The ChamSys MagicQ PC Wing Compact is a professional control surface for lighting shows running on the MagicQ PC software. It’s built to give you the hands-on feel of a console while staying compact enough for touring work and tight FOH or control positions. It connects to a Windows, macOS, or Linux laptop via USB, giving operators a familiar MagicQ workflow in a smaller footprint.
In terms of output, it provides two direct DMX512 outputs and supports up to 64 universes over Ethernet via Art-Net or sACN, with no additional licences or dongles required for that network output. That makes it suitable for everything from a simple two-universe rig to larger systems using nodes and distributed networking, while keeping a clean, laptop-based setup.
On the surface, you get 10 playback faders for live show control and 8 rotary encoders for quick access to fixture parameters. Connectivity includes an inbuilt USB hub, an audio input, a remote trigger input, and a port for a console lamp, which helps keep the operating position tidy and practical during long days.
For corporate production, touring, festivals and one-off shows, MagicQ PC Wing Compact hire is a flexible way to deliver proper show control without committing to a full console footprint. It also supports sensible contingency planning: if a laptop fails, another machine with MagicQ installed can be swapped in while keeping the same wing and show file.
If you’re planning an event that needs confident live control, from conferences with multiple looks and stings to music or awards shows with busked sections, ChamSys MagicQ PC Wing Compact hire gives your lighting team the tools they expect. Let AV Productions know your rig size and control preferences, and we’ll supply the wing and any required networking and nodes as part of your lighting and AV package.
