A Compact Console with Plentiful Programming Power
Take your lighting design anywhere with the ChamSys MagicQ Compact Connect, a portable master of control that doubles as a one-stop device to command lighting, media, and LEDs via Mac or PC. Its small form factor allows it to travel inside hand luggage and belies the powerful control found within. Here, you’ll find two DMX512 outputs and a massive 64 universes of available control over ArtNet and sACN — without the need for additional licenses or dongles. Users who demand accurate tactile control will find it in the MagicQ Compact Connect’s eight rotary encoders, 10 playback faders, Flash, Go, and Select buttons, plus a dedicated Grand Master and Crossfader for complete level control during programming or performance. These fixture parameters are illuminated so you can easily program in the low-light of the light booth. Read on to hear more about the splendid capabilities of one of Sweetwater lighting experts’ favorite compact lighting consoles!
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A bevy of illuminated, tactile controls
Running lighting software from a laptop is one of the perks of our digital age, and you can take advantage of powerful lighting software by expanding it with a connection from your laptop to the MagicQ Compact Connect. A bevy of encoders, playbacks, and buttons set you up for success in even the most demanding and complex lighting assignments. Of course, 64 universes comprise a lot of real estate, and you’re sure to have plenty of room for masses of moving heads, fog machines, PAR cans, and more! You’ll also benefit from an internal USB hub with four USB-A outputs and one USB-C input. ChamSys also included an audio input to easily sync your programming with music. Finally, a light socket and Kensington security lock tie together the stellar features of this unit.
Just add MagicQ software
The MagicQ Compact Connect is the ultimate in connectivity and convenience. With the power of ChamSys’s MagicQ software via Windows, Linux, or OSX, you’ll be unstoppable in all your future light programming endeavors. And while the MagicQ Compact Connect was designed to travel, it’s also the perfect choice for installation in schools, theaters, clubs, and other venues!
ChamSys MagicQ Compact Connect USB Lighting Controller Features:
- A compact, feature-filled lighting console that can travel inside hand luggage
- Connect to your Mac or PC via USB and use with MagicQ software
- Easily and efficiently control even the most detailed lighting, media, and LED programming
- Comes with 64 available universes of control through ArtNet or sACN
- Internal USB hub with 4 USB-A and 1 USB-C ports
- 2 direct DMX512 ports
- Great for touring programmers but also excellent for installation in schools, theaters, clubs, and studios
- Fixture parameters are illuminated for easy visual access
- 8 rotary encoders
- 10 playback faders for live show control
- 10 Scene/Remote input ports
- Flash, Go, and Select buttons
- Dedicated Grand Master and Crossfader for level control
- Audio input to sync with music
- Light socket for extra illumination
