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MagicQ PC Mini WingUSB Connection to PC or Mac

Windows, Linux or OSX 10 Playback Faders & Buttons

Direct DMX OutputKensington Lock Slot

Lightweight Durable Case32 Universes

202 Playbacks Quick and Easy to Programm

Fully Featured Theatre StacksAdvanced Media Server Support

In-built Media EngineFixture Morphing & Cloning

LED Pixel Mapping

Audio Visual Lighting bvbaD’Helst 21 - 9280 Lebbeke - Belgium


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MagicQ PC Mini Wing

MagicQ Mini Wing

The MagicQ Mini Wing is an extremely powerful USB control wing for connecting to your PC or Mac to control lighting, video and LED with the MagicQ PC software. MagicQ PC software runs under Windows, Linux or OSX. MagicQ PC software is free and uniquely the outputs are fully enabled, allowing you to run shows of up to 18 Universes.

The MagicQ Mini Wing is the smallest wing in the MagicQ range, designed for playback of MagicQ shows. The MagicQ Mini Wing is targeted at installations, which are generally programmed only once and changed infrequently. It also provides a cost-effective solution for individuals with small budgets, and as a useful back-up for MagicQ consoles.

The Mini Wing has one fully patchable direct DMX output. Connection to the PC is via USB. Power is taken from the USB connection, so there is no need for an external power supply. The Mini Wing connects to any PC running the MagicQ PC Software. Additional DMX connections can be made via Ethernet.

The MagicQ PC software is the same software that MagicQ consoles run - enabling familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED grid arrays. And with the ability to transfer your show to other MagicQ consoles over the network or using standard USB memory sticks the MagicQ PC Wing can be used as a powerful off-line show editor or back-up system.

The MagicQ PC Mini Wing provides an immensely powerful PC based console ideal for installing into theatres, clubs, and venues for controlling lighting, video and LED. The Mini Wing is physically very small and light, making it a very attractive solution for Lighting Designers to take with them when they travel. There is no other product available that gives the power of the MagicQ software combined with real faders and buttons, and a DMX output.

Comes with plastic presentation case, USB cable, MagicQ Software CD and instructions.

FeaturesTracking / non-tracking optionFixture, FX and gel libraryIn-built fixture editorIn-built media engineLED pixel mappingFixture morphing and cloningRainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)Individual fade times on any channelEasy fanning of parameters and timesConfigurable faders - HTP, LTP, speed, size, mastersTheatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit mastersClient/server network architectureMultiple console playback trackingIn-built web serverRemote console controlVisualiser support (including patch transfer)Architectural zoning and day/date support

SpecificationUniverses: 32Channels: 16384Number of fixtures: Up to 16384Cues: 5000Cue Stacks: 1000Palettes: 3096Groups: 500Media Server support: 50 (each different content)Faders: 11Buttons: 35Direct DMX512 ports: 1Security lock fixing: 1Lightweight durable case included: BluePower Supply: USB powered

Width: 260mmDepth: 184mmHeight: 50mmWeight: 2kg

Product Codes0200-0003 MagicQ PC Mini Wing




MagicQ PC WingUSB Connection to PC or Mac

Windows, Linux or OSX Programming & Playback Buttons

8 Encoders, 12 Faders2 Direct DMX Outputs

Dimmable LED Desk Lamp32 Universes

202 PlaybacksQuick and Easy to Programm



LED Pixel Mapping




MagicQ PC Wing

MagicQ PC Wing

•USB Connection to PC or Mac•Windows, Linux or OSX•Programming & Playback Buttons•8 Encoders, 12 Faders•2 Direct DMX Outputs•Dimmable LED Desk Lamp•18 UniversesThe MagicQ PC Wing is an extremely powerful USB control wing for connecting to your PC or Mac to control lighting, video and LED with the MagicQ PC software. MagicQ PC software runs under Windows, Linux or OSX. MagicQ PC software is free and uniquely the outputs are fully enabled, allowing you to run shows on up to 18 Universes.

The MagicQ PC Wing enables advanced show programming and playback through real faders, buttons and encoder wheels. The MagicQ PC wing enables easy access to moving light parameters via the 8 rotary encoders, and live show control through the 10 playback faders and cue stack control buttons. In additional there are 2 fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.

MagicQ is simple and easy to program, enabling really quick setup - you can be up and running your show in seconds. With unrivalled live editing and live timing options, impressive changes can be made live at the touch of a button - no need to spend hours programming complex effects.

The MagicQ PC software is the same software that MagicQ consoles run - enabling familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED grid arrays. And with the ability to transfer your show to other MagicQ consoles over the network or using standard USB memory sticks the MagicQ PC Wing can be used as a powerful off-line show editor or back-up system.

The MagicQ PC Wing provides an immensely powerful PC based console in a compact size. Ideal for use by touring Lighting Designers, or for installing into theatres, clubs, and venues, the MagicQ PC Wing is the PC solution of choice for controlling lighting, video and LED.

FeaturesTracking / non-tracking optionFixture, FX and gel libraryIn-built fixture editorIn-built media engineLED pixel mappingFixture morphing and cloningRainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)Individual fade times on any channelEasy fanning of parameters and timesConfigurable faders - HTP, LTP, speed, size, mastersTheatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit mastersClient/server network architectureMultiple console playback trackingIn-built web serverRemote console controlVisualiser support (including patch transfer)Architectural zoning and day/date supportMIDI & SMPTE optionOptional Flight Case

SpecificationUniverses: 32Channels: 16384Number of fixtures: Up to 16384Cues: 5000Cue Stacks: 1000Palettes: 3096Groups: 500Media Server support: 50 (each different content)

Encoders: 8Faders: 12Buttons: 64Direct DMX512 ports: 2Dimmable LED console lamps: 1Remote trigger input: 1Security lock fixing: 1Choice of colours: BlueUniversal Power Supply: 110 to 240 VAC


Product Codes0200-0001 MagicQ PC Wing0100-0001 Flight Case for MagicQ PC Wing0300-0014 Padded Bag for MagicQ PC Wing




MagicQ PC Maxi WingUSB Connection to PC or Mac

Windows, Linux or OSX Programming & Playback Buttons

8 Encoders, 13 Faders4 Direct DMX Outputs

Dimmable LED Desk Lamp32 Universes

202 PlaybacksQuick and Easy to Programm



LED Pixel Mapping




MagicQ PC Maxi Wing

MagicQ Maxi Wing

•USB Connection to PC or Mac•Windows, Linux or OSX•Programming & Playback Buttons•8 Encoders, 13 Faders•4 Direct DMX Outputs•Dimmable LED Desk Lamp•18 Universes•202 PlaybacksThe MagicQ Maxi Wing is the top of the range MagicQ USB Wing for controling lighting, video and LED from your PC or Mac. The MagicQ Maxi Wing has all the faders, buttons and encoders found on full MagicQ consoles to enable full programming and playback capability.

The MagicQ PC Maxi Wing enables advanced show programming and playback through real faders, buttons and encoder wheels. The MagicQ PC Maxi Wing wing enables easy access to moving light parameters via the 8 rotary encoders, and live show control through the 10 playback faders and cue stack control buttons. In additional there are 4 fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.

MagicQ is simple and easy to program, enabling really quick setup - you can be up and running your show in seconds. With unrivalled live editing and live timing options, impressive changes can be made live at the touch of a button - no need to spend hours programmingcomplex effects.

MagicQ PC software is free and uniquely the outputs are fully enabled, allowing you to run shows on up to 18 Universes.

The MagicQ PC software is the same software that MagicQ consoles run - enabling familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED grid arrays. And with the ability to transfer your show to other MagicQ consoles over the network or using standard USB memory sticks the MagicQ PC Maxi Wing can be used as a powerful off-line show editor or back-up system. The MagicQ Maxi Wing provides an immensely powerful control PC based console in a compact size. Ideal for use by touring Lighting Designers, or for installing into theatres, clubs, and venues, the Maxi Wing is the PC solution of choice for controlling lighting, video and LED.

FeaturesTracking / non-tracking optionFixture, FX and gel libraryIn-built fixture editorIn-built media engineLED pixel mappingFixture morphing and cloningRainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)Individual fade times on any channelEasy fanning of parameters and timesConfigurable faders - HTP, LTP, speed, size, mastersTheatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit mastersClient/server network architectureMultiple console playback trackingIn-built web serverRemote console controlVisualiser support (including patch transfer)Architectural zoning and day/date supportMIDI & SMPTE optionOptional flight case

SpecificationUniverses: 32Channels: 16384Number of fixtures: Up to 16384Cues: 5000Cue Stacks: 1000Palettes: 3096Groups: 1000Media Server support: 50 (each different content)

Encoders: 8Faders: 13Buttons: 156Direct DMX512 ports: 4Dimmable LED console lamps: 1Remote trigger input: 1Security lock fixing: 1Choice of colours: BlueUniversal Power Supply: 110 to 240 VAC


Product Codes0200-0004 MagicQ PC Maxi Wing0100-0004 Flight Case for MagicQ PC Maxi Wing




MagicQ PC Extra Wing12 Playback Faders

12 Playback Execute ButtonsFull Electronic Legending

Connect to MagicQ ConsolesConnect to MagicQ PC or Mac

Up to 8 Wings per System

Dual Playback SectionsSplit Playback Pages

Seperate Page Up/Dn ButtonsUSB Connection

Dimmable LED Desk Lamp




MagicQ PC Extra Wing

MagicQ Extra Wing

•12 Playback Faders•12 Playback Execute Buttons•Full Electronic Legending•Connect to MagicQ Consoles•Connect to MagicQ PC or Mac•Up to 8 Wings per System•Dual Playback Sections•Split Playback Pages•Seperate Page Up/Dn Buttons•USB Connection•Dimmable LED Desk Lamp

The Extra Wing is designed to allow users of MagicQ to extend the number of physical playbacks available to them. The MagicQ Extra Wing is similar in size to the MagicQ PC Wing and fits inside the standard PC Wing bag. It has a total of 24 playbacks, split into 2 sections - one section with 12 faders and one section with 12 Execute buttons.

Each section has separate Next and Previous page buttons. The 12 playbacks with faders are very similar to the lower part of the original MagicQ Playback Wing, with Flash, Go andSelect buttons, together with an LCD display for legending. The 12 playbacks with Execute buttons consist of 12 Select and Execute buttons, and an LCD display for legending.

The Extra Wing can be used on its own or together with a MagicQ Mini, PC, or Maxi Wing. It has an internal USB hub so that when used with a PC Wing it only requires one USB socket on the PC. The MagicQ PC Extra Wing can also be used with MagicQ Consoles.

On the rear panel there is a power connector (same as MagicQ PC Maxi Wing), a USB socket for connection to the main MagicQ system, dual USB expansion sockets and a console lamp socket.

The MagicQ PC software is the same software that MagicQ consoles run - enabling familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED grid arrays.

Features12 Playback Faders12 Playback ExecutesFull Electronic LegendingConnect to MagicQ ConsolesConnect to MagicQ PC or MacUp to 8 Wings per SystemDual Playback SectionsSplit Playback PagesSeperate Page Up/Down ButtonsUSB ConnectionDimmable LED Desk Lamp

SpecificationLCD Displays: 4Faders: 12Flash Buttons: 24Playback Buttons: 40Dimmable LED Console Lamp: 1Choice of Colours: BlueUniversal Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC

Width: 522 mmDepth: 245mmHeight: 58mmWeight: 4kg

Product Codes0200-0005 MagicQ PC Extra Wing0100-0001 Flight Case for MagicQ PC Extra Wing0300-0014 Padded Bag for MagicQ PC Extra Wing




MagicQ MQ6012 Universes

10 Playback Faders, 8 EncodersIn-built UPS

Fits Hand Luggage RestrictionsComplete Console SolutionQuick and Easy to Program

Fully Featured Theatre Stacks

202 Playbacks Advanced Media Server Support

Fixture Morphing & CloningLED Pixel Mapping

Huge Show StoragePowerful PC Show Editor

In-built Media Engine

New product under development - planned for summer 2012. Expected release dates will be posted once known.




MagicQ MQ60

MagicQ MQ60

•12 Universes•Complete Lighting Console•Fits Hand Luggage Restrictions•Quick and Easy to Program•Fully Featured Theatre Stacks•Advanced Media Server Support•Fixture Morphing & Cloning•LED Pixel Mapping•In-built Media Engine•Powerful PC Show Editor•Internal Ethernet Switch•In-built UPS

The MagicQ MQ60 is the first of a new generation of small and lightweight MagicQ consoles specifically designed for travelling lighting designers. The MagicQ MQ60 fits within the hand luggage restrictions of all the major budget airlines including Ryanair, Easyjet and South West. The MQ60 is a fully featured console including both an Ethernet switch and an in-built UPS, weighing in at around 6kg.

The MagicQ MQ60 features the same familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built Pixel Mapper found in all other MagicQ consoles. The MQ60 utilises the same software and show formates, enabling compatibility between all products in the MagicQ range.

The MagicQ MQ60 supports 12 universes over Ethernet using Art-Net I, II or III, Pathport, or Streaming ACN. In addition there are four fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.

The MagicQ MQ60 incorporates high reliability components, including high durability metal Neutrik Ethercon locking connectors for easy and reliable networking. As with other MagicQ consoles, the Ethernet switch is protected by the UPS, thus ensuring that both the console and the network switch maintain operation even during a power loss.

The MagicQ MQ60 features and in-built touch screen with the same resolution as the MagicQ MQ100 consoles, but in a more compact size. In addition, there is an external monitor output for a separate display, which can be up to 1440x900 resolution, and can be a USB or serial touch screen.

The MagicQ MQ60 provides and immensely powerful complete control console in an ultra compact size. It is ideal for easy transport and fitting into small spaces, and is the console of choice for controlling lighting, video and LED. The MagicQ MQ60 also makes an ideal “tech console” for testing lighting on stage or in the warehouse.

FeaturesTracking / non-tracking optionFixture, FX and Gel LibraryIn-built Fixture EditorIn-built Media EngineLED pixel mappingFixture morphing and cloning

Rainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)Individual fade times on any channelEasy fanning of parameters and timesConfigurable faders - HTP, LTP, speed, size, mastersTheatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit masters

Client/Server network architectureMultiple console playback trackingMultiple console programmingIn-built Web ServerRemote console controlVisualiser support (including patch transfer)Architectural Zoning and Day/Date support

In-built UPS (~15 minutes)MIDI in and out

SpecificationUniverses: 12Channels: 6144Number of fixtures: Up to 6144Cues: 5000Cue Stacks: 1000Palettes: 3096Groups: 1000Numbers of shows: Virtually unlimitedMedia Server support: 50 (each different content)

Encoders: 8Faders: 12Network ports: 4USB ports: 4Direct DMX512 ports: 4External monitor ports: 1, up to 1440x900Dimmable LED console lamps: 1Audio Input: 1

Power input: 110 to 240 VACWidth: 525mmDepth: 385mmHeight: 140mmWeight: 6.5kg




MagicQ MQ100 Expert6 Universes

10 Playback Faders, 8 EncodersIn-built UPS

Hard Disc DriveComplete Console SolutionQuick and Easy to Program

Fully Featured Theatre Stacks

202 Playbacks Advanced Media Server Support

Fixture Morphing & CloningLED Pixel Mapping

Huge Show StoragePowerful PC Show Editor

In-built Media Engine




MagicQ MQ100 Expert

MagicQ MQ100 Expert

•6 Universes•10 Playbacks•Complete Console Solution•In-built UPS

The MQ100 Expert is the original ChamSys console featuring the familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built Pixelmapping for LED. MagicQ Expert utilises the same software and show formats as the MagicQ Pro consoles enabling compatibility between all products in the entire MagicQ range.

Measuring just 625mm by 580mm it fits comfortably into even the smallest of FOH control positions. With its large in-built colour touch-screen there is no need for external monitors - the control is at your fingertips. Each of the ten theatre style playback controls is electronically labelled to show the current and next steps in the Cue Stack. Eight rotary encoders make controlling individual parameters simple. The MQ100 Expert supports effortless playback of pre-programmed shows whilst allowing instantaneous over-ride via the powerful MagicQ programmer for “busking” those unexpected moments.

MagicQ MQ100 Expert supports six universes (up to 4 direct from the console, up to 6 via Ethernet). With access to up to 202 playbacks through virtual playback controls the MQ100 Expert can handle even the most complex of shows.

Should more playbacks faders be required for a particular show, just connect one or more MagicQ Playback Wings, Execute Wings or Extra Wings. MagicQ supports ArtNet, Pathport and ACN Streaming DMX protocols. MagicQ MQ100 Expert provides an immensely powerful control console in a compact size. Ideal for easy transport, and fitting into small spaces, MQ100 Expert is the console of choice for controlling lighting, video and LED.

Full theatre cue stack control on 10 different playback faders makes easy work of complex shows. Individual channel timing, fully configurable FX, and on screen cue editing enables total artistic freedom. The on screen windows allow instant access to palettes, range information and FX for those moments when busking is required.

Product Codes0100-0100-01 MagicQ MQ100 Console (4 Uni Direct - blue)0100-0100-02 MagicQ MQ100 Console (4 Uni Direct - red)

FeaturesTracking / non-tracking optionFixture, FX and Gel libraryIn-built fixture editorIn-built media engineLED pixel mappingFixture morphing and cloningRainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)Individual fade times on any channelEasy fanning of parameters and timesConfigurable faders - HTP, LTP, speed, size, mastersTheatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit mastersClient/server network architectureMultiple console playback trackingIn-built web serverRemote console controlVisualiser support (including patch transfer)Architectural zoning and day/date supportIn-Built UPS (~15 mins)Handy armrest storage compartmentMIDI & SMPTE option


Encoders: 8Faders: 13Network ports: 1USB ports: 2Direct DMX512 ports: 4External monitor ports: 1, duplicates in built screenDimmable LED console lamps: 2Choice of colours: Blue or RedPower input: 110 to 240 VAC





MagicQ MQ100 Pro 201032 Universes

10 Playback Faders2 External High Resolution Monitor

OutputsIn-built Ethernet Switch

In-built UPS Solid State Disc Drive

Complete Console Solution

Quick and Easy to ProgramFully Featured Theatre Stacks

Advanced Media Server Support Fixture Morphing & Cloning

LED Pixel MappingHuge Show Storage

Powerful PC Show EditorIn-built Media Engine




MagicQ MQ100 Pro 2010

MagicQ MQ100 Pro2010

•32 Universes•10 Full Playbacks•2 External High Resolution Monitor Outputs•In-built Ethernet Switch•In-built UPS•Solid State Drive•Complete Console SolutionThe MagicQ MQ100 Pro 2010 provides an immensely powerful control console in a compact size. Ideal for easy transport and fitting into small spaces, the MQ100 Pro 2010 is the console of choice for controlling lighting, video and LED.

Full theatre cue stack control on 10 different playback faders makes easy work of complex shows. Individual channel timing, fully configurable FX and on screen cue editing enables total artistic freedom. The on screen windows enable instant access to palettes, range information and FX for those moments when busking is required.

The MagicQ Pro series is the second generation of MagicQ Consoles, featuring the familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED grid arrays found in the original MagicQ consoles. MagicQ Pro utilises the same software and show formats as the original MagicQ consoles enabling compatibility between all products in the MagicQ range.

MagicQ Pro pushes the boundaries with a massive 32 universes, all controlled and processed on-board without a need for external network processors. 16384 channels in a compact package, proven to run at full speed with all channels fully patched, there really is no similarly packaged console that can sustain this performance. MagicQ supports ArtNet and Pathport protocols and ACN Streaming DMX. In additional there are 4 fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.

MagicQ Pro features an in-built high speed Ethernet switch, with 4 separate high durability metal Neutrik Ethercon locking connectors on the rear panel enabling easy and reliable networking. As with the rest of the MagicQ console, the Ethernet switch is protected by the UPS, thus ensuring that both the console and the network switch maintain operation even during power loss. In addition, the networking connectivity supports a high speed optical fibre connection port option.

FeaturesTracking / non-tracking optionFixture, FX and gel libraryIn-built fixture editorIn-built media engineLED pixel mappingFixture morphing and cloningRainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)Individual fade times on any channelEasy fanning of parameters and timesConfigurable faders - HTP, LTP, speed, size, mastersTheatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit mastersClient/server network architectureMultiple console playback trackingIn-built web serverRemote console controlVisualiser support (including patch transfer)Architectural zoning and day/date supportIn-built UPS (~15 mins)Handy armrest storage compartmentKeyboard, mouse and dust CoverMIDI & SMPTE option


Encoders: 8Network ports: 4USB ports: 4Direct DMX512 ports: 4External monitor ports: 2, up to 1440x900 eachDimmable LED console lamps: 2Choice of colours: Blue or RedPower input: 110 to 240 VAC






MagicQ MQ200 pro 2010

•32 Universes•34 Full Playbacks•2 External High Resolution Monitor Outputs•In-built Ethernet Switch•In-built UPS•Solid State Drive•Complete Console SolutionThe MagicQ MQ200 Pro 2010 provides an immensely powerful control console in a compact size. Ideal for both pre-programmed and unstructured shows, the MQ200 Pro 2010 is the console of choice for controlling lighting, video and LED in a touring environment.

The 34 physical playback controls are split into three different sections. Each section has separate page controls, enabling selection of different pages for different fixture types, e.g. generics, moving heads, LED or media servers. Individual channel timing, fully configurable FX, and on screen cue editing enables total artistic freedom. The on screen windows enable instant access to palettes, range information and FX for those moments when busking is required.

The MagicQ Pro series is the second generation of MagicQ Consoles, featuring the familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED pixel arrays found in the original MagicQ consoles. MagicQ Pro utilises the same software and show formats as the original MagicQ consoles enabling compatibility between all products in the MagicQ range.

MagicQ Pro pushes the boundaries with a massive 32 universes all controlled and processed on-board without a need for external network processors. 16384 channels in a compact package, proven to run at full speed with all channels fully patched, there really is no similarly packaged console that can sustain this performance. MagicQ supports ArtNet and Pathport protocols and ACN Streaming DMX. In additional there are 4 fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.

MagicQ Pro features an in-built high speed Ethernet Switch, with 4 separate high durability metal Neutrik Ethercon locking connectors on the rear panel enabling easy and reliable networking. As with the rest of the MagicQ console, the Ethernet Switch is protected by the UPS, thus ensuring that both the console and the network switch maintain operation even during power loss.

FeaturesTracking / non-tracking optionFixture, FX and gel libraryIn-built fixture editorIn-built media engineLED pixel mappingFixture morphing and cloningRainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)Individual fade times on any channelEasy fanning of parameters and timesConfigurable faders - HTP, LTP, speed, size, mastersTheatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit mastersClient/server network architectureMultiple console playback trackingIn-built web serverRemote console controlVisualiser support (including patch transfer)Architectural zoning and day/date supportIn-Built UPS (~15 mins)Keyboard, mouse and dust coverHandy armrest storage compartmentMIDI & SMPTE option


Encoders: 8Faders: 13+24Network ports: 4USB ports: 4Direct DMX512 ports: 4External monitor ports: 2, up to 1440x900 eachDimmable LED console lamps: 3Choice of colours: Blue or RedPower input: 110 to 240 VAC




MagicQ MQ200 Pro 2010 Execute32 Universes

22 Playback Faders36 Playback Execute Buttons

2 External High Resolution Monitor Outputs

In-built Ethernet SwitchIn-built UPS

Solid State Disc DriveComplete Console Solution








MagicQ MQ200 Pro 2010 Execute

MQ200 Pro 2010 Execute

•32 Universes•58 Playbacks (22 Fader, 36 button)•2 External High Resolution Monitor Outputs•In-built Ethernet Switch•In-built UPS•Solid State Drive•Complete Console SolutionThe MagicQ MQ200 Pro 2010 Execute provides an immensely powerful control console in a compact size. Ideal for both pre-programmed and unstructured shows, the MQ200 Pro 2010 Execute is the console of choice for controlling larger shows with lighting, video and LED.

The 58 physical playback controls are split into five different sections. Each section has separate page controls, enabling selection of different pages for different fixture types, e.g. generics, moving heads, LED or media servers. Individual channel timing, fully configurable FX, and on screen cue editing enables total artistic freedom. The on screen windows enable instant access to palettes, range information and FX for those moments when busking is required.

The 22 fader playbacks each have a fader, SELECT, GO, BACK and FLASH buttons. The 36 execute playbacks have a SELECT and a FLASH button each.

In addition to use as Playbacks, the 72 buttons on the Execute wing section support a multi-purpose 12 by 6 matrix of buttons all with individual button legending and LEDs, enabling advanced user configuration for control of media servers, moving lights and LED fixtures. Pressing and holding the dedicated MENU button brings up the choice of modes on the middle row of execute buttons. The modes include standard Playbacks, Execute, Media, Heads, Palettes, Cues, Cue Stacks, DMX Test and Head Test.

The MagicQ Pro series is the second generation of MagicQ Consoles, featuring the familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED pixel arrays found in the original MagicQ consoles. MagicQ Pro utilises the same software and show formats as the original MagicQ consoles enabling compatibility between all products in the MagicQ range.

MagicQ Pro pushes the boundaries with a massive 21 universes all controlled and processed on-board without a need for external network processors. 16384 channels in a compact package, proven to run at full speed with all channels fully patched, there really is no similarly packaged console that can sustain this performance. MagicQ supports ArtNet and Pathport protocols and supports ACN streaming DMX. In additional there are 4 fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.

MagicQ Pro features an in-built high speed Ethernet switch, with 4 separate high durability metal Neutrik Ethercon locking connectors on the rear panel enabling easy and reliable networking. As with the rest of the MagicQ console, the Ethernet Switch is protected by the UPS, thus ensuring that both the console and the network switch maintain operation even during power loss. In addition, the networking connectivity supports a high speed optical fibre connection port option.



Encoders: 8Faders: 13+12Network ports: 4USB ports: 4Direct DMX512 ports: 4External monitor ports: 2Dimmable LED console lamps: 3Choice of colours: Blue or RedPower input: 110 to 240 VAC






MQ300 Pro 2010

•32 Universes •58 Full Playbacks •2 External High Resolution Monitor Outputs•In-built Ethernet Switch •In-built UPS•Solid State Drive•Complete Console SolutionThe MagicQ MQ300 Pro is the MagicQ console with the most playback faders making it ideal for hands on touring or festival shows. With 58 playback faders, all electronically labelled, and all supporting full theatre style Cue Stacks, the MQ300 is ideal for the unstructured festival show where anything can happen - and generally does.

The 58 playback faders are split into five different sections. Each section has separate page controls, enabling selection of different pages for different fixture types, e.g. generics, moving heads, LED or video.

Cue Stacks can be easily moved or copied between playback controls to suit the preferences of individual operators. And if you still run out of playback faders - just connect more MagicQ Playback Wings, Execute Wings or Extra Wings.

The MagicQ Pro series is the second generation of MagicQ Consoles, featuring the familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED grid arrays found in the original MagicQ consoles. MagicQ Pro utilises the same software and show formats as the original MagicQ consoles enabling compatibility between all products in the entire MagicQ range.

MagicQ Pro pushes the boundaries with a massive 32 universes all controlled and processed on-board without a need for external network processors. 16384 channels in a compact package, proven to run at full speed with all channels fully patched, there really is no similarly packaged console that can sustain this performance. MagicQ supports ArtNet, Pathport and ACN Streaming DMX protocols In additional there are 4 fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.

MagicQ Pro features an in-built high speed Ethernet switch, with 4 separate high durability metal Neutrik Ethercon locking connectors on the rear panel enabling easy and reliable networking. As with the rest of the MagicQ console, the Ethernet switch is protected by the UPS, thus ensuring that both the console and the network switch maintain operation even during power loss.

Full theatre cue stack control on 58 different playback faders makes easy work of complex shows. Individual channel timing, fully configurable FX, and on screen cue editing enables total artistic freedom. The on screen windows enable instant access to palettes, range information and FX for those moments when busking is required.



Encoders: 8Faders: 13+48Network ports: 4USB ports: 4Direct DMX512 ports: 4External monitor ports: 2Dimmable LED console lamps: 4Choice of colours: Blue or RedPower input: 110 to 240 VAC





MagicQ MQ300 Pro 2010 Execute32 Universes

46 Playback Faders36 Playback Execute Buttons

2 External High Resolution Monitor Outputs

In-built Ethernet SwitchIn-built UPS

Solid State Disc DriveComplete Console Solution










•32 Universes•46 Playback Faders•36 Playback Execute Buttons•2 External High Resolution Monitor Outputs•In-built Ethernet Switch•In-built UPS•Solid State Disc Drive•Complete Console Solution

The MagicQ MQ300 Pro 2010 Execute Console is the top of the range console. With 46 playback faders, 36 playback execute buttons, all electronically labelled, and all supporting full theatre style Cue Stacks, the MQ300 is ideal for the unstructured festival show where anything can happen - and generally does!

The playbacks are split into seven different sections. Each section has separate page controls, enabling selection of different pages for different fixture types, e.g. generics, moving heads, LED or video.

Cue stacks can be easily moved or copied between playback controls to suit the preferences of individual operators. If you still run out of playback faders - just connect more MagicQ Playback Wings, Execute Wings or Extra Wings.

The MagicQ Pro series is the second generation of MagicQ Consoles, featuring the familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built media server for LED grid arrays found in the original MagicQ consoles. MagicQ Pro utilises the same software and show formats as the original MagicQ consoles enabling compatibility between all products in the entire MagicQ range.

MagicQ Pro pushes the boundaries with a massive 32 universes all controlled and processed on-board without a need for external network processors. 16384 channels in a compact package, proven to run at full speed with all channels fully patched, there really is no similarly packaged console that can sustain this performance. MagicQ supports ArtNet, Pathport and ACN Streaming DMX protocols In additional there are 4 fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.

MagicQ Pro features an in-built high speed Ethernet switch, with 4 separate high durability metal Neutrik Ethercon locking connectors on the rear panel enabling easy and reliable networking. As with the rest of the MagicQ console, the Ethernet switch is protected by the UPS, thus ensuring that both the console and the network switch maintain operation even during power loss.

Full theatre cue stack control on 46 different playback faders makes easy work of complex shows. Individual channel timing, fully configurable FX, and on screen cue editing enables total artistic freedom. The on screen windows enable instant access to palettes, range information and FX for those moments when busking is required.



Encoders: 8Faders: 13+36Network ports: 4USB ports: 4Direct DMX512 ports: 4External monitor ports: 2, up to 1440x900 eachDimmable LED console lamps: 4Choice of colours: Blue or RedPower input: 110 to 240 VAC





MagicQ Playback Wing24 Playback Faders

24 Flash, Go/Back , Select ButtonsFull Electronic Legending

Connect to MagicQ ConsolesConnect to MagicQ PC or Mac


Dual Playback SectionsSplit Playback Pages

Separate Page Up/Down ButtonsUSB Connection

Dimmable LED Desk LampArmrest Storage Compartment




MagicQ Playback Wing

MagicQ Playback Wing

•24 Playback Faders•24 Flash, Go/Back , Select Buttons•Full Electronic Legending•Connect to MagicQ Consoles•Connect to MagicQ PC or Mac•Up to 8 Wings per System•Dual Playback Sections•Split Playback Pages•Separate Page Up/Down Buttons•USB Connection•Dimmable LED Desk Lamp•Armrest Storage Compartment

Extend your MagicQ Console with one or more Playback wings. Each Playback Wing has two banks of 12 Playbacks, each individually paged. MagicQ Playback Wings connect to MagicQ Consoles via USB. No extra software required, just connect the Wing to the Console, enable the wing in the Console options and the Playbacks are ready to control your show.

MagicQ Playback Wings can be used on MagicQ PC systems together with MagicQ Mini, Maxi or standard PC Wings using the same MagicQ PC software. With up to eight Playback Wings you’ll never run out of playbacks. A flight case is available to purchase for the Playback Wing otherwise it will be supplied with a shipping case to protect the wing while in transit.

Features24 Playback Faders24 Flash, Go/Back , Select ButtonsFull Electronic LegendingConnect to MagicQ ConsolesConnect to MagicQ PC or MacUp to 8 Wings per SystemDual Playback SectionsSplit Playback PagesSeparate Page Up/Down ButtonsUSB ConnectionDimmable LED Desk LampArmrest Storage Compartment

SpecificationLCD Displays: 6Faders: 24Flash Buttons: 24Playback Buttons: 52Dimmable Desk Lamp: 1Choice of Colour: Blue or Red


Product Codes0100-0400-01 MagicQ Playback Wing (blue)0100-0400-02 MagicQ Playback Wing (red)

0100-0401-01 Flight case for MagicQ Playback Wing (blue)0100-0401-02 Flight case for MagicQ Playback Wing (red)0100-0401-03 Flight case for MagicQ Playback Wing (black)




MagicQ Execute Wing48 Physical Playbacks

(12 Faders + 36 Execute Buttons)Multipurpose Button matrix

Full Electronic LegendingMedia Server ControlGroup/Palette Matrix


Four Playback SectionsSplit Playback Pages

Separate Page Up/Dn ButtonsUSB Connection

Dimmable LED Desk LampArmrest Storage Compartment




MagicQ Execute Wing

MagicQ Execute WingThe MagicQ Execute Wing provides 48 additional Playbacks, consisting of 1 bank of 12 Playbacks with faders and 3 banks of 12 Playbacks with buttons. Each of the 4 banks has separate paging with dedicated Page Up and Page Down buttons.

In addition to use as Playbacks, the 72 buttons on the upper section support a multi-purpose 12 by 6 matrix of buttons, all with individual button legending and LEDs, enabling advanced user configuration for control of media servers, moving lights and LED fixtures.

Pressing and holding the dedicated MENU button brings up the choice of modes on the middle row of execute buttons. The modes include standard Playbacks, Execute, Media, Heads, Palettes, Cues, Cue Stacks, DMX Test and Head Test. The 6 Page Up and Page Down buttons in the matrix section enable paging and access to advanced functions in each of the modes. Changing of modes is possible at any time at the push of the MENU button - the LCD screens and LEDs immediately change to show the state of the buttons in the new mode whilst remembering the state in the previous modes. Additional modes will be added to the MagicQ software as requested - making this the most flexible control matrix in the lighting industry!

The Execute mode maps the 72 buttons as the MagicQ Execute Window - enabling complete user customisation of the buttons. Just like with the Execute Window itself, multiple different Execute windows can be designed and accessed through the button matrix. Changing between different Execute windows is achieved using the Page Up and Page Down buttons.

The Media mode enables the 72 buttons to become Media access buttons just like in the Media Window - giving full access to media server attributes and providing hard buttons for selection of media server banks, media clips and media FX.

The Heads mode enables the 72 buttons to become a matrix of 72 head select buttons - really useful for larger lighting rigs where it can be difficult to quickly access the required fixtures. Separate modes to enable single head or multiple head selection are available.

The Palettes mode automatically splits the Group, Position, Colour and Beam palettes across the 72 buttons - enabling direct access to groups of moving lights and their attributes. All

groups and palettes are clearly legended for ease of use. The LEDs in the matrix are used to indicate when the Groups and Palettes are active.

The DMX Test and Head Test modes enable simple testing of individual DMX channels or individual heads using the button matrix - each button representing a DMX channel ora complete head. Pressing the button runs a test on that particular channel or head. Latching and non latching modes are available.

Up to 4 Execute Wings can be connected to a MagicQ console or PC system via USB. The Execute Wing provides maximum flexibility with real button touches and electronic legending for ease of use and portability.

Features48 Physical PlaybacksMultipurpose Button matrixFull Electronic LegendingMedia Server ControlGroup/Palette MatrixUp to 4 Wings per SystemFour Playback SectionsSplit Playback PagesSeparate Page Up/Down ButtonsUSB ConnectionDimmable LED Desk LampArmrest Storage Compartment

SpecificationLCD Displays: 12Faders: 12Flash Buttons: 48Playback Buttons: 60Menu/Page Buttons: 9

Dimmable Desk Lamp: 1Choice of Colour: Blue/Red


Product Codes 0100-0410-01 MagicQ Execute Wing (blue)0100-0410-02 MagicQ Execute Wing (red)



MagicQ Two Universe DMX InterfaceMagicQ Two Universe DMX Interface

•Twin isolated DMX512 Outputs•USB connection to MagicQ PC or Mac•Powered from USB or input jack

Connect DMX universes to MagicQ PC, MagicQ Mac and MagicQ consoles with MagicQ Two Universe DMX512 Interface. Connects via USB and provides two independent DMX512 interfaces. The two uninverses are patchable to any of the 18 Universes available in the MagicQ software.

The two DMX outputs are optically isolated from the USB to protect against damage to your PC. DMX framing is generated from within the module, unlike many other dongles, thus giving reliable and secure operation. Highly accurate DMX framing is possible with full 512 bytes frames. The default setting of 33 DMX frames per second provides for accurate stepping of moving lights.

In normal operation the interface is powered from the USB port. A separate 12 volt power input socket is provided for connection to low power USB ports. Can also be used with MagicQ consoles to provide additional DMX outputs.

Supplied complete with USB cable and MagicQ PC software CD.

FeaturesTwo DMX512 Outputs 5 Pin XLROptical IsolationInbuilt DMX ProcessorFull DMX FramingFrame Rate 33HzPower and Status LEDs

SpecificationsUSB powered (or 12VDC jack input)Width: 130mmDepth: 81mmHeight: 48mmWeight: 0.25kg

Product Codes0300-0004 MagicQ USB Two Universe DMX512 Interface




MagicQ Audio Interface

•Dual audio inputs via phono connectors•7 band hardware frequency analysis•Dual LED Level meters•USB connection to MagicQ

The MagicQ Audio Interface is an interface module for connection MagicQ consoles, MagicQ PC and MagicQ Mac to systems to audio systems to enable automated triggering of lighting, LED and video effects. The MagicQ Audio Interface incorporates dual 7 band audio processing hardware which can analyse the received audio input and relay it to the MagicQ software to enable Playbacks to be triggered. This enables sound activated lighting FX and lighting shows to be realised.

MagicQ software supports audio triggering of fader levels, chase bumping, chase speed control and cue stack jumping all dependent on audio inputs. In addition the Pixel Mapping engine supports audio triggered FX for generation of sound2colour FX on LED fixtures and arrays.

The MagicQ Audio Interface is packaged in the standard MagicQ interface box with a USB input for connection to the MagicQ console or MagicQ PC system. The module has 2 sets of dual phono connectors - left and right high level inputs, and left and right low level inputs. The user can choose which inputs to use dependent on the audio levels available. Two sets of audio level LED indicators help to provide user feedback on the received signals.

The MagicQ Audio Interface can be connected to PCs and Macs running MagicQ software, and also to MagicQ consoles. The MagicQ Audio Interface comes with a USB cable and MagicQ software CD.

FeaturesUSB connectorDual phono connectors (high impedance)Dual phono connectors (low impedance)Dual audio level metersPower status LEDConnection status LED

SpecificationUSB poweredWidth: 130mmDepth: 81mmHeight: 48mmWeight: 0.25kg

Product Codes0300-0020 MagicQ Audio Interface

MagicQ Audio Interface



MagicQ MIDI/Timecode InterfaceMagicQ MIDI/Timecode Interface

•Multipupose MIDI and SMPTE Timecode Interface•MIDI notes and MIDI show control•MIDI Timecode, EBU25, SMPTE30, NTSC30, Film 24

Connect via MIDI and SMTPE to MagicQ PC, MagicQ Mac or MagicQ consoles with MagicQ ChamSys MIDI/Timecode Interface. Supports MIDI in, MIDI out, SMPTE in, SMPTE out. Connects via USB.

The Interface supports all the common timecode protocols including EBU25, SMPTE30, NTSC30, Film 24.

MIDI input can be used to trigger playbacks and other features via MIDI notes. MagicQ can be programmed to trigger specific playbacks/cues/macros from specific MIDI notes.

The Interface supports standard MIDI Show Control for triggering Cues and Cue Stacks. This enables MagicQ to be used together with other consoles/software and systems that support the MIDI Show Control protocol.

MIDI data can be output from each Cue in Cue Stacks using simple MIDI strings.

The MagicQ MIDI/Timecode Interface is also available as a console option for fitting inside the one of the rear expansion modules of the MagicQ console. Note that due to space restrictions the SMPTE out is not supported in this configuration.

The MagicQ MIDI/Timecode Interface comes with a USB cable and MagicQ software CD.

FeaturesMIDI in DINMidi out DINMIDI thru DINSMTPE in via 3 pin XLR SMPTE out via phono connectorTriggering of MagicQ features via MIDI notesTriggering of MagicQ Cues / Cue Stacks via MIDI Show ControlPower status LEDConnection status LED

SpecificationPowered from USBWidth: 130mmDepth: 81mmHeight: 48mmWeight: 0.25kg

Product Codes0300-0005 MagicQ USB MIDI and Timecode Interface0300-0028 MagicQ MIDI and Timecode Interface Console Option




MagicQ Four Port Ethernet Interface

The Interface supports four DMX512 ports that are configurable as either inputs or outputs and one DMX port that is always assigned as an Input.

The Interface supports both Art-Net and ACN Streaming DMX network protocols. The DMX512 ports are fully configurable with DMX packet length, framing rate, and timings.

In addition the Interface can operate in a non-network mode as a simple 4 port DMX buffer.

The Interface can be configured from the front panel using a 4 way DIP switch and 2 rotary switches. In addition the Interface can be set to ChamNet mode. In ChamNet mode the Interface is configurable from the MagicQ console avoiding the need for local configuration.

Multiple Interfaces can be used on a single network either configured directly from the front panels or using ChamNet control from a MagicQ console. Multiple Interfaces can be synchronised together to ensure that the DMX output from the Console is consistent and does not involve “tearing” either within universes or across multiple universes.

The Interface can be powered from the ChamSys Power Over Ethernet Network Switch thus avoiding the need to run separate power cables. Alternatively the Interface can be powered directly from mains input on a locking Powercon connector.

When connected via the network to MagicQ the Ethernet Interface unlocks the restricted features of MagicQ such as full screen Execute Window and remote control.

The Interface firmware can be updated over the network from MagicQ consoles or MagicQ software.

Supplied complete with Powercon cable and MagicQ PC software CD.

FeaturesFour DMX512 ports via female 5pin XLROne DMX512 dedicated input port via male 5pin XLRArtNet, ACN Streaming DMX and ChamNet protocolsIsolated outputsArtNet subnet and universe selection via rotary switchesPower status LEDNetwork status indication LEDProtocol status LEDIndividual output status LEDLocking Ethercon Network connectorLocking Powercon power connector

SpecificationInput voltage: 110 to 240V ACWidth: 166mmDepth: 168mmHeight: 60mmWeight: 1kg

Product Codes0300-0037 Four Universe Ethernet to DMX512 Interface

Four Port Ethernet interface

• Universal Ethernet to DMX Interface• Four DMX512 Ports (configurable Output/Input)• One dedicated DMX512 Input Port• ArtNet and ACN support• Universe selectable by rotary switches• ChamNet remote configuration• Stand alone DMX buffer mode• Professional Neutrik locking connectors

The ChamSys Four Universe Ethernet Interface is a multi purpose Ethernet to DMX interface allowing both output and input of DMX512 protocol to the MagicQ system.



MagicQ PoE InterfacePower Over Ethernet interface

• 100Mbps network switch• 8 ports (7 with Power Over Ethernet, 1 input)• Fully IEEE 802.3af-2003 compliant Power over Ethernet switch• Lighting protocol friendly switch• Professional locking Ethercon and Powercon connectors• 8th port switchable to rear panel for rack wiring

The ChamSys Power Over Ethernet Network Switch has eight individually isolated Network ports. Seven of the eight ports can supply Power Over Ethernet – the other port is normally used as the network input. The Switch is fully IEEE 802.3af-2003 Power Over Ethernet compliant.

All eight ports are available on the front of the Switch with professional locking Neutrik Ethercon connectors. In addition the eighth port is switchable to the rear for cabling within a rack system. Each port has LEDs to indicate the network status and also the PoE status.

The Switch operates at 100Mbits – the ideal speed for lighting protocols. 100Mbit Ethernet enables large numbers of ArtNet or ACN universes to be carried without the distance and switching restrictions needed for Gigabit Ethernet.

FeaturesEight 100Mbps locking Ethercon ports (7 with Power over Ethernet, 1 input)19inch Rackmount 1UFully IEEE802.3af-2003 PoE SwitchLocking Ethercon and Powercon connectorsInput port switchable to rear panel for rack wiring

SpecificationNetwork ports: 9 (7 with Power over Ethernet, 1 input, switchable to the rear panel)Power input: 110 to 240 VAC

Width: Coming soonDepth: Coming soonHeight: Coming soonWeight: Coming soon




MagicQ Wand InterfacesMagicQ Remote Playback Wand

• Available in fixed network or WIFI versions• Locking Neutrik Ethercon connector• 4 remote playbacks• Integrated LCD screen• Power over Ethernet or external PSU• Charging from PoE or external PSU• Built in connector for a working light (when connected to power

supply)

The MagicQ Remote Playback Wand enables control of MagicQ from a remote situation using a fixed network connection. The Playback Wand has a professional locking Neutrik Ethercon connector. The Wand has 4 Playback faders and 16 Playback buttons and can be mapped to the Wing Playbacks on the MagicQ system. In addition the buttons can be used to trigger macros on the MagicQ system. A LCD screen shows the legends for the playbacks.

The MagicQ Remote Playback Wand can be powered from the ChamSys Power Over Ethernet Network Switch thus avoiding the need to run separate power cables. Alternatively the Wand can be powered directly from a PSU.

FeaturesAvailable in wired or wireless versionsLocking Neutrik Ethercon connectionPower over Ethernet or external 12VDC PSUControl of up to four playbacks from a MagicQ system

SpecificationButtons: 24Faders : 4Network ports: 1Power input: 12VDC, external PSU supplied 100-240VAC

Width: 133mmDepth: 265mm (excludes WIFI aerial)Height: 58mm (excludes WIFI aerial)Weight: 0.9kg

Product Codes0300-0040 MagicQ Remote Playback Wand (Fixed Network)0300-0038 MagicQ Remote Playback Wand (WIFI)



MagicQ Rack MountFeaturesTracking / non-tracking optionFixture, FX and gel libraryIn-built fixture editorIn-built media engineLED pixel mappingFixture morphing and cloningRainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)Individual fade times on any channelEasy fanning of parameters and timesConfigurable faders - HTP, LTP, speed, size, mastersTheatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit mastersClient/server network architectureMultiple console playback trackingIn-built web serverRemote console controlVisualiser support (including patch transfer)Architectural zoning and day/date supportMIDI and SMPTE option (via MagicQ MIDI/Timecode Interface)Audio option (via MagicQ Audio Interface)

SpecificationUniverses: 18Channels: 9216Number of fixtures: Up to 9216Cues: 5000Cue Stacks: 1000Palettes: 3096Groups: 1000Numbers of shows: Virtually unlimitedMedia Server support: 50 (each different content)Network ports: 2USB ports: 2Power input: 110 to 240 VAC

Width: Coming soonDepth: Coming soonHeight: Coming soonWeight: Coming soon

MagicQ Rack Mount

• 18 Universes• MagicQ Linux Console Operating System• 1u 19inch Rack Mount Case

The MagicQ Rack Mount provides a MagicQ console in a 19inch rack mount rack solution for lighting and media installations. MagicQ Rack Mount runs the Linux operating system just like the full MagicQ consoles. MagicQ Rack Mount supports all the MagicQ software features including the familiar and flexible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options and in-built Pixel Mapping media server for LED grid arrays. MagicQ Rack Mount utilises the same software and show formats as the MagicQ Pro consoles enabling compatibility between all products in the entire MagicQ range.

MagicQ Rack Mount supports eighteen universes. All eighteen universe can be output on the network via ArtNet, ACN or Pathport.

MagicQ Rack Mount supports monitor, keyboard and mouse outputs. Programming of MagicQ shows can be programmed directly using the mouse and keyboard, or by conecting a MagicQ Wing via USB.

MagicQ supports ArtNet, Pathport and ACN Streaming DMX protocols. MagicQ software supports scheduled events, timecoding, zoning and remote control which makes MagicQ Rack Mount an immensely powerful control console in a compact size. MagicQ Rack Mount is the console of choice for controlling lighting, video and LED installations.




MagicDMX InterfacesMagicDMX

MagicDMX is a low cost, single universe USB DMX interface created by ChamSys which contains an on board processor to process the DMX packets. Because all timing is done by the interface rather than relying on the host operating system, this ensures that the DMX timing is correct and consistent. MagicDMX connects to MagicQ running under Windows, Mac or Linux. It doesn’t use any special drivers for the device, so you can just plug and play. The MagicDMX outputs Universe 1 from the MagicQ software.

MagicDMX has electrical protection for normal usage. Users requiring full optical isolation should consider the MagicQ Twin DMX Interface, the MagicQ 3 Universe Ethernet Interface or any of the MagicQ Wing products which all have full optical isolation.

MagicDMX is only available for purchase from our web site. The price includes delivery anywhere in the world. It is not available for purchase from our distributors.

Please see www.magicdmx.com for the full information including frequently asked questions. Please note that the MagicDMX does not unlock any of the remote control functionality in MagicQ - this includes the iPhone and Android apps.

MagicDMX prices do not include sales tax. If applicable this will be added at payment stage.

MagicDMX Basic (MagicDMX Basic£10 inc. P&P (approx. $16, €12))

The MagicDMX Basic interface is aimed at users wishing to evaluate and learn MagicQ, technicians wishing to test fixtures, as well as students wishing to learn lighting in schools and colleges. MagicDMX Basic supports output of a full DMX universe via a 3 pin female XLR connector.

MagicDMX Basic is time limited to 5 hours continuous usage. After this time it is necessary to replug the device and to restart the MagicQ software.

FeaturesUSB connectorSingle DMX output3 pin XLRMaximum session usage 5 hoursBasic electrical protectionLED status indicator

MagicDMX Full (£60 inc. P&P (approx . $100, €72))

The MagicDMX Full interface is aimed at Professional users wishing to have full access to DMX lighting control for shows and installations. The MagicDMX Full provides a great lighting troubleshooting system.

It can be configured to either output or input a single universe of DMX, but unlike the MagicDMX Basic interface, MagicDMX Full is not time limited and can be used continuously.

MagicDMX Full outputs DMX via a 5 pin female XLR connector. If you want to use the MagicDMX interface in DMX input mode a gender reverser is required.

FeaturesUSB connectorSingle DMX output/input5 pin XLRNo time usage restrictionsBasic electrical protectionLED status indicator



MagicQ Remote

MagicQ Remote

iPhone / Android Remote AppMagicQ includes in-built support for use with an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and with mobile phones and touch pads that support the Android operating system.

The Remote App enables selection of traditional lamps for focusing, updating of position and colour palettes for moving lights and general playback of Cues, Cue Stacks and Macros through the Execute Window.

The Remote App consists of four tabs - Connection, Keypad, Focus and Execute.

The Connection tab shows all the MagicQ consoles that have been found on the network and enables one to be chosen for control. Each console can be separately passworded - only consoles that match the password entered in the remote app will show up - this prevents unauthorised use.

The Keypad tab enables the user to select fixtures, set levels and test lamps. In addition, palettes can be selected, included or recorded. The keypad tab includes the most commonly used buttons from the MagicQ console including the keypad, the Palette buttons and CLEAR. The keypad gives status feedback when operations are completed just like on the MagicQ software - for example when a group is selected it confirms that the group has been selected and shows its name. Selecting individual dimmer channels gives instant feedback as to the level of that channel.or the Outputs directly on the iPhone.

The Focus tab enables head control for moving lights - two large encoders are used for pan and tilt. A button allows fine/coarse mode to be selected to allow fine positioning. The standard head control buttons from the console are all available - Next Head, Prev Head, Locate, Odd/Even, Fan, Single, Highlight and All. The Focus tab also has a colour picker for selection of colours and fine tuning of colour temperatures.

The Execute tab enables the user to design their own custom windows and to record and copy groups, palettes, cues, cue stacks and macros into the custom windows. The Remote App mirrors the Execute Window on the MagicQ software - thus any of the items in the window on the MagicQ software become immediately available on the remote phone or touch pad. For example a lighing technician could design a custom window to enable them to check and reset lamps from the stage, or a rigger could design a custom window to allow them to select the lights even when up on the truss focusing.

The Window tab shows the MagicQ Windows from the console, so that it is possible to check the Patch V2 of the App has special supports for the iPad - access to all 8 encoders and all the focus buttons directly from one tab.

For Apple products the ChamSys Remote application can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. For Android products it can be downloaded from the Market.




MagicQ Pixel Mapping

MagicQ Pixel Mapping

MagicQ includes a powerful Pixel Mapping engine that enables images, movies, text and live feed streams to be mapped onto grids of LED fixtures, dimmers or even moving lights.

The MagicQ Pixel Mapper is fully integrated into the MagicQ software and appears just like an external media server.

MagicQ Pixel Mapping enables large numbers of LED elements to be controlled with very simple programming, minimising the programming time and keeping the show file size to an absolute minimum.

In addition the grids can easily be modified if the layout of the LED elements changes, for example when touring. This allows the whole show to be remapped in a few seconds to a different grid layout without having to reprogram any of the Cues.

The MagicQ Pixel Mapper enables Lighting Designers to utilise lighting fixtures in a way never possible before with traditional consoles. The entire lighting rig can be mapped in a very simple and intuitive way.

In Spain Matri Cabra used MagicQ Pixel Mapping to map 500 VariLite VL5 fixtures in a grid formation for the launch of the new Programming season of television channel TV3. The MagicQ was programmed and operated by Felix Angel de Dios and put together by Pako Palazon. Lighting equipment supplied by EML Light and Sound Production Spain.

In Greece, Lighting Designer Philip Hills used MagicQ Pixel Mapping to map on a grid of par cans made up of vertically hung bars of 6.

At Glastonbury and Big Chill festivals Cube Concepts used MagicQ Pixel Mapping to map onto huge installations of water ballast tanks each containing a LED par can.

MagicQ Pixel Mapping is standard in MagicQ software on all platforms; MagicQ consoles, MagicQ PC and MagicQ Mac.

To make the most of your LED fixture you can create a grid containing the LED fixtures and then each fixture becomes a “pixel” in the grid. The MagicQ Media FX Engine can then be used to play back bitmaps, text, movies and in-built FX on the grid. You can design up to 20 different grids - this could be

different LED elements on the stage or it could be the same LED elements but with different spatial organisation - thus allowing media to be played back in different ways.

Each LED element is allocated to a space in the grid - simplyby entering the head numbers in the relevant grid position. It is not necessary to have an LED element allocated to each grid position - you can have spaces in the grid. This is very useful when using LED tiles and LED batons in abstract positions - the FX will be played back across all the elements in their correct positions.

The Auto Group function button enables groups to be automatically generated based on the grid size. This generates groups using the entire grid but with different orders of selection, e.g. from centre to outside, from the edges, and vice versa. This makes it easy to quickly generate different FX.

The user can load custom bmp and jpeg bitmaps and mpeg movies onto the system for playback on the grids. Multiple FX layers can be played back on the grids with different mixing options between the layers. In addition the in-built grid FX generator includes all sorts of horizontal and vertical lines and patterns, random “snowflake falling” type effects, rainbow colour mix effects, audio triggered effects (e.g. level meters) and movement effects.

Features20 output grids192 pixels wide, inlimited height within total 16384 B/W pixels or 5460 RGB pixelsAssign heads to grids (LED, dimmers, movers)Auto group generation from grid (horz, vert, centre)Up to 20 media layers per gridLayer parameters - Intensity, Position, Rotation,Zoom, Scrolling, Colour, Strobing, IrisingDisplay bitmaps on grids (bmp, jpeg)Display movies (convert from AVI. MOV, MPEG)Live FeedsDisplay scrolling text on grids2 separate Media Text EnginesLive changing of text from keyboard



MagicQ & Media ServersMagicQ & Media Servers

MagicQ is ideally suited to controlling media servers through its powerful Cue Engine and its large colour touch screen. The eight separate encoder wheels enable quick and easy access to the large numbers of control parameters.

MagicQ has extremely powerful support for media servers. It is possible to connect to up to 50 different media servers or intelligent media yokes each with different media content. MagicQ downloads and stores thumbnail previews for the media content from each media server independently. Thumbnails can be downloaded in real time, or once at the start of a programming session.

MagicQ has integration for many different media servers including ArKoas Media Master, Hippotizer, Hippo Critter, Catalyst, Coolux Pandoras Box, Mbox, Maxcedia, Pictural, Robe Digital Spots and many others.

MagicQ supports a special window, the Media Window, solely for controlling media servers, which is opened with the dedicated Media button. This window makes it much easier to control many different media servers. You can select media server, media layer, attributes and media content all from the same window. You can also see what content is selected on each of the layers of the selected media server.

In addition, there is a Live Preview window, which shows the output of the media server, or the output of each of the layers. This is transferred is real time from the media server - so that you can see exactly what the media server is playing. This is particularly useful in situations with many media servers, or media servers that are remote from the control position.

The MagicQ Media Window makes programming of complex media scenes very easy - layer contents can easily be moved or copied between layers. MagicQ supports 16bit values on all attributes and allows 16bit values to be viewd and modifed in full without the user having to perform difficult mental calculations.




MagicQ Morphing & Cloning

Morphing

MorphingMagicQ supports Head Morphing to enable changing from one head type to another. MagicQ automatically transfers the programming from the old head type to the new head type, converting the show data as appropriate. This can be a valuable time saving feature when changing to different lamps.

MagicQ takes into account the pan/tilt degrees of the new head and the palettes used to program the old head. MagicQ understands the difference between CMY and RCB colour mixing, and even will try to convert between fixtures with colour mixing and ones with only colour wheels. MagicQ does an “intelligent” match of beam parameters based on the range information in the personalities - for instance it will match “open shutter” in the source and destination heads.

Head Morphing is a vital feature for the touring Lighting Designer to adapt their show to the house fixtures. ChamSys MagicQ morphing software has been road tested for over 3 years and has helped to make MagicQ a firm favourite - Lighting Desginers want a reliable, no nonsense conversion. Many other systems rely on complex Personality files or generic layers that are not editable by the user - MagicQ personalities are fully editable within the MagicQ software.

Cloning

MagicQ supports Head Cloning to enable you to upsize or downsize your show. A pre-programmed show can easily be expanded to support more of the same heads. Cloning options enable the user to choose whether all of the show data is copied to the new heads, or just the Palettes.

MagicQ also supports Show Export and Show Merging which enables individual groups of lights from particular shows to be extracted from the show files and then merged into other shows.



MagicQ & Visualisation

Visualisation

MagicQ supports connection to Visualisation software packages such as WYSIWYG, Capture, ESP Vision, Martin Show Designer and Light Converse.

MagicQ supports connection with Visualisers via Ethernet protocols. MagicQ also supports transfer of patch and fixture selection information to and from Visualisers. The protocol used to communicate between MagicQ and the Visualiser depends on the particular Visualiser.

ChamSys has developed a number of standard Visualisation executables for the most common moving lights using Capture Visualiser which enable users to learn MagicQ without having to invest in the Visualiser. These take the form of .exe files which can be downloaded and run on a PC. MagicQ includes example show files which work with these Visualisations thus providing an easy way to learn how to use MagicQ.

Picture taken from the Live Rendering of Capture Polar




MagicQ NetworkingNetwork Connectivity

MagicQ Pro consoles have an internal Ethernet switch with four separate network ports on the rear panel enabling easy connection of media servers, multiple consoles, and laptops. Just like the rest of the console, the internal Ethernet Switch is protected by the internal UPS in case of power failure.

Users can directly connect their PCs or Macs to a MagicQ console which will then appear on the network as a server and allow the users to manage the console file system by dragging and dropping files just as if it was an external hard drive or memory stick. This makes transfer of files between PCs, Macs and MagicQ consoles very easy.

The MagicQ software can be used on a PC to remotely monitor and control any MagicQ console or MagicQ PC on the network - for example when used on a wireless enabled tablet PC this can be used as a very comprehensive remote control. MagicQ remote control uses a very low bandwidth protocol which enables immediate and seamless remote control of MagicQ consoles.

MagicQ has an in-built web server which enables any device on the network with a web browser to connect to the MagicQ console or MagicQ PC system and access complete system information through web pages. The web pages include a simple remote control web page which enables remote channel level access through WIFI web browsers on pocket PC style device and mobile phones.

ChamSys publishes it’s Ethernet remote control protocol and the serial remote control protocols thus enabling the end user to develop their own remote control applications or integrate MagicQ into their own systems.MagicQ supports a full range of networking options for connecting multiple consoles and multiple MagicQ PC systems together. MagicQ supports remote control of MagicQ from wireless devices such as mobile phones, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Andorid phones, iPaQ and tablet PCs

Multi Console Synchronisation

It is possible to have many different MagicQ consoles and MagicQ PC systems on a single network – either to allow control of many different devices, remote control or to provide master/slave configurations.

MagicQ supports synchronisation (tracking) of playback between consoles to enable one or more consoles to follow the playback state of the master console.

MagicQ supports synchronising of show file data between consoles so that one console on the network acts as a master console with the master show file whilst slave consoles synchronise to that show data. Programming changes can be made on any of the consoles with the show file on the master being updated and then all other systems synchronised to the master.

MagicQ supports automated copying of shows between consoles – for example to automatically keep a slave console updated with the same show that is running on the master console. This function can also be used as an “archiving system” to enable a central server PC to automatically grab the shows from the consoles on the network for back-up purposes.

MagicQ enables multiple consoles to be used on a network and shows on the separate consoles to be merged together and split up again. Zoning of universes enables consoles to be working on different universes all within the same network. MagicQ does not currently support programming by multiple users on a single console. MagicQ software (Non US) supports programming of a single show file from multiple consoles.

MagicQ consoles can work together over an Ethernet network - either in master/slave operation where only one console is live at a time, or synchronised together for playback to increase the number of universes orsize of show. When in master/slave operation control can be taken or released from any console.

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