Hire HAVOCH600 640W LED Moving Head Hybrid with Framing Shutters
The HAVOCH600 is the most capable moving head in the Edwards hire fleet. A 640W white LED engine producing 83,800 lux at 5 metres at 4 degrees, linear CMY colour mixing with CTO, four individual framing shutter blades each rotating independently, an animation wheel, iris, frost, motorised zoom from 4 to 50 degrees, and 16-bit pan and tilt movement. It is a fixture for events where the lighting is a serious production element, not an afterthought. Hire code HAVOCH600.
Each unit ships in its own individual road case at 31kg. It is always specified in sets of four or eight; a single HAVOCH600 or a pair makes no visual sense at the scale this fixture is built for. Four units on a rig produce the kind of aerial beam work, colour sweep, and stage presence that audiences associate with major touring productions and broadcast-quality corporate events. Eight units extend that to large-format concert and conference applications where the venue demands scale.
The output difference between the HAVOCH600 and the HAVOCH200 is not simply a matter of wattage. At 83,800 lux versus 65,166 lux at 5 metres, the HAVOCH600 is brighter, but the more significant differences are in colour system, beam precision, and the framing shutters. The HAVOCH200 uses a colour wheel with fixed positions. The HAVOCH600 also uses linear CMY colour mixing, which means colour is produced by combining cyan, magenta, and yellow filtration continuously across their full ranges rather than selecting from a set of discrete positions on a wheel. Every colour is available, transitions between colours are smooth and gradual rather than stepped, and the colour character at any intermediate position is predictable and repeatable. For a lighting designer who wants to match a specific brand colour precisely, blend between two colours smoothly over a long cue, or produce a colour that simply does not exist on a wheel, CMY is the system that makes it possible.
The four framing shutter blades can each be adjusted and rotated independently. This allows the beam to be shaped to any quadrilateral — cutting the top of the beam to avoid spilling onto a projection screen, cutting one side to stop light reaching the front row of the audience, or shaping the beam into a specific geometric form for an effect. It is a feature that most clients have not specifically requested, largely because most clients do not know it exists or what it can do. In the hands of an experienced lighting designer it is one of the most useful precision tools on any rig, and for any event where a camera is present and the beam needs to be kept precisely off a screen or a specific area, it solves problems that no other adjustment can.
The animation wheel produces a continuously moving optical effect in the beam — a fluid, organic movement rather than a rotating pattern. Combined with gobos, prism, and the CMY colour system, the animation wheel gives the HAVOCH600 a depth of effects capability that goes well beyond what a fixture specification list suggests. We will come back to the creative possibilities in more detail in the EDDIE training guide; for now, the short version is that an experienced operator with four HAVOCH600 units has a lot of room to create something genuinely memorable.
Key specifications:
- 640W white LED engine, 7,700K colour temperature
- Output: 83,800 lux at 5m at 4°
- Zoom: 4° to 50° motorised
- Colour: linear CMY plus CTO
- Colour wheel: 8 colours plus open
- Static gobos: 8 plus open
- Rotating gobos: 7 plus open
- Framing shutters: 4 individual blades, each rotating plus or minus 45 degrees
- Prism: rotating 4-facet
- Animation wheel: yes
- Iris: yes
- Frost: yes
- Focus: motorised
- Pan: 630 degrees, 16-bit
- Tilt: 233 degrees, 16-bit
- Auto repositioning: yes
- DMX channels: 28, 30, 37, or 38 depending on mode
- Operation modes: DMX, auto, sound-active
- Display: 2.4 inch colour LCD with battery backup
- Power: Neutrik PowerCON in/out, 590W maximum
- Control: 5-pin XLR in/out, RJ45 in/out, RDM
- Mounting: 2 x omega brackets with quarter-turn quick locks
- Housing: black
- Transport: individual road case per unit
- Weight: 31kg
What It's Used For
Corporate productions and large-format events. Four HAVOCH600 units on a truss or totem overhead are the signature of a serious corporate production rig. The output, the CMY colour precision, and the 16-bit movement give the fixtures a quality of movement and colour that reads as genuinely professional to any audience. For a company AGM, a major product launch, a national awards ceremony, or a large-scale conference keynote, four HAVOCH600 units transform the stage picture in a way that four HAVOCH200 units, while capable, do not quite match.
Precision beam work and aerial effects. At 4 degrees zoom the HAVOCH600 produces a concentrated, high-intensity beam of 83,800 lux that travels visibly across a haze-filled room. Aerial beam work from four or eight units overhead creates the kind of production moment that stops conversation. The 16-bit pan and tilt resolution means movement is smooth enough for slow, deliberate repositioning during a reveal or transition without any visible stepping.
Framing for camera-critical applications. For events being broadcast or recorded where a camera is shooting the stage and a projection screen is in the same frame, the framing shutters allow the beam to be cut precisely to the edge of the screen surface. Light that would otherwise wash onto the projection surface and reduce image contrast can be eliminated without dimming the fixture or reducing the illumination on the presenter. This is a use case that most clients have not thought to ask for but that makes a visible difference in the recorded image.
Gobo and breakup projection at scale. The HAVOCH600's gobo complement projected at wide zoom across high ceilings in large ballrooms or convention spaces gives a breakup texture at a scale that smaller fixtures cannot reach. The CMY system allows the gobo projection to be coloured to any specific shade, including brand colours, without being limited to the fixed positions of a colour wheel.
Concert and festival stage. The output of eight HAVOCH600 units on a concert stage, combined with the CMY colour system, animation wheel, and wide zoom range, covers the full aerial beam, gobo, and wash requirements of a substantial live music production. The RJ45 network connectivity supports ArtNet and sACN control from network-based lighting consoles for productions using distributed control infrastructure.
Theatre productions at professional and semi-professional level. As a motorised profile replacement in a theatre rig, the HAVOCH600 can serve multiple special positions across a production by repositioning on cue, with the framing shutters providing the beam shaping precision that a theatre lighting designer expects from a profile fixture. The CMY system gives a colour range beyond any gel library.
For Lighting Professionals
The HAVOCH600 has features that reward an experienced lighting designer in ways that do not fully surface in a standard hire brief. The CMY colour system with CTO correction allows colour temperature adjustment alongside hue and saturation control, which matters for broadcast colour matching and for smooth colour transitions in theatrical cueing. The four independently rotating framing shutters allow beam shaping to any quadrilateral, including correcting for keystoning when the fixture is at a significant angle to the surface being lit. The animation wheel combined with gobo and prism opens a range of organic motion effects that go beyond standard rotating gobo work. The 28 to 38 channel DMX modes give access to the full parameter set for operators who want it.
If you are a visiting lighting designer specifying fixtures for an Edwards-supplied rig, or a production company assessing the Edwards fleet for a large event, contact the hire team directly to discuss the HAVOCH600's full capability and any specific technical requirements for your production.
Control and Setup
The QuickQ20 (QUICKQ20) is the recommended desk for the HAVOCH600, with the full fixture profile loaded and access to all DMX channels across multiple units. For productions using ArtNet or sACN network control, the RJ45 connectivity allows the HAVOCH600 to be integrated into a network-distributed lighting system driven by any compatible console.
The omega brackets with quarter-turn quick locks are included and suit standard truss mounting. The Edwards truss totem stands provide an overhead mounting position in venues where ceiling hanging is not possible.
At 31kg per unit, the HAVOCH600 requires two people to lift and position safely. For events where multiple units are being hung at height, an Edwards crew for delivery and installation is strongly recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions — HAVOCH600 Hire
Why is it always specified in sets of four or eight?
The HAVOCH600 is built for impact at scale. A single unit or a pair on a rig does not produce the visual result the fixture is capable of; the effect of beam work, colour wash, and movement is cumulative and symmetrical. Four units is the minimum for a production result; eight units extends that to large-format applications. The Edwards hire team will advise on the appropriate quantity for the venue size and the event's production goals.
How does CMY colour mixing differ from a colour wheel?
A colour wheel has a fixed number of colour positions — the HAVOCH600 has 8 colours plus open on its wheel, as a secondary colour system. The CMY system works by combining cyan, magenta, and yellow filtration continuously, producing any colour across a very wide gamut rather than a fixed set. Transitions between colours are smooth and gradual. Specific colours, including brand colours, can be matched with precision. For most event applications the difference is primarily visible in the smoothness of colour transitions and the availability of colours that do not exist on a wheel. For broadcast colour matching and theatrical cueing, the CMY system is the professional standard.
What do the framing shutters do?
Four independently adjustable blades inside the fixture each rotate plus or minus 45 degrees, allowing the beam to be shaped to any quadrilateral. Practically this means the beam edge can be cut precisely to avoid a screen, a balcony edge, the front row of the audience, or any other boundary where light is unwanted. Most clients have not specifically requested this feature, but for events where a camera and a projection screen share the same stage, it solves a real problem cleanly. An experienced lighting designer will use it instinctively; the Edwards team can set it up at installation for events where it is relevant.
What is the animation wheel?
The animation wheel is an optical element that produces a continuously moving organic effect in the beam, different in character from a rotating gobo. Combined with colour, gobos, and prism, it extends the HAVOCH600's effects range considerably. It is one of the features that distinguishes the HAVOCH600 in practice from a specification list comparison with other fixtures.
Is it suitable for outdoor events?
The HAVOCH600 is rated IP20, which means it is not weatherproof and is not suitable for unprotected outdoor use in New Zealand conditions. For covered outdoor stages or marquee environments where the fixture is protected from direct weather, it can be used with appropriate care. Contact the hire team to discuss specific outdoor applications.
Is delivery and setup by an Edwards technician available?
Yes, and at 31kg per unit it is strongly recommended for any event where the fixtures are being hung at height. The Edwards crew will deliver, position, address, focus, and test all units before handover. Contact the hire team at hire@edwardsnz.co.nz or (09) 571 0551 to discuss your event.
