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1.1 MagicQ software and consoles
MagicQ software runs on PCs, Macs and MagicQ consoles and has the same features and user interface on all systems.
MagicQ software enables shows to be pre-programmed on a PC (Windows, Mac or Linux) enabling Lighting Designers to design
and program their shows in advance. Shows can be transferred between PC, Mac and MagicQ consoles using USB memory sticks,
or via direct network connection.
MagicQ PC / Mac supports the same functionality and user interface as the physical consoles making it easy to move between the
two products. MagicQ PC / Mac can also be used to run complete shows, either as a back-up to the main console or as console
in its own right.
MagicQ consoles are available in several different models all using the powerful MagicQ software on a Linux operating system
giving a reliable operating environment for programming and playback of shows. A show can be programmed on one model and
then played back on a different model.
MagicQ supports 202 playbacks in total – which can be be accessed through physical playbacks or through the touch screen.
The different models in the MagicQ console series have different numbers of physical playbacks and buttons, enabling the size
of console to be matched to the show.
Connecting MagicQ usb Wings to MagicQ PC / Mac gives the playback and programming control of the MagicQ consoles
(faders, encoders and buttons) but with a small low cost lightweight solution.
DMX512 serial outputs are available from MagicQ software on PC/Mac using the MagicDMX interface, directly from all MagicQ
consoles and from the Mini Wing, PC Wing and Maxi Wing.
MagicQ supports Art-Net I, Art-Net II, Art-Net III, Pathport and ACN streaming DMX network outputs from PC, Mac or MagicQ
consoles. MagicQ consoles have multiple network ports for connecting to Art-Net, Pathport and ACN installations.
1.2 MagicQ Pro Series