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MagicQ Rack

MagicQ Rack is a fully-featured rack mountable version of the MagicQ console designed for installations. It features the same operating system as MagicQ series consoles, but is designed to operate without physical user control, and supports all MagicQ features including scheduled events, OSC, UDP, and MIDI control.
Featuring 10 buttons for activation of Playbacks and Executes, MagicQ Rack is easily paired with 10Scene wall plates to create a robust installed lighting control system with all the advanced capabilities of MagicQ such as pixel mapping and multi-element fixture control.
Its 24 universes of DMX output are expandable to 48 via licence upgrade and connectivity features include two RDM-enabled DMX ports, inbuilt Wi-Fi for programming and remote control, and four 10Scene ports for connecting up to forty 10Scene wall plates.
Ideal for installations and architectural applications, this 19″ 1U unit can be used as a desktop box or rack mounted with the supplied rack ears.

Overview:

  • Ideal for installations and architectural settings
  • 24 universes direct from the console, expandable to 48
  • Two RDM enabled 5-pin DMX connectors
  • Inbuilt Wi-Fi for programming and remote control
  • Ten buttons for activation of Playbacks and Executes
  • Four 10Scene ports for connection of up to forty 10Scene wall plate
  • Features the same software as MagicQ Consoles

Hardware Specifications:

  • Universes supported: 24, expandable to 48 via licence upgrade
  • Direct DMX Outputs 5-Pin XLR: 2
  • 10Scene buttons: 10
  • External Monitor: 1920 x 1080 HDMI
  • Inbuilt Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Network Port: 1
  • USB Ports: 2
  • Audio Input: 1
  • Audio Output: 1
  • MIDI Ports in/out: Yes
  • TrueCon Power Input: 90-250v AC

Software Specifications:

  • Max Number of DMX Channels: 12288 *expandable to 24576
  • Max Number of Fixtures Supported: 12288 *expandable to 24576
  • 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)
  • Midi & Midi Timecode Supported: Yes
  • OSC Supported: Yes
  • RDM Autopatch for fast show patching
  • Fixture library of over 48,000 fixture files
  • Built in FX generator
  • Colour picker and Gel inbuilt Gel library

Included Accessories:

  • Wi-Fi Antenna: 1
  • Rackmount Ears: 2
  • 10Scene Connectors: 4
  • Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Power Cable: 1

Rack Weights and Dimensions:

  • Width (without ears): 403mm (15.8 inches)
  • Depth: 195mm (7.7 inches)
  • Height: 45mm (1.8 inches)
  • Weight: 3.1kg (6.8 lb)

Boxed Weights and Dimensions:

  • Width: 480mm (18.9 inches)
  • Depth: 330mm (13.0 inches)
  • Height: 150mm (5.9 inches)
  • Weight: 4kg (8.81 lb)

The MQ500M uses a 12v Sealed Lead Acid Battery. Manufacturer battery Safety sheet can be found here

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MagicQ User Manual
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10Scene Install Instructions & Wiring
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10Scene Cable Specification
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MagicQ Rack 3D CAD Model (.obj)
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MagicQ Software

MagicQ software offers powerful lighting control with loads of features that lighting designers have some to rely on, such as full lighting visualisation, pixel mapping, and HD media playback on up to 8 different layers, all integrated smoothly to streamline workflows, save time, and shorten learning curve.

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