The ChamSys QuickQ 10 Lighting Console is a compact and user-friendly lighting control desk designed for small to medium-sized shows. It features 10 playback faders, 10 submasters, and a built-in touchscreen for intuitive control. With support for up to 1,024 DMX universes and compatibility with a wide range of lighting fixtures, the QuickQ 10 is versatile and powerful. Its compact design and quick setup make it ideal for mobile DJs, bands, and event lighting professionals. The console also includes effects engines, cue stacks, and a USB port for saving shows, making it a reliable and efficient choice for dynamic lighting control.
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Description
The ChamSys QuickQ 10 Lighting Console is an entry-level, user-friendly, and affordable lighting control solution designed by ChamSys as part of their QuickQ range. Tailored for novice users such as students, volunteers, or part-time operators, it also offers sufficient power and flexibility for professionals managing small-scale lighting setups. Below is a detailed description and its key specifications based on available information.
Description
The QuickQ 10 is engineered for intuitive control of dimmers and LED color-mixing fixtures, making it an ideal choice for small venues, schools, churches, or live performances where simplicity and efficiency are paramount. It features a 9.7-inch touchscreen display with a smartphone-like interface, incorporating gesture support (e.g., pinch-to-zoom and scrolling) to streamline setup, programming, and playback. This design mimics familiar mobile device interactions, reducing the learning curve for beginners.
The console supports Remote Device Management (RDM), allowing it to automatically detect, patch, and configure RDM-compliant fixtures without manual addressing—perfect for plug-and-play operation. It also includes built-in Wi-Fi, enabling remote control via the free QuickQ app (available for iOS, Android, and Windows devices). Users can connect to the app effortlessly by scanning a QR code displayed on the console, using their phone or tablet as a remote interface or secondary monitor.
With easy-to-use buttons, faders, and color selection tools, the QuickQ 10 guides users through programming and operation. It offers a straightforward cue/chase system for playback and supports a single DMX universe (512 channels), providing flexibility in fixture control without a hard limit on the number of fixtures—only the total channel count matters (e.g., 512 dimmers, 170 RGB LEDs, or a mix of devices). The console leverages ChamSys’ extensive personality library, continuously updated with over 30,000 fixture profiles, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of lighting equipment.
For offline programming, the QuickQ 10 is compatible with the free QuickQ Designer software (available for Mac and Windows), which includes the MagicVis visualizer. Users can pre-program shows, save them to a USB drive, and load them onto the console. Additionally, show files are compatible with ChamSys’ more advanced MagicQ systems, allowing for future scalability.
Specifications
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- Universes: 1 DMX universe (512 DMX channels)
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- Fixture Support: No fixed limit on fixture count; supports up to 512 control channels (e.g., 512 dimmers, 170 three-channel RGB LEDs, or 32 sixteen-channel moving lights)
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- Display: 9.7-inch touchscreen with gesture support (pinch-to-zoom, scrolling)
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- Faders:
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- 20 multi-function fixture faders (configurable for fixtures, groups, or cues)
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- 3 playback faders: 2 chase controllers, 1 cue stack
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- 1 dedicated Grand Master fader for overall intensity control
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- Faders:
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- Color Control: Dedicated hue and saturation encoders, built-in color picker, and access to palettes/gel libraries via touchscreen
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- Connectivity:
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- Built-in Wi-Fi for remote control via QuickQ app (iOS, Android, Windows)
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- 1 DMX output (5-pin XLR)
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- 2 USB ports (for show file storage/loading, optional keyboard/mouse)
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- HDMI output (supports external monitor up to 1920×1080 resolution)
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- Connectivity:
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- RDM Support: Automatic detection and patching of RDM-compliant fixtures
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- Software:
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- QuickQ operating system (simplified version of MagicQ software)
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- Free offline editor (QuickQ Designer) with MagicVis visualizer for Mac/Windows
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- Show file compatibility with MagicQ systems
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- Software:
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- Personality Library: Access to ChamSys’ library of over 30,000 fixture profiles, with daily updates
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- Power Supply: 12V, 4A (center-positive connector)
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- Target Audience: Novices (students, volunteers) and professionals for small-scale shows
- Additional Features: Audio input/output, supports DMX over network (ArtNet/sACN/Pathport) with appropriate hardware
