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TERMS & PHRASES
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5-Wire
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Refers to a cable or connector with five conductors, often used for complex audio or lighting systems.
Cable, Power, 3 Phase
Three Phase
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Electrical power system with three alternating currents, commonly used for larger-scale setups and industrial applications.
Power, Electrical Current, AC
Iris
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Device used in lighting fixtures to adjust the size of the beam spread.
Lights, Accessory, Gack
Bare Wire Connectors
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Connectors used to join bare electrical wires together securely.
Cable, Adapter
Cross Converter
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Cross Converter is a device that can convert video signals between different formats, resolutions, or standards.
Gear, Adapter, Video
Edison Connector
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Common type of electrical connector used for power distribution in North America, often found on standard household power cords.
Cable, Adapter
Dongle
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Dongle is a small hardware device that provides additional functionality or enables compatibility with other devices or software.
Video, Adapter
Hubbell
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Brand of electrical connectors commonly used in the entertainment industry.
Power, Adapter, Cable