What are the Different Types of PowerCon Plugs, and How Do You Tell Them Apart?  PowerCON vs. PowerCON True1

What are the Different Types of PowerCon Plugs, and How Do You Tell Them Apart? PowerCON vs. PowerCON True1

Published on: 25/08/2025

PowerCon type plugs can be a real source of confusion. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be confusing...if you read this guide!

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How do You Protect Your Lighting Gear?

How do You Protect Your Lighting Gear?

Published on: 09/05/2023

If you need to move your lights from place to place, it's important to protect them. Going without any sort of bag or case will likely end in something getting beat up or broken.

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Can You Use Microphone Cables for Lighting? DMX Vs. XLR Demystified

Can You Use Microphone Cables for Lighting? DMX Vs. XLR Demystified

Published on: 08/03/2023

When it comes to plugging in your lights to DMX, ask 5 different people, and you’ll probably get 5 different answers to the question “What cables should I use?”. There’s a lot of confusion out there with how DMX works, what’s needed, and what cables are acceptable – so let’s go slay some myths!

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What Are Stage Directions?

What Are Stage Directions?

Published on: 15/02/2023

Whether you are working directly with musicians, setting up equipment, or planning your next staging design, clear communication is really important.

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