CHAUVET DJ LED Lighting (OBEY4)

Love pairing this with the quad bar. Easy to use but effective for simple light shows (wedding etc). Love the small footprint as well

The Chauvet Obey 4 unit allows you to run 4 different fixtures (or sets of fixtures with the same DMX code) in 4 channel mode with each one doing something different. For those with some knowledge of DMX you will understand that this means you can control 4x8 fixtures for a total of 32 lights without a repeater. The unit has auto RGB fade, preset colors, manual RGB, an auto setting where all 4 fixtures are doing something different, color macros, sound activation that actually is sensitive enough to use... and a strobe setting that, similarly to it's little brother , the Obey 3, you must slow down to the zero setting before you can turn it off. If you de-select a fixture while it is doing something it will continue to perform that effect (including sound activation!) until you re-select it and change the settings. The unit does not have "tap-sync" nor does it store "scenes" so you will have to re-program it each time you shut it down. (spring for the Obey 10 or higher if you need that.) This one works great for a mobile DJ who has up to 32 fixtures that work in 3 or 4 channel mode.

Purchased this item. Packaging was obviously opened prior to being shipped. In fact, item was either used or badly packed to begin with. Unit would not stay powered-up; the AC cord would not lodge into place. Due to time constraints, I purchased same unit new from local music store, and the new one works like a charm. To Amazon's credit, the return was as flawless and easy to use as their front-end purchases. No hassle. Prompt credit back to my credit card. It's shame this item was shipped in the condition it was, but stuff happens. IMPORTANT NOTE to Obey 4 purchasers. Chauvet has improved the construction of the port where the AC adapter plugs in; it now has a steel ring around the opening, that helps prevent the adapter cord from coming loose. The unit is a must-have item for gigging bands needing a small light "show". If you buy the Obey 4, with any intent of using it regularly, be sure the AC-cord port has the new steel ring around the opening....OTHERWISE....the internal part of the power supply connection will likely be damaged from the AC-cord vibrating loose, and you'll be returning it.

This is the second Chauvet controller I have bought. My first purchase was the Obey 3 which is a fine controller except that you can't control individual lights. Naturally I grew out of the Obey 3 when I learned more about DMX programming and lighting controllers. If you are new to lights, sometimes you may want some lights to be static or working as wash lights while others are chasing or fading between colors. This controller would allow you to have four independent settings for four plus lights. Some controllers have limits on how many lights they can support. for instance, the Obey 40 can only control 12 lights. Some people complain that these controllers feel cheap, but they are cheap, yet, they function very well. The material cost is low so that it price can be low for the customer. My Obey 3 worked perfectly everytime I used it, and I have the same expectation for this one. Pay attention to the DMX channels on the back of the controller, another nice feature that Chauvet includes by printing basic instructions on the underside of the controller for quick reference. The fixture controls don't follow the typical 1-17, 18-35 pattern. Note: when you plug and turn this controller on, it has no lights that indicate it is operating until you hit a fixture button. I messed around with this thing trying to make it work for about ten minutes before I discovered this. I almost sent it back. The LEDs will flicker when it turns, but that is it. Once you activate a fixture, things start happening. My only question is whether the fourth fader will control Amber and white. The manual does not say outside of the fact that it will control white.

Looking at the reviews, apparently this worked for some folks, but I spent a day trying with my Chauvet slim par 64s and wash bar without success. I went on line and there was video of another fellow playing the same game I did without victory. I was busy so it's pass return, another 70 bucks bites the dust. These days we win some and lose some, so I guess it's no big deal. I am going to avoid Chauvet products in the future. If they can not make a controller that operate their own products they have a problem. Maybe I could not find the trick to make it work? But after 8 hours of research and trying I through in the towel.

I do alot of research on products before I buy them. I watch product review videos on here and on youtube because lets face it everyone is trying to get the most bang for their buck. I was just about to pull the trigger on the obey 3 then I saw the obey 4 and found a video on it. Along with DJing I help a friend of mine do live sound and lighting. The number one thing that got me to go with this is being able to control 4 seperate led lights at one time. Its very easy to set up the lights to do this and just in messing with it a little I know its going to be a big help this year not only for live sound gigs but for expanding my up-lighting for weddings. For someone who doesn't understand DMX this (along with the obey3) is the perfect controller to make it look like you do. I would tell anyone looking for a simple light controller that this is the one for you. Please feel free to comment on my review and ask questions I will do my best to answer PDQ.

Great little DMX controller. I purchased a second unit as I was so impressed with my first unit. I can now spit some lighting options and run them in different rooms. It works great for adding colour changes for parties, mobile dj's and small shows.

I have 2 ColorStrip LED bars by Chauvet that I was hoping to be able to easily set up and control. After all you'd think a Chauvet LED controller would play will with Chauvets LED bars... NOPE! So after hours of troubleshooting and playing with addressing and modes and forums and videos, none of the labeled functions on my controller do what they are labeled to do with Chauvet's LED lights. You can pretty much scratch off the labels on the face of the controller. The only way to manual control RGB is by adjusting slider 1 to an approximate value of 210-219 without having an LCD to tell you where it is and then adjusting sliders 2-4 as RGB respectively, not what they are labeled at GBW. I'm no idiot when it comes to setting up sound, video, computer, and lighting equipment; but this controller is either defective or just plain poor. Returning and spending extra $$ on something that's more advanced. I'd rather spend hours learning more advanced features than hours troubleshooting figuring out how to manipulate the features of what is supposed to be a simple LED controller so it does what I want. Add to the learning curve and frustration a power jack that is not rigid and flexes when you plug in your AC adapter. It's only a matter of time and the jack will break loose from the circuit board inside and then the thing will become a paper weight.

alors contrairement a tout ce que l'on peut voir sur d'autre forum ce controleur EST compatible avec a mon avis l'ensemble du park de spot a led,celui ci permet plusieurs fonctions (eclairage fixe de divers couleurs,fade,etc...)son micro intégré ,réglable et tres efficace,lui permet d'etre géré par une source sonore dans l'ensemble de ses fonctions.un tres bons produit que je conseil a tous ceux qui souhaite se faire une petite installation maison a moindre frais.

Great little unit. Good price and probably ideal for the beginner like myself. I've never bothered with DMX before but decided to tamper a bit and see what I can produce with this gadget.

Comme tout les produits Chauvet, ce contrôleur est de qualité et simple à utiliser, très heureux qu’Amazon distribue ces produits...

J’ai acheté ce produit assez récemment et j’en suis enchanté. C’est une console DMX pour les spots de lumières que j'utilise avec mes jeux de lumières de chez JBSystème. ♦Inclus dans la boite♦ - La console DMX - Un stylo Sono Vente - Un chargeur fourni avec un adaptateur prises US et Europe - Une fiche de garantie - Une notice d’utilisation en Anglais et en Français. ♦Emballage♦ L’emballage d’Amazon est très soigné avec des mentions produit fragile un peu partout autour. Quant à l’Emballage de la marque, il est aussi réalisé de façon à ne pas endommager le produit. La console est d’abord emballée dans un sachet en plastique et bien protéger par du polystyrène. ▲ Points positifs ▲ • La qualité du produit est excellente, dès le premier contact on n’a pas l’impression d’avoir acheté de la daube !! • Elle n’est ni trop grande, ni trop petite pour qui veut avoir un peu de matos dans l’éclairage de soirée ou de théâtre. • Elle est complètement universelle, donc compatible avec l’ensemble des produits supportant le contrôle DMX. • J’ai eu un problème et eu recours au support qui est très bien fait. ▼ Points négatifs ▼ • Pour des amateurs elle est un peu difficile à prendre en mains, j’ai eu l’impression que tout fonctionnait aléatoirement au début. Donc pour ceux qui ne s’y connaissent pas lisez bien la notice. • Le fait qu’on ne puissent mettre que quatre spots est un peu restreint mais encore une fois pour ce prix il ne faut pas exagérer. Un résumé un produit qui inspire et respire la qualité ♦Un excellent rapport qualité prix♦ Si mon commentaire vous a été utile, pourriez-vous prendre 1 secondes pour me le signaler par le bouton ci-dessous ? Merci beaucoup ! Si vous avez des questions sur le produit n’hésitez pas (je réponds dans les 24h).

Bad control over lights it has a mind of its own ok quality but not ideal for 90% of lights