--- product_id: 66684170 title: "Show Networks and Control Systems: Formerly \"Control Systems for Live Entertainment\"" price: "218 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/66684170-show-networks-and-control-systems-formerly-control-systems-for-live store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Show Networks and Control Systems: Formerly "Control Systems for Live Entertainment" **Price:** 218 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Show Networks and Control Systems: Formerly "Control Systems for Live Entertainment" - **How much does it cost?** 218 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/66684170-show-networks-and-control-systems-formerly-control-systems-for-live) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Show Networks and Control Systems, the industry standard since 1994, is both a learning guide for beginners and a reference for experienced technicians. With its unique combined focus on computers, networks, and control systems, the book covers the art and practice of using these tools for live shows such as concerts, theatre productions, theme park attractions, themed-retail installations, cruise ship shows, museum exhibits, interactive media projects, and traditional performing arts. The book offers an in-depth examination of the technology used behind the scenes in lighting, lasers, audio, video, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects, and pyrotechnics and show control, the technique used to interconnect and synchronize two or more show systems. In this extensively revised and updated second edition (after three editions with the previous title, Control Systems for Live Entertainment), Huntington draws on more than three decades of experience in the field and classroom to clearly explain what goes on behind the scenes and inside the machines that bring bold performances to life in real-world settings. Review: An outstanding book!!! - starting with the negatives... well, owning the ebook makes me want to buy the physical book, which is good for Mr. Huntington, not so good for my wallet. Other than that I find it to be quite complete (as of today!), and really clearly written. I don't know that you could read this if you knew nothing about networking, but I think he frames things in such a way that you do not need years of experience. All the major topics are covered, as well as some interesting side-trips. I recommend this book to anyone working in theatre, entertainment, and even production. Review: The most detailed and up-to-date book on the subject - If you're the kind of person who wants more info than he likely will need, just to understand what's going on under the hood or how to design or troubleshoot efficiently, this is the book for you. I work in TV and the most complex stage rigs we do are nothing compared to the scope of this book. It has been very helpful, though, in understanding the nuts and bolts of how the network is built. As DMX is giving way to artnet and sACN, knowledge of this kind is getting more and more important. You have to be very interested in the subject to wade through it all, but I'm glad I bought the book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,842,793 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #417 in Stagecraft (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 72 Reviews | ## Images ![Show Networks and Control Systems: Formerly "Control Systems for Live Entertainment" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61076Ff7u3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An outstanding book!!! *by B***N on August 25, 2013* starting with the negatives... well, owning the ebook makes me want to buy the physical book, which is good for Mr. Huntington, not so good for my wallet. Other than that I find it to be quite complete (as of today!), and really clearly written. I don't know that you could read this if you knew nothing about networking, but I think he frames things in such a way that you do not need years of experience. All the major topics are covered, as well as some interesting side-trips. I recommend this book to anyone working in theatre, entertainment, and even production. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most detailed and up-to-date book on the subject *by S***Y on December 22, 2019* If you're the kind of person who wants more info than he likely will need, just to understand what's going on under the hood or how to design or troubleshoot efficiently, this is the book for you. I work in TV and the most complex stage rigs we do are nothing compared to the scope of this book. It has been very helpful, though, in understanding the nuts and bolts of how the network is built. As DMX is giving way to artnet and sACN, knowledge of this kind is getting more and more important. You have to be very interested in the subject to wade through it all, but I'm glad I bought the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent industry guide. *by J***S on January 3, 2013* I chose the high rating because in today's high-fi computer world the entertainment industry is being pushed harder than ever to deliver more spectacular and involved shows. This has resulted in a complete cross plat form need to control the back end of the equipment like never before. The detail of this book is perfect for most technicians. It take the level of knowledge just beyond the average comfort level. While not getting as technical as the electrical engineers and computer engineers making the equipment themselves. I would recommend this book to every entertainment technician from theater to corporate that is either in charge of system engineering or would like to be someday. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/66684170-show-networks-and-control-systems-formerly-control-systems-for-live](https://www.desertcart.no/products/66684170-show-networks-and-control-systems-formerly-control-systems-for-live) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*