Show installs are short and scrutinised by organisers. A clean, compliant setup gets approved fast and survives the show without a mid-event failure. Here is the field order.
Pre-show paperwork
Submit rigging and power plans early. Organisers cap wattage and ban certain clamps; knowing limits before arrival saves a rejected install.
Rigging safely
Use approved clamps or a stable floor stand. Never hang from truss you are not authorised to use, and keep the unit out of head height walkways.
Power done right
Use the assigned circuit, a surge-protected lead, and label it. If using rechargeable, charge overnight and carry a spare so a dead battery never kills the booth.
Focus on site
Focus at the installed distance, not a bench. Aim near-perpendicular to the panel, correct keystone, and lock the unit so foot traffic vibration cannot drift it.
Teardown without damage
Pack the gobo discs in a case, coil cables, and log the setup so the next show is a 10-minute repeat, not a rediscovery.
Install order
Field sequence:
- Submit plans, confirm power/rigging limits.
- Clamp or stand the unit safely.
- Connect protected power / charge bank.
- Focus at installed distance, lock.
- Verify glare and organiser sign-off.
- Log setup for repeat shows.
Common questions
Do I need organiser approval to install?
Usually yes for rigging and power. Submit plans early; caps and banned clamps vary by venue.
Can I hang from any truss?
Only authorised truss with approved clamps. Otherwise use a floor stand and keep clear of walkways.
What about power at the booth?
Use the assigned circuit with surge protection and label it; rechargeable units need overnight charging and a spare.
Why focus on site not bench?
Focus shifts with throw distance; bench focus will be soft at the installed range.
How do I make teardown fast?
Case the gobo discs, coil cables, and log the setup so the next show repeats in minutes.
What fails most at shows?
Unprotected power spikes and unsecured units drifting from vibration — both avoided with the steps above.
Need help specifying this?
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