What spot head power should I choose?

Base it on venue size and rigging height. Mini heads of 30–75 W LED suit bars, cafes, mobile DJs and stages up to 5–6 m — they are light and inexpensive, but their patterns drown in bright ambient light. The club standard is 100–150 W: confident gobo projection on a club stage and a full effects package (rotating gobos, prism, focus). Concert halls, large stages and high rigging call for 200–400 W with CMY, zoom and an animation wheel — their patterns stay readable even through powerful wash lighting. The rule: the spot must cut through your stage's wash light, so pick a class no lower than your wash fixtures. Send us the dimensions and we will advise.

What is a gobo and can I install my own logo?

A gobo is a metal or glass template in the head's wheel: the beam passes through it and projects a pattern onto the stage, floor, walls or ceiling. A typical spot carries one or two wheels of 6–8 gobos: geometry, stars, circles, shattered glass, foliage. In one of the wheels the gobos usually rotate — the pattern spins, creating dynamic textures. In many models the gobos are interchangeable: you can order a custom template with a company logo, the newlyweds' names or an event title and fit it in place of a stock one — a popular service for weddings and corporate events. The size and type (metal or glass) depend on the head model. We will tell you which models support interchangeable gobos and help you order custom ones.

CMY mixing or a colour wheel?

A colour wheel is a disc with 7–9 fixed filters: colours switch in steps with no smooth transition between them, but it is simple, reliable and cheap — the standard for mini and club heads. CMY mixing uses three smooth filters (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) that slide into the beam in any proportion: literally any shade and seamless colour fades, as in the professional class. CMY costs more and appears in models from roughly 200 W upward, often together with an extra wheel of saturated colours and a CTO filter for warm white. For a club, a colour wheel is usually enough; for theatres, TV studios and large shows where smooth transitions matter, look for CMY. We will advise the class for your tasks.

How many DMX channels does a spot take and what console do I need?

A typical club spot head occupies 12–16 DMX channels (pan, tilt, speed, dimmer, strobe, colour, two gobo wheels, gobo rotation, prism, focus), while powerful models with CMY and zoom take 20–30+. Most heads offer several channel modes: a reduced one for simple consoles and an extended one for full control. For a kit of 4–8 heads, take a DMX controller with moving-head support: a joystick or pan/tilt encoders, scene and chase banks, preset memory — or a PC software solution with a USB-DMX interface. Each head is assigned a start address; fixtures are daisy-chained with DMX cable and a terminator at the end of the line. We will write out the addressing and match a console to your kit for free.

How much do spot moving heads cost?

Mini spot heads of 30–75 W are the most affordable entry into moving light, popular with mobile DJs. The club standard of 100–150 W with gobos, a prism and focus is the mid bracket — the optimum of price and capability for most stages. Powerful 200–400 W fixtures with CMY mixing, zoom, an animation wheel and high CRI occupy the upper niche for concert halls and rental, as do sealed IP65 versions for outdoors and touring. Cost depends on the brand (Eurolite, Showtec, ADJ, Cameo), power, optics, the number of gobo wheels, the colour system and motor speed. Remember: heads are bought in pairs. Prozorro tenders are available. Check current prices and stock with our manager.

Do you offer delivery and instalments?

Yes. We deliver across Ukraine via Nova Poshta, free from UAH 5,000; consultation and pickup are available in Kyiv (15 Olzhycha St., Dorohozhychi metro). Spot heads are convenient to order in pairs and as a kit with a DMX console, cables, clamps, safety cables and a hazer — we will ship everything in one parcel. Instalment payments are available via PrivatBank and monobank — up to 12 instalments. For clubs, cultural institutions and rental companies we work through Prozorro tenders and cashless payment with VAT. We will help you choose the head class, DMX addressing and custom gobos. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.

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Q: What is a spot moving head?

A spot head is a moving fixture with a focused, crisp-edged beam that draws across the stage, floor and walls. Its signature tools are a gobo template wheel (the beam projects patterns, stars, circles or logos), a rotating prism that multiplies the beam into facets, mechanical focus for pattern sharpness, and a colour wheel or CMY mixing. What sets a spot apart from a wash head is precisely the focused optics and gobos: a wash paints the stage with wide coverage, while a spot draws and accents. Compared to a beam fixture, a spot has a wider, softer beam with projection, whereas a beam only produces a narrow dense ray for haze. The spot is the most versatile moving head type. We will match a model to your stage.

Q: What do the prism, focus, zoom and frost give?

These are the optical tools that multiply a spot head's expressiveness. The prism is a rotating element that splits the beam into 3–8 facets and spins them around the axis: one fixture draws a whole fan pattern; higher-end models carry two prisms (circular and linear) that combine. Focus sharpens the gobo at different distances — from a crisp outline to a soft blur. Zoom changes the beam angle (narrower for long throws, wider for close zones), and motorised zoom also animates within scenes. Frost is a filter that softens the beam almost to a wash effect: the spot temporarily works as coverage. The more of these options, the more flexible the fixture — and the more interesting the scenes you can program.

Spot Moving Heads — Patterns and Accents with a Focused Beam

A spot head is a moving fixture with a focused, crisp-edged beam that draws across the stage with gobo templates (patterns, stars, logos), multiplies the beam with a prism and sharpens it with focus. The most versatile moving head type: paired with wash heads it forms the backbone of any dynamic show. The main classes are mini heads of 30–75 W for bars, the club standard of 100–150 W, high-power 200–400 W units with CMY mixing and zoom, and IP65 for outdoors. Control is over DMX512. At SoundsGood you will find Eurolite, Showtec, ADJ, Cameo and other brands, official warranty, delivery across Ukraine and Prozorro tenders. We will match a spot to your stage.

🎪Mini
30–75 W, bars and DJs

🎯Club
100–150 W, gobos and prism

🔆High-Power
200–400 W, CMY and zoom

💧IP65
Outdoors and touring

🎯 Spot Head Varieties

🎪 Mini Spot Heads

LED 30–75 W — compact and light for bars, mobile DJs and stages up to 5–6 m. Eurolite, ADJ.

🎯 Club Spots 100–150 W

The club standard — rotating gobos, a prism, focus and a colour wheel. Showtec, Eurolite.

🔆 High-Power Spots 200–400 W

Concert grade — CMY mixing, zoom, an animation wheel and high CRI. Cameo, ADJ.

💧 IP65 Spot Heads

Sealed housing — outdoor stages, festivals and touring kits. Cameo, Showtec.

🆚 Spot Head Classes

The head class defines brightness, the effects package and the use case. Here is a quick guide.

Class	Power	Where Used	Note
Mini	LED 30–75 W	Bars, mobile DJs	Compact, light, affordable
Club	LED 100–150 W	Clubs, mid stages	Rotating gobos, prism, focus
High-Power	LED 200–400 W	Concerts, touring	CMY, zoom, animation wheel
IP65	Varies	Outdoors, festivals	Sealed housing and connectors

Not sure? Send us the stage dimensions and rigging height, and we will suggest the spot head class.

🔍 What to Consider When Choosing

💪 Brightness

The spot must cut through the stage's wash coverage — pick a class no lower than your wash fixtures.

🎨 Gobos & Effects

Gobo wheels (static and rotating), interchangeable custom templates, prisms, frost, an animation wheel.

🌈 Colour

A colour wheel for clubs; CMY mixing with smooth fades appears in models from roughly 200 W.

🎚️ DMX & Mechanics

12–30+ channels, reduced/extended modes, fast quiet motors, clamps and safety cables.

⭐ Brands & Categories

Mini

Mini Spot Heads

Eurolite, ADJ — compact 30–75 W heads for bars, mobile DJs and small stages.

Learn more → Club

Club Spots 100–150 W

Showtec, Eurolite — the club standard: rotating gobos, prism, focus, colour wheel.

Learn more → High-Power

High-Power Spots 200–400 W

Cameo, ADJ — concert grade with CMY, zoom and an animation wheel for large stages.

Learn more → IP65

IP65 Spot Heads

Cameo, Showtec — sealed fixtures for outdoor stages, festivals and touring.

Learn more → Wash

Wash Moving Heads

Showtec, Eurolite — the spot's partner in the classic coverage-plus-patterns pairing.

Learn more →

Check current stock and models with our manager — we will match spot heads to your stage and budget.

🚚 Delivery, Warranty & Instalments

📦

Delivery Across Ukraine

Via Nova Poshta; free from ₴5,000

🏪

Consultation in Kyiv

15 Olzhycha St., Dorohozhychi metro

🛡️

Official Warranty

Eurolite, Showtec, ADJ, Cameo

💳

Instalments

PrivatBank, monobank — up to 12 payments

🔢

DMX Addressing

We will map channels and match a console

🏛️

Prozorro Tenders

Supplies for clubs and institutions

🔗 Related Categories

❓ FAQ

What is a spot moving head?

A moving head with a focused, crisp-edged beam: the gobo wheel projects patterns, the prism multiplies the beam, focus sharpens it. It differs from wash by its focused optics and gobos, and from beam by a wider beam with projection. The most versatile moving head type.

What power should I choose?

Mini 30–75 W — bars, DJs and stages up to 5–6 m. The club standard 100–150 W — confident gobo projection and a full effects package. Concerts and high rigging — 200–400 W with CMY and zoom. The rule: the spot must cut through the stage's wash light, so match or exceed your wash fixtures' class.

What is a gobo and can I use my logo?

A gobo is a wheel template projecting a pattern onto the stage or walls; a typical spot carries 1–2 wheels of 6–8 gobos, some rotating. Many models take interchangeable gobos — you can order a custom template with a logo or the newlyweds' names. We will suggest compatible models and help with ordering.

What do the prism, focus, zoom and frost give?

The prism splits the beam into 3–8 facets and spins them — a fan pattern from one fixture. Focus sharpens the gobo at different distances. Zoom changes the beam angle; motorised zoom animates in scenes. Frost softens the beam almost to a wash effect. More options — more flexible scenes.

CMY or a colour wheel?

The wheel — 7–9 fixed filters with stepped switching: simple, reliable, the mini and club standard. CMY — three smooth filters, any shade and seamless fades; appears from roughly 200 W, often with CTO. A wheel is enough for a club; theatres and large shows call for CMY.

How many DMX channels and what console?

A club spot takes 12–16 channels; powerful units with CMY and zoom — 20–30+; reduced and extended modes exist. For 4–8 heads — a controller with a joystick and scene/chase banks, or PC software with USB-DMX. Each head gets a start address; daisy-chain with a terminator. We will map the addressing for free.

How much do spot heads cost?

Mini 30–75 W — the most affordable entry. Club 100–150 W — the optimum of price and capability. High-power 200–400 W with CMY, zoom and animation — the upper niche, as are IP65 versions. Brand, power, optics, gobo wheels and the colour system set the price. Heads are bought in pairs. Check prices with our manager.

Delivery and payment?

We deliver across Ukraine via Nova Poshta, free from UAH 5,000; consultation and pickup in Kyiv (15 Olzhycha St.). Spots pair well with a console, clamps and a hazer. Instalments via PrivatBank and monobank — up to 12 payments. Prozorro tenders for clubs and institutions. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.