Chauvet Professional COLORdash Par H7X IP RGBWA-UV Wash

Chauvet Professional COLORdash Par H7X IP: All-Weather Hex LED Par for Stages, Installs, and Live Cameras

The COLORdash Par H7X IP brings true indoor/outdoor flexibility to a compact RGBWA-UV wash. Its 7-LED, 84 W engine and refined optics produce a crisp 23° beam / 37.9° field with consistent color, delivering 2,664 lumens and a measured 583 lux @ 5 m of total illuminance. An IP65 body with weather-rated power and DMX keeps the rig moving from ballroom to festival without re-specifying fixtures.

For video and IMAG, selectable PWM up to 25 kHz keeps sensors clean, while RDM accelerates remote addressing and status checks. The OLED touchscreen (with password lock) exposes four dimming curves, CCT presets (2,800–10,000 K), built-in looks, and five DMX personalities (6/8/9/13/14 ch). Deployment is quick: the double-bracket yoke doubles as a floor stand, 3-/5-pin XLR plus IP65 XLR cover data in any environment, and Seetronic powerCON IP65 supports linking 19 @120 V (34 @208 V; 37 @230 V). At 7.4 lb and 6.7 × 9.6 × 9.8 in, it’s easy to place under balconies, on truss, or along scenic.

• Real-World Applications and Light Roles
• Outdoor stages & courtyards: IP65 housing and connectors for weather-exposed runs.
• Corporate & worship rooms: even fields and CCT presets for natural skin tone.
• Mobile DJ & rental: floor-yoke uplights and fast linkable power/data harnessing.
• Broadcast & streaming: high-frequency PWM to mitigate banding and moiré.
• Clubs & theaters: compact footprint with smooth fades and quiet electronic strobe.

Where This Fixture Excels

• Weatherized Workflow: IP65 power and DMX ports let you strike, move, and redeploy outdoors without re-cabling.
• Video Confidence: Six PWM choices (to 25 kHz) align the fixture to sensitive camera pipelines.
• Color + Whites Done Right: RGBWA-UV mixing plus 2,800–10,000 K presets cover stage color and balanced key.
• Patch Efficiency: Five personalities scale from simple color playback to detailed show files.
• Operator-Friendly UI: OLED touchscreen with password protection keeps field settings consistent.
• Smart Connectivity: 3-/5-pin XLR alongside IP65 XLR for mixed indoor/outdoor plots.
• Lean Power Chains: Seetronic powerCON IP65 linking supports long runs (19 @120 V; 34 @208 V; 37 @230 V).
• Placement Flexibility: Dual yoke serves as a stable floor stand or clamp point for pipe and truss.
• Tidy Looks on Set: Even field and optional barndoor/gel frame help manage spill on cycs and screens.

Control Modes for the COLORdash Par H7X IP

Protocols: DMX and RDM for remote addressing, monitoring, and configuration.

DMX Personalities: 6, 8, 9, 13, 14 channels — choose a footprint that matches your playback needs, from quick color control to fully articulated programming.

• Dimming Behavior: Electronic master dimmer with 4 selectable curves for theatrical fades or punchy show looks.
• PWM Selection: 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 6 kHz, 25 kHz for camera-safe operation.
• Strobe/Effects: Electronic shutter 0–20 Hz plus built-in automated programs.
• Color Handling: Full RGBWA-UV mixing with onboard CCT presets (2,800–10,000 K).
• Standalone Options: Manual color mixing and prebuilt looks without a console.
• User Interface: OLED touchscreen with password lock for secure mode/PWM/curve choices.
• Data Connectivity: 3- and 5-pin XLR plus 3- and 5-pin IP65 XLR to suit indoor racks and outdoor lines.

All control details reflect current manufacturer specifications for the COLORdash Par H7X IP.

LED Color Engine & Outdoor-Optimized Optics

The COLORdash Par H7X IP employs seven RGBAW+UV LEDs (84 W total, 513 mA) to generate a broad, saturated palette alongside nuanced whites. Its optical system shapes a 23° beam opening to a 37.9° field, maintaining uniform color without fringing. Output is rated at 2,664 lumens with 583 lux at 5 m (total illuminance), giving compact fixtures meaningful punch on stages, façades, and scenic elements.

White control spans 2,800–10,000 K (with 11,477 K at full), letting designers align to venue lighting or camera pipelines while retaining smooth fades and precise strobe accents (0–20 Hz).

IP65 Sealing, Connectors & Environmental Design

Built for mixed environments, the fixture carries an IP65 rating for temporary outdoor/wet use. Weather-rated I/O includes Seetronic powerCON IP65 in/out and 3-/5-pin IP65 XLR alongside standard 3-/5-pin ports. The aluminum alloy/die-cast body is compact—6.7 × 9.6 × 9.8 in—and lightweight at 7.4 lb, easing placement on truss, pipe, or deck positions.

Operational confidence is backed by CE, MET, FCC, UKCA marks and a wide ambient window of -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C), supporting seasonal outdoor demand and climate-controlled installs alike.

DMX Personalities & Parameter Strategy

Programming can be scaled via five personalities: 6 / 8 / 9 / 13 / 14 channels. Choose lean footprints for color playback or expanded modes when you need granular access. The unit supports DMX plus RDM for remote addressing and status, and includes built-in automated programs and on-fixture color mixing for quick looks without a desk.

Creative control is complemented by four selectable dimming curves for response matching and an electronic shutter offering 0–20 Hz for rhythmic accents. CCT presets (2,800–10,000 K) streamline white workflows across different venues.

PWM Frequencies & Camera Workflow

To maintain clean images across diverse capture systems, PWM is menu-selectable at 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 6 kHz, and 25 kHz. Lower settings favor efficiency for live audiences; higher rates mitigate rolling-band artifacts on sensitive cameras and during IMAG or streaming work.

Because PWM selection resides on the fixture, crews can standardize a camera-safe frequency on site without repatching, keeping rehearsals efficient and looks consistent across mixed plots.

User Interface, Dimming Curves & RDM Workflows

An OLED touchscreen with password protection centralizes addressing, personality selection, CCT presets, and effect behavior. The four dimming curves allow you to match fade character to theatrical, corporate, or concert expectations, while RDM support enables off-deck configuration and health checks from compatible controllers—useful when fixtures are clustered or elevated.

This combination shortens setup time and helps maintain consistent behavior across units, especially in rentals or hybrid indoor/outdoor deployments.

Power Linking, Data Topology & Rigging Practices

Universal mains support (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) pairs with modest draw—71 W / 0.604 A @120 V, 69 W / 0.352 A @208 V, 68 W / 0.318 A @230 V—to enable practical daisy-chains via Seetronic powerCON IP65. Respect link limits: 19 @120 V, 34 @208 V, 37 @230 V. A 5 ft (1.5 m) input lead favors short home-runs and neat power trunks.

For data, use 3-/5-pin XLR or IP65 XLR to suit the environment. The double-bracket yoke acts as a floor stand or clamp point; the included omega bracket speeds mounting. Recommended accessories include CTC-50HC / CTC-50HCN clamps, IP-rated power linking, and 5-pin DMX cabling where required.

How to Deploy the COLORdash Par H7X IP

• Floor uplighting (indoor/outdoor): Use the dual yoke as a stand on level surfaces. Tilt to taste, lock the side brakes, and drop a 6.5" gel frame (or barndoor) to trim flare on walls, cycs, and projection screens.
• Pipe & truss hangs: Fit an appropriate clamp to the yoke or omega bracket, attach a rated safety, then aim and fully tighten the tilt locks. The compact 6.7 × 9.6 × 9.8 in, 7.4 lb build places easily on FOH, side booms, and goalposts.
• Weather practice: With IP65 rating, keep all power and DMX connections fully mated. Route cables with drip loops and orient connectors downward to shed water. Do not submerge; operate within -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C).
• Power runs: Feed with Seetronic powerCON IP65 and daisy-chain using IP-rated jumpers. Observe link planning: up to 19 units on 120 V, 34 on 208 V, or 37 on 230 V. The 5 ft (1.5 m) lead favors short home-runs to a trunk.
• Data topology: Choose 3- or 5-pin XLR for indoor strings, or IP65 XLR when exposed. Terminate the last fixture and enable RDM only when using an RDM-aware controller to avoid chatter on long lines.
• Camera-ready setup: In the OLED menu, raise PWM for capture work—4–6 kHz for many broadcasts, 25 kHz for sensitive sensors and LED-wall adjacency. Select the dimming curve that matches your fade style before rehearsal.
• White balance & looks: Start scenes with a CCT preset in the 2,800–10,000 K range to match the room, then layer RGBWA-UV color for accents. Use the electronic strobe (0–20 Hz) sparingly for musical hits.
• Mode selection: Pick the DMX personality that fits the show: smaller channel footprints (6/8/9 ch) for quick playback; expanded maps (13/14 ch) when you need granular control and timecode precision.
• Security & consistency: Lock critical settings (address, mode, PWM, curve) with the password feature so multi-day outdoor events and rentals remain stable across power cycles.

Why Choose from AVMaxx

Outdoor show expertise. IP65 fixtures need more than a spec sheet. We translate the H7X IP’s weather-rated power/DMX and sealing into clear, site-ready practices—connector orientation, drip loops, and cable choices that keep rigs online in real rain.

Camera-safe presets that work. We’ll align your PWM choice (600 Hz–25 kHz) and dimming curve to the cameras you actually use, so IMAG and streaming stay clean beside LED walls and mixed lighting.

Right-size your patch. From 6/8/9 ch quick playback to 13/14 ch detail, we recommend the personality that fits your operator, show file, and console—plus RDM tips for remote address and health checks.

Power & data plans that hold up. We design link budgets around real limits—19 @120 V, 34 @208 V, 37 @230 V—and specify 3/5-pin or IP-rated XLR where it truly matters for reliability.

Verified numbers only. Beam/field (23°/37.9°), output (2,664 lm; 583 lux @5 m), CCT presets (2,800–10,000 K), and UI features are pulled directly from current manufacturer data you provided—no guesses, no filler.