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“CHAUVET DJ: Under the Hood!” Seminar at BPM|PRO 2016

Posted on August 8, 2016 by CHAUVET DJ

Join us for a hands-on CHAUVET DJ interactive session on the Tuesday of BPM|PRO at 13.00 called “CHAUVET DJ: Under the Hood!” Where Product Specialists from CHAUVET DJ will provide great advise on through in order to ensure you get the maximum life from your moving head fixtures! They’ll be showing you common faults made […]

Barrels (And Scanners!) Of Fun!

Posted on July 2, 2015 by webmaster

CHAUVET DJ Introduces Twin Compact Barrel And Scanner Effects With Bright 60W LED Source, Prism, Gobos, Optional Remote & More SUNRISE, Fla. – Good things come in small . . . . barrels. That’s what DJs, mobile entertainers and dance clubs will be saying about CHAUVET DJ’s new Intimidator Barrel 305 IRC barrel-type scanning effect […]

DVDJ G-Funk Rings in the New Year with CHAUVET® DJ

Posted on January 4, 2013 by webmaster

To create a festive atmosphere during a New Year’s Eve bash held at the Hyatt Regency in Denver, Gene Jone, aka DVDJ G-Funk of Dance Trax Productions, set two Intimidator Spot LED 350 moving heads atop two, 7-foot truss towers. More than 500 people attended the event and rung in the New Year as he […]

What Happens in Vegas Goes on the CHAUVET® DJ Blog

Posted on October 24, 2012 by webmaster

Chauvet ventured to Las Vegas for LDI 2012. All four Chauvet brands featured their own booth showcasing new and soon-to-be released products. During the show, CHAUVET® DJ introduced new gear designed for mobile performers and club installations. To best showcase the new line, the CHAUVET® DJ booth was built using TRUSST® — a trussing system built […]

DJ Bill Lyons and his Intimidator Movers

Posted on October 22, 2012 by webmaster

Bill Lyons is a DJ in the Bangor, Maine area who recently added two CHAUVET® DJ Intimidator Spot LED 150 moving heads to his setup. He owns his own business, DJ Bill Lyons, and caters to the area from Bar Harbor all the way up to Millinocket. He specializes in weddings, but holiday parties, school […]

Band Profile: Mission Imposter

Posted on September 4, 2012 by webmaster

Mission Imposter is a four-member band based in Houston, Texas who uses CHAUVET® fixtures to illuminate their performances. The group caters to the greater Houston area and will occasionally travel elsewhere to entertain classic rock lovers. Read on and get to know more about Mission Imposter. 1. What is the name of the band? Mission Imposter […]

An Examination of Intimidator Spot LED 150

Posted on July 19, 2012 by webmaster

Kenneth Merenda, aka DJ K-Rock, of Houston, Texas considers himself a DJ hobbyist. Though DJing is not his primary source of income, he frequently DJs for promotional events like in-store fashion shows for clothing boutiques, the Simon Fashion Show held at the Houston Galleria and an annual winter hair fashion show for Visible Changes salon. […]

Detonate Blows Up with CHAUVET®

Posted on July 12, 2012 by webmaster

The recent Detonate Indoor Festival featured loads of CHAUVET® gear and the hottest drum and bass acts around. Sub Focus, David Rodigan, Skream and more performed under (or in front of) CHAUVET® Professional MVP 18 modular video panels, CHAUVET® Professional Q-Spot 260-LED and CHAUVET® Professional Q-Wash 260-LED moving heads, CHAUVET® DJ Intimidator Scan LED 300 scanners, CHAUVET® […]

DJ Profile: DJ Awtkazt

Posted on July 2, 2012 by webmaster

Robert A. Velasco, aka DJ Awtkazt (pronounced outcast), is a DJ who lives in New Brunswick, N.J. and caters to the N.Y. and N.J. areas. He owns and operates Skorpio Productions Entertainment and DJs all types events from car shows to weddings. Read on and get to know more about him. 1. How did you get […]

CHAUVET® at Mainline’s Grand Opening

Posted on May 4, 2012 by webmaster

Hundreds of lighting enthusiasts, including CHAUVET® representatives, gathered in Queens, N.Y. for the grand opening of Mainline Sound, Lighting and Video. The event featured new CHAUVET® Professional product demonstrations, live music from prominent DJs and lighting gear giveaways.

CHAUVET® DJ INfects MBLV16

Posted on February 20, 2012 by webmaster

Team CHAUVET® DJ traveled to Las Vegas to introduce MBLV16 attendees to our new world standard of INfectious lighting. During the show, we handed out “Lighting is INfectious” swag, gave a ShowXpress tutorial, rubbed elbows with some staples in the DJ community, spread the word about the $4K Social and illuminated celebrity DJs on the main stage. To show […]

Parlez-vous CHAUVET®?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by webmaster

Our distributor from France, Algam, visited CHAUVET® HQ after The NAMM Show 2012. While they were here, we had a little fun while shooting a video short starring Algam President, Gerard Garnier. Our top question: “Parlez-vous CHAUVET®?” (translated to ‘Do you speak CHAUVET®?’) While we await its completion, here are a few behind the scenes […]

4 Tips to Avoid Fixture Malfunction

Posted on January 20, 2012 by webmaster

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 […]

CHAUVET® DJ at NAMM 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by webmaster

Today is the first day of The NAMM Show and CHAUVET® DJ announced the release of nearly 20 new products. Through January 22, contagious products will INfect attendees including the new PiX series of pixel mapping fixtures, as well as new additions to the Intimidator family of scanners and moving heads and the Scorpion family of […]

6 Questions for Enrique Salazar

Posted on January 3, 2012 by webmaster

Congratulations to our January/February Facebook Fan of the Month, Enrique Salazar. Salazar, aka DJ Kozz, is originally from Cuernavaca Morelos, Mexico. His uncles introduced him to the DJ scene at a very early age and he began DJing in 1986. Salazar owns Kozz Deim Enterprises, a consulting technology firm for the entertainment industry, and is […]

6 Questions for Shawn Herold

Posted on December 1, 2011 by webmaster

Congratulations to our December Facebook Fan of the Month, Shawn Herold. Shawn, 21, is originally from Valdosta, Ga. and currently lives in Columbus, Ga. During the week, he works full time as a car salesman, but on the weekends, he runs Aftershock, a production company which specializes in video, audio and lighting. Shawn is relatively new […]

How to Clean Moving Heads

Posted on September 8, 2011 by webmaster

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 […]

Dealer trip: DFB Sound and Light Warehouse, U.K.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by webmaster

DFB Sound and Light Warehouse is run by Simon Griffin, Mark Aitkin and Shaun Palmer. What started in the 60s as and electronic shop has blossomed into one of the biggest dealerships in the U.K. for sound and lighting equipment. DFB carries a wide variety of LED-fitted effect lighting, wash lights, scanners, lasers, moving heads, […]

Dealer trip: Disco World, U.K.

Posted on June 15, 2011 by webmaster

Located in Hartlepool, Disco World has been a bustling DJ and disco supply outlet since 1999. Back in those pre-internet days, Disco World had a thriving mail order business. In May of 2011, it moved into a new 4,000-square-foot space with a massive warehouse, ample office and showroom. Darren Lowery and Mark Prest, owners of […]