Chauvet Professional COLORdash Accent 3 — RGBA Mini Wash

Chauvet Professional COLORdash Accent 3: Pocket RGBA Accent with Beam Shaping for Stage & Décor

The COLORdash Accent 3 concentrates a 20 W RGBA engine into a palm-sized housing that paints scenery, truss, and set pieces with a tight, uniform shaft of color. Out of the box it produces a focused 9° beam; swap to the replaceable filter to expand coverage to 14° while keeping color even and consistent. The fixture’s quad-color mix renders saturated hues and soft pastels with a smooth field, and its high-frequency PWM options make it a confident choice for camera-heavy environments. Run it as a compact accent, a truss warmer, or a discreet scenic uplight—solo, in Master/Slave chains, or under console control.

• Real-World Applications and Lighting Roles
• Trim scenic highlights on set pieces, columns, and décor elements
• Warm truss and stage hardware without spill or glare
• Discreet uplight for corporate and hospitality installs
• Accent practicals and props where space is limited

Where the COLORdash Accent 3 Excels

• Micro Footprint, Big Impact: Tiny body and light weight slot into tight rigging spaces and décor builds.
• Creative Beam Options: Swap the included filter to widen coverage while keeping an even field.
• Color You Can Shape: RGBA mixing yields vivid primaries and tasteful pastels for mood lighting.
• Video-Friendly Operation: High-frequency drive keeps on-camera results stable during IMAG or streaming.
• Floor-Stand Ready: The dual-purpose yoke acts as a stand for fast ground placement.
• Quick Looks, Minimal Programming: Built-in sequences can be recalled from a controller or linked fixtures.

Control Modes for the COLORdash Accent 3

Protocols, UI & Connectivity

• Control Protocols: DMX with RDM support for remote address, mode, and status.
• User Interface: Easy-to-read OLED menu for local configuration.
• Data I/O: 5-pin XLR cable whips (input and output) for robust daisy-chaining.

Channel Profiles & Personalities

• DMX Modes: 3 personalities offering 4, 7, or 11 channels to match your workflow.
• Standalone Options: Direct color mixing from the menu; auto programs triggered via DMX or in Master/Slave chains.

Dimming, Curves & Shutter

• Intensity: Electronic dimmer with a full 0–100% range.
• Dim Modes: Five selectable curves to tailor fade behavior.
• Strobe: Electronic shutter, 0–25 Hz.

PWM & On-Camera Performance

• Selectable PWM: 600, 1,200, 2,000, 4,000, 6,000, 25,000 Hz for artifact-free capture.

Optics & Beam Shaping of the COLORdash Accent 3

The Accent 3 ships with a tight, uniform beam that makes small surfaces pop without spill. Out of the box you get installed 7° optics with a native 9° beam / 16° field for precise trims on truss, columns, and scenic details. When you need broader cover, the replaceable filter widens to a 14° beam / 27° field while preserving the even, single-field look—ideal for décor uplights and short-throw washes. Output is efficient for its size, measuring 377 lm (no filter) or 393 lm (with filter), with typical illuminance around 486 lux @ 5 m (no filter) or 175 lux @ 5 m (with filter). The double-bracket yoke doubles as a floor stand, so you can tilt precisely when ground-stacking or hiding the fixture in set pieces.

RGBA Color Engine & Dimming Behavior

A compact 20 W quad-color (RGBA) source drives saturated primaries and natural pastels with a smooth, homogenized field—no “pixel” artifacts. The full-range electronic dimmer lets you shape looks from subtle ambience to punchy hits, and selectable dimming behaviors help you match the fade feel of theatre cues, concert bumps, or corporate crossfades. For quick tweaks on site, the OLED menu provides direct color access and intuitive adjustments without a console.

PWM & On-Camera Optimization

The Accent 3 includes multiple high-frequency PWM choices so you can tune for clean capture on IMAG, streaming, or broadcast. As a rule of thumb: use a higher PWM setting whenever cameras are present to eliminate rolling bands; select a lower PWM only when you need maximum responsiveness for live-only rigs. Lock in your choice per room, then keep it consistent across similar fixtures to avoid mismatched footage.

How to Deploy the COLORdash Accent 3

Rigging & Placement

• Clamp or floor-stand: Use two professional clamps (e.g., CTC-50HC/CTC-50HCN) for truss/pipe, or set the fixture directly on the double-bracket yoke for ground use.
• Aim for intent: Tuck inside truss for warming, or position close to scenic pieces/columns for tight, controlled accents with minimal spill.
• Beam shaping: Run the native optic for a narrow highlight; install the replaceable filter when a wider wash is needed.
• Sightline management: Tilt to keep the brightest part of the field off audience eyes and camera lenses.
• Indoor use only: The fixture is IP20—deploy in dry locations with appropriate cable management and strain relief.

Power & Data Strategy

• Power: Feed the hard-wired input with the supplied mains lead; secure cables to structure or floor to prevent trip hazards.
• DMX daisy-chain: Use the 5-pin XLR cable whips (in/out) for robust linking; place a terminator at the last fixture.
• RDM workflow: Use RDM to set start address and check status from the console or node—no ladder trips for simple changes.

Addressing, Modes & Local Control

• Pick a profile: Choose a simple or expanded personality to match your controller workflow (basic looks vs. finer parameter access).
• Menu access: Use the OLED display for quick local setup, color tweaks, and to enable Master/Slave if you’re running without a console.
• Lock consistency: Keep the same profile across a group to simplify patching and playback.

On-Camera & Look-Building Tips

• Flicker control: Select a higher PWM setting whenever cameras are present; keep it consistent across all Accent 3 units in the shot.
• Color rendering: Leverage RGBA mixing—use amber to warm skin tones and neutralize overly cool primaries.
• Subtle fades: Choose the dimming behavior that matches the rest of your rig to avoid mismatched crossfades.

Quick Deployment Recipes

• Truss Warmer: Clamp inside the truss, native optic, simple personality, RDM address, high PWM for IMAG.
• Décor Uplight: Floor-stand on the yoke, install the beam-widening filter, Master/Slave autos for fast looks.
• Set-Piece Accent Cluster: Three units at different heights/angles, expanded personality on the lead, others slaved for synchronized color shifts.

Why Choose from AVMaxx

For a tiny accent fixture to pull its weight, the details matter—patch strategy, camera behavior, and fast setup on site. AVMaxx dials in the COLORdash Accent 3 so your looks are clean, consistent, and easy to repeat from rehearsal to show.

• Console-ready patching: We match the personality to your showfile so accents, uplights, and truss warmers drop in without rework.
• On-camera confidence: Practical guidance on high-frequency drive and fade feel so IMAG and streams stay artifact-free.
• Beam-fit recommendations: When to keep the narrow optic versus swapping the beam shaper for décor or short-throw coverage.
• Speed on the deck: Floor-stand tactics with the dual yoke, neat cabling, and menu shortcuts for rapid looks without a console.
• Manufacturer-verified facts only: Every claim we make is pulled from current Chauvet Professional documentation you can trust.

Bottom line: You get a micro RGBA accent that behaves predictably—whether it’s a truss warmer for DJs, a set-piece highlight in theatre, or a discreet décor uplight for corporate rooms.