What is a Dimmer Rack?
Understanding the Role, Noise, and Evolution of High-Density Dimming Somewhere in most auditoriums, there’s a dimmer rack — a metal cabinet about 2 feet wide, 2 feet deep, and 3 to 6 feet tall. It is often found in an…
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Legacy EDI Dimmer Racks: What to Know About Mark VII and MX Systems
Electronics Diversified, Inc. (EDI) began manufacturing remote-controlled dimmer panels in 1967 and gained recognition for its rugged, portable touring “SCRimmer” dimmers. In 1982, EDI introduced the Mark VII — a high-density dimmer rack that competed directly with Strand’s CD80 and…
Aging Dimmer Racks: What Goes Wrong
As dimmer racks age, the most common points of failure include the processor, cooling system (fans), and dimmer modules. Fortunately, many racks can be upgraded or repaired — including models from Strand Lighting, Electronics Diversified (EDI), ETC, Entertainment Technology (Lightolier),…
Does It Matter What Brand of Fog Fluid I Use?
Find the right fluid for your machine! Answer: Absolutely. Parlights sells professional fog and haze fluids that align with our manufacturers’ high quality control and safety standards. Knowing what’s in your fluid and how it’s made is important for the…
A little hazy on your Fog and Smoke products?
Haze Effect Fog FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Fog and Haze Machines Question: Is it safe? Answer: Vapor from fog fluid, like many other common aerosolized materials, may be irritating to or cause allergic reactions in some people. Regardless, the…
It’s Curtains for You!
I need a curtain – where do I start? Parlights can help! Our team of experienced professionals can handle the full range of projects – from simply hanging a curtain to installing a full stage of rigging. This post details…
Keeping it Green
Little steps go a long way… Re-purposed Fresnel Parlights is committed to being environmentally responsible. Wherever possible, we reuse, re-task, reduce, and recycle. Not only do we recycle much of our office waste such as paper, toner/ink cartridges, bottles, and…
Video Conferencing, Distance Learning, and Tele-Medicine
Video Conference for the Boardroom These days, having a presence at a meeting or in a classroom no longer requires your physical attendance. With the advent of webcams, high speed broadband internet access, and services such as Skype™ and Facetime™,…
Break A Leg, Don’t Catch A Cold — Keep Theatrical Makeup Germ Free
These simple rules from professional makeup artist Roger Riggle will keep your shared theatrical makeup germ free, and your cast healthy. First, gather some supplies: Billions of microbes live on your hands, so always make it a rule to wash…