Assessing Gig Requests
To build a rental-house moving head inventory that covers 90% of gig requests, it's essential to assess the types of events and productions that frequently request moving heads. This will help determine the required wattage, beam angle, and control protocol for the fixtures.
Categorizing Gig Requests
Gig requests can be categorized into three main types:
- Concerts and festivals, which require high-wattage moving heads with narrow beam angles
- Theatres and events, which require mid-wattage moving heads with adjustable beam angles
- Clubs and churches, which require low-wattage moving heads with narrow beam angles
Determining Wattage Requirements
Based on the gig request categories, the wattage requirements can be determined as follows:
- Concerts and festivals: 400W or higher
- Theatres and events: 200-400W
- Clubs and churches: 200W or lower
Selecting Beam Angles
The beam angle requirements can be determined based on the gig request categories as follows:
- Concerts and festivals: Narrow beam angles (2.0°-4.0°)
- Theatres and events: Adjustable beam angles (8°-40°)
- Clubs and churches: Narrow beam angles (2.0°-4.0°)
Choosing Control Protocols
The control protocol requirements can be determined based on the gig request categories as follows:
- Concerts and festivals: DMX512 / RDM control
- Theatres and events: DMX512 / RDM control
- Clubs and churches: DMX512 / RDM control
Building the Inventory
Based on the wattage, beam angle, and control protocol requirements, the inventory can be built as follows:
- 400W or higher moving heads: SL-B400 (400W LED Beam Moving Head) or SL-S400 (400W LED Spot Moving Head)
- 200-400W moving heads: SL-B200 (200W LED Beam Moving Head) or SL-S300 (300W LED Spot Moving Head)
- 200W or lower moving heads: SL-B200 (200W LED Beam Moving Head) or SL-S200 (200W LED Spot Moving Head)
Practical Trade-Offs
When building the inventory, it's essential to consider the practical trade-offs between the different fixture types. For example:
- SL-B400 (400W LED Beam Moving Head) has a narrow beam angle (2.0°-4.0°) but is more expensive than SL-B200 (200W LED Beam Moving Head)
- SL-S400 (400W LED Spot Moving Head) has a wide beam angle (7°-45°) but is more expensive than SL-S300 (300W LED Spot Moving Head)
Next Steps
To ensure that the rental-house moving head inventory covers 90% of gig requests, it's essential to:
- Continuously assess gig requests and adjust the inventory accordingly
- Consider purchasing additional fixture types to cover specific requirements
- Regularly maintain and update the inventory to ensure that it remains relevant and effective
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