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Movers tend to be close to the DJ setup and I don't think I've had problem getting power run easily .. unlike uplights that are scattered around the room. That being said, if there are battery powered version that are as reliable, as bright and easier to setup .. yea, I'm for that
 
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I noticed over the past year or more that Amazon has had various DJ Lights available by JMAZ Lighting. A number of $199 and less moving heads have been available by them.

This stuff is sure to be more expensive. Interesting to see the price points when they are being sold.

I am for having a battery powered moving head because it will present a clean set up. I don't have to run power cords across walking areas. They are what I have wanted for at least 4 years now.

I will buy a couple of them likely later this year. I don't mind taking them inside to charge them up for the next gig. Also, these will be very useful for when I do a outside TENT wedding. Less cords on outside events, the better! 6 hours of run time is plenty of time for open dancing at any wedding as well!

If they were to die, and power is available...Just plug them in and run the cords. It looks like none of the other manufacturers are making wireless moving heads so I take it Chauvet, and ADJ will be 1 to 2 years behind on this
 
Battery powered moving heads have been around for a little while. JMAZ is not the first (nor the last) to bring them out - they are just not sold by the brand names yet - and that should tell you something. I'm certain if Chauvet, ADJ, Martin, etc could sell one, they would - they obviously have engineers working.

As with current electric / battery powered fixtures, the battery powered versions cost more - and I expect the same will be true for moving heads. Let's also consider that if everything is battery powered, how often are you going to replace all the batteries when they cost almost as much as replacing the fixture. If you bought battery powered fixtures - and are not charging them, then why did you spend more on those vs wall powered?

Rule #1 is in effect.
 
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tunes4046 said:
I agree, I never unload my trailer, it would be a bigger pain in the ass to unload charge and reload that it would be to just run a power cord
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If I had a trailer with all my gear in it, I think I would figure out a way to put power strips in the bags/cases with the lights that require charging, plug the lights into the strips, then (with the power cords from the strips) run power to my trailer and plug all the strips. Sounds like it would take some effort, but it would be easier than unloading all the lights, getting them recharged, and loading them all back up. My minivan already has standard outlets in it, which would easily recharge a few lights, but the outlets are only live when the minivan’s running, so that wouldn’t work.[emoji4]


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Funny that their products can only be bought from the zoo in Australia. ;)

You might want to look at some existing products and read their reviews before considering buying any.
 
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I just saw an ad for a battery-powered snow blower.
They're kinda in the same neighborhood as the battery powered moving head.
They use a lot of power, so even the best battery will only last for so long.
(much less than a battery powered uplight)

Eventually, just like ANY rechargeable battery....
it will have to be replaced when it doesn't last long enough to make it thru the entire gig.

As others have said, moving heads are usually located pretty close to the DJ...
so cords shouldn't really be an issue.
 
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Ausumm said:
I just saw an ad for a battery-powered snow blower.
They're kinda in the same neighborhood as the battery powered moving head.
They use a lot of power, so even the best battery will only last for so long.
(much less than a battery powered uplight)

Eventually, just like ANY rechargeable battery....
it will have to be replaced when it doesn't last long enough to make it thru the entire gig.

As others have said, moving heads are usually located pretty close to the DJ...
so cords shouldn't really be an issue.
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Actually, I bought my Mom a Sno-Joe battery powered (40v) snowblower last year. It works great on her driveway for an inch or 2.
 
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Ausumm said:
I just saw an ad for a battery-powered snow blower.
They're kinda in the same neighborhood as the battery powered moving head.
They use a lot of power, so even the best battery will only last for so long.
(much less than a battery powered uplight)

Eventually, just like ANY rechargeable battery....
it will have to be replaced when it doesn't last long enough to make it thru the entire gig.

As others have said, moving heads are usually located pretty close to the DJ...
so cords shouldn't really be an issue.
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All yard type tools now seem to have a battery operated versions .
 
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ittigger said:
You're right - watch what happens when it's time to replace the battery .. or it hasn't been charged. :)
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Yep, I think this one area that corded or gas is still the best way to go, I am sure its going to be costly when it comes to replace the battery :D

Sennheiser just released a new wireless lav mic system battery built it and you cant access it, this is a new trend that seems to be catching too. Its neat little piece of kit, and I would get it to use for my Youtube videos, but I will stick with my cheap mics ;):D:D:D( no I really do want get better quality mics for my vids)
 
Actually, I love battery powered lawn gear. I stepped up from an 18v B&D system (string trimmer, hedge trimmer, small chainsaw, and cultivator) to a larger 20v Dewalt system (string and hedge trimmers and pruning blades for Dewalt recip saw). Since I already had the drills and saws, I had plenty of batteries.
 
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steve149 said:
Actually, I love battery powered lawn gear. I stepped up from an 18v B&D system (string trimmer, hedge trimmer, small chainsaw, and cultivator) to a larger 20v Dewalt system (string and hedge trimmers and pruning blades for Dewalt recip saw). Since I already had the drills and saws, I had plenty of batteries.
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Nothing wrong with them - I also have Dewalt battery powered tools. When the batteries died, they went into the light because for the same price as more batteries, I got much better wall powered devices. There are pro's and con's to both sides. I don't feel like reinvesting in batteries every few years.
 
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