Accessories for lights
Lighting Accessories – Professional Equipment for Stage & Event Technology
Welcome to your specialist for professional lighting accessories. Whether you're rigging a concert stage, installing architectural lighting, or building a trade show booth – the right accessories make all the difference between a functional setup and a truly impressive lighting installation. LTT offers a comprehensive range of mounting hardware, rigging components, control systems and safety equipment that meet the demanding standards of professional event technology. From truss clamps and safety cables to DMX connectors and power distribution systems, you'll find everything needed to create stunning lighting setups that deliver outstanding results.
What Are Lighting Accessories?
Lighting accessories encompass all the components required to mount, power, control and secure lighting fixtures in professional applications. This category includes rigging hardware such as truss clamps, half-couplers and safety cables that attach fixtures to truss systems; mounting brackets and suspension systems for architectural installations; electrical accessories including DMX cables, splitters and terminators for lighting control; and power distribution equipment like multi-cables and power boxes.
Unlike residential lighting accessories – which typically consist of replacement bulbs, lamp holders and basic switches – professional lighting accessories must meet strict safety standards and load specifications. Every truss clamp, for instance, carries a Working Load Limit (WLL) rating that defines its maximum safe capacity. Safety cables provide secondary attachment in accordance with DGUV Vorschrift 17 (formerly BGV C1), the German regulation governing event technology safety. Professional-grade connectors use locking mechanisms (XLR, powerCON) rather than household plugs, ensuring reliable connections even in demanding touring environments.
The distinction between consumer and professional accessories becomes particularly clear in rigging applications. A standard ceiling hook might suffice for a decorative pendant light at home, but a moving head fixture weighing 25 kg on a touring rig requires a certified truss clamp with documented load capacity, a secondary safety cable rated to the fixture's weight, and proper attachment to a truss system engineered to EN 1090 standards. Professional accessories are designed, tested and certified for exactly these scenarios.
Applications – Where Professional Lighting Accessories Excel
Professional lighting accessories find their primary application in event technology and stage productions. Concert tours rely on quick-lock truss clamps that allow technicians to mount and strike dozens of fixtures in hours rather than days. Theatre installations use wire rope suspension systems with precise height adjustment for permanent installations. Corporate events and trade shows depend on versatile mounting solutions that adapt to different booth configurations and ceiling heights.
Architectural lighting represents another major application area. Track lighting systems in retail environments use specialized adapters and mounting brackets to create flexible spotlight arrangements that highlight merchandise effectively. Museums and galleries employ precision mounting hardware that allows exact fixture positioning without visible cables or supports. Office buildings and commercial spaces use professional-grade dimming systems and control interfaces that integrate with building management systems.
Broadcast studios and film sets require accessories that meet both technical and aesthetic demands. Cable management systems keep power and DMX lines organized and out of camera view. Barn doors, colour frames and gobo holders modify fixture output for specific creative effects. Safety bonds ensure that overhead fixtures remain secure even during rapid camera movements or set changes.
Mobile DJs and small venue operators benefit from portable rigging solutions. Lighting stands with T-bar adapters support multiple fixtures from a single base. Short truss sections with integrated clamps create compact overhead rigs. Quick-release mechanisms allow fast setup and teardown for events with tight load-in schedules.
Quality Standards & Professional-Grade Components
Professional lighting accessories distinguish themselves through certified load capacities, durable materials and compliance with industry safety standards. Truss clamps from manufacturers like Prolyte, Duratruss and Global Truss carry WLL ratings typically ranging from 50 kg for lightweight fixtures up to 500 kg for heavy-duty applications. These ratings aren't marketing claims – they're the result of destructive testing and certification by independent bodies like TÜV SÜD.
Safety cables represent a critical component in any overhead rigging scenario. Professional-grade safety cables use steel wire rope with a minimum breaking strength of 600 kg, far exceeding the weight of typical fixtures. The attachment points – carabiners or hooks – must also meet minimum strength requirements. A proper safety cable installation means that if the primary attachment (the truss clamp) fails, the secondary attachment prevents the fixture from falling.
DMX control accessories ensure reliable signal transmission across complex lighting networks. Quality DMX cables use 110-ohm impedance cable with proper shielding, preventing signal degradation over long cable runs. DMX splitters from brands like Swisson or Lumenradio provide optical isolation between outputs, protecting the entire system if one fixture develops a fault. DMX terminators (120-ohm resistors) eliminate signal reflections that cause flickering or erratic fixture behaviour.
Power distribution equipment must handle high current loads safely. Professional power boxes use industrial-grade connectors (powerCON, CEE) rather than household plugs. Circuit protection via RCDs (residual current devices) and MCBs (miniature circuit breakers) prevents electrical faults from causing fires or equipment damage. Multi-cables combine power and data lines in a single jacket, reducing cable clutter while maintaining proper separation between high-voltage and low-voltage circuits.
Price brackets vary significantly based on application demands. A basic truss clamp might cost €8–15, while a certified quick-lock clamp with integrated safety attachment point runs €25–45. DMX cables range from €2–4 per metre for basic stage cable to €8–12 per metre for touring-grade cable with Neutrik connectors. A simple safety cable costs €5–8, while a complete rigging kit with multiple attachment points and certified components might reach €50–80.
Rigging Hardware & Mounting Solutions for Truss Systems
Rigging hardware forms the backbone of professional lighting installations, connecting fixtures securely to truss systems and architectural structures. The most common component is the truss clamp, available in several configurations to suit different applications. Hook clamps feature a simple hook design that slides over truss tubes, ideal for quick fixture positioning during setup. Half-couplers use a bolt-through design that wraps around the truss tube, providing higher load capacity and more secure attachment for heavy fixtures.
Quick-lock clamps represent the premium category, incorporating spring-loaded mechanisms that allow tool-free installation and removal. These clamps significantly reduce rigging time on touring productions where dozens of fixtures must be mounted and struck daily. The Riggatec brand, manufactured by LTT, offers an extensive range of quick-lock clamps designed specifically for Naxpro-Truss systems, with models compatible with both 50mm (FD31/HD31 series) and 35mm (FD21 series) tube diameters.
Spigots and adapters bridge the gap between different mounting standards. A 28mm spigot fits the standard yoke mount found on most moving heads and LED fixtures, while the opposite end attaches to a truss clamp. Offset spigots allow fixtures to be positioned away from the truss centreline, useful when creating tight fixture arrays or avoiding obstacles. Multi-fixture bars use a single truss attachment point to support several smaller fixtures, reducing the number of clamps required.
Suspension systems for architectural applications use different hardware entirely. Wire rope systems employ steel cables tensioned between ceiling attachment points, with adjustable grippers that hold fixtures at precise heights. Track lighting systems use electrified rails that provide both mechanical support and power distribution, with fixtures that clip directly onto the track. Pendant suspension kits include ceiling canopies, cable grips and strain relief components for hanging decorative fixtures safely.
Every rigging component must include secondary safety attachment. Professional practice dictates that any overhead fixture requires both a primary mounting (the clamp or bracket) and a secondary safety cable. The safety cable attaches independently to the truss or structure, ensuring that fixture failure or clamp loosening cannot result in a falling fixture. This redundancy principle is fundamental to DGUV Vorschrift 17 compliance and represents the difference between professional and amateur installations.
DMX Control Systems & Signal Distribution
DMX512 has become the universal control protocol for professional lighting, and proper signal distribution requires specialized accessories. DMX cables differ fundamentally from audio cables despite using the same XLR connectors. True DMX cable uses 110-ohm impedance twisted-pair construction with proper shielding, ensuring clean signal transmission over runs up to 300 metres. Using standard microphone cable for DMX often works over short distances but causes signal degradation, fixture flickering and intermittent control issues on longer runs or complex networks.
DMX splitters solve several critical problems in lighting control. An optical splitter takes a single DMX input and provides multiple isolated outputs, typically 4 or 8 channels. The optical isolation means that a short circuit or fault on one output cannot affect the other outputs or the input signal. This protection becomes essential on large installations where dozens of fixtures connect to a single control console. Brands like Swisson and Lumenradio manufacture splitters with additional features like RDM (Remote Device Management) support, allowing bi-directional communication for fixture addressing and status monitoring.
DMX terminators prevent signal reflections that occur at the end of long cable runs. A terminator is simply a 120-ohm resistor wired between the DMX+ and DMX- pins of an XLR connector, plugged into the last fixture in the chain. Without proper termination, reflected signals can cause erratic fixture behaviour, particularly with intelligent fixtures that have complex control requirements. Professional installations always include terminators, even though many modern fixtures have built-in termination that can be activated via DIP switches.
Wireless DMX systems eliminate cable runs entirely, using radio transmission to send control signals to fixtures. Lumenradio CRMX technology has become the industry standard, offering reliable transmission up to 300 metres with automatic frequency hopping to avoid interference. Wireless receivers attach to individual fixtures or groups of fixtures, receiving the DMX signal and converting it back to wired DMX. This technology proves invaluable for architectural installations where running cables would be impractical, or for temporary events where setup time is limited.
DMX merger units combine multiple control sources into a single output, useful when a lighting designer wants to blend console control with pre-programmed sequences or when backup control is required. Merger units implement HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) or LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) priority schemes, ensuring smooth transitions between control sources without sudden lighting changes.
LTT – Your Specialist for Event Technology
LTT has been your trusted partner for professional event technology for over 25 years, combining extensive product knowledge with practical experience from thousands of installations worldwide. As both a distributor and manufacturer, LTT offers unique insight into what makes lighting accessories perform reliably in demanding professional applications. Our own production facility in Germany manufactures the Riggatec brand of rigging hardware, designed specifically to integrate seamlessly with Naxpro-Truss systems and other leading truss brands.
Every lighting accessory in the LTT range meets professional standards for load capacity, safety and durability. We stock products from industry-leading manufacturers including Prolyte, Global Truss, Duratruss, Showtec and Manfrotto, alongside our own Riggatec brand. This combination ensures that whether you're rigging a festival main stage or installing architectural lighting in a corporate lobby, you'll find components that meet the specific technical and safety requirements of your project.
Our commitment to customer support extends beyond product sales. LTT's technical team provides guidance on proper rigging techniques, load calculations and safety compliance. We ship worldwide from our facility in Bocholt, Germany, with express delivery available for urgent projects. Orders over €69 ship free within Germany, and our 3-year LTT warranty provides peace of mind that your investment is protected. With over 100,000 positive customer reviews, LTT has earned its reputation as the specialist for professional event technology.
FAQ – Questions & Answers
Professional stage lighting uses specialized mounting accessories including truss clamps (hook clamps, half-couplers and quick-lock clamps), safety cables rated to fixture weight, spigots and adapters for yoke mounts, and multi-fixture bars. Truss clamps attach fixtures to aluminium truss systems with Working Load Limit (WLL) ratings from 50 kg to 500 kg depending on the model. Every overhead fixture requires both a primary mounting clamp and a secondary safety cable for redundancy, meeting DGUV Vorschrift 17 safety standards. Quick-lock clamps from brands like Riggatec allow tool-free installation, significantly reducing rigging time on touring productions. Spigots bridge between standard 28mm yoke mounts and truss clamps, while offset spigots position fixtures away from the truss centreline for precise placement.
Professional lighting fixture spare parts are available through specialized event technology suppliers like LTT, which stocks components for leading brands including Prolyte, Global Truss, Showtec, Cameo and Eurolite. Common spare parts include replacement gobo holders, colour frame holders, barn doors, lamp modules for discharge fixtures, and electronic components like ballasts and control boards. For truss-mounted fixtures, replacement yokes, mounting brackets and safety attachment points are frequently needed items. Many manufacturers provide exploded-view diagrams and part numbers in their technical documentation, making it straightforward to identify and order the correct replacement component. LTT's technical team can assist with parts identification and compatibility questions, ensuring you receive the correct component for your specific fixture model.
Architectural pendant light installations require several key accessories: ceiling canopies to conceal electrical connections and provide a finished appearance, cable grips or strain relief devices to prevent tension on electrical connections, height-adjustment mechanisms for precise positioning, and proper electrical connectors. Wire rope suspension systems use tensioned steel cables with adjustable grippers that allow pendant fixtures to be positioned at exact heights without visible support structures. Professional installations also include proper cable management to route power and control wiring neatly, and in some cases, dimming systems or lighting control interfaces. For commercial applications, accessories must meet building codes and safety standards, including proper strain relief rated to the fixture weight and secure ceiling attachment points capable of supporting the load with appropriate safety factors.
Finding replacement parts for professional lighting equipment starts with identifying the fixture manufacturer and model number, typically found on a label on the fixture body or yoke. Manufacturers like Showtec, Cameo, Eurolite and Chauvet DJ provide technical documentation including exploded-view diagrams and parts lists on their websites. Specialized distributors like LTT stock common replacement components including lamp modules, gobo holders, colour frames, fuses, and electronic assemblies. For older or discontinued fixtures, the manufacturer's service department can often provide parts availability information and recommend compatible alternatives. Professional-grade fixtures are designed with serviceability in mind, using modular components that can be replaced in the field rather than requiring complete fixture replacement. Keeping records of fixture serial numbers and purchase dates helps streamline the parts identification process.
DIY stage lighting projects require several essential accessories beyond the fixtures themselves. Mounting hardware includes truss clamps or lighting stands to position fixtures, with safety cables providing secondary attachment for any overhead installation. DMX control requires proper 110-ohm DMX cables with XLR connectors, a DMX controller or lighting console, and DMX terminators for the end of cable runs. Power distribution needs multi-cables or individual power cables rated to fixture current draw, along with proper connectors (powerCON or CEE for professional applications). Cable management accessories like cable ties, gaffer tape and cable ramps keep installations neat and safe. For moving head fixtures or intelligent lighting, you'll also need addressing tools to set DMX addresses, and potentially DMX splitters if running multiple fixture chains. Professional installations always include proper circuit protection via RCDs and MCBs to prevent electrical hazards.
Glass components on professional lighting fixtures can typically be replaced, including lens assemblies, colour filter frames, gobo holders and protective glass covers. Discharge fixtures like moving heads use precision-engineered glass reflectors and lenses that focus and shape the light output; these components are available as spare parts from the fixture manufacturer. LED fixtures may use glass or acrylic lenses to control beam angle, and these are also replaceable. When replacing glass components, it's essential to use manufacturer-specified parts rather than generic alternatives, as the optical characteristics directly affect light output, beam angle and colour temperature. Safety glass or tempered glass is used in high-temperature applications to prevent shattering. Always ensure fixtures are powered off and cooled before replacing glass components, and handle precision optical elements by the edges to avoid fingerprints or contamination that would affect light quality.
Professional stage lighting fixtures use several specialized socket types depending on lamp technology. Discharge fixtures (HMI, MSR, HTI) use proprietary lamp bases like PGJ5, PGJX28 or G38 that ensure correct lamp positioning and electrical contact. LED fixtures typically use integrated LED modules rather than replaceable sockets, though some use standard E27 or GU10 bases for LED retrofit applications. Halogen fixtures may use GY9.5, G22 or R7s bases for high-wattage lamps. Moving heads and intelligent fixtures use manufacturer-specific lamp modules that include the socket, reflector and lamp as a single replaceable assembly. Unlike residential lighting which primarily uses E27 (Edison screw) or E14 (candelabra) bases, professional fixtures prioritize secure mechanical retention, precise lamp positioning and high-current electrical contacts. Always consult the fixture's technical documentation to identify the correct lamp type and base, as using an incorrect lamp can damage the fixture or create safety hazards.
Installing dimmer switches for stage lighting differs significantly from residential dimming. Professional stage dimming uses dedicated dimmer packs or dimmer racks that handle multiple circuits, typically 6, 12 or 24 channels per unit. These dimmers connect between the power source and the lighting fixtures, controlled via DMX512 protocol from a lighting console. Installation requires proper electrical certification and compliance with local electrical codes. The dimmer pack must be rated to handle the total wattage of connected fixtures, with individual channels typically handling 2–3 kW each. Proper installation includes circuit protection (MCBs), RCD protection for safety, adequate ventilation to dissipate heat, and secure mounting. DMX control cables run from the lighting console to the dimmer pack, with proper 110-ohm DMX cable and termination. For LED fixtures, dimming is typically handled internally via DMX control rather than external dimmers, as LEDs require constant-current drivers rather than phase-cut dimming. Professional installations should always be performed by qualified electricians familiar with entertainment industry electrical standards.
