MagicQ PC based consoles
MagicQ PC software has exactly the same functionality as the MagicQ consoles, enabling complete show compatibility between PCs or Macs running MagicQ software and MagicQ consoles. MagicQ PC software is free of charge and can be used to run real shows via a wide range of supported protocols and interfaces. Click here to download MagicQ PC and start running live shows!
ChamSys manufacture a range of MagicQ Wings enabling fingertip control of MagicQ PC software through faders, buttons and encoder wheels. In addition the MagicQ Wings include direct DMX outputs giving a complete lighting solution!
MagicQ Mini Wing
This is the smallest wing in the MagicQ range, designed for playback of MagicQ shows. The MagicQ Mini Wing is targeted at installations, which are genreally 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.
It has 10 playbacks each with Flash buttons and faders. Each playback also has a Select button and a Go button. In addition there are DBO, Shift, Release, and Blind buttons. A Next Page button enables changing page.
The Mini Wing has one 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 or Mac running the MagicQ PC Software. As with the original PC Wing, additional DMX connections can be made via Ethernet.
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.
MagicQ PC Wing
Convert your laptop or desktop into a fully featured lighting desk! The MagicQ PC Wing provides the buttons, faders and encoders to enhance your PC into a powerful lighting desk for both programming and playing back shows.
Simply connect the MagicQ PC Wing to your PC or Mac via USB and start to control your lighting rig. In addition to network output from your PC, the MagicQ PC Wing supports two direct DMX512 outputs.
The MagicQ PC Wing is the ideal tool for every Lighting Designer - light enough to carry in your hand luggage on the plane, but with the full power of a MagicQ console. You need never be stuck with an unknown console again! The MagicQ PC Wing can also be used with touch-screen monitors and touch-screen laptops to further enhance the ease of use.
The MagicQ PC wing incorporates the most important buttons required for programming and playback on MagicQ consoles. Other (not so often used buttons) are available on the PC screen via the mouse. There are 10 playbacks each with Select, Go, Pause, Flash buttons. DBO, Add/Swap and Next Page. The master control section has Go, Pause, Fwd, Bkwd. Then you have the programming buttons Shift, Release, Blind, Clear, Record, Set, Pos, Colour, Beam. Short-cut keys on the MagicQ PC wing can be used for easy access to Palettes.
MagicQ PC wing comes complete with universal power supply and USB cable. A CD with MagicQ PC software and installation instructions is also included.
MagicQ PC Maxi Wing
This is a wing designed for Lighting Designers who require more control and power. The MagicQ Maxi Wing provides all the features of the MagicQ PC Wing but includes all of the buttons and faders from the MagicQ consoles. The extra programming buttons and keypad make the programming of large shows even quicker and easier.
It has 10 playbacks each with Flash, Go, Pause and Select buttons and faders. Illuminated soft buttons, like those found around the touch-screen on MagicQ consoles, are also provided to enable selection of menu items and control of attributes.
The Maxi Wing has four direct DMX outputs. It has an external power supply and a console lamp socket. Connection to the PC is via USB.
The Maxi Wing connects to any PC or Mac running the MagicQ PC Software. Additional DMX connections can be made via Ethernet or ChamSys USB DMX boxes.
MagicQ Extra Wing
The Extra Wing is designed to allow users of MagicQ to extend the number of physical playbacks available to them. The Extra Wing is similar in size to the MagciQ 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 and Select 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 another MagicQ Wing it only requires one USB socket on the PC. The MagicQ Extra Wing can also be used with MagicQ Consoles.
On the rear panel there is a power connector (same as MagicQ Maxi Wing), a USB socket for connection to the main MagicQ system, dual USB expansion sockets and a console lamp socket. Note that since the Extra Wing is designed to provide extra faders it does not have direct DMX outputs
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