CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array 2 2-Pod IP65 Blinder

CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array 2: IP65 2-Pod Warm White Blinder with Amber-Shift Warm Dimming

The CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array 2 is an outdoor-ready IP65 audience blinder built around two independently focusable pods for controlled, directional crowd hits. Its warm white engine is paired with a dedicated amber source, and an emulated amber shift warms the color temperature as the fixture dims, delivering a classic incandescent-style look that feels natural in clubs, ballrooms, and camera-facing stages.

STRIKE Array 2 is designed for real show days, not just spec sheets: it includes a custom tool-free interlocking system so you can connect multiple Array units into scalable configurations without slowing down to rebuild your rig. For truss workflow speed, Omega-Bracket locks are installed on both the yoke and the back of the fixture, supporting fast mounting and quick repositioning during focus.

For broadcast and livestream performance, STRIKE Array 2 supports adjustable PWM up to 25,000 Hz plus high CRI and TLCI output (CRI 92.9, TLCI 91) to help the blinder look read clean on lens. Programming stays straightforward with an easy-to-use OLED display, multiple DMX footprints, and RDM for device management when you want faster rig-wide configuration.

Real-World Applications and Show Roles

• DJ and club impact moments: Punchy warm white hits for drops, walk-ons, and peak-energy cues with aimable pods that keep light on the crowd.
• Outdoor stages and weather-risk events: IP65 temporary outdoor/wet rating for shows where conditions are unpredictable.
• Broadcast and livestream rigs: High CRI/TLCI and selectable PWM to support camera-facing performance.
• Ballroom and corporate energy cues: Warm, tungsten-style dimming behavior that looks premium without harsh intensity steps.
• Scalable blinder walls: Tool-free interlocking for expanding coverage across wider truss lines and stages.

Where the CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array 2 Excels for IP65 Blinder Hits

• All-weather confidence: IP65 rated for temporary outdoor/wet use with a pressure equalizing M12 GORE valve and -4 F to 113 F ambient spec.
• Tungsten-style warmth when dimming: Emulated warm shift behavior designed to mimic incandescent looks as intensity drops.
• Smooth fades that do not feel jumpy: 16-bit dimming control plus 4 dim modes supports refined cue transitions.
• Directional crowd control: Two independently focusable pods with individual pan (or tilt, depending on mount orientation) to aim output where it reads best.
• Camera-friendly performance tools: CRI 92.9, TLCI 91, and selectable PWM up to 25,000 Hz for broadcast and livestream tuning.
• High-impact effects on demand: Strobe range 0 to 25 Hz plus built-in automated programs for fast impact looks.
• Fast scale-ups without tools: Custom interlocking system connects multiple Array units for larger configurations without slowing the crew.
• Truss mounting workflow that saves time: Omega-Bracket locks on the yoke and back streamline mounting and repositioning during focus.
• Chicago gig reality ready: Strong warm-white blinder energy that translates from club nights to ballrooms to outdoor decks with one fixture platform.

Control Modes and DMX Options for CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array 2

STRIKE Array 2 is built for clean programming and fast on-site adjustments. Control is supported via DMX with RDM device management, and the fixture provides multiple channel footprints so you can match the rig complexity to the show. Adjustable PWM and onboard controls help tune output behavior for camera-facing work.

• Control protocols: DMX, RDM
• DMX channel options: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
• Dimming: 16-bit dimming control; 4 dim modes
• Strobe: 0 to 25 Hz
• Built-in automated programs: Yes
• On-fixture interface: Easy-to-use OLED display
• Selectable PWM: 600 Hz, 1,200 Hz, 2,000 Hz, 4,000 Hz, 25,000 Hz

Dial In Classic Warm-White Blinder Looks with STRIKE Array 2

Warm White Punch with Amber Shift for Incandescent-Style Fades

STRIKE Array 2 is tuned for the kind of warm blinder hit that feels natural in the room. The warm white LED source is paired with an amber source, and the fixture is designed to warm the color temperature as it dims so fades land with a classic tungsten-style character instead of turning flat or cold.

• Color temperature at full: 2792 K for a warm, stage-friendly blinder look.
• High color quality for cameras: CRI 92.9 and TLCI 91 support cleaner lens-facing results.

Two Focusable Pods that Let You Aim the Energy, Not the Room

Two pods gives you practical control over where the hit lands. Use individual pan or tilt (mount orientation dependent) to keep intensity on the audience zones, avoid reflective surfaces, and reduce spill that can wash out photos or distract from the stage picture.

Optical coverage supports wide readability with a 60.3 degree beam and 99 degree field, and listed illuminance is 360 lux at 5 m for a clear reference point when planning crowd impact and fixture spacing.

Tool-Free Interlocking that Builds Larger Blinder Looks Fast

When one fixture is not enough, STRIKE Array 2 is designed to scale. The custom interlocking system connects multiple Array units into larger configurations without tools, helping crews build wider looks across truss while keeping alignment clean and repeatable show to show.

• Designed for mixed builds: The interlocking system is specified to connect multiple STRIKE Array 2 units and STRIKE Array 4 units together.
• Faster focus workflow: Consistent geometry makes aiming and cue refinement more predictable across venues.

Broadcast-Friendly Tuning with Selectable PWM and RDM

For livestream and broadcast environments, STRIKE Array 2 supports selectable PWM up to 25,000 Hz and includes RDM so you can manage fixtures more efficiently when the rig grows. This is the difference between guessing on show day and having a repeatable, camera-aware workflow.

Rigging and Power Linking that Keeps Truss Days Moving

STRIKE Array 2 is built to mount and service quickly. Omega-Bracket locks on the yoke and back streamline truss mounting, and Powerkon IP65 connectivity supports clean power routing for outdoor and wet-risk environments.

• Power linking limits (as provided): 11 units @ 100 V; 13 units @ 120 V; 22 units @ 208 V; 24 units @ 230 V; 25 units @ 240 V.
• Weather-ready power workflow: Edison (local) plug to Seetronic Powerkon IP65 with Powerkon IP65 input and output.
• Data connection: 5-pin IP65 XLR for DMX/RDM runs.

How to Deploy CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array 2 in the Field

Start by deciding whether you need tight, targeted crowd hits or a wider blinder wall. Place fixtures where pod aim can be used intentionally, then choose a channel footprint that matches your programming needs. For outdoor and wet-risk shows, treat connector seating, cable strain relief, and truss access as part of the deployment plan so the IP65 design remains effective through the full show day.

• Mount for fast focus: Use the yoke and rear lock points so the fixture can be repositioned quickly during focus notes without fighting hardware.
• Aim pods before building cues: Set pod direction first so hits land on audience zones and do not waste output into ceilings or side walls.
• Pick the right DMX footprint: Choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, or 9 channels based on how much control you want versus how tight you need the universe.
• Tune for cameras early: Select PWM based on the camera plan and verify with the actual lens settings during rehearsal.
• Program musical fades: Use 16-bit dimming and dim modes for smooth builds, then lean on the warm-dimming behavior for tungsten-style falloff.
• Scale cleanly with interlocking: Interlock multiple units when you need wider coverage, then keep aiming consistent across the line for a unified look.
• Plan power linking by voltage: Use the provided linking limits to keep circuits stable, especially when running frequent strobe hits.

STRIKE Array 2 deploys best when pod aim is set first, PWM is chosen for the camera plan, and power linking is planned by voltage so the rig stays clean, stable, and show-ready.

Why Choose the CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array 2 from AVMaxx:

AVMaxx helps Chicago DJs and production teams get STRIKE Array 2 working the way it should in the field: correct DMX footprints for the rig size, practical pod aiming strategies for clubs and ballrooms, and power-link planning that keeps outdoor stages and wet-risk events reliable. If cameras are involved, we help you tune PWM and build repeatable settings so the blinder look stays clean on stream.

We focus on deployment outcomes, not guesswork: how many fixtures you need for the room, where to mount them so the pods land impact where it matters, and how to keep interlocked builds consistent and serviceable across fast venue turnovers.

AVMaxx supports STRIKE Array 2 with Chicago DJ-aware deployment planning, camera-safe PWM guidance, and rigging and power-link strategies that keep IP65 blinder builds fast and dependable.