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Chauvet DJ Shocker P2

A colour dual-zone blinder and strobe with DMX and D-Fi; one review recommends it, and the evidence is thin.

Chauvet DJ Shocker P2 at an angle

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Only 1 professional review so far, 1 recommending it
Best for
DJs and bands who want a colour blinder that strobes on DMX cues.
Skip it if
You want a warm-white blinder like the Shocker 2, or you need more evidence.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 1 professional review: not much evidence yet.

One professional review recommends it as a bright, versatile blinder that is quick to rig and does its best work on DMX; no owner reviews were found to confirm or contradict it.

1 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

See the 1 reviews behind this

1 professional review (1 recommends); no owner reviews at Guitar Center, and Thomann does not sell itCompiled 2026-10-15How this is compiled

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Before you buy

Status
Current

Works with

  • DMX controllers and software4 to 20 channels

    Runs on 4, 7, 12 or 20 DMX channels over 3-pin and 5-pin XLR with RDM, and Chauvet DJ publishes a ShowXpress profile for it Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-10-15

  • D-Fi USB wirelessDongle not in the box

    A D-Fi USB dongle in the USB port gives wireless master/slave or DMX control; the manual says to plug nothing else into that port, and the box list does not include the dongle Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ (user manual, Rev. 4)), checked 2026-10-15

  • Other Shocker P2 unitsLeads up to 4

    One unit can lead up to four fixtures in synchronised shows, and powerCON-compatible power linking runs 12 units at 120 V or 22 at 230 V Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ), checked 2026-10-15

  • 120 V and 230 V mainsAuto-ranging

    100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz auto-ranging, drawing 120 W at 120 V or 118 W at 230 V; the EU version ships with a powerCON to bare-end cable Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ (spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-15

You’ll also need

  • A safety cable and clampNot in the box

    The manual says to always use a safety cable when suspending overhead, and a clamp with a captive bolt when a single hanging bracket is used Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ (user manual, Rev. 4)), checked 2026-10-15

  • A DMX controller and cablesNot in the box

    The box holds the fixture, a power cord, an EU bare-end cable and the quick reference guide; a controller or software and DMX cables are separate Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ (spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-15

  • Ventilation and an indoor spotIndoor only

    Mount with at least 50 cm of ventilation and below 40 °C; the manual says not to use it outdoors or expose it to rain or moisture, and not to look at the light source when it is on Manufacturer spec sheet (Chauvet DJ (user manual, Rev. 4)), checked 2026-10-15

Key specs

Light source
2 x penta-colour LEDs (RGBA+WW), 130 W, 2.8 A, 50,000 hours life expectancy
Zones
2 (dual lens, dual zone blinder); leads or follows up to 4 fixtures together
Beam angle
62° beam, 105° field
Illuminance
1,300 lux at 2 m
Strobe rate
0 to 20 Hz (Chauvet DJ's photometrics figure)
DMX channels
4, 7, 12 or 20 (3- and 5-pin XLR in and out)
All 15 specifications
Control
DMX and RDM; D-Fi USB wireless for master/slave or DMX (dongle not in the box); OLED display with built-in dimming curves
Power linking
12 units at 120 V; 22 units at 230 V (powerCON-compatible in and out)
Power
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, auto-ranging; 120 W, 1 A at 120 V; 118 W, 0.5 A at 230 V
Mounting
Bracket mounting hole M13; the manual says to use a safety cable when suspending overhead and a clamp with a captive bolt with a single hanging bracket, with 50 cm of ventilation
Operating limits
Convection cooled; maximum external temperature 40 °C; indoor use only, not for rain, moisture or outdoors
Weight
3.7 kg (8.2 lb)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
422 x 98 x 232 mm (16.6 x 3.8 x 9.1 in)
In the box
Shocker P2, power cord, powerCON to bare-end cable (EU only), quick reference guide
Approvals
CE, MET, RoHS

15 of 15 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

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

Only one professional review exists: Pro Mobile recommends the Shocker P2 as a bright, versatile and durable blinder that is quick to rig and does its best work on DMX, and Guitar Center shows no owner reviews, so the evidence is thin. Chauvet DJ's figures describe two penta-colour LEDs, 1,300 lux at 2 m, 4 to 20 DMX channels and D-Fi wireless. Buy it as a colour blinder that strobes on cue, and keep flash rates low in public.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. Chauvet DJ still lists the Shocker P2, and its manual covers a US/worldwide version and a UK/Europe version.

What it is

The Shocker P2 is a dual-lens, dual-zone blinder from Chauvet DJ with two penta-colour LEDs (RGBA+WW) rated at 130 W, which it also uses as a strobe (Chauvet DJ product page). Chauvet DJ gives no launch date on its page; the current manual revision is dated July 2026, and Pro Mobile reviewed the fixture in its September/October 2024 issue. It sits beside the warm-white Shocker 2, which Chauvet DJ sells in the US, Mexico and Canada only, and the Shocker Panel FX.

Chauvet DJ rates it at 1,300 lux at 2 m with a 62° beam and a 105° field, and its manual gives a strobe rate of 0 to 20 Hz. It runs on 4, 7, 12 or 20 DMX channels over 3-pin and 5-pin XLR, supports RDM, and takes a D-Fi USB dongle, not in the box, for wireless master/slave or DMX control. One unit can lead up to four others in synchronised shows, and an OLED display gives access to every function, with built-in dimming curves for smooth fades.

Power is 100 to 240 V auto-ranging through powerCON-compatible in and out, drawing 120 W at 120 V, and power linking runs 12 units at 120 V or 22 at 230 V. It weighs 3.7 kg and measures 422 x 98 x 232 mm, with an M13 bracket mounting hole. The box holds the fixture, a power cord, a powerCON to bare-end cable for the EU, and a quick reference guide. Its manual says to use a safety cable whenever it hangs overhead, to keep 50 cm of ventilation around it, never to look at the light source while it is on, and not to use it outdoors.

Strobes have safety rules the rest of a rig doesn't: the strobe lights guide sets out the UK Health and Safety Executive's recommended flash-rate limit for clubs and public performances.

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