PowerCon type plugs can be a real source of confusion. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be confusing...if you read this guide!
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?
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.
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!
When you’re beginning with lighting, it’s not going to be long before you have questions about DMX. In lighting, DMX is everywhere, and it is how our lights get information on what to do from our consoles or software.
Until we get wireless power, running wireless data to our lights is one of the biggest time-savers and problem solvers that we can use in our lighting.