A new class of fixture, the Rogue Series consists of high-performance automated spots and beams that are loaded with features like gobo morphing, variable speed scrolling and multi-prism rotation. Promoted as “weapons of mass creation’ that revolt against “the tyranny of tight budgets,’ the Rogue fixtures’ bright output, vivid colours, stunning effects and rapid movements will impress audiences and clients in a wide range of applications, while their cost-efficiency will yield a high return on investment for lighting designers, installers and rental houses.

CHAUVET Professional will also be introducing two new fog machines at InfoComm. One, the Atmos, is a powerful unit with a 9.5 liter (2.4 gallon) tank that’s ideal for creating intense fog effects at medium-to- large productions. The second, the Fusion, illuminates bursts of fog with coloured light from 28 x RGBA LEDs for an eye-popping “two-in-one’ effect.

Additionally, the company is unveiling a new member of its battery-powered, wireless-DMX WELL Series, the WELL Flex, featuring a 12°-18° zoom, which offers a “cordless’ solution for uplighting or downlighting walls, scrims and architectural elements. Other notable items at CHAUVET Professional’s display include: the Net-X, a rack-mountable Art-Net™ to DMX adapter with an integrated optical DMX splitter; and new accessories for the company’s Ovation Series LED stage and studio lights, including Barn Doors for the Ovation F-95WW and F-165WW Fresnel models, and Zoom Barrels for the Ovation E-190WW ellipsoidal.

The company will also show Atmos. A powerful and versatile fog machine, the Atmos’s large-capacity tank (2.4 gallon/9.5 liter), rapid reheat time and 40,000 CFM output allow it to create intense large-scale effects. It is also optimized to generate continuous output at lower volumes for creating background atmosphere. Designed for medium-to-large productions, the sturdy unit can be operated with a standard DMX controller or with its own on-board wired controller, which will work from distances as far away as 200 feet with the addition of a 5-pin DMX cable. Recommended fog fluids include CHAUVET HDF high-density and QDF quick-dissipating fluid.

A “smoke burst’ fogger and LED colour changing effect in one! The fascinating Fusion will also be on show, using proprietary pump technology to generate a thick column of smoke with instantaneous spurts and cutoffs that simulate cryogenic and pyrotechnic burst effects. These surges of smoke are dramatically illuminated by 28 red, green, blue and amber LEDs for a truly unusual and dazzling effect. The Fusion has a 1.6 kW heater for rapid reheating and 0.7 gallon (2.5 liter) tank for extended use. It works with a variety of CHAUVET fog and haze fluids, but CHAUVET QDF is recommended for thick smoke columns that dissipate rapidly.

WELL Flex – The newest addition to CHAUVET Professional’s popular “go-anywhere’ WELL series of battery-operated, wireless DMX uplights, the WELL Flex is powered by four Quad-Color RGBW 10W LEDs for stunning colour mixing and ultra-smooth colour fades and can also be seen at InfoComm this year. Featuring an adjustable tilting yoke and a manual 12°-18° zoom, it is capable of precise and powerful uplighting. The sturdy fixture is very versatile, offering both overhead and floor mounting options, with an attractive black case design for discreet use in dark environments. Its lightweight lithium-ion battery can operate at full output for 7 hours and charges quickly in 4 hours. RGBW colour mixing and other functions can be controlled manually or via wireless or standard DMX, with a variety of simple and complex profiles available for programming versatility. The portable unit weighs only 12.2 pounds (5.5 kg) with dimensions of 6 x 12 x 10 inches (152 x 305 x 254 mm), and comes in a 6-piece charging flight case for ease of use and versatility.

Combining the best features of an Art-Net node and an opto-isolator, the Net-X is a reliable, versatile tool for use in DMX and Art-Net lighting rigs. It is rack mountable, and it includes two 5-pin DMX inputs and eight 5-pin DMX outputs, all optically isolated, and it can handle up to eight Art-Net universes simultaneously. Designed to offer flexible options, its DMX outputs can be assigned to either of the DMX inputs or the Art-Net input. The Net-X is also scalable, with the ability to daisy-chain multiple units via Art-Net if more than eight universes are needed.

CHAUVET Professional’s Ovation Series stage and studio lights have just become even more versatile with the availability of new accessories. The company has introduced Barn Doors for the Ovation F-95WW and F-165WW Fresnels, which can be used to shield excess light from stage and architectural elements. Lightweight and easy to use, the Barn Doors for the F-95WW will also fit other fixtures that accept a 6.25-inch (159 mm) accessory, while the Barn Doors for the F-165WW will fit other fixtures that can take a 7.5-inch (191 mm) accessory. Also new in the accessory category are Zoom Barrels for the Ovation E-190WW ellipsoidal, which feature variable beam angles, a gobo and accessory slot, 4 adjustable shutters and a 7.5-inch (191 mm) gel frame. Two Zoom Barrels are available – a 15°-30° version and a 25°-50° version – both offering the ability to rotate. Both barrels also feature an easy-to-use dial and slide mechanism for adjusting the beam angle and focus.

See these products and other exciting new introductions from CHAUVET Professional at the company’s InfoComm Booth.