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Moving Heads

Professional moving head lights for concerts, tours, clubs, theaters, and live events. Shop high-quality tested used, demo, and B-stock fixtures at discounted prices.

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  • ADJ

    ADJ FOC750 Focus Spot 7Z 7-Color LED Moving Head

    $3,412.45 - $4,699.99
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  • Martin

    Martin MAC III Air FX Moving Light 200-240v

    $0.00
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  • Martin

    Martin Era 800 Performance Moving Light

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  • ADJ

    ADJ PAR220 PAR Z Move RGBW Moving Head LED Wash Light

    $888.11
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  • Elation

    Elation Platinum Beam 5R Moving Light

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  • Coemar

    Coemar F007 ParLite RGB LED Theatrical Lights

    $0.00
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  • Cobalt

    Cobalt Prospot 250 LX Moving Head Light

    $0.00
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  • Clay Paky

    Clay Paky CL-Sharpy Wash Moving Light

    $1,725.00
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  • Clay Paky

    Clay Paky CA3000 ReflectXion Moving Mirrors

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  • Ayrton

    Ayrton MagicDot SX RGBW Moving Lights

    $0.00
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  • ADJ

    ADJ FOC100 FOCUS SPOT THREE Z PEARL 100W LED Moving Head Fixture

    $592.06
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  • ADJ

    ADJ FOC747 Focus Flex L19 RGBL LED Moving Head w/ Pixel Effects

    $2,369.20 - $3,479.99
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  • ADJ

    ADJ FOC710 Focus Flex 7-Pixel RGBW LED Moving Head

    $1,026.27 - $1,999.95
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  • ADJ

    ADJ STI680 Stinger Spot Mini Moving Head 10W LED With Wired Digital communication Network

    $222.66
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  • ADJ

    ADJ FOC369 Focus Beam LED 80w Moving Head Fixture

    $1,169.95 - $1,719.99
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  • ADJ

    ADJ POCKET PRO Compact LED Moving Head Light

    $287.31 - $569.99
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Control Every Beam, Every Color, Every Move

Moving heads don't just illuminate, they perform. They bring motion, color, and energy to any stage. Pan across the crowd, tilt into the rafters, spin gobos, shift colors, and snap to the beat. These are the fixtures that turn a stage into a show.

AVGear carries professional moving head lights from the brands that touring productions and permanent venues rely on. Beam, spot, wash, and hybrid fixtures from Martin, Clay Paky, Robe, Chauvet, High End Systems, and others. Every fixture is inspected and tested at our Las Vegas facility for optical clarity, motor function, and DMX control.

  • Motors, optics, and DMX response verified before listing
  • 40+ years of professionally staffed AV experience
  • Touring-grade equipment at secondary-market prices

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How Moving Head Lights Work

Moving head lights combine a light source, optics, color, and gobo systems, and motorized movement in one unit. The yoke allows pan (horizontal rotation up to 540°) and tilt (vertical movement up to 270°), positioning the beam anywhere on stage or into the air.

DMX512 control gives operators command over every parameter: movement speed, color, gobo selection, prism rotation, focus, zoom, dimming, and strobe. Light fixtures can be programmed into cues, synchronized to timecode, or busked live. Multiple moving heads working together create the sweeping, coordinated effects that define modern concert stage, theatrical, and event lighting.

  • Buying?

    Shop tested moving heads from Martin, Clay Paky, Robe, Chauvet, High End Systems, and more. Beam, spot, wash, and hybrid fixtures ready for your next show.

  • Selling?

    Upgrading your rig or clearing inventory? We buy moving heads from production companies, rental houses, venues, and houses of worship. Submit your gear for a quote.

"Excellent purchase - all gear was professionally packaged and shipped and arrived in the condition it was expected. Shipping was right on time and I even got an appointment and heads-up call as requested." 

Jim Richards

Have Questions?

What brands of moving heads does AVGear carry?

We stock professional moving head lights from Martin, Clay Paky, Robe, Chauvet Professional, High End Systems, Elation, ADJ, Ayrton, GLP, and other leading manufacturers. Whether you need a flagship touring fixture or a powerful beam for club installations, we have options across output levels, fixture types, and price points.

What's the difference between beam, spot, and wash moving heads?

Beam fixtures produce tight, concentrated shafts of light for aerial effects. Spot fixtures project gobos and patterns with adjustable focus and zoom. Wash light fixtures provide soft, even coverage for filling stages with color. Hybrid fixtures combine two or more of these functions in a single unit.

How do I control a moving head lighting fixture?

Moving heads are controlled via DMX512 from a lighting console, software, or standalone controller. Program cues in advance, run them to timecode, or operate live. Multiple fixtures can be synchronized for coordinated movement and effects.

How long do moving head lights last?

Professional moving heads are built for thousands of hours of operation. LED fixtures typically last 20,000-50,000 hours before significant output loss. Discharge lamp fixtures require lamp replacements every 750-2,000 hours depending on usage, but the fixture itself lasts much longer with proper maintenance.

How do I check lamp hours on a moving head?

Most professional moving heads display lamp or LED hours in the onboard menu. Navigate to the fixture's information or settings screen using the control panel. This tells you how much life remains before a lamp replacement is needed. At AVGear, we include lamp hour information when available.

Can I replace the lamp in a used moving head?

Yes. Discharge lamp moving heads use replaceable lamps (Osram, Philips, etc.) that are widely available. Replacing a lamp restores output to factory levels. Always use the correct lamp type specified by the manufacturer and reset the lamp hour counter after installation.

Can I mix different brands of moving heads in one rig?

Yes. Moving heads from different manufacturers all use DMX512 control and can work together in the same rig. However, programming is easier when fixtures have similar features and channel layouts. Lighting consoles with fixture libraries simplify controlling mixed rigs.

Can moving heads work in ambient light conditions?

Moving heads perform best in controlled lighting environments where their output stands out. In venues with high ambient light, higher-output fixtures (5,000+ lumens) are needed to maintain visibility. Beam fixtures cut through ambient light better than wash fixtures. For outdoor events, moving heads are typically reserved for evening performances when their effects are most visible.

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