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When even beginners can create complex shows in two DMX universes, there's more than just a meticulously designed console interface at play. The lightweight ChamSys QuickQ 20 can be operated intuitively like an app on its built-in touchscreen, and can also be controlled using iPads, other tablets, or smartphones. The network-friendly lighting console comes with a well-designed and beginner-friendly user manual, and is already pre-equipped with a huge library. Unlike the ChamSys MagicQ Compact (a fader wing for computers) this console can be used as a standalone, setting itself apart from other models in the QuickQ series in terms of the number of multifunctional faders, playbacks, encoders, and DMX universes it provides. Incidentally, the ChamSys QuickQ 20 can also output sound to a PA system if desired.
Users can prepare their show on the ChamSys QuickQ 20's 9.7" touchscreen, just like they would do using a smartphone app. The QuickQ 20 provides assistance by automatically detecting RDM-compatible spotlights, patching and configuring them at the same time, and the beginner-friendly tips in the manual will smooth out those first steps. Individual fixtures, groups, or cues can be triggered with 20 multifunction faders, while ten multi-cue playback faders below the display give direct access to individual scenes, to cue stacks that can be cycled through manually, and to music-synched chasers. Thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi, this 5.2kg lightweight console can be operated with a tablet or smartphone, and also features five-pin DMX input and output ports, MIDI in and out, HDMI, and two USB ports for saving shows and importing sounds. The network connection in turn supports the sACN, ArtNet, and Pathport protocols.
The ChamSys QuickQ 20 is made for use in locations with up to two DMX universes, and both the console and the manual are designed to facilitate the user experience for beginners and guest technicians alike. The library is constantly being updated, offering quick configurations with a wide selection of preinstalled tools. The sound-to-light mode allows direct access to the chasers of live clubs and concert stages, while the console's theatre mode showcases even more of its abilities, such as creating cue stacks with individually customisable fade times. On top of that, the desk's lightweight design in combination with its optional custom-made case makes it the perfect touring companion.
The British company ChamSys specialises in developing lighting controls and has always placed emphasis on the development of state-of-the-art, software-based control tools since its launch in 2003. The company constantly prioritises the user-friendliness of its lighting consoles and fader wings, whether accessed via the console's built-in touchscreen, an iPad, or a Windows computer, allowing both beginners and professionals to create sophisticated lighting designs. ChamSys uses high-quality components such as Alps faders, HPRG encoders, and Neutrik jacks to ensure a sustainable long service life.
Users can prepare shows offline with the ChamSys MagicVis visualiser by simply downloading the free programming software, available for Mac and Windows computers. The library, which is constantly being updated and currently features 30,000 tools, makes the configuration quick and easy. After that, the light show programmed on the computer can be exported to the console, which can be brought to the next venue in complete safety thanks to the matching Thon case with its 6.5mm thick multiplex construction. When the console is permanently installed in a venue, it can make the building supervisor's job easier by triggering lighting scenes at specific times of the day. These so-called "events" can involve the daily activation of the outdoor lighting at a specific time, or kicking off an hourly light spectacle during weekend water shows, for instance.