Chauvet OBEY40 Universal DMX-512 Controller

by Chauvet

Product Features

• 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

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 7.6 x 4.8 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EA3TDK
• Item model number: OBEY40
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,806 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #93 in Musical Instruments > Live Sound & Stage > Lighting Equipment & Accessories > LED Lighting

Product Description

Obey 40

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Seems to work perfect., November 22, 2009

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Justin Rainey "Buck Rainey" (Nevada City, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chauvet OBEY40 Universal DMX-512 Controller (Electronics)

I was disappointed not to find any reviews on these DMX light controllers when I was looking to buy one... so let me be the first to review this one in hopes of helping you make a decision.

First - I'm not a pro, this is just an expensive hobby for me. I have 6 intelligent DMX lights connected to my OBEY40 right now and the unit seems to be working perfectly. I can control up to twelve different lights (I only can afford 6) and the slide channels are smooth to operate. In fact, everything so far with the unit works just as it should.

NOTE: Do not even attempt to purchase a DMX controller unless you know how to use one, or are willing to spend a few hours reading the instructions. I watched a few uTube videos to get me started, then poured myself a beer and read all the manuals. Remember: you must have your manuals for each of your lights because they explain what each channel does on your DMX controller (You can probably download them if you've lost them).

I gave this unit 4 stars instead of 5 because I wish there were more led lights on the unit to show which scene you're on. Sometimes it's easy to get lost while switching around in your programs... but maybe I just need some more practice?

With those warnings being said, it is a MUST to have a DMX controller if you own these type of lights. You get so much more out of your lights, and have a way better chance of getting a freaky party going. Good Luck.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice for the hobbyist, February 10, 2010

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J. Walsh (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chauvet OBEY40 Universal DMX-512 Controller (Electronics)

I bought three LED DMX Par 64 Cans and a DMX Dimmer for use in my music room. This allowed me plenty of channels to hook up all the lights (each Can on its own DMX channels) and create a bunch of scenes and a bunch of chases. It has a nice auto chase option as well as musical. I play more rock music so when set to music it changes rather rapidly... (too rapidly for my taste... it would be nice if you could tweak the changing during music mode regarding whether it should change scene on every musical change it notices... every other... every fourth, etc... so you could set the sensitivity... otherwise with a fast song it tends to be more of a strobe changing effect. This is minor though and I expected it to be somewhat of an issue that would make the sound activated mode unrealistic. It is a very durable unit and well worth the price I am more than happy with it. I was able to hook up all my DMX lights and still have plenty of room to grow in the future. Obviously, to run a professional setup for a band with more lights and syncronization requirements this would not be the right thing. But for the home person... the DJ... or the small club or small club band, this is plenty powerful enough for the task at hand!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, November 5, 2011

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playnasc - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chauvet OBEY40 Universal DMX-512 Controller (Electronics)

This controller is all right considering what it's priced for. The buttons when you click them are really loud, like you hear a "clink" everytime you press it. But the everything is there, the scenes, chases, and banks. Its a good item for starters. Here is a vid showing the unboxing and demo,
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