2. Power Distro 201

An overview of the techniques used to distribute power in the entertainment production industry.

Safety is vital in this area, and visual identification of power devices and connectors is essential. Power distribution is paramount to the correct, noise-free operation of your equipment, as well as the safety of you and your artists, and your guests. Alternating current is dangerous unless handled 100% correctly. Learning the safe and acceptable methods to distribute power is fundamental to any production. 99% of all buzzing, humming, 60 cycle noise, etc., is caused by improper grounding and multiple ground paths. Electricity always seeks the path of least resistance.