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# Stage lighting buyer guides

Specification notes for rental companies, event suppliers, venues and production teams. Each guide focuses on practical decisions that affect setup, control and day-to-day use.

## Choose a topic

[MOVING HEADHow to choose a moving head beam light

Compare beam angle, photometrics, movement, effects, control and rental workflow before ordering.

Read the guide](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/how-to-choose-moving-head-beam-light)[OUTDOOR FIXTURESHow to specify an IP65 strobe and wash

Review protection, power, control, networking and rigging for festivals and outdoor stage work.

Read the guide](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/ip65-strobe-wash-outdoor-stage-lighting)[BATTERY LIGHTINGHow to choose battery-powered stage lights

Compare runtime, output, optics, IP rating, charging and transport before building a battery-lighting package.

Read the guide](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/battery-powered-stage-lights)[CONTROLWireless DMX battery-light checklist

Confirm receiver compatibility, channel requirements, RDM support and the practical radio environment.

Read the guide](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/wireless-dmx-battery-lights)[FIXTURE SELECTIONBattery pixel bar or wireless uplight?

Choose the fixture format that fits the coverage, programming, placement and transport needs of the job.

Read the guide](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/battery-pixel-bar-vs-uplight)

## What to send with a product enquiry

Include the application, quantity, destination country, venue or site conditions, control system and project date. Add the required runtime for battery fixtures, throw distance for beam fixtures, and mounting or network details for outdoor fixtures.

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PRODUCT SELECTION

## Need help matching a fixture to the job?

Send the application and practical constraints. We can confirm which published product and configuration should be considered.

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## Effects and signal distribution

[Single or dual-cell audience blinder?Compare single-cell and dual-cell RGBAL audience blinders: optics, segmented effects, power, control and modular mounting for event lighting.](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/audience-blinder-single-vs-dual-cell)[Plan DMX distribution and pixel-strip controlPlan DMX signal branches and pixel strips: isolated splitter modes, direct DMX tape, SPI controllers, power supplies and connector configurations.](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/dmx-splitter-and-pixel-strip-planning)

## Lighting setup and troubleshooting

[DMX flicker troubleshooting for stage lightingFind the cause of stage lights flickering, jumping or dropping DMX. A step-by-step check for fixture modes, DMX cables, splitters and 120-ohm termination.](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/dmx-flicker-troubleshooting)[Stage light beam angle, throw distance and luxEstimate stage light coverage from beam angle and throw distance, then read photometric charts to compare centre lux, field angle and edge coverage.](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/stage-light-beam-angle-throw-distance)[How to reduce LED stage light flicker on cameraDiagnose rolling bands and flicker from LED stage lighting. Test PWM frequency, camera shutter, frame rate and dimmer levels before a live recording.](https://beamtechnica.com/guides/stage-light-flicker-on-camera)