CHAUVET DJ Product Spotlight: D-Fi XLR

Join Geoff and Rick as they walk you through configuring this powerful wireless DMX technology so you can easily turn almost any light into a wireless one!

[@ManOfSteel0110]

How many receivers can hook up to one transmitter?

[@DjReeceVarnell]

Got my receivers today ! Man where have these been, we've needed these for a while.

[@CHAUVETDJ]

Be sure and let us know how you're using them! We'd love to share your visions!

[@lightinginventory]

Love it! Can't wait to get these into my inventory! Wireless technology is here to stay and will cut down on setup time! Great video Geoff and Rick!

[@CHAUVETDJ]

Thanks so much for checking it out!

[@EdThorne]

7.50 - Exactly why Chauvet are a great company! Thanks for these wireless links!

[@josephpatterson9993]

very cool! You answered my problem. I don't have to get rid of my Par 9s and other non-wireless lights! you guys rock!

[@DJ-Jtech]

Love my set and used at a gig in mid-January with 4 Intimidator spot 260, 2 FX Par9’s, and two Wash FX2!

[@CHAUVETDJ]

Always feel free to share pics or video! We'll be sure and let our users know who's doing great things out there!

[@alistaircook6900]

Great Video Guys. Very informative. Thanks.

[@djelbambino45]

Nice, Can't wait to get on hand with this product !!!!!

[@CHAUVETDJ]

We can't wait for you to get them either!

[@EduViolin]

OMG, i need this! Gonna order soon

[@cleio81]

I love the wireless direction Chauvet Is going. I really wish there was something like this for the BTair though.

[@CHAUVETDJ]

Thanks for the feedback! BTAir is a wireless control option unto itself and really meant for a more beginner type of user who may not be into DMX control. D-Fi technology is a little more advanced and certainly more robust for a different application set.

[@andrewtrevino4118]

someone asked not sure if it was in this thread, but they can be used without a controller in master slave mode. I used them to connect my intimidator spots and then my wash fx as well as an older pair of lights that were not Chauvet

[@andrel7572]

Will this transmitter communicate with other brand lights that have built in wireless DMX?

[@rggila1955]

what if you’re using a laptop for controlling how do I do that ?

[@nickdaviesTRAX]

I presume that you can connect one light and then daisy chain the other lights using one transmitter. If so is there a limit on how many lights can connect in that scenario?

[@jedgould5531]

Sure guys. What’s the menu button on the transmitter for?

[@manhtuantran9910]

Great video. Can i use this with professional lights like Martin Mac Viper, Robe, etc? Or professional controller like Grand MA, Avolites and ChamSys ?

[@P4JJP]

Thank you

[@jasonvchapman1411]

what is the standard range on these and battery life?, can one control a string of lights on a ch-6 stand?

[@markallen2683]

Will the D-Fi XLR-RX work with the FlareCon Air 1 without the need for the XLR-TX?

[@raggaroaringsound]

Having issues with signal drop out!

[@ChrisMortillaro]

I only have one Chauvet light. Will these work on other lighting brands?

[@djkayaoslokaya7137]

I have a question :) I used them yesterday five hours and it stands when you fully charged the unit will work 9-10 hours ... I have still battery but lets say its just 4-5 hours left ... if I will charge them again is it destroying the life of the battery ?? Whats the best way? if I will not charge them and wait the next gig finish its a little bite risky because I dont know 4 or 5 hours gonna be enough because of the distance, and a gig more then 5 hours ... and another question are they using the battery when the lights are just on and moving? Are they using the battery when the light controller on stand mode and the wireless xlr are on?... if you will answer my questions I gonna be happy. Whats the best way to keep the battery life longer?

[@onlysativa]

How many transmisor can connect together? 6? Thanks

[@raggaroaringsound]

Can the CHAUVET DJ D-Fi XLR control the chauvet Freedom Flex IP X6 ? I was planning on sending signal from the outs on my soundswitch.

[@kcuzz99]

Could I plug in a wireless receiver and then use a wired connection to daisy chain a few lights together on a totem if they are addressed properly? This essentially helps me skip the cable runs from my console and then I could wire the rest.

[@ianfalgout6973]

I don't have Chauvet lights. Is it only compatible with Chauvet D-fi systems?

[@kevinramos-sx1ut]

How many receivers can one tranmitter hold

[@raggaroaringsound]

Can they charge via the USB while in use?

[@petermanchester9339]

Will this work with a bunch of adj mega par profile plus’ in master slave mode?

[@richardpowell4667]

A4:13.As you can see.... can't see the LEDs as you're changing the channels...

[@lucaslovesyouiii]

So wait, was the freedom par plugged in with one of the dongles? Or does it just connect?

[@TheVoiceofRwanda]

What’s the difference between these and the dongles?

[@chriscodling2312]

I can't get them to transmit to my freedom sticks which are d fi. They don't respond to it. Is it an issue with my sticks or do i need the d fi hub to control these?

[@deandavenport2411]

Looks like a few unanswered questions such as how many receivers can you add to one transmitter seems like that would be obvious point of conversation

[@clintrobinson9601]

A real shame... Bought a set of these and found that they need to use delayed pulse transmissions to get the battery life and this causes the light to "step" rather than operate smoothly on fade or slow scan. I should have looked more closely at the video because the guys clearly have a stepping problem here with the RGB light fitting fading... Hoping the D-Fi Hub is better, but it's a lot bigger and unwieldy with PSU compared to a lot of the competition. Don't really know why they are having a problem as the freedom sticks are a great d-fi product!

[@Kevinrites]

hey guys, i just have a question, its been bugging me & i can't figure it out. i have more than 10 lights, including washers & moving heads, lasers, smoke machine.... do i just need 1 transmitter to run over 8 receivers? or after 8 receivers for example, do i need to purchase another transmitter? (2 transmitters 11 receivers)??

[@djtwilite318]

So I'm seeing online a six pack charging base but only 3 receivers. Do you sell a set up like donners like 1 transmitter and 7 recievers for people who have more than 3 lights? I want complete wireless not half and half

[@CarlsOpinion]

The Behringer XR18 digital mixer has a built in 2.4 Ghz wi fi as well to work with a tablet/IPad. I know he said this has 16 channels to choose from, but all of us had to go with a separate wi fi router running at the 5Ghz range to get these to work consistently in a venue with multiple cell phones. Even Behringer admitted to the problem. Has anyone tried this out in a crowded venue, at a decent range from the stage?? Carl

[@scottshortland3262]

I have never had a problem with D-Fi technology in conjunction with a busy venue full of people and their phones. Even my D1 radio mic works fine around the lighting ..

[@CarlsOpinion]

@@scottshortland3262 Thank you. I just know for DJ's that they are close to the lights, whereas us sound guys in outdoor venues are generally 100 feet and over away from the stage with the controller right next to us. Carl

[@scottshortland3262]

@@CarlsOpinion Yes very true. I believe D-Fi can work 400m line if sight. In the case of stage events etc, I would keep the hubs nearer the lights and run a dmx feed between control and D-Fi. But I can see it’s not as simple as that, certainly for the bigger events and scaled up setup rigs..

[@CarlsOpinion]

@@scottshortland3262 Thanks again for the advice. Have a good one. Carl

[@scottshortland3262]

@@CarlsOpinion Cheers Carl, you too..

[@Sir-drum-alot01]

Do these work with Chinese lights.

[@evolivemusic]

so what i got from the video , correct me if i’m wrong , with ONE transmitter you can send to multiple fixtures with Recievers ? if i have 1 DMX and 4 Moving heads , i would need one transmitter from my dmx and 4 Receivers to each moving head or would i need 4 transmitters and 4 receivers. Someone plz help

[@richardpowell4667]

Hey, seeing as it looks like the authors of this video don't really bother with answering questions, I will help them and you out in the one go. You have one transmitter. Connect multiple receivers. You can daisychain as normal out of your fixture (the ones that have the receivers in them) to other lighting fixtures. I assume it's in their manual somewhere as to how many receivers you can use with one transmitter but some other guy didnt get his question answerred either. You can however extend the wireless range by adding a second transmitter into the mix. I have not discovered whether you do that by plugging in a transmitter to the dmx out or whether it just magically connects.... hope that helps you.... and others

[@woollybeardjs5959]

I use an Obey 70 with the flareCon Air 2, can i use the transmitter in place of to control my freedom pars? I know the range is not as far but these seem to have a longer battery life.

[@reissallan]

Yes, you can plug the DFIXLRTX into the DMX out of the Obey 70 to control the Freedom Pars.

[@woollybeardjs5959]

@@reissallan Thanks Allan!

[@jayk.271]

So I did the test at 11:03 and nothing seems to be working...

[@reissallan]

Best out of 3? :)

[@jayk.271]

@@reissallan LOL!

[@nickdaviesTRAX]

An answer to my question would be nice!!

[@richardpowell4667]

They answered your question with a clarifying question. Rather than guess what you wanted. I'm guessing you want to daisychain fixtures out of your light with the receiver. Yes you can. I don't know how many RX units you can have on the one network. Possibly in their manual.

[@MikeAnthonyPhotography]

its 2021 its time for most of the lights and stuff to now be wireless ( dmx & no power cable ) that would be a huge thing ...like ape labs is doing ....yall have more products but alot of them are still using power cables to plug in ....if u can get some movers and any that comes out in 2022 should just be battery powered

[@tonyrigg9182]

Do these work as master slave ?

[@MirageEntsUK]

Bought these to save on setup and strip down time. I have tested them on a few gigs now, and got to say - not impressed overall. Battery life is not what they say on the tin, its probably 50 to 75% of it. To get these units to charge in the base station takes a hell of a lot of fine balancing and wiggling to get them to actually start charging, and once they do, then check on them every 15 minutes or so, or they can stop for no reason, but a wiggle of the unit is likely to start it charging again. out of the 3 receivers, 2 have a high brightness green LED, 1 has a very dim one (obviously different batches, but would have expected similar batches in a complete kit). There is no list to say what frequency you are on depending on what channel you are on, or whether they channel hop etc - this would have been handy to have, as they cause havoc with some of my 2.4ghz Shure wireless mics, as well as venues WIFI!!!. The other issue I see is that the DMX pulse frequency is poor - its too slow, resulting in smooth fades being very noticeably stepped. Then comes the issue of random delays - ok it may only be under a second, but if you are running a light sequence then it means some lights are well out. All in all, they are a good idea, but lack serious documentation and stability. Would I buy more? probably not. Selling a kit with 8 charging spots but only 4 units to me is a bit of a con to make more money as it should be sold with all 8 populated. buying separate additionals is expensive and almost you'd be as well to buy another full kit pack and get the additional charger as a spare for a few quid extra.

[@ShowXTech]

Nice video and product, your audio has a bit of an echo...

[@CHAUVETDJ]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@SherwinBajao]

Is there a way to check if a 2.4 frequency is polluted?

[@matlightfxproductions]

When you gonna sell this 😫😫😫

[@DJWhoTN]

they have been selling it for months

[@matlightfxproductions]

@@DJWhoTN I mean on Amazon

[@CHAUVETDJ]

These are on sale now.

[@matlightfxproductions]

@@CHAUVETDJ do you know when on Amazon

[@javijptommy]

Sold me instanyl