Chauvet Professional Maverick Force 2 SoloWash 480W LED Wash

Chauvet Professional Maverick Force 2 SoloWash: Touring Wash Performance with Studio-Level Color Precision

The Maverick Force 2 SoloWash by Chauvet Professional is a high-performance 480W LED wash fixture designed for demanding stage, theatrical, and broadcast environments. Engineered with a single-source LED and precision optics, it combines an exceptionally wide zoom range (6.3° to 55.7°) with studio-grade color rendering, variable color temperature, and rich gobo-based effects.

Its powerful color engine includes a full CMY + CTO mixing system, a 7-position color wheel with CRI and CTB filters, and dual flag-based control for precise transitions. For advanced texture and beam shaping, the unit integrates a rotating gobo wheel, motorized iris, 5-facet rotating prism, and full-range electronic frost. These capabilities allow it to bridge the gap between soft wash and aerial FX, making it uniquely versatile on tour or in studio environments.

The DMX architecture supports both 21- and 27-channel modes with full trait access over Art-Net, sACN, RDM, W-DMX, and traditional 3- and 5-pin DMX. A battery-powered display enables fast menu access off-power, while Ethernet failover protects data continuity during live use. Motorized focus, zoom, and strobe functions ensure total creative control whether the fixture is flown or floor-mounted.

Real-World Applications and Sound Roles:

• High-end theatrical wash with smooth CMY/CTO fades
• Touring concert wash with gobo texturing and pixel effects
• Studio broadcast lighting with optimized CRI/CTB filtering
• Festival or arena wash fixture with 55.7° coverage
• Zoomable FX wash for house of worship or dancefloor rigs

Where This System Excels

• Broadcast Wash Lighting: CRI and CTB filtering with studio-level color correction for film and TV rigs.
• Festival & Tour Builds: Compact form factor with advanced zoom and pixel control for flexible touring setups.
• Theatrical Color Rendering: Wide temperature range with full CMY + CTO for nuanced theatrical work.
• Fail-Safe Networking: Ethernet data pass-through ensures uninterrupted control in mission-critical systems.
• Hybrid Wash/FX Mode: Prism, gobo, and frost modules expand beyond basic wash roles into creative atmospheres.

Control Modes for the Maverick Force 2 SoloWash

The Maverick Force 2 SoloWash offers versatile and fully professional control options suitable for touring, broadcast, and installation workflows. Its protocol suite includes:

• DMX Control: 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connections support 21- or 27-channel modes with full access to CMY, CTO, gobo, zoom, frost, and FX traits.
• Art-Net & sACN: Dual Neutrik RJ45 EtherCON ports provide high-speed network control and integration into modern lighting grids.
• W-DMX: Wireless DMX via compatible transceivers enables remote fixture deployment without physical cabling.
• RDM Support: Remote configuration, address patching, and fixture health monitoring directly from supported consoles or node interfaces.

Two user-selectable channel personalities allow the designer to prioritize either full-featured access (27ch) or streamlined programming (21ch). The fixture also supports:

• Failover Networking: In the event of power loss, the Ethernet port still passes data through the fixture to preserve system-wide control.
• Menu Presets: Three factory-defined configuration templates allow fast setup replication across identical fixtures.
• Menu Sync: Preset sharing between fixtures supports synchronized cloning of configuration data in the field.
• Battery-Backed Display: Full access to the fixture menu and DMX address configuration when the unit is unplugged from power.

All network and DMX protocols are tested for live production environments and meet Chauvet Professional’s high-reliability standards.

Single-Source LED Engine & Wash Optics in the SoloWash

The Maverick Force 2 SoloWash utilizes a powerful 480W cool white LED engine engineered for seamless field projection and high-fidelity color mixing. The large 178 mm front lens and precisely calibrated optical train deliver:

• Beam Angle: 6.3° to 32.8°
• Field Angle: 9.3° to 49.5°
• Cutoff Angle: Up to 55.7°
• Zoom Range: Motorized from 6.3° to 55.7°
• Luminous Output: 30,967 lumens measured at full
• Peak Illuminance: 91,362 lux @ 5m (narrow zoom)

The fixture maintains an exceptionally even wash with no center hot spot, supporting applications in broadcast keying, scenic washes, and theatrical front-fill.

The high-output LED source is rated for 50,000 hours of operation and features selectable PWM rates from 600 Hz to 15,000 Hz for broadcast flicker control.

Color System, Gobos & Internal FX in the SoloWash

The SoloWash merges the color fidelity of a modern wash with the creative reach of beam-layered gobos and frost. Core features include:

• Color Mixing: Full CMY + variable CTO for wide temperature blending
• Color Wheel: 7 positions plus open, including split-color indexing and scrolling
• Gobo Wheel: 7 rotating, indexable metal gobos (interchangeable via slot-n-lock)
• Prism: Rotating 5-facet linear prism for mid-air beam multiplication
• Frost: Motorized for softening beams into wide ambient wash

Gobo motion and prism rotation speeds are fully variable via DMX. Combined with zoom and focus automation, designers can build layered, textured looks ideal for high-end events, houses of worship, and theatrical stages.

The effects package empowers designers with beam-to-wash morphing, subtle gobo textures, and mid-air eye candy from a single wash engine.

DMX Channel Modes & Fixture Personalities

The Maverick Force 2 SoloWash supports two channel configurations, providing flexibility for programmers balancing console load and feature depth:

• 21-Channel Mode: Core access to dimming, pan/tilt, CMY/CTO, zoom, gobo rotation, prism, frost, and strobe.
• 27-Channel Mode: Adds refined control over gobo indexing, color macros, dimming curves, and fixture-specific FX options.

Each channel mode includes:

• 5 dimming curve profiles
• Move-in-black functionality
• Indexed zoom and focus control
• Independent pan and tilt speed assignment

Personality switching is available through both the onboard UI and remote RDM control. DMX traits are mapped in line with Chauvet Professional’s Maverick series consistency for ease of cross-programming.

Channel spacing and trait prioritization mirror the rest of the Maverick family, minimizing reprogramming during touring rig swaps.

Power Management & Internal Hardware Architecture

The Maverick Force 2 SoloWash balances power efficiency with high output, engineered for international touring environments. Key specifications include:

• Auto-Ranging Voltage: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: Max 660W @ 120V, 641W @ 230V
• Linking: Up to 3 units @ 208V or 230V per circuit
• Power Connections: Seetronic IP65 PowerCON in/out
• Data Connections: 3-pin and 5-pin XLR, dual EtherCON

The internal logic also supports:

• USB-C port for firmware updates
• Fail-safe Ethernet passthrough during power loss
• Battery-powered UI with auto screen orientation

All internal components are convection-optimized and housed in an impact-resistant frame suitable for global rental applications.

RDM Addressing, Presets & Wireless Control Support

The fixture supports a full complement of configuration and control technologies for streamlined deployment:

• RDM (Remote Device Management): For address assignment, status checks, and remote configuration
• W-DMX Compatibility: Optional transceivers enable wireless DMX reception
• Art-Net / sACN: Native support for streaming ACN and Art-Net via dual EtherCON ports
• Preset Menu Storage: 3 factory configuration presets with menu sync across identical fixtures
• Addressing Without Power: Full UI access and configuration via battery-powered interface

The integrated networking logic ensures uninterrupted signal flow and minimizes rig prep time during fast changeovers or festival staging.

RDM and menu sync significantly reduce address setup time across multicell or multi-fixture Maverick deployments.

How to Deploy the Maverick Force 2 SoloWash in the Field

The Chauvet Professional Maverick Force 2 SoloWash is engineered for streamlined rigging and quick deployment across theaters, arenas, festivals, and fixed installs. Its 53.4 lb / 24.2 kg chassis is designed with an optimal center of gravity and mounting accessories that speed up pre-show workflows.

• Omega Brackets: Ships with (2) 140mm brackets for clamp integration and rapid vertical or horizontal mounting.
• Truss or Grid Mounting: Compatible with C-clamps, couplers, and trigger clamps via industry-standard mounting spacing.
• Ground Stack Capable: Can be placed on vertical bases or risers for uplighting or audience backlight use.
• Inverted Use: Auto-orienting LCD UI rotates automatically for underhang or yoke-down applications.
• IP-Rated Power Connections: Seetronic IP65 in/out ports ensure stable AC feed on multi-fixture power runs.

When deploying in large-format systems, the Force 2 SoloWash supports DMX chaining, Art-Net or sACN daisy-chaining through dual EtherCON ports, or wireless DMX linking with compatible transceivers.

The included omega brackets, IP65-rated power, and preset sync modes make this fixture fully road-ready for national touring, outdoor installs, and broadcast setups.

Why Choose the Maverick Force 2 SoloWash from AVMaxx

AVMaxx offers the Chauvet Professional Maverick Force 2 SoloWash with real-world expertise and deployment insight you won’t find elsewhere. We understand the unique demands of lighting designers, rental houses, and broadcast studios—so we optimize our recommendations for power linking, truss spacing, wireless control integration, and failover Ethernet setups. Whether you're rigging for a high-output theatrical wash or designing synchronized color fades across a pixel-mapped rig, our team ensures you get the right control mode and configuration for your application.

Every SoloWash fixture we ship includes hands-on QA review, cabling guidance, and rigging prep from our install-savvy team. From Art-Net chain layouts to DMX address logic, AVMaxx gives you more than just a box—we give you confidence under pressure.

AVMaxx is trusted by touring LDs, venue tech directors, and integrators for a reason: we don’t just stock the gear—we deploy it in the field.