Hi, I'm a complete newb to lighting but need serious help in finding solutions to my situation. I'm trying to light an outdoor stage for a concert in the park. For the sake of budget, I plan on using about 20 Fresnels that I already have sitting in storage instead of newly purchasing Pars or etc. So I have the lights and the generator (which is big enough to easily power the lighting plus more), but my problem is I have no clue on how to connect one to the other. If my budget allows for it, I would like to have a solution that allows for lighting control. Nothing fancy, just a simple $300 control board. If I wanted to go this route, what kind of dimmer rack should I get so that I can control 20 lights? I was thinking of going with a couple of 6-channel hybrid dimmer racks, but there wouldn't be a need for a hybrid if I end up getting the the control board anyway, right? And what brand for the dimmer rack do you recommend?
If the whole package ends up exceeding my budget, I plan on simply hooking my lights straight to the generator for a hard on-off and make plans for an investment in the future. If I take this route, what are the exact pieces of equipment needed for each step of the set-up? I was told there needed to be a circuit breaker involved? Where does it need to go and which one should I purchase? I'm having a hard time understanding how 20 light cords are supposed to get connected to a generator, so if you could break it down in layman's terms, I would seriously appreciate it. Thanks.
If the whole package ends up exceeding my budget, I plan on simply hooking my lights straight to the generator for a hard on-off and make plans for an investment in the future. If I take this route, what are the exact pieces of equipment needed for each step of the set-up? I was told there needed to be a circuit breaker involved? Where does it need to go and which one should I purchase? I'm having a hard time understanding how 20 light cords are supposed to get connected to a generator, so if you could break it down in layman's terms, I would seriously appreciate it. Thanks.