Detail 01
5 RPM
One rotation every 12 seconds. Fixed speed — slow enough that reflected dots sweep the room rather than blur.
Product detailSKU #1273887986849
American DJM-AC8 5RPM AC Mirror Ball Motor
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
AC-powered motor that spins a mirror ball at 5 RPM. Buy it if you have a mirror ball and need something to turn it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hanging a mirror ball over a small dance floor
- Roller rinks, bars, and party rooms wanting classic rotation
- Replacing a dead motor on an existing mirror ball rig
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing variable or DMX-controlled rotation speed
- Heavy mirror balls beyond the motor's rated load
- Buyers expecting a mirror ball in the box
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
AC powered
Plugs into wall power. No batteries to change mid-event, but the mounting point needs an outlet within reach.
Detail 03
Motor only
The mirror ball, the pinspot light that makes it work, and any hanging hardware are all bought separately.
Detail 04
Weight rating matters
Mirror balls get heavy fast with size. Check the motor's rated load against your ball before hanging anything overhead.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mirror ball and pinspot light are not included — a ball alone does nothing unlit
- 02Confirm the motor's weight rating covers your ball's size
- 03Anything hung overhead needs a proper mount and a safety cable
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a mirror ball?
No. This is the motor only. You need the ball, a hanging point, and a pinspot or narrow-beam light aimed at it.
02Can I change the rotation speed?
No. It runs at a fixed 5 RPM. Variable-speed rotation requires a different motor.
03What size mirror ball will it turn?
That depends on the motor's rated load. Weigh your ball, or check its listed weight, against the motor's rating before hanging it.
04Do I need a special light for the mirror ball?
A pinspot or other tight-beam light aimed at the ball. Wide flood lighting washes out the reflected dots.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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