preset board console

A "preset" in electronics refers to a setting that is preprogrammed into a device, such as a radio station.1

In the context of stagecraft, a "preset console" is a type of control console used for stage lighting. These consoles allow lighting intensity levels to be set in advance before they are needed during a performance. A preset board typically has multiple banks, each controlling a set number of dimmers, and often includes a cross-fader to smoothly transition between different lighting presets. While older electronic control consoles like preset boards have largely been replaced by computerized systems, they were a significant development in managing stage lighting.2