If you missed the CHAUVET DJ seminar “Dynamic Lighting for Dynamic Income” with Jeremy Brech at Mobile Beat, no worries! Get to class at CHAUVET DJ Academy and watch it from anywhere anytime!
Which of the following is true? a. Lasers should not be included in a beginner’s rig b. A beginner’s lighting rig should only be controlled with DMX c. Using auto programs, foot pedal control and sound activation is a good idea for beginners d. Lights can only be […]
There’s no doubt that L.E.D. lights are much more flexible than incandescent fixtures which used to be the standard in entertainment lighting. Think of L.E.D. lighting as the digital version of a light while incandescent lighting is the older analog version. It’s like comparing an acoustic piano to a digital keyboard. Like the keyboard can […]
CHAUVET DJ Presented “Creative Lighting, Creating Profits“ with Jeremy Brech live from DJ Expo 2015! Jeremy shared insights and tips to think out of the box and get into the money with higher profits and happier clients through creative lighting! Now YOU can see this seminar from wherever you are! Just head over to CHAUVET […]
Lasers have become popular effect fixtures for mobile entertainers. Most laser fixtures are compact lightweight and can create incredible visual effects with or without haze or fog. But there are some basic safety practices we all have to be aware of before using lasers. The beams of light emitted from lasers are highly concentrated. If […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
If you run into any DMX-related problems with your lighting, here are a few simple steps to get you back on track. 1. If you are using wireless DMX you should connect a DMX cable, not an XLR cable, directly from your DMX board or Software dongle to the fixture. 2. If the fixture doesn’t respond, […]
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 […]
LEDs can last between 50,000 to 100,000 hours of operation. Some say that when an LED fixture doesn’t last that long, it’s often because some other parts in the fixture, such as the power supply, might fail before the LEDs can reach their lifespan. This is not necessarily true. As LEDs have grown brighter and […]