoom and frost 1 powerful LED 400 W COB (chip-on-board) cold white (CW)...

€1,499.00 *

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Chauvet Intimidator Hybrid 251SR

Intimidator Hybrid 251SR Enjoy a Moving Head that meets all your requirements - a true all-in-one spotlight. The Intimidator Hybrid 251SR converts seamlessly from spot to beam to wash. It features...

€1,800.00 *

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beamZ Cobra 100 LED Spot Moving Head mit Prisma

beamZ Cobra 100 LED Spot Moving Head with Prism

Meet the Cobra Series Moving Heads - the ultimate solution for your lighting needs! These compact moving heads are designed to deliver breathtaking visual effects and stunning colour washes with...

€299.00 *

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beamZ Cobra Wash100 LED Moving Head CW/WW mit LED Ring

beamZ Cobra Wash100 LED Moving Head CW/WW with LED Ring

Meet the Cobra Series Moving Heads - the ultimate solution for your lighting needs! These compact moving heads are designed to deliver breathtaking visual effects and stunning colour washes with...

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beamZ Cobra Wash120 LED Moving Head mit LED Ring

beamZ Cobra Wash120 LED Moving Head with LED Ring

Meet the Cobra Series Moving Heads - the ultimate solution for your lighting needs! These compact moving heads are designed to deliver breathtaking visual effects and stunning colour washes with...

€209.90 *

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beamZ Pro Nereid380B Outdoor Moving Head Beam

The beamZ Nereid380B is a powerful LED beam moving head for indoor and outdoor use. Equipped with a very powerful 380W discharge lamp, enough to light up even the largest stages. With an...

€1,495.00 *

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beamZ Pro Nereid380B Outdoor Moving Head Beam 2pcs im Flightcase

beamZ Pro Nereid380B Outdoor Moving Head Beam 2pcs in Flightcase

The beamZ Nereid380B set consists of a set of two powerful beam moving heads for indoor and outdoor use, delivered in a custom-made flight case. Equipped with a very powerful 380W discharge lamp,...

€3,490.00 *

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beamZ Pro IGNITE300A LED BSW Moving Head mit Animation

beamZ Pro IGNITE300A LED BSW Moving Head with Animation

The IGNITE300A is a powerful Beam/Spot/Wash moving head with a powerful 300W bright white LED source and super smooth 3 phase motors. Equipped with an animation wheel, 2 gobo wheels, frost filter...

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INFINITY Furion B402 Beam 310 W Beam Moving Head - IP65

Colour wheel with 14 colours + open and static gobo wheel with 17 gobos • Rotating 5-facet linear and 8-facet circular prisms with overlay for creative visual effects • Lightweight and...

€2,526.82 *

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INFINITY Furion H402 Hybrid 420 W Hybrid Moving Head - IP65

Colour wheel with 13 colours + open • Rotating gobo wheel with 9 gobos and static gobo wheel with 16 gobos for extra effects • Rotating 6-facet linear and 8-facet circular prisms with...

€3,720.73 *

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INFINITY Furion W402 WashBeam 7 x 45 W Wash Beam Moving Head - IP65

Large zoom range from 3.1° beam to 54.6° wash • 16-bit dimming for smooth dimming effects with calibrated output • Intelligent white mode with user-calibrated 7500 K output...

€1,823.08 *

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INFINITY Furion W602 WashBeam 19 x 45 W Wash Beam Moving Head - IP65

Ultra-bright LEDs with full pixel mapping capabilities • Large zoom range from 3° beam to 48.2° wash • 16-bit dimming for smooth dimming effects with calibrated output...

€3,838.15 *

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INFINITY Furion S402 Spot 350 W Spot Moving Head - IP65

CMY colour mixing and colour wheel with 8 colours + open • Rotating gobo wheel with 7 gobos and static gobo wheel with 9 gobos • Rotating 5-facet circular prism for creative visual...

€4,486.30 *

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INFINITY Furion S602 Spot 600 W Spot Moving Head - IP65

CMY + CTO colour mixing and colour wheel with 7 colours + open • Rotating gobo wheel with 7 gobos and static gobo wheel with 9 gobos • Rotating 5-facet circular prism for creative visual...

€7,182.50 *

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Infinity Furion P402 Profil 350 W Profil Moving Head - IP65

INFINITY Furion P402 Profile 350 W Profile Moving Head - IP65

CMY colour mixing and colour wheel with 8 colours + open • Rotating gobo wheel with 7 gobos and rotating 5-facet circular prism • Wide zoom range from 5.2° to 52.1° • Iris...

€5,285.30 *

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Infinity Furion P602 Profil 600 W Profil Moving Head - IP65

INFINITY Furion P602 Profile 600 W Profile Moving Head - IP65

CMY + CTO colour mixing and colour wheel with 7 colours + open • Rotating gobo wheel with 7 gobos, static gobo wheel with 9 gobos and rotating 5-facet circular prism • Iris for extra beam...

€6,945.14 *

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