Spanset (Sling)
This is a strong fabric strap usually used to connect truss to hooks.
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Shackle
A shackle is a link that normally attaches the hoist’s hook (the hoist can either be a chain block or chain motor) to a spanset (sling).
Soco Headers
Socapex lighting headers normally have 6 female 10amp power sockets at one end converging in to a male socapex connector at the other end. The headers split the power out of the soco power multi-cored cable so that the lighting can be plugged into separate power channels. Each female socket will have its own number starting from 1 and ending at 6 to distinguish the 6 power channels.
Soco Tails
Socapex lighting tails normally have 6x 10amp plugs at one end converging into a female socapex connector at the other end. Tails are normally plugged into a channel on a lighting dimmer. Each 10amp plug will have its own number starting from 1 and ending at 6 to assist in distinguishing channels.
Soco (Socoplex)
A Soco or Socapex cable refers to a cable that has Socapex connectors on its ends.
In lighting, Socapex are used for power cables. The connector is normally attached to a multi-cored power cable that can carry 6 channels of power.
Socapex connectors are also used for audio multi-cores.
Strobe
Lighting unit giving a fast series of very short light flashes under which action appears frozen.
Strike
To clear the stage of scenery and other materials, or to remove a specific article.
Stage Right (SR)
The right hand stage as viewed by the cast facing the audience. Also Opposite Prompt, Camera Left.