Practical articles for rental companies, venue teams and equipment buyers. Compare the right details, prepare useful tests and make a clearer product enquiry.
10 articles
Moving head selection
Compare the practical jobs of beam, wash, spot and framing fixtures before building a stage lighting shortlist.
Read the article: Beam, wash, spot or profile: choose a moving head by its jobLighting specifications
Keep lux, beam angle, zoom setting and measurement distance together when comparing moving head lighting output.
Read the article: Reading stage lighting photometric data before you buyLighting for video
Test LED fixtures with the intended camera, shutter, frame rate and dimming levels instead of relying on a flicker-free label.
Read the article: Buying LED stage lights for cameras: prepare a useful flicker testVenue planning
Build a lighting brief around presenters, performances, cameras and daily operation in a shared venue.
Read the article: Planning lighting for theatres and multipurpose venuesAudio system selection
Compare powered and externally amplified PA systems by signal flow, processing, power distribution and service requirements.
Read the article: Active vs passive PA systems: compare the complete setupLow-frequency planning
Establish the supported cabinets, geometry and processing before requesting a directional subwoofer system.
Read the article: Planning a cardioid subwoofer layout: questions to settle firstOEM / ODM purchasing
Prepare a clear OEM brief for fixture configuration, branding, documentation, sample approval and packing.
Read the article: OEM stage lighting: approve the product before the logoRental purchasing
Compare model identity, performance, accessories, control compatibility and packing before approving a lighting or audio fleet order.
Read the article: A purchase and inspection checklist for rental equipment fleetsColour & optics
Compare colour transitions, saturated looks and usable output when evaluating a CMY moving head lighting fixture.
Read the article: CMY colour mixing in moving heads: what to check in a demonstrationLighting for video
Evaluate colour rendition alongside output, white-light settings, cameras and the real materials on your stage.
Read the article: Colour rendering for stage and camera: look beyond one CRI numberShare your application, product shortlist, quantities and destination. We can discuss the details that need confirming before an order.
