ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Stadium Console with Flight Case

SKU #: CHAMMQ500MWITHCASE
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MagicQ MQ500M Stadium offers the highest level of show control, supporting 256 universes directly from the console without need for external processors. RGB illuminated, fully motorised faders and encoders provide 42 playbacks, along with backlit keys for upgraded programming. Connect MagicQ MQ500M Wing for even greater control. On the MQ500M all 256 universes of DMX are available direct through the network ports on the rear of the console over industry the standard lighting protocols sACN, Art-Net and Pathport, without the need for additional processing nodes this console is real value for money.

With its inbuilt UPS, the MQ500M is a complete 256 universe stand alone all in one lighting control solution. Playback encoders take live operation to new heights. A multi array of different functions can be assigned to the playback encoders with full legending directly above on the display presenting the current function to the user. The playback encoders can be set to controlling intensity, LTP channels, FX size, FX speed, rate and time. Playback encoders can control cue stacks of their own, or be tied to the fader playback below, or even control a whole bank of playbacks, or a whole page of playbacks. The MagicQ MQ500M is built on the proven reliable MQ500 software which has excelled on 200 universe shows with thousands of fixtures. Show files are fully compatible between MQ500M, MQ500 and all other ChamSys consoles making it easy to move between consoles. Unique to ChamSys, show files are both forwards and backwards compatible so no need to worry about software versions.

ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Stadium Console Features:

  • 256 universes direct from the console.
  • 15 fully motorised fader playbacks.
  • 15 encoder playback with RGB indicators.
  • 12 multi-purpose Macro/Executes/Playbacks keys.
  • RGB illumination of playbacks.
  • Backlit buttons.
  • Dual Inbuilt 15" Multi HD touch displays.
  • Up to 8 touch displays support (5 via remote network).
  • Dual motorised 100mm crossfaders ideal for Theatre.
  • Inbuilt MagicVis Visualiser with full rendering of beams and gobos.

ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Product Specifications:

Hardware Specifications:
Universes direct from the console (via Artnet/sACN/Pathport): 256
Direct DMX Outputs: 4
Motorised Playbacks: 15
Encoder Playbacks: 15
Macro/Execute/Playback Section keys: 12
Total no of Playbacks: 42 (15+15+12)
Dual Motorised Cross Faders: Yes
Attribute Encoders: 8
Backlit Keys: Yes
Illuminated Playback/Encoders with RGB control: Yes
Intensity Wheel: 1
Network Ports: 4
Inbuilt 15" HD Multi-Touch Displays: 2
External Monitor up to 1920x1200 Resolution - DVI-D Port: 1
USB Ports, including 2 High Power USBs: 6
Audio Input (1 channel, 7 band): Yes
Audio Output: Yes
MIDI Ports 1 in and out: Yes
LTC Timecode Ports in and out: Yes
Remote Input: Yes
Inbuilt UPS: Yes, uses 12v Lead-Acid Battery
Front Storage Pockets: 2
Power Input, Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 110 to 240 VAC

Software Specifications:
Max Number of DMX Channels: 131,072
Max Number of Fixtures Supported: 131,072
Max Number of Cues: 5000
Max Number of Cue Stacks: 2000
Max Number of Groups: 5000
Max Number of Palettes: 4096
Number of Media Server Layers Supported: 50 (each different content)
Numbers of Shows: Virtually unlimited (500GB SSD)

Console Weights and Dimensions:
Width: 860mm (33.8 inches)
Depth: 585mm (23 inches)
Height: 90mm high at front (3.5 inches), 175mm high at rear (screens stored) (6.9 inches)
Weight: 32kg (70.5 lb)

Boxed Weights and Dimensions:
Width: 960mm (37.8 inches)
Depth: 690mm (27.2 inches)
Height: 330mm (13 inches)
Weight: 40kg (88 lb)

Flight Case Weights and Dimensions:
Width: 940mm (37 inches)
Depth: 670mm (26.4 inches)
Height: 290mm (11.4 inches)
Weight (console in flightcase): 55kg (121 lb)

Each MagicQ MQ500M Retail Box Includes:

(1) ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Stadium Console
(1) Flight Case
(2) Dual color Desk lights
(1) Dust cover
(1) Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Power Cable
(1) Monitor arm with VESA mount
(1) USB Keyboard
(1) USB Mouse

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