ChamSys MagicQ User Manual

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.uk
MagicQ User Manual 243 Version 1.4.9.0
26.9.5 Using Mbox EXtreme with MagicQ
Several personality files are used to patch the Mbox EXtreme on MagicQ. The personalities should be
patched according to the diagram below.
Note that the head numbers for the text and object layers are allocated lower numbers than the ancillary
layers such as the ambient, spots, camera, shutter and keystone. This ensures that the text and object
layers appear before the ancillary layers in the Media Window.
Only one Mbox EXtreme can be patched per universe, however other fixtures can also be parched on the
remaining channels in this universe.
All personality files for the Mbox EXtreme can be found under the Mbox section in the personality
library. If you do not have the personality files, you will need to upgrade the personality library to a
library dated 2
nd
May 2007 or later. To download the latest personality library and instructions on how to
upgrade it, view the downloads section of our website.
A pre-patched show containing 5 layers and several cues to demonstrate the Mbox EXtreme can be found
on the documents section of our website. This should be placed in the show folder in MagicQ and can then
be opened in the Load Show window, titled mboxdemoshow.shw.

ChamSys MagicQ Specifications

General

Type	Lighting Control Console
Manufacturer	ChamSys
Software	MagicQ
Networking	Yes
MIDI Support	Yes
SMPTE Support	Yes
Cues	5000
Cue Stacks	2000
Encoders	Varies by model
Touchscreen	Yes
Universes	64
Number of fixtures	Unlimited (software dependent)
Network Ports	4
DMX Outputs	4
Inputs	MIDI, SMPTE
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux (for software)
Features	Pixel Mapping
Faders	Varies by model (Mini Wing: 12, PC Wing: 10, MQ50: 12+12, MQ80: 10, MQ70: 10, MQ100 Pro: 10, MQ300 Pro: 15)