Motorized Disco Ball

Disco disco!

These days, many people have realized the importance of lightening up and taking time out to relax with friends and family. While some opt for long holiday packages once in a while, there are others who have morphed into ‘party animals’ as they self proclaim to be. These people believe in letting their hair loose every other day. According to the party regulars, the ambience, the kind of people invited and the music can either make or break a party. There are several theme parties that are in style these days. One such theme is the 70s disco party with huge motorized disco balls.

People either host parties at their own home if they have a huge hall to accommodate many people. One common thing among all these parties is the importance of ambience. Quiet hangout spots have similar subtle lighting systems. These are good for lounge bars. But the normal pubs and discotheques stress upon electrifying the atmosphere. There is a lot of loud music playing in such places. The managements may hire DJs to spin the beats all night and perhaps even add a motorized disco ball or laser show to further electrify the atmosphere.

Lights and music

The light fixtures are an important aspect. It is necessary to have wild lights and flashy lamps to set the mood for a party. They sometimes use motorized disco balls for the purpose. The weights of such balls vary, for example 10 to 12. There are kits available in various price ranges. These motorized disco balls have a fixed or variable rate of rotation. They produce bright beams of lights that can be seen flashing on the ceilings, walls and in general, around the hall. These motorized disco balls are a must have at any place with a dance floor. The very sight of such colorful lights sets the mood for the spin and people automatically get down and dance. The disco balls may have varying number of tiles for various colors. There are also motorized glass mirror balls for setting the typical disco retro ambience. The multiple pin point reflections provide a bedazzled look to the settings.

Motorized lightings

It is simple to build tiny motorized disco balls at home as well. If you are an amateur dj and want to start off parties in the neighborhood or in friend’s houses, then you can make your own motorized disco ball to carry along. The tiny internal motor that turns a child’s crib toy can also be used to achieve the rotation in your disco balls. You can build the disco ball with simple glass mirrors and use bright lights at the party. But some people want to get the same effect by other means. They try to use blown balloons covered with papier Mache and mirrors glued on for their disco ball.

There are portable and affordable motorized disco balls. For up to five or six dollars, you also get readymade motors to use with your own disco balls. There are other high-tech motorized disco balls that are slightly expensive but ideal for large venues.