Tools of the Trade: Chauvet Colordash Batten

The Colordash Batten is a 3-, 4-, 10-, or 12-channel DMX LED bank system with many of the same features included in the Colorado Batten 80i fixture but in a more compact size and at a lower cost. The unit can be power-linked to up to 13 units; used as a cyclorama, border, or striplight; and can accommodate custom applications. Designed to operate with a 30º lens (15º lens also available), users can adjust the color temperature between 3,200K and 8,500K when used as a striplight. For smaller nightclubs and mobile DJ applications, the fixture includes automated programs triggered via DMX or master/slave modes, with custom programs available in both modes. Additional features include an LCD display with password protection and a double-bracket yoke providing multiple mounting and floor-stand options. Twenty-four 1W LEDs provide an output of 1,750lux, with a beam angle of 35ºx30º and a field angle of 62ºx60º. It also comes with an interlocking bracket for mounting multiple fixtures together.