Popular Accessories Of Lighting Systems

Lighting equipment encompasses more than just lights. You will need cables, controllers, dimmers and maybe even a fog machine to really get your rig perfect.

• Lighting equipment controllers
• Basic lighting controllers combine the main ON/OFF switches for your lighting equipment so that you can manage all your lighting equipment from a single console and reduce the number of loose cables on your rig. The number of channels your controller has will determine how many lights you can control.
• Advanced lighting controllers include built-in dimmers and light pattern programs; sound activations, which allow the audio to control the lights and blackout, kill switches that turn everything off at once.
• DMX lighting controllers allow you to program how your lighting equipment (lights, dimmers, fog machines, and more) will work together to create a mood. Because you can create lighting programs, these controllers give you the greatest flexibility and maximum amount of power to control your lighting equipment. Only one thing to be kept in mind is that all of your gear must be DMX compatible.
• Lighting stands elevate your lights and support your lighting equipment. When investing in quality stands, they would ensure you to grow your rig as you add more lighting equipment.
• Lighting cables connect your lights to your controller and provide power. Make sure that these are rated for the wattage of your lights.
• Lighting dimmers packs allow you to control the brightness of your lights. Connect them to your controller for greater manageability of your lighting equipment.
• Fog machines add ambiance and tone to any light show.