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CHAUVET® DJ Launches New Gear at NAMM 2013

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CHAUVET® DJ introduced nearly 30 new products designed for mobile entertainers at The NAMM Show 2013. The 60-by-30 foot Chauvet booth was contstructed using nearly 300 pieces of TRUSST® — the versatile, easy-to-use trussing system backed by Chauvet. Showstoppers included four new Freedom™ wireless DMX wash lights, the battery-operated EZ™ series, BEAMbar™, Intimidator™ Spot Duo and Intimidator™ Spot LED 450 moving heads, Core™ pixel-mapping fixtures, plus two mobile trussing solutions, TRUSST® Arch Kit and Goal Post Kit. Take a look at the photos we took at the show and click here to check out all the new gear. To view the complete photo album, click here – don’t forget to “like” us!

(L-R) SlimPAR™ 56, Freedom™ Par Quad-5, EZpar™ 64 RGBA, EZrail™ RGBA

Intimidator™ Spot Duo

 

Core™ 3x3 and Nimbus™

Minnesota Goes Mad for MegaStrobe™ FX12

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Ryan Leno of Verde Productions incorporated two MegaStrobe™ FX12 strobe lights into his setup. He created a review of the fixture on YouTube and shared it with us on Facebook. Tune in for his thoughts on the high-power LED strobe light that features six sections of control and see why he added not one, but two units to his rig.

6 Questions for Jason Goers

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Congratulations to our October Facebook Fan of the Month, Jason Goers. As the owner of JG Lighting Design, Goers specializes in concert lighting. With five years of experience and knowledge of the industry, he matches tonal qualities with color palettes and beam positions to enhance every show at any venue. Read on and get to more about our loyal fan.

1. Favorite CHAUVET® light/product.
My favorite CHAUVET® products are the Q-Spot™ 160-LED and Intimidator™ Spot LED 250 moving heads.  I have 10 Q-Spot™ 160-LED and two Intimidator™ Spot LED 250 moving heads with two more on the way soon. Both fixtures have a lot of great features for their price point and are very dependable and resilient. 
 
2. Favorite CHAUVET® YouTube video.
My favorite video is “Limb by Limb.” It is performed by Shafty, Portland’s tribute to Phish, and features Q-Spot™ 160-LED and Intimidator™ Spot LED 250 moving heads. The video showcases the real potential with these fixtures, including highlighting the smooth and slow pan and tilt movements. I feel like there aren’t too many lighting designers out there using these fixtures to their full potential — most seem like they are set on sound active mode.
 
3. Favorite DJ.
I am not a DJ so I really don’t have a favorite. However, my favorite lighting designer is Jefferson Waful of Umphrey’s McGee.  

4. Favorite event/nightclub with lights.
My Favorite venue is a beautiful theater built in 1905 called The Star Theater located in Portland, OR.  It has 60-foot ceilings so the Q-Spot™ 160-LED beams have plenty of room for spreading and interacting with the amazing architectural features.

5. Favorite tip for new CHAUVET® DJs.
Always put the safety of the musicians and audience first.  It is very important to always gaff or secure cable runs located in foot traffic areas in order to eliminate tripping hazards.  It is important to not only keep the public safe, but your investments as well.  Keeping your cable runs neat increases safety, and is also aesthetically pleasing and professional looking.
 
6. Complete this sentence: A show without lights is like…
A show without lights is like eating food without any flavor.  You can do it, but it’s not nearly as enjoyable and memorable.

6 Questions for Paul Norasingh

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Congratulations to our September Facebook Fan of the Month, Paul Norasingh aka DJ Sticky. Originally from Oakland, Calif., Norasingh lives in Minneapolis and is the owner and operator of Nora Events. He is interested in lighting because it brings setups to life. His next big investment is the 100% TRUE wireless Freedom™ Par because “everything wireless is a must.” Read on and get to more about our loyal fan.

1. Favorite CHAUVET® light/product.
I have 24 SlimPAR™ 56 wash lights that I use to uplight my events.  This fixture is my number one upseller and is a favorite among my clients because they bring any event to life.

2. Favorite CHAUVET® YouTube video.
I recently watched Gobo’s Made Easy CHAUVET® LFS-5 & Gobo Zoom™ with DJ Mikey Mike & Direct Sound where he reviews Gobo Zoom™ LED and LFS-5. Any video showing CHAUVET® products is a favorite of mine.

3. Favorite DJ.
DJ AM. I saw him live in Las Vegas and he was one of the first mainstream DJs to incorporate mashups into his set. He inspired me.

4. Favorite event/nightclub with lights.
Moon Nightclub at the Palms Hotel Casino Resort in Las Vegas.  The club has awesome lights and a retractable roof. 

 

5. Favorite tip for new CHAUVET® DJs.
Don’t be intimidated to ask for tips and help.  If other DJs don’t inspire you, you are in the wrong business.

6. Complete this sentence: A show without lights is like…
A show without lights is like watching a Pay-Per-View boxing fight without sound — boring and not exciting.

CHAUVET® DJ goes to Kingston Bagpuise House

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Pete Hedges, owner of Instant Replay II Mobile Disco in the UK, shared a photo of his setup with us on Facebook. In addition to other gear, he used one MotionDrape™ LED, two Mega Trix™ effect lights and two Hurricane™ 700 fog machines to light a wedding reception at the Kingston Bagpuise House and Garden near Abingdom, Oxfordshire.

6 Questions for Kamil Nowak

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Congratulations to our August Facebook Fan of the Month, Kamil Nowak. Nowak, who is a full-time student, is originally from Poland and lives in Wallington, N.J. As a college sophomore, he works as a part-time web developer for a small marketing firm and is interested in anything computer related including DJing, graphics, video and web design. Nowak has a passion for lighting and is interested in everything from emergency vehicle lighting to DJ and club lighting.

“It’s amazing what light is capable of,” Nowak said. “It has so many uses and I feel that far too often, we take it for granted. “

1. Favorite CHAUVET® light/product.
COLORrail™ IRC.  I think it speaks for itself, but COLORrail™ IRC has the capability to wash almost any area with multi-colored light.  Whether you’re washing a dance floor, wall or performers, you will get a bright output and transform any event.  Plus, built-in chase patterns and programs double as an additional effect and provide your audience with extra eye candy.

2. Favorite CHAUVET® YouTube video.
Intimidator™ Spot LED 350 by CHAUVET® DJ is probably my favorite video — it captures the capabilities and features of the fixture perfectly.  I wanted to go buy a pair of them immediately after watching the video.

3. Favorite DJ.
My favorite DJ is Ean Golden.  His website is very informative and offers great advice and tutorials.  He essentially set up a community where both new and experienced DJs can learn from each other while sharing tips and tricks.

4. Favorite event/nightclub with lights.
Considering I’m still under 21 and can’t really get into any nightclubs, I’m going to have to skip this question.  However, any event or venue able to completely transform its look and create a spectacular show using lighting gets two thumbs up from me.

5. Favorite tip for new CHAUVET® DJs.
Buy once, cry once.  Meaning, buy high quality gear the first time, and if it breaks down a few years down the road, you’ll be crying because you miss the gear, not because you wasted your money on junk.

6. Complete this sentence: A show without lights is like…
A show without lights is like a movie without the video.

Team CHAUVET® has a BBQ

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On Friday, June 29, team CHAUVET® took a break from fiddling with fixtures and lingering around LEDs to enjoy a good old fashioned summer barbecue. Our team gathered at CHAUVET® Headquarters to enjoy some delicious food, warm weather and great company. Check out some photos, then click here to view the complete album.

6 Questions for Noah Lis

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Congratulations to our July Facebook Fan of the Month, Noah Lis. Lis, who is a senior at a small state university in Mass., is a local entertainer, singer, songwriter and musician. He provides entertainment for more than 140 events per year and is intrigued by live concert productions.

“I consider myself to be a bit of a “gear nut.” It is amazing to see the dynamics and energy produced by a talented group of musicians, good sound, vibrant lighting and an excited audience.” Lis said.

1. Favorite CHAUVET® light/product.
My favorite CHAUVET® light product has to be my Q-Spot™ 260-LED. They are bright enough to cut through any amount of wash I have on stage, have smooth movement and feature a number of different gobos and effects that never seem to get old. They are only limited to the creativity of their operator.

2. Favorite CHAUVET® YouTube video.
My favorite is the Q-Wash™ 560Z-LED product video. I own these fixtures and chose this video because it really demonstrates the finesse, power and professionalism that went into the construction of this fixture.

3. Favorite DJ.
I’m not huge into the DJ scene but I can certainly appreciate the work they do. I prefer seeing live music and three of my favorite artists, are Elton John, Billy Joel, and Robbie Williams. They have spoken to me through my own music and song writing.

4. Favorite event/nightclub with lights.
Lighting the Christian rock group IONA. The band came over from the UK for a North American tour and gave me free reign to program scenes and movements. The show ended up being a huge success.

5. Favorite tip for new CHAUVET® DJs.
Go with CHAUVET® — they are the best bang for your buck. When I provide lighting, my philosophy is ‘the brighter the better.’

6. Complete this sentence: A show without lights is like…
A show without lights is like the 4th of July with no fireworks.

Rotosphere™ LED Romances the UK

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MixDisco, located in the UK, shared this photo with us on Facebook. Here is their new RotoSphere™ LED in action during a wedding at Dunchurch Park Hotel and Conference Center.

Top 10 Best Song Requests

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We were so amused by the Top 10 Worst Song Requests post that we polled our DJ Facebook fans and asked, “What is the best song request you’ve ever had?” To elaborate, we wanted to know what song request made the crowd go wild. Some responses were expected and some were real blasts from the past. We collected the top 10 best song requests in the list below.

1. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
2. You Can Do It by Ice Cube
3. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen
4. Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-Lot
5. Someone That I Used to Know by Gotye
6. Brass Monkey by  Beastie Boys
7. Macarena by Los Del Rio
8. Suavamente by Elvis Crespo
9. Jump Around by House of Pain
10. It’s Tricky by Run DMC