Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 4C RGBA-WW Blinder

Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 4C: IP65 4-Pod Color Blinder Power with RGBA-WW Output

The Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 4C is a weather-ready, high-impact audience blinder built around four independently focusable pods and an intense RGBA-WW LED engine that can push saturated color, plus a wide selection of white color temperatures with exceptional color rendering. It is engineered for the smooth, show-critical behavior STRIKE Array fixtures are known for, including industry-leading low-end dimming and Red Shift that warms the output as it fades to emulate a classic tungsten look.

STRIKE Array 4C is designed to scale from a single hit light to larger, coordinated blinder builds using a proprietary Tool-Free interlocking system for quick, clean multi-unit configurations. For practical rigging, Omega-Bracket locks are installed on both the yoke and the rear of the fixture to streamline truss mounting and speed up repositioning when cue focus or stage layout changes during the day.

For camera-facing stages and broadcast workflows, STRIKE Array 4C adds variable PWM (including high-frequency options) and a high CRI target that helps color and whites read more naturally on lens. Dynamic effects support fast impact moments with independent pod control, strobing, and fixture-level standalone color mixing and white presets when needed.

Real-World Applications and Show Roles

• Club and DJ impact lighting: Color blinder hits for drops, walk-ons, and crowd-response moments with aimable pods that keep energy on the dance floor.
• Outdoor stages and weather-risk events: IP65-rated design for wet or unpredictable conditions without treating the rig as dry-only.
• Broadcast and livestream lighting: High CRI and selectable PWM for cleaner on-camera output and reduced flicker risk.
• Stage picture shaping: Pan/tilt control per pod (mount orientation dependent) for directional punch and controlled spill.
• Scalable blinder walls: Tool-free interlocking for building larger looks across wider stages or longer truss spans.

Where the Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 4C Excels for Color Blinder Builds

• All-weather blinder/strobe confidence: IP65-rated for outdoor/wet use with a pressure equalizing M12 GORE valve and an ambient range of -4 F to 113 F.
• Color + white flexibility from one fixture: RGBA-WW output supports saturated color looks and a wide white range from 2800 K to 6500 K with CRI 94.6 at 3200 K.
• High-output coverage that reads from distance: Listed output of 53,481 lumens and 1979 lux at 5 m, with a 59.6 degree beam and 102.2 degree field.
• Premium fades and cue transitions: Ultra-smooth 18-bit dimming with 4 dim modes and 4 dim curves for fine control in musical builds.
• Tungsten-style warmth when dimming: Red Shift behavior helps intensity drops feel classic and natural instead of cold and abrupt.
• Broadcast-friendly tuning: Selectable PWM up to 25,000 Hz and a high-CRI target for camera-facing stages and livestream sets.
• Fast, repeatable aim control: Individual pan (or tilt depending on mount orientation) per pod for directional crowd hits and reduced spill.
• Scales cleanly across truss lines: Tool-Free interlocking connects STRIKE Array family fixtures into larger builds without slow rebuilds.
• Rigging speed that matters on show day: Omega-Bracket locks on the yoke and rear streamline truss mounting and quick repositioning.
• Chicago event reality ready: One fixture that can cover ballrooms, club nights, and outdoor stages with quick changes between clean whites and bold color.

Control Modes and Protocol Options for Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 4C

STRIKE Array 4C supports both traditional console control and networked distribution, with fixture personalities designed to match the way you program blinders, strobes, and color systems. For camera-facing work, selectable PWM gives you flexibility to tune output behavior for the environment.

• Control protocols: Art-Net, sACN, DMX, RDM
• Modes/Personalities: 10 personalities (1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 16, 22 or 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
• Independent pod control: Supported for high-impact effects on the fly
• Standalone color mixing: Yes
• Color temperature presets: Yes
• Selectable PWM: 600 Hz, 1200 Hz, 2000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 6000 Hz, 25000 Hz
• Software update: USB-C

Color Blinder Builds That Scale: STRIKE Array 4C in Real Production

RGBA-WW Output That Covers Saturated Color and Broadcast-Friendly Whites

STRIKE Array 4C is built for crews who need one blinder platform to handle both bold color moments and clean white looks. The RGBA-WW LED system delivers a full range of color plus a wide white spectrum from 2800 K to 6500 K, with a listed 5991 K at full output and CRI 94.6 at 3200 K for camera-facing accuracy.

• One fixture for multiple show looks: Color hits, warm tungsten-style fades, and cooler white punch without swapping gear.
• White consistency for stage and lens: High CRI target helps whites render naturally in broadcast and livestream environments.

Independently Focusable Pods for Directional Crowd Hits

Four pods means you can shape the energy instead of blasting a single uniform beam. Each head supports individual pan (or tilt, depending on mount orientation), letting you steer output into the audience, across the room, or away from reflective surfaces when the venue demands tighter control.

• Better dance-floor focus: Put the punch where the DJ moment is happening, not where the room geometry wastes it.
• Cleaner stage picture: Reduce spill and keep the look intentional for photos and video.

Tool-Free Interlocking for Larger Arrays Without Slow Rebuilds

When the show needs more than a single unit can cover, STRIKE Array 4C is designed to expand fast. The Tool-Free interlocking system enables scalable configurations across truss lines and stage widths, keeping the look consistent as you add fixtures.

This matters for touring crews, festival changeovers, and Chicago event schedules where the same inventory must flex between a ballroom, a club stage, and an outdoor deck.

Rigging Speed with Omega-Bracket Locks on Yoke and Rear

STRIKE Array 4C is built to mount quickly and stay secure. Omega-Bracket locks are installed on both the yoke and the rear of the fixture, streamlining truss mounting and reducing the friction of repositioning when sightlines change during focus.

• More mounting options: Multiple mounting locations and a repositionable yoke support creative rigging choices.
• Convenient hardware workflow: Quarter-turn adaptors help speed up practical deployment and adjustments.

Premium Dimming Behavior That Feels Like Classic Tungsten

STRIKE Array fixtures are known for strong fades, and the 4C keeps that reputation with 18-bit dimming plus Red Shift that warms the color temperature as intensity drops. Combined with 4 dim modes and 4 dim curves, you can match the response to the show style, the console workflow, and the room.

Broadcast and Livestream Tuning with Selectable PWM and High CRI

When cameras are present, STRIKE Array 4C gives you selectable PWM options up to 25,000 Hz and a high-CRI target designed for better rendering on lens. This supports cleaner results for livestream DJs, corporate productions, and concert shoots where flicker control matters.

How to Deploy Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 4C in the Field

Start with coverage and aim planning: decide whether you need a single fixture for targeted audience hits or a multi-fixture look across a wider stage. Use the independently aimable pods to keep output intentional, then choose the control path that matches the venue infrastructure. For outdoor or wet-risk environments, treat cable routing and connector seating as part of the lighting plan so the IP65 design remains effective on show day.

• Choose a layout that matches the room: For clubs and ballrooms, aim pods toward the dance floor and crowd zones; for wider stages, build coverage with multiple fixtures using Tool-Free interlocking.
• Mount with speed and serviceability in mind: Use the Omega-Bracket lock points on the yoke or rear to streamline truss mounting and allow quick focus adjustments.
• Set personalities before programming: Pick one of the listed personalities (including HSV when useful) to match your cue style and fixture behavior needs.
• Dial camera priorities early: Select PWM frequency based on broadcast/livestream requirements and verify the look at rehearsal distances.
• Program fades that feel expensive: Use 18-bit dimming with dim modes and curves, then leverage Red Shift behavior for warm, tungsten-style intensity drops.
• Use the right network approach: Run DMX where simple cabling is best, or use Art-Net/sACN when distributed networking improves routing and FOH workflow.

STRIKE Array 4C deploys best when you plan pod aim, choose the right personality, and tune PWM early so color hits stay punchy, whites stay clean, and fades stay musical.

Why Choose the Chauvet Professional STRIKE Array 4C from AVMaxx:

AVMaxx helps Chicago DJs and production teams spec STRIKE Array 4C for the way it is actually used: crowd hits that land where you want them, whites that read clean on camera, and color moments that cut through haze and stage wash. If you are integrating Art-Net or sACN into a mixed lighting network, we can help you build a practical control plan that keeps the rig clean and repeatable from venue to venue.

We focus on the details that keep show days smooth: which personality best fits your programming style, how to aim four pods for a balanced stage picture, and how to tune PWM for broadcast or livestream conditions. The result is a color blinder setup that looks intentional in the room and consistent on stream.

AVMaxx supports STRIKE Array 4C deployments with field-aware programming guidance, clean network workflow planning, and Chicago DJ-ready strategies for high-impact color hits and camera-safe whites.