Depends, some of the larger units use 110v and a "standard" albeit Big
globe, <
call 'em globes when dealing with movie guys and Aussies> A DPY or DTY,
CMX will be in most 2K or 5K. I don't remember if there is an
incandescent 10k or not, I bet Ship could tell you. Most 10k and larger units that I have dealt with, have a "head" and come with a "leader" to get from the head to the
fixture. Let me try that again, most 10k and larger are 220/240, you supply them with a 60 80 or 100 amp
Bates connector. The
bates looks like a GSP but much bigger. The "head" is a
transformer to supply higher voltages to the
fixture itself. In the case of
HMI fixtures, there is no "dimming" availible. The fixtures will come with a "
scrim Box". "Scrims" look kind of like window screens on a round, thin metal, frame. They usually come in a set of three. One is a looser weave and only covers half the frame, the two other have increasingly finer weave so as to cut down the light further. So you don't really "dim " these fixtures, you blockthe light you don't want. Scrims slip into what you might think is a
gel fame holder on the front of the
fixture. Typically if you need to color correct, or simply color one of these fixtures you attach a full or half sheet or color to the front side of the
scrim using "C-47's" < clothes pins> Sometimes you get a tubular metal frame that sits on the front of the
fixture, If you get one of these you typically use "
Snot Tape" to attach the
gel to the frame. Another accessory sometimes included in a
scrim bag or just with the
fixture will be a "
cookie" typically a 1/2" or 1/4" piece of plywood with organic shapes cut out of it. This is essentially a break-up
gobo for an
HMI fixture.
If the rental
house told you there is a seperate box then you can be assured these are
HMI fixtures, and most likely you will need to supply them with 220/240. Remember you'll be dealling with really big, Really hot. fixtures. IASTE requires every
fixture of this type to have a "Tender" or a person that must stay within 10 to 12 feet of the
fixture for the entire time that it is in operation. This is for the saftey of the
fixture and people around it.
Hope that helps, I'll check back in later if you have more questions.