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- Controls up to 12 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels each
- 30 banks of 8 scenes - 240 scenes max
- 192 DMX channels of control
- 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes
- Reversible sliders
- Re-assignable channels
- Sequential linking of fog and strobe control buttons
- Grab any fixture on the fly
- Beat activation- Tap-Sync & Auto Run
- Polarity Selector
- 3 space 19" rack mount
- Midi compatible
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Comments about Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller:
dmx programming has a steep learning curve.music sync has no sensitivity adjustment. so in loud environments, chase to music just chases as fast as possible.
Pros
- Price
Cons
- Learning Curve
Best Uses
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
Comments about Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller:
Well, first let me say, it does what its says it does. Nothing less and definitely nothing more. Te board is not bad for the price but, its not very friendly with moving head or scanning fixtures. The faders a very long refresh time so its difficult to make small adjustments. Creating chases is also a little wonky. If this is your first board you may not even notice the short comings but if you are used to higher end equipment you'll feel like your moving in slow motion. For the price its not a bad beginner/ backup piece, but I don't see any awards in the future for this board.
Comments about Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller:
You can NOT first program all your scenes for fixture 1 then go back and program all your scenes for fixture 2 and so on.. and then have them play at the same time. You have to program each scene for all your lights at the same time. If you have several types of fixtures you want doing different things at the same time, It is almost impossible to program. Aslo it does not have the IEC fog controller it says it does.It has the button for it but they discontinued the output conection for it(even though they left the fog button). the only thing i like about it is that it has the beat activation.
Pros
- Efficient
Cons
- Cheap construction
Best Uses
- Performances
- Wedding DJ
Comments about Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller:
Does a great job as far as controlling lights. Digital readout makes it easy to choose the correct channels. Able to handle a lot of lights (more than capable for a typical mobile DJ event). Programming capability.
Understanding DMX has a slight learning curve, and I still don't have a complete understanding of all the programming on the Obey. The Obey does not have the best housing quality. Some of the sliders and buttons seem loose. The power cord is short.
Great introduction to DMX. Most of the lights I already have are DMX compatible, but have used the on/off lighting controls until now. With the Obey, I've discovered so many more features with my old lights. To future gigs, I will probably bring less lights and just adjust the controls through DMX.
Pros
- Bright
- Easy Set Up
- Efficient
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
Comments about Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller:
I could not believe how great this product is. It makes my lights do things I never would have imagined.
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- Easy Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Mobile DJ
Comments about Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller:
It's great. It does what it says it does. I would recommend it to a friend.
Pros
- Cheap to buy
- Easy to program
- Rack mountable
Cons
- Digital display
- Instruction book flawed
- Not enough programs
- Sliders feel cheap
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- DJ Use
- Events
- Hobbie
- Performances
Comments about Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller:
it works, it seems to be reliable. the instruction book for running chases states to enter program mode to run chases. its obviously a misprint. not all functions are covered in the book so you have to fumble around until you figure it out. I never was able to get the tap sync to work. but its not really needed with the speed and fade sliders anyway. for the money its a cool toy but im sure there has to be something better.
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What cable would I need to attach a fog machine to this controller?Asked on 4/26/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
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It would need to be a DMX cable. Its a three pin cable like a mic cable. The other thing is you have to make sure your fog machine is DMX compatible.Answered on 4/27/2011 by henry from Cypress, CA
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Can the sliders be set as faders with LED lights?Asked on 4/7/2011 by King Newbie. Sorry for a lame question.1 answer
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You would have to manually fade it. You can't set it to fade.Answered on 4/8/2011 by Henry from Cypress, CA
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Does this unit come with wire hockups?Asked on 10/6/2010 by tony from steens ms.1 answer
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The Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller come with only the power cord. You will need to get involve with DMX cables.Answered on 10/7/2010 by Dj Seankillazz from Santa Ana, CA
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Can the Chauvet Obey 40 control lights using electronic drums via MIDI? If so, to what extent?Asked on 2/16/2010 by MG from Kansas City2 answers
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Chauvet Obey 40 Universal DMX Controller Is used to control DMX
lights only.You can rack this near your drums if you desire.Answered on 2/22/2010 by Stephen from PSSL from Cypress, CAA:
That first answer is terrible... sheesh. Yes, the obey 40 has a midi in port that allows you to switch banks and scenes ONLY. The midi commands (note on only) can come from any source... keyboard, sequencer AND midi drums as long as the drum hit is sending a "note on" command.Answered on 6/20/2011 by camshiva from Southern California
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