Lighting board - Definition and Overview

Lighting boards are equipment used in theatrical lighting design to control theatre lights.

These control boards typically use the DMX standard to communicate with dimmers installed in the theatre. Light boards often allow for the creation of programmable cues, consisting of a variety of lights and fades. These cues can then be stored and rerun by the light board operator during a show.

Manufacturers of Light Boards

• Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) (http://www.etcconnect.com)