CHAPTER 13

Controllers and Protocols

LIGHTING CONTROLLERS AND PROTOCOLS

In this section, we are going to take a closer look at the various types of lighting controllers available on the market. Again, as technology is impacting our industry at a much faster pace than ever before, this information is continuously updating.

Two-Scene Manual Console

Once the modern-day staple of theatrical lighting, the two-scene manual console is slowly phasing out. However, this console is still found in many youth ministries, puppet ministries, and Houses of Worship across the land. They are cost effective, and if you aren’t doing a ton of lighting cues, they can be very effective.

This type of console works by allowing you to set two looks – one that is active ...

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