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Chamsys presents their latest lighting console, the MQ80, an evolution of the MQ60 that allows the user to work more comfortably and with a more powerful processor that can control 24 DMX universes.
One can see at first glance that the screen size has been increased for better legibility. Its quality has also been improved, with an increase in the viewing angle and in luminosity.
To facilitate access to programming and playback functions, Chamsys has equipped this console with the keys and faders of the MQ1000. They are therefore larger than those of the MQ60. The hardware has also been also boosted, notably with a more powerful processor that permits it to control 24 DMX universes (as opposed to 12 on the MQ60 and MQ70).
A video output connects to an external display with a resolution of up to 1920 x 1200. This is a real advantage when using the viewer and the console’s built-in media server. It weighs only 1,5 kg more, but is 45 cm wider and 20 cm deeper.
1.6.7 in Beta version
It was not the only news presented at ProLight + Sound. The beta release of version 1.6.7 Chamsys console software was also announced, including more than ten new features. With this new version, you can quickly create positions by selecting points in the Plot View. The effects generator has been improved and you can also design and edit fade curves in a simpler way in a new window.
A very interesting new feature allows you to convert the “GO” and “Pause” buttons of the faders into execute buttons, thus adding 20 additional playbacks without using an extension wing. The Pixel Mapper now supports control of all fixture parameters…
This is just a brief overview of the new features; I invite you to discover it completely by reading the PDF located at this link: https://secure.chamsys.co.uk/help/documentation/softwarechanges.pdf
Features
- 24 DMX Universes
- 8 encoders
- 13 faders
4 physical DMX outputs- 4 RJ45 connectors
- External monitor: Up to 1920×1200 resolution
- 6 USB connectors
- Audio Input: 1 channel, 7 bands
- MIDI In/Out
- Built-in UPS
- Dual-color console lamp
- LED-illuminated buttons
- Power supply: 110–240 V AC
- Dimensions: 570 mm x 405 mm x 110 mm
- Weight: 8 kg
Stéphane Mocret
