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Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1600

A 25,000 cfm fogger with one DMX channel and a timer remote; one video review recommends it, little else to go on.

Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1600 fog machine from the front left, with its carry handle and tank

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Only 1 professional review so far, 1 recommending it

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An early read

This page rests on 1 professional review and no owner reviews, too few to be sure. It is recompiled as more reviews appear.

Best for
Mobile DJs who want fog on a DMX cue or a timer.
Skip it if
The venue cannot isolate its smoke detectors, or you want fog that stays low.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 1 professional review: not much evidence yet.

One video review, from an owner after two months of use, recommends it and found it worked without trouble. No owner reviews long enough to read were found, so the evidence is too thin to say how it holds up.

1 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

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1 professional review (1 recommend, 0 mixed, 0 avoid); 0 owner reviews read: Guitar Center has 1 review (under 20 words, skipped) and Thomann does not list itCompiled 2026-11-07How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • reece sugdenMay 2020Recommends

    Chavet DJ 1600 fog machine review

    Chavet DJ 1600 fog machine review

    reece sugdenMay 2020Recommends

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Before you buy

Status
Current

Works with

  • DMX controllers and lighting software1 channel

    One DMX channel over 3-pin XLR in and out sets fog output from 0 to 100%, with the address set from the display menu User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • FC-T timer remoteIncluded

    The included wired timer remote sets interval, duration and output, with timer, continuous and manual buttons; its cable is 4.5 m (15 ft) Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • FC-W wireless remoteSold separately

    Chauvet DJ lists the Hurricane 1600 as compatible; it triggers up to four fog machines from up to 30.5 m (100 ft) and takes power from the machine Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • WMS motion sensorSold separately

    A wireless motion sensor that triggers compatible foggers, the Hurricane 1600 among them, with delay and sensitivity knobs; sensor range 4 m Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • ShowXpressProfile download

    Chauvet DJ publishes a ShowXpress profile for it on the product page Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

You’ll also need

  • Fog fluidNot in the box

    It takes Chauvet DJ's FJU or HDF fluid, or FF5 or FFDJ5 in Europe; the box holds the machine, the FC-T remote, a hanging bracket, a warranty card and a quick reference guide Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • Cleaning fluidFCQ or CF250

    The manual says to run Chauvet's FCQ (US) or CF250 (EU) cleaning fluid through it every 30 to 90 days and before storage, and not to leave fluid in the tank for more than 10 days unused User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

  • Clamp and safety cableFor overhead rigging

    The manual says to use a clamp of suitable capacity through the bracket's 13 mm hole, such as Chauvet's CLP-15N, and always a safety cable, such as the CH-05, when it hangs overhead User manual (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-11-07

Key specs

Type
Water-based fog machine with an LED-lit tank and Always Ready technology for fog on demand
Output
25,000 cfm
Heat-up time
4 min
Tank
2.4 l (0.63 gal)
Fluid consumption
120 ml/min
Compatible fluids
FJU and HDF; FF5 and FFDJ5 in Europe. The manual says to use Chauvet fluids
All 14 specifications
DMX channels
1 (3-pin XLR in and out), variable fog output 0 to 100%
Control
Manual fog button on the unit, the included FC-T wired timer remote (interval, duration and output knobs; 4.5 m cable) and DMX; FC-M wired, FC-W wireless and WMS motion-sensor remotes are optional
Continuous use
Up to 15 min, then an equal time with no output; uninterrupted at output 6 or below, intermittent above while it reheats
Power
1,580 W; 12.8 A at 120 V, 6.8 A at 230 V. Fixed-voltage models: 120 VAC, 60 Hz (hard-wired cord) or 230 VAC, 50 Hz (IEC inlet) for the UK and Europe
Weight
6 kg (13.2 lb)
Dimensions
348 x 312 x 253 mm (13.7 x 12.3 x 10 in)
Safety
All fog and haze machines may set off smoke detectors; mount with at least 50 cm of ventilation, keep it level on a surface, use a safety cable overhead, and do not use outdoors or leave it unattended
In the box
Hurricane 1600, FC-T timer remote, hanging bracket with mounting hardware, warranty card, quick reference guide

14 of 14 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Rory TassellWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

One video review recommends the Hurricane 1600: its owner said it worked without trouble over two months and walked through its timer remote, manual button and DMX input. No owner reviews long enough to read were found, so the evidence is thin and says little about reliability. Buy it when you want fog on a DMX cue or a timer, and check the venue's smoke detectors first.

What it is

Status, November 2026: current. Chauvet DJ still lists the Hurricane 1600.

What it is

The Hurricane 1600 is a water-based fog machine from Chauvet DJ that makes standard fog, rated at 25,000 cfm (Chauvet DJ product page). It heats up in about 4 minutes, draws 1,580 W, and uses 120 ml of fluid a minute from a 2.4 l tank that LEDs light red while it warms and blue when it is ready.

It fires from a manual button on the unit, from the FC-T timer remote in the box, which sets the interval, duration and output, or over one DMX channel on 3-pin XLR, so a controller or lighting software can cue it with the lights. Chauvet DJ's FC-W wireless remote and WMS motion sensor are sold separately.

It takes Chauvet DJ's FJU or HDF fluid, or FF5 or FFDJ5 in Europe; fluid is not in the box. Its manual warns that all fog and haze machines may set off smoke detectors, asks for 50 cm of ventilation, and limits continuous fog to 15 minutes followed by an equal rest. It comes as a 120 V model and a 230 V model for the UK and Europe, so check the voltage on the listing.

It weighs 6 kg, measures 348 x 312 x 253 mm, and comes with a hanging bracket. For beams rather than a cloud, the Hurricane Haze 4D is Chauvet DJ's hazer.

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