{"product_id":"chamsys-magicq-rack-mount-dongle","title":"ChamSys MagicQ Rack Mount Dongle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ChamSys MagicQ Rack Mount Dongle is a USB dongle that unlocks MagicQ PC systems from demo mode, giving access to the restricted functions of the free MagicQ software. It performs the same unlocking role as a MagicQ Wing or MagicQ USB Interface but in a small form factor designed to fit easily inside a rack-mounted computer. The dongle also unlocks all 8 layers of standalone MagicHD when MagicHD is not being driven by a ChamSys console. It is well suited to permanent installations where a compact unlock solution is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MagicQ Rack Mount Dongle removes the MagicQ PC and Mac demo-mode restrictions, enabling features that are otherwise locked. Unlocked functionality includes scheduled events, remote control from iOS, Android, PC, and Mac, audio input, full screen execute, autostarting playbacks, playback synchronisation, multi programming, and web server editing in addition to viewing. The dongle also enables triggering of playbacks from DMX input. With the dongle connected, third-party and virtual MIDI interfaces can be used to input MIDI notes into MagicQ, with USB MIDI playback triggering limited to the first 10 playbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/RACKMOUNT_DONGLE-RIGHT-2.png?v=1782441836\" alt=\"ChamSys MagicQ Rack Mount Dongle USB unlock dongle\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA separate use of the dongle is to unlock all 8 layers of MagicHD when running standalone, which is only required when MagicHD is not controlled by a ChamSys console. The Rack Mount Dongle is priced the same as the MagicQ Dual DMX Interface; the dongle is compact and fits a rack-mounted computer, while the Dual DMX Interface adds two DMX output ports for cases where physical DMX output is needed. The unit ships with a limited 2-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/RACKMOUNT_DONGLE_AND_CASE-OPEN-RIGHT.png?v=1782441825\" alt=\"ChamSys MagicQ Rack Mount Dongle shown with protective case open\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlocks MagicQ PC Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — Removes demo-mode restrictions on MagicQ PC and Mac systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Rack Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small USB dongle that fits easily inside a rack-mounted computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone MagicHD Unlock\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlocks all 8 layers of MagicHD when not controlled by a ChamSys console.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB MIDI Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enables third-party and virtual MIDI interfaces to input MIDI notes into MagicQ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheduled Events\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlocks scheduled event triggering for time-based playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enables remote control from iOS, Android, PC, and Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDMX Input Triggering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Allows triggering of playbacks using DMX input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback and Programming Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlocks autostarting playbacks, playback synchronisation, multi programming, and full screen execute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb Server Editing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enables editing through the MagicQ web server in addition to viewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent Installations\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact unlock for rack-mounted MagicQ PC systems in fixed installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone MagicHD Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlocks 8-layer MagicHD media playback without a console.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShow Control Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enables scheduled events and DMX-triggered playback in automated environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI-Driven Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adds USB MIDI note input for external MIDI controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB unlock dongle (rack mount form factor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocks MagicQ PC \/ Mac Demo Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone MagicHD Layers Unlocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB MIDI Note Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (3rd party and virtual MIDI interfaces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB MIDI Playback Trigger Limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst 10 playbacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScheduled Events\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiOS, Android, PC, Mac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayback Triggering via DMX Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb Server Editing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited 2-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the MagicQ Rack Mount Dongle do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt unlocks MagicQ PC and Mac systems from demo mode, enabling the restricted functions of the free MagicQ software.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from a MagicQ Wing or USB Interface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt performs the same demo-mode unlock role but in a small dongle form factor that fits easily inside a rack-mounted computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the dongle unlock MagicHD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It unlocks all 8 layers of standalone MagicHD, which is only required when MagicHD is not controlled by a ChamSys console.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the MagicQ Dual DMX Interface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are priced the same. The dongle is compact for rack-mounted computers, while the Dual DMX Interface adds two DMX output ports for cases needing physical DMX output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use MIDI controllers with the dongle connected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It allows third-party and virtual MIDI interfaces to input MIDI notes into MagicQ, with playback triggering limited to the first 10 playbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the dongle output DMX directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is an unlock dongle and does not provide DMX output ports; the MagicQ Dual DMX Interface provides physical DMX output.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChamSys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47828616446188,"sku":"CHAMRACKDONGLE","price":1335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/RACKMOUNT_DONGLE-RIGHT-2.png?v=1782441836","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/chamsys-magicq-rack-mount-dongle","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}