Chauvet Professional Maverick Force 3 Profile CMY+CTO

Chauvet Maverick Force 3 | 915W CMY+CTO Framing Spot with Animation & Dual Prism

The Maverick Force 3 Profile is a flagship 915W LED moving head designed for the highest tiers of professional lighting—arena-scale tours, multi-camera broadcast rigs, and theatrical installs that demand precision framing, rich color rendering, and advanced control. This powerhouse fixture delivers over 40,000 lumens of output through a full CMY+CTO mixing engine, with selectable CRI filtering for broadcast and studio applications.

Its optical system is anchored by a massive 160mm front lens and variable zoom range from 4.9° to 53.9°. The fixture includes both rotating and static gobo wheels, dual independent prisms, animation wheel, motorized iris, and dual frost filters—all addressable via 37- or 53-channel DMX modes. A 4-blade framing shutter system with +/-60° rotation ensures edge-accurate beam shaping across wide throw distances.

Designed for networked environments, the Force 3 supports DMX, Art-Net, sACN, W-DMX, and RDM. Failsafe Ethernet pass-through retains network continuity during power loss, while a battery-powered, auto-rotating display accelerates prep, focus, and orientation tasks—whether on truss, in flight case, or on the bench.

Real-World Applications and Sound Roles:

• Arena-scale beam shaping with animation, prisms, and full CMY+CTO mixing
• Broadcast and camera-sensitive venues using high CRI mode with flicker-free PWM
• Theater and worship installs demanding silent operation and precision framing
• Festival and touring rigs requiring versatile output, fast pan/tilt, and deep protocol support

Where the Maverick Force 3 Profile Excels

• Framing Precision: +/-60° rotating shutter system with four dual-axis blades.
• Tour-Class Output: 915W LED engine delivering over 40,000 lumens at peak.
• Broadcast Versatility: 89.4 CRI with selectable PWM up to 15kHz for flicker-free output.
• Dual Prism Layering: Linear and circular prisms with independent rotation and stacking.
• Protocol Powerhouse: Full support for sACN, Art-Net, RDM, DMX, and onboard W-DMX.
• Fail-Safe Design: Ethernet passthrough with backup display for power-down navigation.

Control Modes for the Maverick Force 3 Profile

The Maverick Force 3 Profile supports a wide range of control environments and is engineered for seamless integration into advanced networked lighting rigs. It offers two DMX personalities—37-channel and 53-channel modes—with full access to the fixture’s optical and mechanical feature sets.

Supported Protocols: DMX512, Art-Net, sACN, W-DMX (wireless), and RDM. All control paths allow remote fixture monitoring, address setting, and trait configuration.

Pan/Tilt Options: Operators can select from 540°, 360°, or 180° pan and 270°, 180°, or 90° tilt ranges for tighter repositioning within rigged arrays or constrained venues.

Display & Menu Logic: The battery-powered display includes three onboard preset personalities for rapid access to common configurations. Menu auto-rotation follows fixture orientation, ensuring readable UI during bench prep and truss hangs.

Failsafe Ethernet: Even with fixture power loss, Art-Net or sACN data is preserved through passthrough logic—critical for network continuity in large-scale installs.

Control Features Include:

• Independent frost, focus, and zoom motors (all motorized)
• Dual rotating and static gobo control with slot-n-lock
• Prism indexing, layering, and speed control
• Animation wheel indexing with bidirectional scroll
• Motorized iris control with variable edge definition
• Strobe settings from 0–26 Hz with pulse and random patterns
• 4 selectable dimming curves (Linear, Square, S-Curve, etc.)

Optical Engine & Output Performance of the Maverick Force 3 Profile

At the core of the Maverick Force 3 Profile is a 915W cool white LED engine with a peak output of 40,906 lumens, supported by a high-efficiency optical path and a precision-ground 160mm front lens. This allows the fixture to deliver intense long-throw beam projection while maintaining sharp, high-contrast imaging.

The zoom range spans from 4.9° to 53.9°, enabling ultra-tight aerial beams or wide scenic washes—all with motorized zoom and focus for fast transitions. The beam performance is equally suited for IMAG projection, gobo mapping, or architectural fill, with illuminance ratings reaching 130,582 lux at 5m (4.9°).

With a native color temperature of 7228K and built-in CRI boost filter, designers can shift between high-output white and 89.4 CRI modes optimized for studio and camera-critical environments. The fixture also supports selectable PWM frequencies ranging from 600 Hz to 15,000 Hz to eliminate flicker in multi-camera setups.

Framing Shutters, Gobos & Effects Layering in the Force 3 Profile

This fixture is a texture powerhouse. It includes a four-blade framing shutter system with dual-axis control per blade and a full ±60° rotation of the shutter module. This enables edge-defined framing, dynamic wipes, and custom aperture shaping with pinpoint precision.

Effects layering is extensive:

• Rotating Gobo Wheel: 7 interchangeable slot-n-lock gobos, fully indexable with continuous scroll.
• Static Gobo Wheel: 9 fixed gobos for texture fill and background layering.
• Prism Options: 5-facet circular and 5-facet linear prisms, independently rotatable and layerable.
• Animation Wheel: Adds sweeping or rotating patterns for aerial projection and scenic movement.
• Frost Filters: Independent light and medium frost modes for beam diffusion or soft-wash conversion.
• Iris: Full-range motorized iris for beam diameter control and punchy gobo isolation.

Combined with fast 16-bit pan/tilt movement, this gobo and FX system supports both motion-rich beamwork and cinematic still-image projection across theatrical or concert-scale environments.

DMX Personalities & Network Control Protocols in the Force 3

The Maverick Force 3 Profile is engineered for total protocol flexibility. It supports both 37-channel and 53-channel DMX modes, giving lighting programmers the option to use either a condensed or fully granular trait map depending on the rig size and show file strategy.

Supported Control Protocols:

• DMX512 (3- and 5-pin XLR)
• Art-Net and sACN (Ethernet)
• RDM over DMX for remote address, mode, and feedback control
• W-DMX (Wireless) with full channel parity

A standout feature is the failsafe Ethernet passthrough, which maintains data flow even during power loss—critical for preserving network integrity in complex venues. Network ports use rugged Amphenol XLR Net connectors to ensure stable, tour-grade connectivity.

This makes the Force 3 Profile ideal for modern rigs using node-based universe distribution, console-controlled diagnostics, or fully wireless DMX redundancy schemes.

User Display Logic & Preset Infrastructure for Touring Workflow

The Maverick Force 3 Profile is built to minimize shop time and accelerate load-in efficiency. It includes a battery-powered display with auto-rotation based on fixture orientation—so menus remain readable whether the head is inverted, clamped, or bench-prepped.

Technicians can choose from three factory-configured user presets that auto-load key fixture settings for DMX mode, pan/tilt limits, and cooling profiles. There's also a preset cross-load tool to quickly duplicate settings between fixtures on the same rig, reducing setup time across large deployments.

Menu navigation is fast and tactile, designed with touring crews, broadcast engineers, and LDs in mind. Whether you're patching in a broadcast dome or cloning fixtures in a stadium load-in, this UI moves quickly and reliably.

Power, Thermal & Rigging Infrastructure in the Force 3 Profile

Power is delivered via a Seetronic Powerkon IP65 input with 5-foot cable included, supporting voltages from 100–240V AC. Power draw peaks at 1320W @ 120V, with reduced amperage at 208V and 230V. The unit uses an F20A/250V fuse for circuit protection.

Thermal modes are configurable with multiple fan profiles. Noise levels can be tuned to match the environment:

• Idle: 38.1 dB(A)
• Max: 40.3 dB(A)
• ECO: 36.6 dB(A) — ideal for theaters and camera stages

Pan and tilt range selection (540°, 360°, 180° / 270°, 180°, 90°) allows riggers to customize movement for specific venues or truss configurations. The high-impact polymer housing is both flame-retardant and optimized for thermal airflow, ensuring consistent output under extended show conditions.

How to Deploy the Maverick Force 3 Profile in the Field

The Maverick Force 3 Profile is designed for maximum flexibility in touring, rental, and fixed installation workflows. Each fixture includes a dual omega bracket system for quick truss mounting, compatible with industry-standard clamps and flown grid systems.

• Rigging Orientation: Can be deployed in upright, inverted, or side-mounted positions with full functionality and automatic display rotation.
• Truss Integration: Dual mounting points provide secure attachment for standard clamps and yoke plates. Safety cable loops are built into the head assembly.
• Pan/Tilt Configuration: Multiple selectable pan (540°, 360°, 180°) and tilt (270°, 180°, 90°) ranges allow crews to optimize movement within tight grids or framed proscenium installs.
• Focus & Framing at Height: Motorized focus, framing shutters, and zoom enable precise adjustment from the ground, minimizing the need for ladder climbs or lift repositioning.
• Power & Data Runs: Input is via Seetronic Powerkon IP65; data supports daisy-chaining via 3/5-pin DMX or Amphenol RJ45. Ethernet passthrough remains active even during power loss.
• Tour Prep: The fixture’s preset personalities and cross-load menu allow quick replication of settings across multiple units, reducing setup time across multicore truss runs.

Whether flying eight heads on a curved stadium truss or ground-stacking for upstage scenic projection, the Force 3 Profile delivers precision, protection, and performance at every step of the deployment process.

Why Choose the Maverick Force 3 Profile from AVMaxx

At AVMaxx, we don’t just move boxes—we build rigs, program shows, and support high-stakes installs where fixtures like the Chauvet Professional Maverick Force 3 Profile are pushed to their limits. We know what it takes to fly these units on 60-foot trusses, dial in CRI under camera, or match pixel-perfect beam edges across a 40-head rig.

Every Maverick Force 3 Profile we ship is backed by real-world deployment knowledge, tech-verified configuration, and support that extends far beyond a sales invoice. From preset management and DMX mapping to network patch strategies and fixture tuning, our team ensures you’re field-ready the moment your gear lands.

Whether you're specifying for broadcast, building a touring cart, or locking in a theater install, AVMaxx brings more than just inventory—we bring confidence, expertise, and long-term fixture reliability.