We here at ETC get a lot of questions about which cyc light to choose. (They’re all so great and honestly, it’s like asking to pick our favorite child!) We’ve found that it’s not a simple question to […]
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Exploring the Network: OSC Connections
This is the second article explaining Open Sound Control (OSC) in a series titled Exploring the Network written by field service engineer and programmer Sam Smallman. In today’s article we will explore connecting two devices together and communicating […]
Can Emergency luminaires be cord-and-plug connected?
With the many recent changes to the US National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding emergency lighting, I am often asked whether an emergency luminaire is allowed to be cord-and-plug connected.
A behind the scenes look at where our LEDs were born
We each have a past. Some more shady than others. And when it comes to the LEDs we use in ETC fixtures you might be surprised to learn where each comes from. Surprisingly, not a single one was […]
A Designer’s Eos Toolkit (Part 4): Magic Sheets and Pixel Maps
In this series, guest blogger Cory Pattak discusses Eos show file setup from his perspective as a freelance designer. In this post: Magic Sheets and Pixel Maps
Keep your ETC system afloat after heavy storms
When a hurricane strikes, the strong storms often cause nasty electrical interferences, failures, brown outs, spikes, and more. To be extra prepared in your theatre, house of worship, business center, or wherever you happen to use ETC equipment, […]
A Designer’s Eos Toolkit (Part 3): Effects, Submasters, Presets, Groups, Macros
In this series, guest blogger Cory Pattak discusses Eos show file setup from his perspective as a freelance designer. In this post: Effects, Submasters, Presets, Groups, Macros.
