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 […]

by Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® DJs have options when it comes to controlling lighting gear. Traditional control boards give you the feel of hardware as you slide the faders up and down to control the features of your fixtures, while modern software programs let you control your fixtures from your computer or smart phone (it […]

Allan Reiss, Product Manager for Club/DJ and Alex Ocampo, Product Engineer Cleaning your moving heads correctly and often is key to their functionality. With proper cleaning, you will not have to replace parts, which will save you money and make the most of your investment. If you’re not sure how to take care of your […]

by Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® Fog or haze adds more spice to your event in any setting that might be: ballroom, hall or school auditorium. But getting permission to use foggers or hazers can be a complicated process. If your client really wants it and you’re determined to go through with it, click […]

by Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® If you’re looking to host a party or small event, plug-and-play fixtures can change the entire atmosphere. Before making an investment in a new fixture. Click here to read for tips that will help you select a plug-and-play fixture and ensure you make the right decision. DJ University is […]

  by Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® Highly efficient, LEDs, or light emitting diodes, are becoming the norm in the lighting industry. As a DJ you’ve probably wondered why LEDs are that much better than traditional fixtures that use lamps. Click here to see why you should make the change now. DJ University is […]

By Wallace Greenaway – product manager for CHAUVET® Club/DJ Setting up a rig can be an easy and headache-free task for anyone. Just be smart when planning and when choosing your lights, and the whole deal shouldn’t take you more than 45 minutes, at the most. Click here for detailed tips on how to be […]

by Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® There are different types of descriptions commonly used when it comes to discussing images and their resolution.  If you’re unfamiliar with terms like high resolution, web resolution, dpi, megapixel, digital zoom, optical zoom and SLR, they can sound technical and intimidating. Don’t be nervous, we’ll learn together and […]

By: Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® The best way to produce photographs of lighting installations is by using a camera that utilizes interchangeable lenses, or a digital SLR. These cameras are ready to use right out of the box and perform a lot of functions that may appear intimidating to beginners. To get started, […]

By: Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® When it comes to DJ-ing a wedding, the set up and entertainment you provide can mean the difference between an extraordinary event and a disastrous nightmare. There are a million things to keep in mind when it comes to working with your clients and preparing for the event: […]

By: Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® Fog machines can enhance the look of any dance floor and show off your lights in a whole new way. But like any machine, foggers need some maintenance to work properly. And caring for your fogger properly will not only prolong your equipment, but your investment as well. […]

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By: Allan Reiss, product manager for CHAUVET® Ahh, the custom gobo. It’s probably the easiest upsell item for a DJ or mobile performer to employ when booking an event—especially a wedding. A bride and groom’s initials, the year of a graduating class or a corporate logo—the possibilities are nearly endless. Custom gobos are relatively inexpensive […]

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 […]