Chapter 18
Lighting Console and FOH Setup
Buying the right computer and getting it to work properly is no more complicated than building a nuclear reactor from wristwatch parts in a darkened room using only your teeth. —Dave Barry
The front of house (FOH) is the command center of a lighting system, and as such it’s important that it is able to accommodate all the needs of the equipment and its operators. There should be enough space for all of its occupants and the gear, enough table-top surface area for the main console, the backup console, and all of the supporting equipment, comfortable and ergonomic chairs, a good view of the stage, enough power to comfortably handle all of the equipment without fear of tripping a circuit breaker, enough ...
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