IQ512M
DMX-512 Memory Control
IQ512M
The IQ512M is a memory lighting control console designed for television studios, houses of worship, small stages, and nightclubs. The console may be used with up to 512 dimmers. It stores an unlimited number of cues and shows on standard MMC and SD cards. Also it stores a distinct look on each of its sliders through a full proportional softpatch. Smooth fades from one look to another are executed through standard theatrical split crossfade controls. A hypertext menu on a backlit LCD display guides the user through all operations. Memory cues and the softpatch are saved automatically and held indefinitely. Shows may be edited offline on any personal computer. The IQ512M can also serve as a Remote Focus Unit, easily allowing control of any of 512 channels. Finally, it can capture a look from another console making it easy to use as a backup.
Features
Unlimited memory cues and shows
Foot switch option to trigger cues
Standard DMX output for all 512 channels
DMX input to capture looks from other consoles
DMX IN and OUT via Standard 5-pin XLR connectors
LCD display
Full overlapping proportional softpatch
Remote Focus Unit function
Dim. 17x9x3 inches, 4 pounds
Grand master slider
Split dipless crossfaders
Uses MMC & SD cards for storage
One compatible SD card included
Menu based operation
Save up to six patch tables
User selectable password protection
One year warranty
See additional details below, in the Wall-Mount section.
Optional Footswitch
IQ512M-WM
The Wall-Mount version of IQ512M has all the capabilities of the console version above but has been repackaged for use in 19-inch racks (using 4U of space, 7”) or permanent architectural installations.
Features
Mounts on wall or in 4U 19-inch rack
Unlimited memory cues and shows
Standard DMX output for 512 channels
DMX input to capture looks from other consoles
DMX IN and OUT via screw terminals
LCD display
Full overlapping proportional softpatch
Remote Focus Unit function
Dim. 19x7x4 inches, 4 pounds
Grand master slider
Split dipless crossfaders
Uses MMC & SD cards for storage
One compatible SD card included
Menu based operation
Save up to six patch tables
User selectable password protection
One year warranty
Patch Tables
The IQ512M stores multiple user patch tables. Patch tables can be edited to have each control slider drive up to 512 dimmers with distinct levels. One-to-one and wrap patches are easily loaded. In television applications, the patch table is often used to save a "look" on an individual control channel. Bring up channel 1 for news, channel 2 for sports, channel 3 for weather, channel 4 for the newsroom, etc.
Cue Stack
The IQ512M creates, edits, plays, and deletes shows stored as text files on MMC/SD cards. The card may be removed to be backed up or edited on a computer. Cues created on the IQ512M include a cue number, fade in and out times, a fade delay time, and 12 control channel levels. These levels are run through the patch table on playback to control up to 512 dimmers. Individual cues may be inserted, deleted, or rewritten on the IQ512M. When editing offline, cue descriptions and individual levels for each of up to 512 dimmers may be added to a cue. Cue playback consists of selecting the show, then using the split dipless crossfaders to fade between the cues of the show. Cues can also be played by hitting a GO button, which starts a timed fade out of the old cue, a delay, then a fade in of the new cue. Fade and delay times are set by the user during show creation or editing. The top line of the display shows the currently "live" cue, while the second line shows the next cue. The up and down arrow keys may be used to change which cue is next.
Manual Operation
The IQ512M features "hold and fade" two scene operation. Press the hold button and the current look will be held. Set the control sliders for the next scene, then slide the split dipless crossfaders to the opposite extreme to bring up the new look. Hit hold again to set up the next scene and move the crossfaders to make it live.
DMX Input
The IQ512M features a DMX-512 input. IQ512M controls "pile on" to the settings of the console driving this input. This allows console combining without the expense of a DMX combiner. In addition, settings on the external console may be captured and saved to a control channel in the patch table. This is a quick way of putting a different "look" on each control channel.
DMX data from an external console may also be captured to a cue in the cue stack. This is a great way to add memory features to a manual control console like the TechMaster. Capture a show from your Big Console and play it back on your Little IQ512M.
Finally, the IQ is a great troubleshooting tool as it can show any incoming DMX values on the display.
Remote Focus
The IQ512M includes a Remote Focus Unit mode. This mode allows quick access to all 512 dimmers for test and focus of fixtures.