ChamSys QuickQ Rack

Product Overview

The ChamSys QuickQ Rack is a 1U rack mount lighting control console built for permanent installations, control rooms, and bars. It runs the same operating software as the QuickQ console range but is designed to operate as a remote system without a full physical control surface. Controlling four DMX universes, this rack mount lighting controller pairs with 10Scene wall plates to give venue staff straightforward scene recall. Integrators specifying an installed QuickQ lighting control system get networked DMX, MIDI, and audio I/O in a single rack unit.

QuickQ Rack delivers QuickQ software in a 403mm-wide chassis that mounts in a standard rack with the supplied ears or sits on a desktop. It outputs four universes of DMX (2048 channels) and provides two RDM-enabled 5-pin XLR DMX outputs for direct hardwired runs. Ten onboard playback/execute buttons activate cues and scenes locally, while RDM Autopatch and a fixture library of over 30,000 files speed commissioning across LEDs, dimmers, and moving lights.

Product Description

Four 10Scene ports support connection of up to forty 10Scene wall plates, making the QuickQ Rack a flexible control core for multi-zone installations. The unit adds MIDI in/out with MIDI Timecode support, plus audio input and output, for synchronizing lighting with show control and playback systems. Inbuilt Wi-Fi allows programming and remote control from a phone or tablet, and an HDMI output drives a 1920 x 1080 monitor for full-screen editing during setup. Hot-Takeover mode lets an external console assume control when required. The chassis runs from a 90-250V AC supply via a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector with a maximum draw of 60W.

Key Features

• Four DMX universes — Outputs 2048 channels over network protocols for installed lighting control.
• Two RDM 5-pin XLR outputs — Direct DMX outputs with RDM device management for hardwired runs.
• Ten playback buttons — Onboard buttons activate cues, playbacks, and scenes without an external surface.
• 10Scene wall plate support — Four ports connect up to forty 10Scene wall plates for multi-zone recall.
• MIDI and timecode — MIDI in/out with MIDI Timecode for show control synchronization.
• Audio I/O — One audio input and one output for sound-to-light and playback integration.
• Inbuilt Wi-Fi — Programs and remote-controls the console from a phone or tablet.
• Hot-Takeover mode — Allows an external console to take control of the rig when needed.
• Rack or desktop — Mounts in a standard rack with supplied ears or runs as a desktop unit.

Typical Applications

• Bars and nightclubs running fixed lighting recalled from 10Scene wall plates.
• House of worship and venue control rooms needing rack-mounted lighting control.
• Architectural installations distributing DMX over Art-Net or sACN.
• Show control environments synchronizing lighting via MIDI Timecode and audio.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the QuickQ Rack have a full control surface?

No. It is designed as a remote install system with ten onboard playback/execute buttons. Full programming is done via Wi-Fi from a phone or tablet, or with an external monitor over HDMI.

How does it mount?

It mounts in a standard 19-inch rack using the two supplied rackmount ears, or it can be used as a desktop unit. It measures 403mm wide and 45mm (1U) high.

How many 10Scene wall plates can it support?

Four 10Scene ports support connection of up to forty 10Scene wall plates for multi-zone scene recall.

Can it synchronize with other show control systems?

Yes. It supports MIDI in/out with MIDI Timecode, plus audio input and output and OSC, for integration with show control and playback systems.

Does it run the same software as QuickQ consoles?

Yes. It uses the same QuickQ operating software, and offline designer software is available for Windows and Mac.

What support and warranty options are available?

For warranty terms, software downloads, and technical support, contact our team at Creation Networks (https://creationnetworks.net).