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!

LightingAudioVideoGaff TapeWiring & Cabling
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How Do I Convert, Split and Merge DMX? What if I Do it Wrong?

How Do I Convert, Split and Merge DMX? What if I Do it Wrong?

Published on: 13/12/2023

If you’re using more than a few DMX fixtures, or have them spread out across your stage, you’re going to want to split your DMX signal!

LightingWiring & CablingDMX & Networking
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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!

AudioLighting BasicsWiring & CablingDMX & Networking
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