Using the Nimbus Outdoors? Atmospheric effects like the Nimbus can create amazing and dramatic effects but conditions wherever you use them have a lot to do with their effectiveness – especially outdoors. Here DJ Jer gives a couple quick thoughts to keep in mind when using atmospherics in less than perfect conditions.
Happy Halloween! Let this ghoulish collection of terrifying images from our Halloween horror movie “Sleep” haunt your nightmares and wake your creativity from the grave! Watch “Sleep” here: https://youtu.be/7nLJURnX1-w We hope the movie and these photos inspire haunters everywhere to create their own terrifying Halloween displays. Show us what you got! For the Gig Lab […]
‘Tis the season for ghosts and goblins and things that go bump in the night! And this October series of Gig Lab videos features lighting and effects that can help you create these spooky attractions yourself. In this episode, Geoff talks about atmospheric effects like fog and haze and dry ice machines. All perfect for […]
CHAUVET® DJ and TRUSST® joined forces to illuminate a fund-raising concert geared toward at-risk youth and orchestrated by Sharing Hope Empowerment and Reaction, S.H.E.A.R. Inc., a non-profit organization founded by Chauvet Quality Control Technician Anthony Durden. Durden and CHAUVET® DJ Product Coordinator Raglan Jones, outfitted the stage with 26 CHAUVET® DJ fixtures and a 24-piece TRUSST® […]
Greg Hinchley, owner of IDJ Entertainment, started DJing at the age of 13 and now has 24 years of experience under his belt including 14 seasons dedicated to weddings. He has a collection of 32 CHAUVET® DJ fixtures to choose from when it comes to lighting events, including: four LXW, two 4PLAY and two 6SPOT effect lights, […]
Every year, the Baltimore Area DJ Association (BADJA) hosts an annual cookout for all of its members. Mark Whipple, program director for BADJA and owner of The Sound Investment DJ Co., hosted this year’s event and threw a pool party complete with good food and camaraderie. To add excitement to the event, Chris Bartosik, BADJA […]
CHAUVET® DJ and TRUSST® are teaming together to support S.H.E.A.R., Inc., Sharing Hope Empowerment and Reaction, in their effort to help at-risk youth in Miami. The dynamic duo is lending a hand by sponsoring the Holy Ghost -N- Da Hood gospel concert held on June 15 at the Miami Rescue Mission. To enhance live performances by renowned gospel artists, including Malcolm […]
Joe Banko, aka Dr. Byrd, owns Stone Age Lighting & Sound in Arizona and is one of the newest members to the CHAUVET® DJ VIP Rewards program. He spent 12 years on the road as a lighting designer and roadie, then went on to work in the IT industry. After a few decades, Banko grew […]
Stacy Zemon is considered an authority on the DJ industry and is widely recognized as a distinguished industry leader who made ground-breaking educational contributions. She has 15 years of experience as a mobile DJ and has reached millions as a radio, club, karaoke and mobile DJ, as well as a writer, author and publisher. Zemon […]
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 […]
CHAUVET® DJ introduced TRUSST® and showcased new products to the UK mobile market during BPM 2012. Additionally, CHAUVET® DJ sponsored the arena which featured big-name DJs, including DMC Champion DJ Shiftee, spinning under the hottest, soon-to-be-released gear that was programmed and controlled using ShowXpress. MegaStrobe FX12 added eye-candy with six individually controllable sections as MiniSphere 3.1 filled the TRUSST®-built booth […]
CHAUVET® DJ showcased the latest, must-have DJ gear during the 2012 Las Vegas DJ Show. Attendees stopped by the TRUSST®-built booth to check out the powerful washes emitted by the 100% TRUE wireless Freedom series, which features battery power, infrared remote control (IRC) capability and built-in wireless DMX, and grabbed for their cameras as the Nimbus […]
Our distributor from Australia AVE Corp recently showcased various CHAUVET® DJ fixtures at Integrate trade show, organized in Sydney in association with InfoComm. AVE Corp displayed the Nimbus professional dry ice machine, Hurricane 1800 Flex water-based fogger, Intimidator Spot LED 250 moving head spot, PiXPar 12 and PiXPar 24 lights and more. Here’s an ample view of an awesome booth:
Are you attending The Las Vegas DJ Show September 9 – 12 at the Las Vegas Resort Hotel and Casino? Make sure you stop by the CHAUVET® DJ booth (417) to see the latest, must-have DJ gear in action. Check out the powerful wash emitted by the 100% TRUE wireless Freedom series, which features battery power, infrared […]
The CHAUVET® DJ team built an epic booth for the 2012 DJ Expo. The entire booth was constructed using TRUSST®, the rugged and economical trussing system backed by CHAUVET®, and featured more than 150 fixtures in action. In addition to sponsoring and lighting the main stage, we hosted a seminar delivered by DJ Mikey Mikey […]
CHAUVET® DJ traveled to Tennessee for the ArmDJs 5.0 conference. Nearly 200 DJs participated in industry-related seminars and tested out the latest CHAUVET® DJ lighting gear, including the Nimbus professional dry-ice machine, ultra-bright Gobo Zoom LED 2.0 and 100% TRUE wireless Freedom series. Check out some photos we took while we were there.
Congratulations to our June Facebook Fan of the Month, Chris Bond. Bond has been a DJ/Karaoke host for over 10 years. He recently went into business for himself and is the owner and operator of b.c. Entertainment. Read on and get to know more about our loyal fan. 1. Favorite CHAUVET® light/product. My favorite product […]
by Nick Airriess, CHAUVET® DJ product specialist Dry-ice machines produce a completely different effect than fog and haze machines. While fog and haze machines produce an effect that floats through the air, dry-ice machines produce thick, white fog that hugs the floor and dissipates without rising. These machines are simple to use and easily create […]
West Coast DJs Live was a success. DJs flocked to Moreno Valley and participated in seminars, watched product reviews and tested out new equipment. DJ Mikey Mike gave a product demonstration using the powerful dry-ice machine, Nimbus(video coming soon).
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 […]