Chauvet Professional COLORdash PAR H7X RGBWA-UV Wash

Chauvet Professional COLORdash PAR H7X: Camera-Ready Hex LED Par with PWM to 25 kHz and RDM Control

The COLORdash PAR H7X is a compact, tour-tough RGBWA-UV wash engineered for stages, corporate rooms, and content capture. A bank of 7 hex-color LEDs (84 W total) drives clean, high-output color with advanced optics that blend smoothly through a 22.7° beam / 37.6° field. With selectable PWM from 600 Hz up to 25 kHz, it stays flicker-free on camera and LED walls.

Programming is fast and protected: an OLED touchscreen with password lock gives direct access to 4 dimming curves, color temperature presets (2,800–10,000 K), and built-in looks. RDM streamlines remote address and status, while DMX personalities (6/8/9/13/14 ch) fit simple uplights to detailed show files. At just 6 lb, the aluminum chassis, double-bracket yoke (floor-stand ready), and 6.5" gel frame support barn doors and quick deployment. Power is practical too: Edison to Seetronic Powerkon IP65 with linking up to 20 @120 V (34 @208 V; 38 @230 V).

• Real-World Applications and Light Roles
• Conference wash: neutral white presets keep skin tones consistent on camera.
• DJ uplighting: compact footprint and floor-yoke make fast, cable-clean setups.
• Theatre & house rigs: smooth curves and quiet electronic dimming for fades.
• Broadcast & streaming: 25 kHz PWM eliminates rolling bands in sensitive cameras.
• Touring rentals: RDM oversight reduces setup time and field service in clusters.

Where This Fixture Excels

• Video Capture: High-frequency PWM (up to 25 kHz) for artifact-free IMAG and studio cameras.
• Color Versatility: RGBWA-UV engine with smooth optics for rich colors, warm ambers, and UV accents.
• White Balance Control: 2,800–10,000 K presets to match room lighting and mixed sources.
• Fast Setup: OLED touchscreen with password protection speeds addressing and menu work.
• Rigging Flexibility: Double-bracket yoke serves as a stable floor stand or clamp mount.
• Rental Efficiency: RDM for remote address/monitoring across multi-fixture strings.
• Tight Footprint: 6 lb chassis fits truss ends, goalposts, and tight stage wings.
• Accessory Control: 6.5" gel frame supports barn doors for spill management and cut.

Control Modes for the COLORdash PAR H7X

Protocols: DMX, RDM (Remote Device Management).

DMX Personalities: 5 modes — 6 / 8 / 9 / 13 / 14 channels — to match simple color control through expanded programming needs.

• Dimming: Electronic master dimmer with 4 selectable curves for theatrical fades or punchy looks.
• PWM Frequency: 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 6 kHz, 25 kHz menu selection for camera-safe operation.
• Strobe: Electronic, 0–20 Hz for rhythmic effects and accent hits.
• Color Handling: Full RGBWA-UV mixing plus color temperature presets (2,800–10,000 K).
• Standalone: Built-in automated programs and manual color mixing via the onboard UI.
• User Interface: OLED touchscreen with password protection for secure menu access.
• Data I/O: 3- and 5-pin XLR plus 3- and 5-pin IP65 XLR connectors (fixture is IP20).
• Power Linking: Up to 20 @120 V, 34 @208 V, 38 @230 V to streamline multi-unit runs.

All values and options reflect the provided manufacturer specifications for COLORdash PAR H7X.

LED Color Engine & Optics of the COLORdash PAR H7X

The COLORdash PAR H7X drives its output from seven hex-color emitters (RGBWA-UV, 84 W total), blended through advanced optical mixing for uniform washes without color fringing. The fixture’s optical train delivers a precise 22.7° beam that opens to a 37.6° field, balancing punch with even edge falloff so skin tones, scenery, and drape reads stay consistent across the frame.

With a measured output of 2,738 lumens and 522 lux at 5 m (total illuminance), the H7X covers corporate rooms, stages, and houses of worship with ease. Amber extends warm pastels and tungsten-like whites, while UV unlocks saturated purples and fluorescence, giving designers a wide palette from one compact source.

DMX Channel Modes & Trait Structure

The H7X offers five personalities to match different programming needs: 6 / 8 / 9 / 13 / 14 channels. These scale from streamlined color-and-dimmer control to expanded access for showfile detail and integration with complex consoles.

• 6ch: Minimal footprint for fast rigs and simple playback.
• 8ch: Adds expanded control for looks that need more nuance.
• 9ch: A balance of efficiency and parameter access for most shows.
• 13ch: Deep control for cue-heavy environments and timecoded work.
• 14ch: Full-featured layout for maximum granularity in touring files.

Each mode preserves the same color engine while adjusting how parameters are distributed, so you can right-size the channel count to the rig without sacrificing consistency across the plot.

PWM Frequencies & On-Camera Performance

For content capture and IMAG, the H7X provides selectable PWM at 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 6 kHz, and 25 kHz. This range lets you align the LED refresh to the demands of rolling-shutter sensors, high-frame-rate shoots, and LED wall interactions.

• 600 Hz – 2 kHz: Efficient settings for live events and general stage use.
• 4 kHz – 6 kHz: Safe territory for many broadcast cameras and mobile capture.
• 25 kHz: Maximum switching speed to minimize banding and moiré in sensitive imaging pipelines.

Because PWM is menu-selectable on the fixture, you can standardize a camera-friendly frequency across a mixed rig without touching the console, keeping rehearsals and changeovers quick.

User Interface, Dimming Curves & RDM Management

An OLED touchscreen with password protection anchors local setup, giving direct access to addressing, mode selection, dimmer behavior, and frequency choices. The H7X includes four selectable dimming curves, allowing you to match fade response to theatrical, concert, or camera-first aesthetics.

RDM (Remote Device Management) enables off-deck configuration and status checks from compatible controllers—ideal for clustered fixtures in truss or tight architectural placements. Between the on-fixture UI and RDM, techs can standardize profiles, PWM, and curve choices across the rig in minutes.

Power, Data & Rigging Connectivity

Power enters via Edison (local) to Seetronic Powerkon IP65 with power linking up to 20 units @120 V (34 @208 V; 38 @230 V), supporting efficient daisy-chains. 3- and 5-pin XLR plus 3- and 5-pin IP65 XLR data ports integrate with existing show infrastructure (fixture rating: IP20).

The double-bracket yoke serves as a stable floor stand or clamp point, and the included 6.5" (165 mm) gel frame supports the optional barndoor for beam shaping and spill control. The aluminum alloy/die-cast housing, 6 lb build, and an ambient range of -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C) keep deployment straightforward from rehearsal rooms to show day.

How to Deploy the COLORdash PAR H7X

• Floor or low-profile setups: Use the dual yoke as a built-in stand. Level the base, then tilt and lock the fixture to paint walls, drape, or scenic from ground positions without additional hardware.
• Truss and pipe hangs: Attach a compatible clamp (CTC-50HC or CTC-50HCN) to the yoke, then secure to your bar or truss. Tighten the tilt locks after aiming. This approach keeps the compact 6 lb unit stable on goalposts, FOH, or side booms.
• Power topology: Feed with the included Edison-to-Seetronic Powerkon IP65 cord and daisy-chain from the Seetronic output. Respect link limits: up to 20 units @ 120 V, 34 @ 208 V, or 38 @ 230 V. The 5 ft (1.5 m) lead favors short home runs or clustered hangs.
• Data integration: Choose the connector format that fits your rig: 3- or 5-pin XLR (standard) or 3- or 5-pin IP65 XLR as available on the fixture’s panel. Enable RDM if you want remote addressing and status checks from the controller.
• Optics & aiming: Start with a broad field wash using the fixture’s 22.7° beam / 37.6° field. Add the included gel frame or optional barndoor to trim spill on cyc drops, projection screens, and camera scenery.
• Camera-first tuning: For streaming, IMAG, or studio capture, set a higher PWM frequency (up to 25 kHz) in the menu and select the dimming curve that matches your fade style. Use the built-in 2,800–10,000 K white presets to align with room sources.
• Menu & security: Address, select channel mode (6/8/9/13/14 ch), PWM, and curves from the OLED touchscreen. Activate the password lock to keep field settings consistent across the rig.
• Environmental considerations: Deploy in dry, indoor locations (IP20) within -4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C). The aluminum housing is compact for tight wings and under-balcony positions.

Why Choose from AVMaxx

We turn specs into settings. The COLORdash PAR H7X is camera-friendly and console-flexible, but the magic is in dialing it in. We provide actionable starting points—PWM frequency choices for common camera types, curve selection for smooth fades, and the right DMX personality for your workflow (from quick color playback to timecoded shows).

Rig-ready guidance. Get practical power/data layouts that respect link limits (up to 20 @120 V; 34 @208 V; 38 @230 V), connector choices (3/5-pin XLR and IP65 XLR), and floor/truss deployment using the dual yoke, gel frame, and optional barndoor.

Verified data, zero guesswork. Every value we publish—beam/field, lumens, PWM steps, channel counts—comes from current manufacturer information you supplied, so designers and techs can make confident decisions.

Application-first recommendations. Whether you’re lighting a keynote stage, a club floor, or a streaming set, we’ll pair color-mixing tactics (RGBWA-UV) and white presets (2,800–10,000 K) to your room and camera response for consistent skin tones and clean backgrounds.

Long-term support. From initial patch notes to RDM best practices, we help you keep H7X fleets consistent across venues, rentals, and touring rigs.