Chauvet DJ - Shocker 2 Dual-Zone 2×85W COB Blinder

Chauvet DJ Shocker 2: Dual-Zone 2×85W Warm-White Blinder with 4-Head Expansion

Shocker 2 is a punchy, dual-zone COB blinder voiced for classic tungsten audience hits. Its tight beam and wide field deliver focused punch with room-filling presence, and the included expansion bracket lets you attach a second unit for an instant 4-head blinder. For installs and tours, you get powerCON®-compatible in/out for linking, plus 3- and 5-pin DMX to fit any control topology. Camera-friendly PWM options eliminate on-screen flicker, and onboard Auto/Sound shows cover quick throws without a console.

• Use cases: concert audience sweeps, dance-floor whiteouts, cue-driven strobe hits, and theatrical warm looks.
• Build options: fly as singles or bank two with the bracket for symmetrical 4-head blasts.

Where This Fixture Excels

• Concert & Festival Punch: Dual pods give per-zone accents or full-face hits on big cues.
• Camera-Ready Sets: PWM choices keep strobes clean for IMAG and livestreams.
• Scalable Banks: Pair two units quickly for classic 4-head looks that read from the pit to the balcony.
• Hybrid Control Rigs: Drops into touring and house systems without adapters.
• Fast Turnarounds: powerCON®-compatible linking trims home-runs and speeds load-ins.
• Small Stages & Clubs: Focuses energy where you need it without washing the whole room.

Control Modes for the Shocker 2

DMX Personalities: Pick 1/2/4/7/8 channels to match your workflow—anything from global fades to full show integration. See DMX Personalities & Trait Map for exact channel functions and ranges.

Standalone: Static dimmer/strobe, 14 Auto shows with speed, Sound shows with sensitivity, plus Master/Slave mirroring for banked units.

Utilities: Selectable PWM, dimmer profiles, DMX-fail behavior, fan mode, and display backlight timer to suit stage or camera needs.

Optical Engine & Photometrics

Shocker 2 uses two warm-white 85 W COB emitters tuned to 3200 K for classic tungsten-style blinder hits. A focused 51° beam (with an 81° field) delivers punch to audiences and cameras, while electronic strobing ranges from 0–400 Hz for everything from sharp accents to rolling chases. Measured output per pod: 1,080 lux @ 2 m and 161 lux @ 5 m.

• Dual-zone design: Address pods independently for split hits or combine for full-face bursts.
• Color temperature: 3200 K warm white for theatrical looks and skin-friendly audience sweeps.
• Lifetime: COB LEDs rated at 50,000 hours (typical).

Photometric values, beam/field angles, and LED ratings are taken directly from the Shocker 2 specification and user manual.

DMX Personalities & Trait Map (1 / 2 / 4 / 7 / 8 ch)

Select the personality that fits your show—from simple global fades to full utility control.

• 1-ch: Global Dimmer (0–100%).
• 2-ch: White 1 (pod 1 level), White 2 (pod 2 level).
• 4-ch: Adds Strobe (slow?fast) alongside per-pod whites and global dimmer.
• 7-ch: Global dimmer, per-pod whites, Strobe, Auto programs (1–6 + Sound), Auto speed/Sensitivity, and Dimmer speed/curve.
• 8-ch (full): Global dimmer, per-pod whites, Strobe (incl. random macros), Auto programs (1–14 + Sound), Auto speed/Sensitivity, Master/Slave role, and Dimmer speed/curve.

Addressing & I/O: Highest practical start in 8-ch is 505. Native 3-pin and 5-pin XLR ports are onboard and active.

Channel behaviors and program ranges follow the Shocker 2 DMX chart provided in the user manual.

Standalone Shows & System Utilities

• Static Mode: Set Dimmer and Strobe values directly from the panel (0–255).
• Auto Shows: Auto 1–14 with adjustable speed (0–255) for cue-free operation.
• Sound Shows: Sound 1–5 plus Sensitivity (0–100) for music-driven hits.
• Master/Slave: Choose Master or Slave (1–4) to mirror looks across a bank without a console.
• Dimmer Profiles: OFF / Dimmer 1 / Dimmer 2 / Dimmer 3 to emulate incandescent curves.
• LED Frequency (PWM): 600 Hz, 1200 Hz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 6 kHz, or 25 kHz for flicker-free camera work.
• DMX Fail Behavior: Hold last look or Blackout on signal loss.
• Fan Mode: Auto thermal tracking or On (max).
• Display Backlight: On / 10s / 20s / 30s timeout; plus fixture hours/version info and factory reset.

Menu names and options mirror the product’s front-panel terminology for frictionless on-site setup.

Power, Linking & Connectors

• Mains: Auto-ranging 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; power consumption 154 W @ 120 V / 148 W @ 230 V; fuse T 2A, 250 V.
• Linking Capacity: Up to 6 units @ 120 V or 12 units @ 230 V via powerCON®-compatible in/out (non-dimmed mains only).
• Control I/O: 3-pin and 5-pin XLR DMX connectors onboard.
• Thermal: Max ambient 104 °F (40 °C); cooling is fan-assisted convection.
• Mounting: Hanging bracket included; expansion bracket ships in box to pair two units into a 4-head bank.
• Use: Indoor only (IP20); install with at least ~20 in (50 cm) ventilation clearance.

Link counts, current draw, and connector types are pulled from the Shocker 2 technical spec for safe, code-compliant deployment.

How to Deploy in the Field

• Placement: For audience blinds, mount on downstage truss or stage lip; for backline punches, fly upstage at eye level to camera.
• Single vs. 4-Head: Use the supplied bracket to pair two units vertically; mirror banks left/right for symmetry.
• Addressing: For banks, use higher-function modes when you need shows/sensitivity/curves; reserve simple modes for submaster fades.
• PWM for Cameras: Set LED frequency to 25 kHz for IMAG/livestream gigs; 4–6 kHz is a balanced choice for most rooms.
• DMX Fail Policy: Touring houses often prefer Hold; installs may choose Blackout on loss—set per venue rules.
• Power: Daisy-chain via powerCON®-compatible linking on non-dimmed mains; keep runs tidy and strain-relieved.
• Rigging: Always use a rated clamp and a safety cable; hand-tighten bracket knobs for aim—no wrenches.
• Show Tips: For “big hit” cues, stack a global dimmer move with per-pod accents and a touch of random strobe; for theatre warmth, run steady tungsten-style curves.

Safety first: maintain ventilation, keep flammables clear, secure cabling, and verify clamps & safeties before the venue opens to the public.

Why Choose from AVMaxx

Shocker 2 delivers classic tungsten-style audience hits with modern show control. At AVMaxx, we optimize these fixtures for real stages—pairing verified Chauvet specs with deployment tactics that keep rigs fast, reliable, and camera-ready.

• Tour-grade cabling plans: We design clean powerCON®-compatible link chains and DMX topologies (3- or 5-pin) that scale from single pods to 4-head banks.
• Camera-safe programming: Practical PWM guidance (600 Hz to 25 kHz) and dimmer curves that look like incandescent on IMAG and livestreams.
• Bank-building made easy: We show you how to use the included expansion bracket for symmetrical 4-cell looks and zoneable cues.
• Console-friendly trait maps: Clear mode selection (1/2/4/7/8 ch), per-pod vs. global control, and showfile templates so you’re patch-ready on arrival.
• Electrical & thermal margin: Accurate load math (6 @ 120 V / 12 @ 230 V) and Ta/ventilation practices that keep fans quiet and output consistent.
• Lifecycle support: Pre-sale spec checks, post-sale setup help, and quick responses when you need a field fix under time pressure.

Every recommendation above is grounded in Chauvet DJ’s official Shocker 2 documentation—no guesses, no inflated numbers, just dependable field practice.