Flagship Lighting Console for Arena & Touring Shows
ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium is an ultra-powerful lighting control console built for the world’s most demanding productions. Designed for stadiums, festivals, tours, and broadcast environments, it supports up to 200 DMX universes directly from the console—no external processors required.
ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Competitive Differences
- 200 universes direct from console—no external nodes or wings needed
- Dual 15" HD multi-touch displays with gesture support and adjustable tilt
ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Description
The
MQ500 Stadium is ChamSys’ top-tier console, engineered for the highest levels of show control. With support for up to 200 universes via onboard processing, it offers immense power in a single self-contained system.
Its dual 15" high-resolution touchscreens support multi-touch gestures, offering a fast, fluid interface for programming and playback. A total of 42 playbacks—including 15 fader playbacks, 15 executor buttons, and 12 multipurpose keys—enable advanced cue stacking, macros, palette triggering, and live busking with exceptional flexibility.
An onboard 4-port network switch supports ArtNet and sACN output, and 4 DMX ports with RDM capability provide direct connectivity for fixtures. For advanced pre-visualisation, the console comes with integrated MagicVis 3D visualiser, supporting high-quality beam and gobo rendering.
The MQ500 Stadium is ideal for large-scale, complex shows that demand absolute reliability and deep functionality, from concert tours and festivals to broadcast events and corporate spectaculars.
Model Features
- Supports 200 universes direct from console (no external processors)
- Dual 15" HD multi-touch displays with adjustable tilt
- 42 playbacks: 15 fader, 15 executor, 12 macro/execute keys
- Built-in MagicVis 3D visualiser for pre-programming
- 4 DMX outputs with RDM support
- 4-port Ethernet switch (ArtNet/sACN/Pathport)
- Dedicated intensity wheel and 100mm split crossfaders
- Compatible with MagicQ Stadium Wing for expanded control
Model Specifications
- Universes Supported: 200 (Direct)
- Max DMX Channels: 102,400
- Max Fixtures Supported: 102,400
- Cue Stacks: 2000
- Cues: 5000
- Groups: 5000
- Palettes: 4096
- Media Server Layers: 50
- DMX Outputs: 4 x 5-pin XLR (RDM-capable)
- Network Ports: 4 (via internal switch)
- Touchscreens: 2 x 15” HD Multi-Touch
- Playbacks: 42 total (15 fader, 15 executor, 12 multi-function)
- Crossfade Faders: 2 x 100mm
- Intensity Wheel: 1
- Visualiser: Integrated MagicVis 3D with beam/gobo rendering
What's In The Box
- ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Console
- Flight Case
- Dual Colour Desk Light
- IEC or Neutrik power cable (varies by region)
- Dust Cover
Cham Sys CHAMMQ500200WITHCASE
(ChamSys Magic Q MQ-500)
