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Plug-in box (stage lighting)

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Moving heads connected to a plug-in box (center)

In stage lighting, a plug-in box, plug box[1] or drop box[2] is a device, similar to a power strip, to distribute power to multiple lighting instruments, consisting of an inlet (either detachable or hard-wired), and multiple female outlet connectors or pigtails. The electrical components are housed in or on a metal box which can be mounted to a floor, wall, or structure such as a lighting truss.[3] Plug-in boxes often have multiple circuit breakers, and may be supplied power from a dimmer.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Plug Box". Control Booth. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Glossary of Lighting Terms – Drop Box". Vincent Lighting Systems. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Theatrical Lighting Solution Package" (PDF). Leviton.com. p. 2. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Glossary of Lighting Terms – Plug-In Box". Vincent Lighting Systems. Retrieved 8 July 2019.