The difference between moving head Spot light and Beam light ?

2017-06-22

1. Main functions:

 Moving head Spot light is more on Light uniformity and pattern gobo effect.

 Moving head beam light is more on power and brightness of beam

2. Beam angle

 Moving head Spot light has wider beam angel, so its brightness is weaker than beam light.

 Moving head beam is smaller beam angle.

3. Brightness, it decides the occasion to use for

 Moving head Spots light is even, suitable to use within 5-10 meters. 

 Moving head beam lights is very strong, the lumen up to 5900 even at 20 meters, most people at close range can not stand this light exposure.

4. Usage: 

 Moving head Spot lights more suitable for occasion that is romantic, like wedding, by the gobo creating a beautiful scene. Like 150w Spot

 Moving head beam lights is more use to create visual impact and stimulate the atmosphere, like for the opening show, dancing, strong beam plus strobe will bring such scene. Such as 5R, 7R, 10R, etc.

Small ideas on the differences from Rico lighting, hope it helps you to choose the best lighting for your shows !