By Brad Schiller
There are several key manufacturers of lighting consoles in our industry, and each has its pros and cons when it comes to programming and operation (as well as cost and popularity). Besides sending out the same basic data stream to the fixtures, all these systems also share a common sales tactic: the platform. Each manufacturer will build variants of their console to offer a range of price points and feature sets. It is very important for every programmer to understand the nuances and pitfalls of each item in the platform.
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