Stage Spotlights for Sale — Specs, Followspots & Acceptance (For Theaters/Auditoriums)
Last updated: 2025-09-12
When you’re sourcing stage spotlights for sale for a theater or school auditorium, a product page is only the beginning. This practical buyer’s guide walks through stage spotlights for sale from a project perspective—how to specify theater spotlight and LED stage spotlight, what to add to your RFQ, how to balance project price, lead time and MOQ, and how to run a calm, repeatable acceptance that satisfies both lighting operators and stakeholders.
| Section | Jump | What you’ll learn |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world constraints | Go to #scenarios | Budget windows, roles, documents and noise/flicker basics |
| Spotlight families | Go to #types | Profile/ERS, Fresnel/PC, Followspot; LED vs halogen/xenon |
| Spec checklist | Go to #specs | Photometrics, DMX/RDM, power, noise, compliance |
| Followspot essentials | Go to #followspot | Throw/beam, ergonomics, color for faces, mounting |
| Capacity recipes | Go to #recipes | Fixture counts by seat ranges |
| RFQ template | Go to #rfq | Commercial/B-class terms (MOQ, lead time, warranty, OEM) |
| Acceptance | Go to #acceptance | Arrival checks, power-on, control and documentation |
| Internal links | Go to #links | Shop spotlight collections and ERS profiles |
| FAQ | Go to #faq | Buyer questions on specs, compatibility, pricing |
| CTA | Go to #cta | Get a bulk quote or engineering support |
The constraints you’re juggling (theater/auditorium reality)
Budget & timeline: Define project price targets, hard dates and any MOQ early. It speeds vendor optimization and prevents scope drift.
Roles & documents: GC/integrator/rental/client all need one truth: BOM, datasheets, IES/photometric files, channel maps, CE/ETL/RoHS.
Noise & camera: Choir mics and phone cameras demand quiet fans and flicker-free dimming. Aim for high-frequency PWM (≥25 kHz) and low dB(A) @1 m.
Spotlight families you’ll actually use (theater spotlight)
Profile/ERS (ellipsoidal): crisp edges, shutters and gobos for lecterns, logos and framed areas.
Fresnel / PC: soft-edge wash with zoom; blends for faces and chorus shells.
Followspot: long-throw manual spotlight with iris and CTO/CTB for natural skin tones.
LED stage spotlight vs halogen/xenon: LEDs reduce power/HVAC and lamp swaps. Prioritize CRI/TLCI ≥90 and tight CCT bins (3200K/5600K). Ask for Δuv/ΔE consistency across batches, and 0–100% 16-bit dimming.
Spec checklist for tenders (stage spotlight & LED stage spotlight)
- Photometrics: center illuminance (lx) at 10/20/30 m with beam angle; field uniformity Umin/Uavg ≥0.5; zoom/iris ranges; CCT/CRI/TLCI/Δuv.
- Control & power: DMX/RDM (5-pin), channel map; PowerCON TRUE1/locking IEC; voltage range; surge protection.
- Mechanical & noise: dB(A) @1 m, quiet mode behavior, serviceability (filters/fans/driver modules).
- Compliance & reliability: CE/ETL/RoHS, EN 62471; thermal design notes; firmware updatable with rollback.
Followspot essentials operators won’t fight
- Throw & beam: 5°–10° continuous, smooth iris; no hotspot clipping faces.
- Ergonomics: balanced yoke, good damping for slow pans, reachable controls.
- Color for faces: 3200K/5600K, clean CTO/CTB; avoid green shift on white fabric.
- Mounting: rigid tripod, secondary safety and clear sightline above audience.
Capacity recipes by venue size
- ≤300 seats: 2× Profile, 2× Fresnel/PC; +1 followspot optional.
- 300–800 seats: 4× Profile, 4× Fresnel/PC; 1–2× followspot.
- 800+ seats: add rear-of-house theater spotlight positions and redundancy.
Copy/paste RFQ template (B-class terms inside)
Project info: venue photos, throw distances, target field sizes.
Fixtures & counts: Profiles/Fresnels/LED stage spotlight/followspot.
Photometrics: lx @10/20/30 m with stated angle; Umin/Uavg target.
Color & dimming: CCT, CRI/TLCI, PWM freq, 16-bit curves.
Control/power: DMX/RDM, connectors, voltage, link in/out.
Accessories: clamps, safety cables, iris, shutters, color frames.
Commercials: project price, MOQ, lead time, Incoterms (EXW/FOB/CIF), warranty (12–24 mo), spare parts, after-sales scope, wholesale/OEM/distributor program, tax-exempt if applicable.
Fixtures & counts: Profiles/Fresnels/LED stage spotlight/followspot.
Photometrics: lx @10/20/30 m with stated angle; Umin/Uavg target.
Color & dimming: CCT, CRI/TLCI, PWM freq, 16-bit curves.
Control/power: DMX/RDM, connectors, voltage, link in/out.
Accessories: clamps, safety cables, iris, shutters, color frames.
Commercials: project price, MOQ, lead time, Incoterms (EXW/FOB/CIF), warranty (12–24 mo), spare parts, after-sales scope, wholesale/OEM/distributor program, tax-exempt if applicable.
Tip: attach your DMX plan and require an RDM discovery screenshot at handover.
Acceptance checklist (make opening night boring—in a good way)
- Arrival: cartons intact; serials recorded; contents vs packing list; certificates on file.
- Power-on: lx at planned throws; Umin/Uavg confirmed; CCT/CRI spot checks on a face; 240 fps slow-mo—no banding at 10–30% dim.
- Control & recovery: DMX addressing + RDM discovery; verify pan/tilt/dim/strobe/macros; power-cycle to previous state; firmware rev saved.
- Docs & archive: IES files, channel maps, acceptance sheet with signatures & timestamps.
Compare & shop (internal links)
• Explore stage spotlights for sale — Profile/ERS, Fresnel/PC, Followspots.
• Need precise edge control? See LED profile lights for ERS framing.
• Need precise edge control? See LED profile lights for ERS framing.
FAQ (buyer’s guide)
How do I compare beams beyond “it looks bright”?
Use lx @ distance with stated angle, then model your stage size. Target Umin/Uavg ≥0.5 so faces don’t pump brightness as actors move. This is where a true theater spotlight (Profile) excels.
LED stage spotlight or halogen/xenon for followspot?
If you care about TCO, HVAC and noise, pick LED stage spotlight followspots with CRI/TLCI ≥90 and clean CTO. Xenon peaks brighter but costs more to maintain.
What must be in my tender spec to avoid apples-to-oranges?
Lx @ distance + beam angle, CCT/CRI/TLCI, PWM frequency, DMX/RDM, noise dB(A), connectors, weight, accessories, warranty, lead time/MOQ and Incoterms. That’s how you nail the project price without surprises.
Can you support wholesale/OEM and spare parts?
Yes—wholesale/OEM/distributor options are available with MOQ tiers. We recommend a spare kit (fans, PSU, driver, iris, lens parts) for opening season insurance.
Ready for a boringly smooth handover?
Send your RFQ (counts, throws, target lx, lead time) and we’ll spec the right stage spotlight/LED stage spotlight mix—no guesswork.
Send your RFQ (counts, throws, target lx, lead time) and we’ll spec the right stage spotlight/LED stage spotlight mix—no guesswork.
WhatsApp: +86 13521391704 | Email: sales@starshinelights.com
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