Intimidator Series Product Spotlight

[@co4508]

Chauvet dj has come a long way!

[@DJE-motion]

Wish y'all would make a "instructions for dummies." I'm a new DJ learning A LOT of new things. I've finally gotten around to buying nicer lights, and my new Intimidator 260x is my most expensive light so far. I'm so new at the lighting that I really barely know anything about it. The owners manual is useless. I've looked up KZbin videos and none were helpful. I know this light does more than I'm seeing it do, but I have no idea how to use the settings, nor are they explanations on what some of these settings do; ie, pan, tilt, angle and the numbers associated with them. It's so frustrating.

[@WellingtonStreetSkate]

great video! One of the new features of the "X" series is "Set, save, and recall 1 scene manually, directly from the full-color LCD display". I looked at the manual and was not clear how this was done . I saw menu items in the manual for "step 1 and step 2" ,"crossfade" and "hold" time" but was not sure how this all worked. Could you show us demo of this "scene" saving and recalling feature, thank you!

[@DJCoryBarron]

Just bought the 360 & the 475! Can’t wait to get the out of the box 🎉

[@WAVMOB]

Which of those new Intimidators best mach the 140SR Hybrid ??

[@gaffle-411]

0:44... I keep seeing 200W for the Spot 375ZX. What gives?

[@gaffle-411]

I know now, the 375Z has 150W and the ZX has 200W.

[@glowbright]

Hopefully they release a good beam moving light in the ILS family.

[@croissantproductions]

When the improvements are so small that you have to mention the word “Intimidator” now a part of the plastic…

[@reissallan]

The reason I mentioned it because our fixture's are getting knocked off, so now it's an easier way to determine the real vs copy.

[@croissantproductions]

@@reissallan Is “Chauvet” on the yoke covers not enough?

[@reissallan]

@@croissantproductionsno its not.

[@djLovelyTime]

@@reissallan They're getting knocked off, because you're charging higher prices for the same tech, made in the same factories.

[@croissantproductions]

@@djLovelyTime Chauvet’s auto programs are unmatched in the industry. Other than that I somewhat agree

[@euphoriaentertainments4026]

Hi there. Just bought 2 of the 375ZX spots, the home position on power up does not face forward and down as mentioned above but they still face to the side??. The units we have are on software version V4 is this the issue or do we have faulty fixtures?

[@pinedasentertainment2418]

Whats the difference between the 375z and the 375zx?

[@brandontan4876]

Need to put 5Pin option on these lights. Would be a big seller. I’d buy them in a heart beat.

[@reissallan]

We've taken polls over the years and the majority of the mobile entertainment community still prefers 3-pin, which is why we do it.

[@JayTechTips]

What is stopping you from buying it with 3 pin?

[@GamingFeelsCool]

@@JayTechTips a company may only have 5 pin fixtures, therefore only own an inventory of 5pin cables. Buying 3pin fixtures would mean that they would have to buy a lot of 3 to 5 adapters

[@brandontan4876]

@@JayTechTips Majority of our fixtures are 5 pin, with the occasional 3Pin / 5Pin. It also stops others from using XLR mic cables with our lights. Also it means i don't have to constantly buy dmx converters.... having the option with both 3 and 5pin means you're not limited to one or the other. it also adds a whole new level of "pro" features

[@JayTechTips]

@@brandontan4876 Fair enough! Thanks for the explanation :)

[@chrissaari2]

What are the new colors vs. the previous generation?

[@croissantproductions]

I think there is a CRI filter now. That’s all I know.

[@mrhalloweenguy]

I think they got rid of orange and one of the greens but added a warm white CTO filter in the 475zx

[@reissallan]

All of the colors are in the respective User Manuals and/or QRGs on our website.

[@hazelapartment]

Where's D-FI wireless, Chauvet! Moving heads with remote control is for playing at home only:(

[@reissallan]

Plug a DFIXLR into the XLR port and now you have a wireless moving head. There are thousands of people who use a remote to control lights at special events. Solo DJs would greatly benefit from this technology, or even permanent installations in VIP rooms at night clubs. While you may not agree, that's what our research has shown. These fixtures have been released into the market already and the demand for the RF remote is extremely high proving that our research was spot on. The good news is that you don't have to buy the remote if you don't want to use it.

[@djLovelyTime]

Because they can make more money selling you their sandboxed wireless solution, than doing research and development needed to innovate.

[@reissallan]

@@djLovelyTime If we installed our DFI receiver into the light, or we included a USB port to connect a DFIUSB, or we allowed customers to use DFIXLR... it's still Chauvet's proprietary wireless solution. This is no different than other manufacturer's who force you to buy into their ecosystem. If you are looking for a more open wireless solution, you need to look at our Chauvet Pro line which uses WDMX. As I mentioned to you earlier, we cater to multiple markets and maybe the DJ product line is not for you.

[@lag3432]

Does these require fog?

[@RCSparksGaming]

What is with the archaic AM signal remote? No 2.4ghz? Why? Even that is ancient tech.. you could easily incorporate it

[@reissallan]

Previous comments in this thread explain why no 2.4ghz. What is an "AM signal remote?"

[@RCSparksGaming]

@@reissallan Yes, I was wrong - and understand why - but it was not explained in the video clearly, and at the time I was researching to purchase. I did purchase 2. Also, an AM signal is used for transmitters. Im sure that is what your FOB is using.

[@stuartjones2082]

Can you add the product model details into the description for easy reference?

[@jaysonesguerra]

New home position was well needed, thank you!

[@vicabecarber8804]

WOOOW!!!

[@TheAztecwarrior2011]

Anyone know when these go in stock? The 375s

[@reissallan]

They are in stock now.

[@ldyapo23]

Eagerly awaiting a Chauvet answer to the JMAZ wireless rechargeable units! 🙏🙏🙏

[@croissantproductions]

Those aren’t that great especially for their output levels. Those Chinese lights are cool, but not very practical.

[@ldyapo23]

@@croissantproductions I imagine that's the case. But when you're a super rural performer that does a growing number of self powered shows -- well, you gotta compromise somewhere.

[@reissallan]

The JMAZ battery movers advertise a 50W LED but are only driving it to 20W. Terrible marketing and product.

[@croissantproductions]

@@reissallan It’s a cool product but overpriced and overhyped.

[@reissallan]

You should check out the INTIM FREE SPOT 60 ILS which is a battery powered mover from Chauvet.

[@showlatemedia]

Irresponsible company. That don't care . the feeling of their customer. I ordered for a smoke machine from UK and you sent the American voltage.i have reaching out for over year through all means till this very date ,no response what so ever. This is bad.

[@IceTeaMan022]

improvements lack built-in wireless dmx

[@reissallan]

Not everyone needs wireless DMX, so adding the DFI module into every fixture is an unnecessary expense and we'd be forcing every single person to pay for something they may or may not want.

[@IceTeaMan022]

@@reissallan that is like saying most people dont use / need the color "green" so we left that out ect. Yes people may not need that all the time but price coulda been ok, if a standard di fi rx is $60, loose the battery and some of the leds / packaging probably closer to $40 a fixture for that.

[@reissallan]

@@IceTeaMan022 Again, we'd be forcing people to pay for something (you say $40) for unnecessary hardware - and we did not want to do that. I don't want to be forced into buying heated car seats when I live in Florida.

[@croissantproductions]

@@reissallan Then why put it in any fixture at all? Why put them in the ILS fixtures if not everyone needs it? That’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve said.

[@reissallan]

@@croissantproductions why put what in the fixture??

[@djLovelyTime]

No colour mixing, no wireless DMX... Come on guys, at least make an effort to innovate? Same old shit, year after year!

[@reissallan]

I've already explained why no wireless DMX in previous comments, so feel free to go read that conversation. If you know how to achieve color mixing with white LEDs please tell me. :P

[@djLovelyTime]

@Allan Reiss Elation have produced some amazing high power RGBMA profiles so maybe you should ask them?

[@reissallan]

@@djLovelyTime chauvet Pro has produced them as well. Go check out the Maverick MK3 Spot with a 820W LED and CMY+CTO. My point was that it is not cost efficient for a DJ / mobile fixture.

[@djLovelyTime]

@@reissallan All the mobile DJs I speak to are heavily investing in Chauvet WELL STX, which cost in excess of 4-5k for just six of them. They have the funds for mid range gear, believe me. There are many RGBW zoom wash fixtures coming onto the market in the 800-1.5k price range. Chauvet could very easily bring this into the DJ lines but are content releasing budget units like the Q60 which could easily accommodate wireless DMX for a couple hundred more, but they won't because they care very little about the genuine needs of customers and changing trends. Everyone is using Soundswitch, Wolfmix, Lightrider etc. We're tired of colour wheels and poor solutions which require cables and/or third party wireless solutions. Buck the trend and stop focussing on the bottom line.

[@reissallan]

@@djLovelyTime There are 2 completely different business models within Chauvet Lighting that cater to different markets. If you're looking for RGBW washes within the $800-1.5k range, you should check out the Intimidator Wash Zoom 450 IRC which is $1169 and meets your criteria. That fixture has motorized zoom as well as multiple zones of control for eye candy effects. You say Chauvet doesn't care about the genuine needs of customers and changing trends, but Chauvet was the first to bring a RGB color mixing moving spot with MinSpot (many years ago) and we were the first to bring you aerial effect using LEDs (check out our old Vue product series) and we were the first to bring you "power linking" that nearly everyone has copied, and we were the first to bring you our patented BTair, our patented Hurricane Bubble Haze, and our patented GigBAR family... and that is just on the DJ side of things. We are very active on all social media platforms, attend and talk to customers at trade shows and road shows, etc. So, I 100% disagree with your statement, but I thank you for your feedback and time. If you have any product ideas that you think Chauvet should make, I invite you to join our Facebook group page titled "Chauvet DJ User Group" where the Product Development team engages with all members about product issues and ideas. And that's another example of Chauvet caring about the genuine needs of customers.