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29.1.2 Hot take-over type
The hot take-over type can be set to manual or automatic. When set to manual the output is frozen until the operator decides
what new look to change to. In automatic, a gradual fade is made to the look set on the Playbacks – in this mode an operator will
often put up a “safe” state on the standby console which can be used if the main console has a problem.
In manual mode, when MagicQ determines that it should take over a universe it will load a snapshot of the last data from
that universe into its Programmer. The universe will be completely controlled from within the Programmer and not from the
Playbacks. The operator can then set up the playbacks as they wish and then clear the programmer to change to this new look.
Clearing the programmer with time enables the operator to specify a fade time to the new look.
In automatic mode, MagicQ loads the snapshot of the last data from that universe into the Programmer and then automatically
clears the programmer using the hot-takeover fade time.
Since both options use the programmer, it is recommended that the programmer is kept clear on the standby console.
29.1.3 Swapping control between multiple consoles
In Equal Mode, a console that is set to “Hot take-over” can be forced to control all universes using the “TAKE CONTROL” soft
button. This will force an immediate change of control from one console to the other.
Similarly, control can be given to another console using the “RELEASE CONTROL” soft button. This will force the other
console to take control, and depending on the hot take-over options will enable a controlled fade to the new console outputs.
Note that the “TAKE CONTROL” and “RELEASE CONTROL” are only active when one or more universes are set to “Hot
take-over”.
When universes on MagicQ consoles are set to hot-takeover then the current Master / Slave status is shown in the Status Display
underneath the date and time.
Note that a MagicQ console is considered a Master if any of the universes that are configured as a hot takeover universe are
currently enabled and hence outputting to the network. A MagicQ console is considered a Slave if all universes that are configured
as hot takeover universes are currently disabled – the console is not outputting to the network on these universes.
29.2 Manual configuration of Playback synchronisation
It is possible to carry out basic synchronisation of two or more consoles during playback by using the ChamSys Remote protocol
– either via serial or Ethernet. Synchronisation can be set for individual playbacks, or for all 10 main playbacks. When the
playbacks faders are raised, playbacks Go, Back or Jump are pressed, the master console sends ChamSys Remote Protocol
commands to the slave consoles.
Synchronisation on MagicQ PC is only available when connected to a MagicQ Wing or MagicQ Interface.
29.2.1 Configuration
On all units that will be master units set the “Playback Sync type” option.
The Setup option “Playback Sync Type” has the options: