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 to Troubleshoot When a Light Doesn't Work Correctly

How to Troubleshoot When a Light Doesn't Work Correctly

Published on: 11/08/2025

By far, one of the worst things that can happen when you’re working with stage lighting is this: your lights just don’t work right. Maybe they’re not doing what you told them to do. Maybe they’re showing the wrong color, or worse—not responding at all. So, how do you fix it? Where do you start? And what’s the most reliable way to get them working again?

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How Do I Wire an LED Wall?

How Do I Wire an LED Wall?

Published on: 29/04/2025

If you're diving into the world of LED walls, you might wonder how to properly wire them for optimal performance. Whether you're setting up a new LED wall or troubleshooting an existing one, understanding the wiring process is crucial. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from power processors and data wiring to backups and best practices.

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How Do You Hook Up a Wireless Microphone to a PA System?

How Do You Hook Up a Wireless Microphone to a PA System?

Published on: 03/04/2025

Let's assume your PA system is already set up, and now you’re introducing a wireless microphone. In this guide, I’ll be using a handheld Airwave Wireless Microphone, a brand we love for its reliability.

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How Do I Tape Down a Cable? – The Complete Guide to Taping Down Cables with Gaff Tape and other Solutions

How Do I Tape Down a Cable? – The Complete Guide to Taping Down Cables with Gaff Tape and other Solutions

Published on: 17/01/2025

We run a lot of cables in the world of lighting. The most common situation I encounter is needing to tape down two or three – maybe power and DMX, or a couple microphones, or a power and a video cable. Not enough to need a cable ramp, but they still need to be secured and the people walking over them need to be safe!

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How to Wrap Cables Like a Pro: The Over-Under Method

How to Wrap Cables Like a Pro: The Over-Under Method

Published on: 02/01/2025

In this blog post, we'll show you the proper way to wrap cables using the over-under method. This method is the most popular and efficient way to wrap cables in stage lighting, audio, and video fields.

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