ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M+ Stadium Console - 400-Universe Lighting Console with Flightcase and Dual 15-inch Touchscreens in Black Finish

The ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M+ Stadium Console is the ultimate lighting control solution for large-scale productions, designed to support up to 400 universes directly from the console without the need for external processing. Featuring dual 15-inch HD multi-touch displays with adjustable viewing angles, the MQ500M+ offers a powerful, intuitive interface with a vast array of controls that make it ideal for Concert & Touring, TV & Broadcast, Live Events, House of Worship, and Theatre applications. With its compact yet highly functional design, this console ensures that lighting designers and operators have the tools they need to execute complex lighting setups with ease and efficiency.

At the heart of the MagicQ MQ500M+ is a robust control surface, with 15 fully motorized fader playbacks, 15 encoder playbacks with RGB indicators, and 12 backlit multi-purpose keys for Macros, Execute commands, Playbacks, and Palettes. These features provide 42 total playbacks, enabling full control over the show while ensuring an easy and accessible interface. The faders and encoders are RGB illuminated, offering clear visibility even in low-light environments. For added versatility, the console supports external monitors via DisplayPort++ connections, expanding your screen real estate and enhancing workflow. Additionally, the built-in Wi-Fi allows for remote control and focus via the Remote Focus application, making the console even more adaptable to various venue types.

The MQ500M+ is equipped with an inbuilt 4-port Gigabit Network Switch, providing high-speed connectivity, and supports up to 8 touch displays, including both internal and external monitors, making it a flexible option for various setups. The console also comes with 4 DMX ports for direct DMX outputs, ensuring seamless integration with lighting fixtures and other equipment. The inbuilt MagicVis Visualiser allows for offline pre-programming and full 3D rendering of beams and gobos, saving time on-site by enabling previsualization.

This lighting control desk also features dual motorized 100mm crossfaders, which are ideal for theatre control, as well as an intensity wheel, MIDI ports, LTC timecode inputs and outputs, and remote inputs, offering comprehensive control over a variety of lighting and media server setups. The MagicQ MQ500M+ boasts advanced software features, supporting up to 204,800 DMX channels, 32,768 fixtures, and virtually unlimited shows with a 500GB SSD. For added security, the console is equipped with an inbuilt UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) using a 12V lead-acid battery, ensuring that your operation remains uninterrupted during power fluctuations.

Designed for durability and easy transport, the MagicQ MQ500M+ comes in a flight case, with a total weight of 121 lbs and dimensions that make it suitable for secure handling during tours or installations. The included accessories, such as dual-color desk lights, a dust cover, monitor arm with VESA mount, and USB keyboard and mouse, ensure that you have everything you need to get started right out of the box.

Features

• 400 universes supported directly from the console for large-scale productions
• Dual 15-inch HD multi-touch displays with adjustable viewing angles for a seamless control experience
• 15 motorized fader playbacks and 15 encoder playbacks with RGB indicators
• 12 backlit multi-purpose Macro/Execute/Playback keys for flexible control
• Inbuilt MagicVis Visualiser for 3D rendering of beams and gobos
• 4 DMX ports, supporting up to 204,800 DMX channels and 32,768 fixtures
• Inbuilt Wi-Fi for connection to Remote Focus application and wireless control
• 4-port Gigabit Network Switch for high-speed connectivity
• Dual motorized 100mm crossfaders and intensity wheel for precise control
• USB, MIDI, and LTC ports for versatile connectivity
• Supports up to 8 touch displays, including external monitors via DisplayPort++
• Included accessories: Dual-color desk lights, dust cover, USB keyboard, USB mouse, PowerCon True1 power cable, and more

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

• Universes direct from the console (via Artnet/sACN/Pathport): 400
• 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 (Gigabit)
• In-built Wi-Fi: Yes
• Inbuilt 15" HD Multi-Touch Displays: 2
• External Monitors DP++ Port: 2
• USB Ports, including 2 High Power USBs: 6
• Audio Input (1 channel, 7 band): Yes
• Audio Input: 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
• Power Output, Neutrik powerCON TRUE1
• Power Rating: Max 3.45A @ 100V A.C, Min 1.9A @ 240V A.C

Software Specifications

• Max Number of DMX Channels: 204,800
• Max Number of Fixtures Supported: 204,800
• 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)

Included Accessories

• Dual Colour Desk lights: 2
• Dust cover: 1
• Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Power Cable: 1
• Monitor arm with VESA mount: 1
• USB Keyboard: 1
• USB Mouse: 1

Boxed Weights and Dimensions

• Width: 37.8 inches
• Depth: 27.2 inches
• Height: 13 inches
• Weight: 88 lbs

Console Weights and Dimensions

• Width: 33.8 inches
• Depth: 23 inches
• Height: 3.5 inches at front (screens stored) 6.9 inches at rear
• Weight: 70.5 lbs

Flight Cased Weights and Dimensions

• Width: 37 inches
• Depth: 26.4 inches
• Height: 11.4 inches
• Weight (console in flightcase): 121 lbs