by Wallace Greenaway, CHAUVET® DJ Product Manager So, you have made the decision that DJing is your passion and you want to seriously consider it as your part-time or full-time career. You don’t lack the talent, but still, haven’t figured out all the details yet. For example, you might think lighting is not as important […]
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 […]
by Allan Reiss, CHAUVET® DJ product manager Have you ever arrived to a gig and realized there is a covered walkway preventing you from backing your trailer in to unload your gear? Maybe you’ve unloaded all your gear and forgot to pack a power cord for every fixture. Click here for five tips to ensure a smooth […]
by Max Morgan, CHAUVET ®Technical Manager Technical equipment can malfunction. There, I said it, but unfortunately it’s just the way it goes. What’s even more unfortunate? When the malfunction happens at the most inopportune time, like when you’re in the middle of a gig and you can’t do much about it. Read on to recognize […]
by Allan Reiss, CHAUVET® DJ Product Manager Wouldn’t you like to save more time and be on top of your game when setting up a gig? You’re organized, informed, you definitely know what you’re doing, so why not make your DJ life easier by using wireless DMX? It’s easy, neat and efficient. Still in doubt? […]
by Allan Reiss, CHAUVET® DJ product manager If you are unfamiliar with the DMX protocol, controlling fixtures with it can seem intimidating and complicated. Before you can start programming DMX-capable fixtures, you need to understand what DMX is, how it works and what you can do with it. Once you understand the basics, you will […]
by Allan Reiss, CHAUVET® DJ Product Manager Gobos add a personal touch to events. Brides are willing to pay extra to see their new initials projected on the dance floor, graduating classes love seeing their year displayed brightly on the wall and corporations are proud to see their logo. Ordering gobos, especially custom gobos, can […]
by Allan Reiss, CHAUVET Club/DJ Product Manager Cleaning your scanners periodically can give them a longer life and you less to worry about in the end. The buildup of dust and dirt can overheat units or clog fans, which translates into fixture failure sooner than you expected. Click here and follow these tips to save […]
By Allan Reiss, Product Manager for CHAUVET® Club/DJ You may have noticed that lighting manufacturers are starting to add battery-operated fixtures to their product lines. Designed to simplify our lives as mobile DJs and add flexibility to our setup, these fixtures also save us time and money. We no longer have to worry about spending […]
by Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® Club/DJ LED fixtures have simplified the hectic life of the mobile DJ and made the inconvenience of broken filaments, burned hands and short life spans found in traditional incandescent or discharge bulbs a thing of the past. LED fixtures often use either single or tri-colored LEDs, but is […]
by Allan Reiss, Product Manager for CHAUVET® Club/DJ It has happened to the best of us: you arrive at your gig and start unpacking all your equipment when you realize you forgot something crucial in order to run your light show. It’s almost a guarantee that the hotel where you’re DJing the wedding doesn’t sell […]
by Allan Reiss, Product Manager for CHAUVET® Club/DJ and Karl Detken, Director of Brand Management If you feel you got comfortable using your fun and simple plug-and-play fixtures, it’s time you step out of your comfort zone and consider an upgrade—especially if the events you usually book are weddings, corporate functions, high school parties or […]