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MagicQ User Manual 82 Version 1.3.0.0
12.14 Using shows on different MagicQ products and show versions
In general MagicQ show files are backwards and forwards compatible. Thus you can load any show
into any version of software. Loading shows created and modified on newer software versions into
older software versions may result in some features not being supported or not working exactly as
expected.
In March 2006 new MagicQ consoles were changed from 6 universes to 12 universes. MagicQ
software version v1.2.5.4 and above supports 12 universes.
12.14.1 Configuring 12 Universes
To enable 12 universes, go to Setup Window and VIEW DMX I/O and select “SET 12 UNIVERSES”
soft button. It is necessary to restart MagicQ before the changes take effect. To go back to 12
universes, select the “SET 6 UNIVERSES” soft button.
Show files are compatible – except that it is not possible to load a show using all 12 universes (i.e. that
has channels patched to universes 7 to 12) into a console set to support 6 universes.
Shows that only use universes 1 to 6 can to be loaded into consoles set to either 6 or 12 universes.
MagicQ MQ100, MQ200, MQ300 consoles purchased before March 2006 require a hardware upgrade
to safely run 12 universes – this increases the processor power to guarantee performance. MagicQ
MQ50 supports only 6 universes.
MagicQ PC can support 12 universes – performance will depend upon the specification of the PC.
Latest PCs can easily support 12 universes fully loaded.
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