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CHAUVET DJ BLOG cables

CHAUVET DJ Academy: Lighting Lesson of the Week

Posted on May 14, 2015 by webmaster

Using the Right Tool for the Right Job! DMX vs. Audio Cables When connecting cables between light fixtures and controllers, make sure you’re actually using DMX cables and not audio cables.  Many DMX connectors look identical to the XLR connectors on audio cables, but the impedance is different between DMX and audio cables which could […]

3 Easy Steps to Managing Cables

Posted on March 20, 2012 by webmaster

by Wallace Greenaway, CHAUVET® DJ Product Manager Trying to manage hundreds of feet of cable can be a daunting task — especially for DJs who are trying to set up and breakdown in a limited amount of time. If you carelessly toss your cables in a duffle bag at the end of your gig, you’re […]

How to (Properly) Wrap Cables

Posted on February 23, 2011 by webmaster

By: Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® When new cables are purchased, they are sometimes folded (yes, folded) end to end, which makes properly wrapping them a challenge. Not only is this unproductive, but re-training cables can be frustrating. Earning a degree in recording engineering will undoubtedly drill this concept into your head, but you […]