Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 2C RGBA-WW 2-Pod Blinder

Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 2C: IP65 2-Pod RGBA-WW Color Blinder with Focusable Punch

The Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 2C is an IP65-rated audience blinder built around two independently focusable pods and an intense RGBA-WW LED engine that delivers saturated color plus a wide spectrum of usable whites. It is designed for the smooth, show-critical behavior STRIKE Array fixtures are known for, including industry-leading low-end dimming and Red Shift that warms the color temperature as it dims for a classic tungsten-style fade.

With a listed white range of 2800 K to 6500 K and CRI 94.4, STRIKE Array 2C is built to look clean on stage and on camera. For broadcast and livestream environments, it supports selectable PWM (up to 25,000 Hz) so you can tune output behavior to the shoot. When you need fast impact moments, it adds independent pod control, built-in programs, and an electronic strobe range up to 30 Hz.

Deployment is designed to stay practical under real show pressure: a Tool-Free interlocking system supports scalable multi-fixture builds, and Omega-Bracket lock points on both the yoke and the rear streamline truss mounting and repositioning when focus notes change. Power and data routing are built around weather-ready connections, including Seetronic Powerkon IP65 and IP-rated data options.

Real-World Applications and Show Roles

• Color blinder hits for DJ sets: Punchy drops and chorus moments with aimable pods that keep energy on the dance floor.
• Outdoor and wet-risk events: IP65-rated design for conditions where dry-only fixtures are a liability.
• Broadcast and livestream stages: High CRI plus selectable PWM for cleaner results on camera.
• Venue-specific coverage control: Individual pod aim helps reduce spill and keep the look intentional in clubs and ballrooms.
• Scalable stage looks: Link multiple units for wider truss coverage without redesigning the rig each show.

Where the Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 2C Excels for Color Blinder Deployment

• Weather-ready blinder/strobe platform: IP65 outdoor/wet rating with a pressure equalizing M12 GORE valve and -4 F to 113 F ambient spec.
• Full color plus flexible whites: RGBA-WW output with a 2800 K to 6500 K white range and 6528 K at full output for quick warm-to-cool matching.
• High output that reads from FOH distances: Listed 25,917 lumens and 979 lux at 5 m with a 59.1 degree beam and 102.1 degree field.
• Camera-friendly rendering: CRI 94.4 with selectable PWM up to 25,000 Hz for broadcast and livestream tuning.
• Premium fades that feel musical: Ultra-smooth 18-bit dimming with 4 dim modes and 4 dim curves, plus Red Shift for tungsten-style warmth as it dims.
• Directional control built into the concept: Two independently focusable pods with individual pan (or tilt depending on mount orientation) for targeted crowd hits.
• Fast programming flexibility: 10 personalities including HSV, plus standalone color mixing and color temperature presets when needed.
• Rigging speed under show pressure: Omega-Bracket lock points on yoke and rear simplify truss mounting and quick repositioning.
• Chicago-ready versatility: One fixture that can swing from ballroom uplight-adjacent whites to club-color impact without changing platforms.

Control Modes and Protocol Options for Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 2C

STRIKE Array 2C supports both console-first control and network distribution. Personalities are designed to match common programming workflows for blinders, strobes, and color fixtures, while selectable PWM helps tune on-camera behavior for broadcast and livestream environments.

• Control protocols: Art-Net, sACN, DMX, RDM
• Modes/Personalities: 10 personalities (1ch, 3ch, 5ch, 7ch, 10ch, 12ch1, 12ch2, 13ch, 16ch, HSV)
• Dimming: Electronic dimmer with ultra-smooth 18-bit dimming curves and speeds
• Dim modes: 4
• Dim curves: 4
• Shutter/Strobe: Electronic
• Strobe rate: 0 to 30 Hz
• Standalone color mixing: Yes
• Color temperature presets: Yes
• Selectable PWM: 600 Hz, 1200 Hz, 2000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 6000 Hz, 25,000 Hz
• Software update: USB-C

Building Clean, Scalable Color Blinder Looks with STRIKE Array 2C

RGBA-WW Color Engine with White Range That Matches Real Rooms

STRIKE Array 2C combines 56 quad-color RGBA LEDs with 78 warm white LEDs for a color blinder that can also live comfortably in white-forward shows. The fixture supports a listed white range of 2800 K to 6500 K, giving you practical warm looks for ballrooms and cleaner cool whites for modern stages without swapping platforms.

• More usable looks per fixture: Saturated color moments and white-driven cues from one deployment point.
• Higher quality on camera: CRI and white control help keep faces and decor from looking flat under blinder hits.

Two Focusable Pods for Controlled Impact Instead of Room Wash

Two pods lets you steer energy into the zones that matter. Use the individual pan (or tilt depending on mount orientation) to land hits on the crowd, skim across a stage edge, or avoid reflective surfaces that blow out photos and video. This is a practical advantage for clubs, corporate rooms, and DJ booths where every venue throws different geometry at the rig.

Fades That Feel Expensive: Low-End Dimming and Tungsten-Style Warmth

STRIKE Array 2C is designed for smooth intensity control with 18-bit dimming and selectable response shaping via 4 dim modes and 4 dim curves. When you want classic behavior, Red Shift warms the color temperature as intensity drops to mimic the feel of tungsten-style falloff in musical builds.

Camera-Safe Tuning for Livestream and Broadcast Workflows

When cameras are present, selectable PWM options including 25,000 Hz help you tailor output behavior to the shoot. Paired with CRI 94.4, this supports cleaner rendering for livestream DJs, corporate productions, and concert shoots where flicker control and white quality matter.

Rigging and Scaling Workflow Built for Fast Truss Days

STRIKE Array 2C is designed to expand into larger looks using a Tool-Free interlocking approach for multi-unit builds, while Omega-Bracket lock points on the yoke and rear help streamline mounting and repositioning. For power workflow planning, the fixture supports power linking of 2 units @ 120 V and 4 units @ 208 V or 4 units @ 230 V.

• Weather-rated connectors: Seetronic Powerkon IP65 for power input/output and IP-rated data options via 5-pin Seetronic IP65 XLR or IP65 etherCON.
• Field-friendly cable planning: Included power cable length is listed at 5 ft (1.5 m) for practical routing.

How to Deploy Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 2C in the Field

Start by selecting the coverage goal: targeted dance-floor hits, stage-facing punch, or a wider blinder look across truss. Mount the fixture where pod aim can be used intentionally, then choose your control path based on the venue infrastructure. For outdoor and wet-risk shows, treat connector seating and cable strain relief as part of the lighting plan so the IP65 design stays effective from load-in through strike.

• Mount for access and focus: Use yoke positioning and the rear lock point to keep adjustments practical during focus notes.
• Aim each pod before programming: Set pod direction first so cues land on the audience zones that matter without unnecessary spill.
• Pick the right personality early: Choose a channel mode that matches your programming style, especially if you want HSV workflow or tighter channel footprints.
• Plan camera requirements: Select PWM based on the shoot environment and verify on-site with the actual camera settings.
• Build musical fades: Use dim modes and curves to match the show feel, then lean on Red Shift behavior for warm, tungsten-style transitions.
• Keep power linking clean: Use the listed linking limits (2 units @ 120 V; 4 units @ 208 V; 4 units @ 230 V) to avoid overloading circuits during high-output cues.
• Choose control distribution wisely: Run DMX when simplicity wins, or use Art-Net/sACN when network routing improves FOH workflow.

STRIKE Array 2C delivers its best results when pod aim is set first, PWM is chosen for the camera plan, and dim curves are matched to the music so color hits stay clean and fades stay warm.

Why Choose the Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 2C from AVMaxx:

AVMaxx helps Chicago DJs and production teams deploy STRIKE Array 2C with the practical details handled: which personality fits your console workflow, where to place fixtures so two pods can be aimed intentionally, and how to plan power linking and IP-rated cabling for clean installs. If you are running a networked show, we can help you choose a control approach that stays serviceable under real load-in timelines.

Whether you need club-ready color impact, ballroom-friendly whites, or camera-clean performance for livestream sets, AVMaxx focuses on application outcomes: predictable fades, controlled spill, and repeatable deployment that makes the rig look intentional in the room and consistent on stream.

AVMaxx supports STRIKE Array 2C builds with Chicago DJ-aware deployment guidance, personality selection help, and IP65 cabling and power-link planning for fast, confident show days.