CHAUVET DJ BLOG Gig Tips

Blending Colors in the ShowXpress Live Screen Users of CHAUVET DJ‘s ShowXpress DMX software know that if you need to make a color change quickly in a live setting it’s not always convenient to switch between the Live screen and Editor screen.  In this week’s tip, DJ Jer shares this quick tip on doing it […]

      DJ Jer spends some Shop Time talking about using the CHAUVET DJ EZ Wash Hex IRC for accent lighting.  Check it out:

KEEP IT CLEAN! Keeping your light fixtures in bags or road cases will help with the longevity of the units. Fixtures still get dust and debris on them and need to be maintained to get the best results and longevity out of the light. Each fixture can be maintained differently and you should always check your […]

In this edition of Shop Time, DJ Jer spends a little more quality time with the new CHAUVET DJ SlimBEAM Quad IRC, a fixture changing the way we all think about uplighting! Check it out:

This week DJ Ryan and Tah-Dah Productions were lighting up another fantastic wedding, this time in Chico, California and of course CHAUVET DJ helped light up the amazing Lakeside Pavillion.  Check it out!

DJ Jer spent some quality time in the shop with one of his latest lighting loves, the CHAUVET DJ Wash FX. In this edition of Shop Time, Jere walks us through the some of the control options and ways to use this powerful wash fixture.

USES OF LIGHTING Class is in session! There are as many uses for lighting as your imagination can dream up. There is a wide variety of uses for lighting fixtures but in the DJ and event production worlds DJs and event producers use lighting for four main reasons: For effect. These are usually moving lights […]

CHAUVET DJ loves supporting great community causes and this California Safe & Sober Grad Party definitely falls into that category! DJ Ryan and Tah-Dah Productions used their CHAUVET gear to give these good kids a great time while supporting a great community cause! Check it out:

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In this gig log, DJ Ryan of Tah-Dah Productions rocks another great event with his CHAUVET DJ gear, this time at the beautiful Heritage House Resort in Little River, California. Check out the video and let’s party with DJ Ryan!

There are a multitude of videos and advice blogs for DJs about being prepared in the case of emergencies or unexpected glitches.  But in this edition of Thursday Vids, Geoff offers up some psychological ways to be prepared to make quick decisions and calmly deal with gig gremlins.  DJ “Panic Buttons” if you will.  Press […]

DJ Mikey Mike was in town visiting the CHAUVET DJ Headquarters in Sunrise, Florida and in this Gig Lab, he takes you on a tour of where the fixtures we all use on gigs come from!

Our friend DJ Ryan of Tah-Dah Productions has been busy hosting amazing events in California this season. Check out the video below for a look at his latest gig featuring some of his favorite CHAUVET DJ fixtures – a charming, casual Summer Vineyard Wedding. His fixtures added the right amount of fun and excitement to […]

At Under 3½ Lbs. CHAUVET DJ’s Mini Kinta IRC Delivers Maxi Punch With Roomful Of Multi-Color LED Beams With 48 lenses and 4 high-power LED light sources packed into its ultra-compact (7.5 x 9.1 x 7.25 inch/191 x 241 x 184 mm) case, the Mini Kinta IRC unleashes an explosion of visual excitement that would […]

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Here’s what’s hot this week on the CHAUVET DJ Blog! 1. DJ Ryan Makes a Wedding Shine with the CHAUVET DJ “Tower of Power” Readers got a kick out of the way DJ Ryan of Tah-Dah Productions combined multiple CHAUVET DJ fixtures to create his own “Tower of Power” at a recent wedding! 2. CHAUVET DJ […]

Determining how much power you need for your gear is a critical part of protecting your gear and smooth performance at events.  Here’s a quick quiz on determining your power needs. When “A” is for Amps, “W” is for “Watts” and “V” is for voltage. the correct formula for determining power needs is: (see answer […]

DJ Ryan of Tah-Dah Productions is at it again, creating a great wedding event with his arsenal of CHAUVET DJ gear. This time he travels to the California coast for a smaller event but puts no less effort into making a magical evening. His lighting centerpiece was what he calls the “Tower of Power” – […]

Welcome to the Intimidator Museum!This trip to the Gig Lab takes another behind the scenes look at a killer lighting set up for a CHAUVET DJ video Called “The Intimidator Story” all about our flagship line of moving head fixtures! (see the video here: https://chauvetdjblog.com/new-video-th…). We display and power up one of each Intimidator fixture in […]

https://www.chauvetlighting.com/intimidator.html In the special video presentation below, CHAUVET DJ Senior Product Manager Allan Reiss shares his insights on some of the things that go into the development of the company’s flagship series of moving head fixtures – made for DJs by DJs. Learn why Intimidators are not only the market leader in moving head lights, […]