Here Is What We Know About CHAUVET Professional's New ÉPiX Strips

CHAUVET Professional used LDI 2025 pull the curtain back on the next evolution of ÉPiX. The new ÉPiX strips were shown in a full-scale booth installation designed by LD David Howard, built from more than 160 ÉPiX Line 10 IP and ÉPiX Line 10 IP S fixtures.

CHAUVET Professional’s ÉPiX Line 10 IP Series

The ÉPiX Line 10 IP is the full-length, one-meter linear pixel strip. The ÉPiX Line 10 IP S is the half-meter version. Functionally identical, both versions are outdoor-rated linear pixel strips built around a 10mm pixel pitch that supports detailed graphic looks as well as video-style content. Color output is RGB and is paired with three interchangeable optical filters: milky white square, milky white curve, and black stealth square.

Linear pixel strips like this are often used as graphic architecture rather than traditional “lights.” They become video surfaces, scenic outlines, or animated frames that sit behind, around, or within the rig. Because the ÉPiX Line 10 IP is modular and IP65-rated, it works well on outdoor stages where weather is unpredictable and rig layouts change from venue to venue. The flexibility also means designers can scale the look up or down without redesigning the entire rig every stop.

Simplified Connectivity and Modern Workflow

On the connectivity side, ÉPiX Line 10 fixtures use industry standard 4-pin connectors for combined data and power. That choice matters. It means crews and venues are not locked into proprietary cabling and can integrate ÉPiX into existing inventories without additional infrastructure investment.

The ÉPiX Mapping System is designed to reduce setup friction and was on display at the booth. Fixtures are automatically detected, pixel assignments are streamlined, and the path from power-up to content playback is significantly faster than traditional pixel workflows. Support for MVR and GDTF allows designs to move cleanly from pre-viz into control systems without redrawing layouts from scratch. That continuity saves time onsite and reduces the chances of errors when precision matters. CHAUVET says you can even control existing fixtures without having to take them down and reinstall them in your ecosystem.

Modularity and Durability by Design

Modularity is one of the strongest themes across the new ÉPiX family. The ÉPiX Mounting Bracket: +/- 120° Angling Adapter allows adjustable articulation between strip segments, making it possible to create clean corners, bends, and custom shapes without awkward gaps or improvised rigging. Whether these fixtures live on truss, scenery, or architectural surfaces, the system feels intentionally designed to adapt to the environment.

A slim form factor makes integration into tight spaces far easier than older pixel products, and full serviceability means individual components can be replaced rather than written off. For rental houses and touring inventories, that translates directly into longer fixture life and lower total ownership cost.

CHAUVET Professional’s ÉPiX D4 Driver

The ÉPiX D4 IP is the outdoor-rated, four-port driver that powers and manages the ÉPiX Line 10 IP system. Designed to scale with both touring and permanent installations, it serves as the control and distribution backbone for the family. Each driver supports multiple strip runs while housing CHAUVET Professional’s ÉPiX Mapping System, enabling streamlined addressing, simplified pixel assignment, and faster setup for media-driven looks. With an IP65-rated enclosure, the D4 IP is built to live alongside the fixtures it drives, whether that’s on a festival stage, in an architectural install, or inside a permanent outdoor environment.

Final Thoughts

Based on what CHAUVET Professional has shown so far, the ÉPiX Line 10 IP family is positioned as a modular, outdoor-rated linear pixel system built for touring, rental, and permanent installation environments. We’ll continue to follow the rollout of the ÉPiX family as it moves from pre order into active use across live events and installations.