Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 1 IP65 Audience Blinder

Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 1: IP65 Modular Warm White Blinder Pods

The Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 1 is an IP65-rated audience blinder built around intense warm white LED output with an added amber engine for warmth and texture. Each pod is independently focusable, letting you shape audience hits, stage-facing glow, or camera-facing punch without committing to a single fixed direction.

At the center of the system is a remote Driver that controls and powers up to 8 pods and performs automatic addressing for fast, clean installs. The fixture is designed to scale using a proprietary tool-free interlocking method so multiple units can be combined into larger configurations when the show needs more coverage and impact.

For premium fades and classic blinder behavior, STRIKE Array 1 delivers ultra-smooth 18-bit dimming and Red Shift that warms the color temperature as it dims to emulate tungsten-style falloff. For broadcast and livestream work, it supports selectable PWM (600 Hz, 1,200 Hz, 2,000 Hz, 4,000 Hz, 25,000 Hz) and a high-CRI output (CRI 83.9) to help the look stay stable on camera.

Real-World Applications and Show Roles

• Audience hits and impact moments: Warm, tungsten-like blinder looks for drops, walk-ons, and big chorus cues.
• Outdoor stages and weather-risk gigs: IP65-rated for temporary outdoor/wet use when conditions are unpredictable.
• Broadcast and livestream rigs: Selectable PWM and CRI 83.9 support camera-facing operation.
• Directional blinder shaping: Independently aimable pods help control where the punch lands.
• Mobile event production: Fast interlocking scalability and Driver auto-addressing for repeatable setups in ballrooms and clubs.

Where the Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 1 Excels on Real Stages

• All-weather deployment (IP65): Rated IP65 for temporary outdoor/wet use, with a pressure equalizing M6 GORE valve and -4 F to 113 F ambient range.
• Scalable builds without tool delays: Proprietary tool-free interlocking enables quick multi-unit arrays for wider blinder coverage.
• Cleaner installs with automatic addressing: The remote Driver automatically addresses up to 8 pods for streamlined commissioning.
• Tungsten-style fades that read premium: Red Shift behavior plus ultra-smooth 18-bit dimming delivers convincing warm falloff.
• Camera-ready tuning: Selectable PWM up to 25,000 Hz and CRI 83.9 help keep the look stable in broadcast and livestream workflows.
• Directional control built in: Manual pan/tilt per head (mount orientation dependent) allows targeted audience hits and reduced spill.
• Flexible mounting options: Pods can be removed from the frame and mounted with a standard yoke for a more traditional look.
• Modern control ecosystems: DMX and RDM plus ArtNet and sACN support integration into contemporary stage networks.
• Chicago DJ and event impact: Fast-turn blinder looks that translate from ballrooms to club stages to outdoor festival sets.

Control Modes and Network Integration for Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 1

STRIKE Array 1 is driven by its remote Driver as the control and power hub, supporting both traditional console workflows and network distribution. It is designed for smooth, show-ready intensity control with multiple dim modes, built-in programs, and strobe effects, plus PWM selection for camera-facing performance.

• Control protocols: DMX, RDM, ArtNet, sACN
• DMX channel options (as provided): 1, 2, 5, 4P-5CH, 4P-14CH, 4P-23CH, 4P-26CH, 8P-9CH, 8P-26CH, 8P-43CH, 8P-46CH
• Dimming: Electronic dimmer with ultra-smooth 18-bit dimming performance; 4 dim modes
• Strobe: 0 to 25 Hz
• Built-in programs: Yes
• Selectable PWM: 600 Hz, 1,200 Hz, 2,000 Hz, 4,000 Hz, 25,000 Hz
• Connectivity (as provided): 5-pin IP65 XLR, Seetronic Etherkon IP65, Seetronic Powerkon IP65, USB software connection
• Driver-to-head cable planning: Total max shielded cable length between Driver and last head: 147 ft (45 m)

Build a Scalable Blinder Wall with Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 1

Tool-Free Interlocking for Bigger Arrays

When you need more coverage than a single array can provide, STRIKE Array 1 is designed to grow. The proprietary interlocking system lets you connect multiple units into scalable configurations so the look can expand from a compact audience blinder to a wider wall of impact.

• Faster show-day scaling: Build larger looks without slowing down to re-engineer the rig.
• Cleaner visual lines: Interlocked arrays keep the presentation tight for stage and camera.
• Consistent programming: Repeatable layout makes cues easier to standardize across venues.

Independently Aimable Pods for Controlled Punch

Each head can be manually aimed (pan or tilt depending on mount orientation), which is a major advantage when you need the audience to feel the hit without flooding the entire room. Optical coverage supports wide, readable output with a 62.8 degree beam angle and 104.5 degree field angle.

• Sharper audience hits: Aim for the crowd, not the ceiling or side walls.
• More intentional camera looks: Shape the hot spots for the lens position.
• Verified output reference: Lumens (single pod) 4,353 lm at 5 m; illuminance (single pod) 153 lux at 5 m.

Tungsten-Style Dimming with Red Shift

STRIKE Array 1 is built to dim like a classic tungsten blinder. Red Shift warms the color temperature as intensity drops, and the fixture is designed for strong low-end dimming behavior with 18-bit dimming curves and speeds that complement modern cue stacks.

This makes it easier to land tasteful builds, long fades, and musical transitions without the harsh feel that can happen with basic blinder dimming.

Remote Driver Workflow That Keeps Installs Clean

The remote Driver is engineered for practical system deployment: it controls and powers up to 8 pods and performs automatic addressing for easier setup. It also supports long-run planning with a 147 ft (45 m) max shielded cable length between the Driver and the last head, helping large stages stay tidy and serviceable.

• Network-friendly integration: Use DMX, RDM, ArtNet, or sACN depending on your control infrastructure.
• IP65 connector ecosystem: Seetronic Powerkon IP65 and Etherkon IP65 support weather-conscious routing.
• Service-minded layout: Remote hub placement can reduce front-of-truss troubleshooting pressure.

Broadcast and Livestream Tuning with Selectable PWM

For camera-facing stages, STRIKE Array 1 includes selectable PWM options from 600 Hz up to 25,000 Hz and a CRI of 83.9. At full output the listed color temperature is 2657 K, supporting a warm, flattering blinder look that reads naturally on talent and crowd shots.

How to Deploy Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 1 in the Field

Start by deciding whether you want a tight, symmetrical audience blinder look or a wider wall. Use the modular nature of the system to scale coverage, then place the remote Driver where cable runs stay protected and serviceable. For outdoor or wet-risk environments, keep all IP65 connections properly seated and route power/data to minimize strain on connectors.

• Plan pod count and coverage: Scale arrays based on stage width and desired audience intensity, then interlock units as needed.
• Choose mounting orientation: Use the square-frame look for a modern blinder aesthetic, or remove pods and yoke-mount for a more traditional presentation.
• Dial in aim before programming: Manually aim each pod (pan/tilt orientation dependent) so your hottest output lands where it matters.
• Set camera priorities early: Select a PWM frequency appropriate for broadcast or livestream requirements before rehearsal.
• Program for musical fades: Use 18-bit dimming behavior and dim modes to achieve smooth builds and convincing tungsten-style falloff with Red Shift.
• Use the right control path: Run DMX when it is simplest, or deploy ArtNet/sACN when you want network distribution and cleaner FOH routing.

STRIKE Array 1 deploys as a clean, scalable IP65 blinder system with aimable pods, camera-ready PWM, and tungsten-style fades that read premium in the room and on stream.

Why Choose the Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 1 from AVMaxx:

AVMaxx helps production teams and Chicago-area DJs deploy STRIKE Array 1 with the right control approach, the right cabling logic, and the right aiming strategy so the blinder look reads exactly where it should. If you are integrating DMX, ArtNet, or sACN into a mixed lighting network, we can help you choose a clean workflow that keeps the Driver placement practical and the stage layout serviceable.

Whether your priority is outdoor reliability, broadcast stability, or fast-turn installs that still look intentional, AVMaxx focuses on field-real deployment details: coverage planning, connector routing, and cue behavior that supports smooth builds and punchy hits without harsh transitions.

AVMaxx helps Chicago DJs and production teams spec STRIKE Array 1 for clean IP65 cabling, camera-safe PWM, and scalable blinder impact that installs fast and performs night after night.