CHAMSYS CONSOLE HIRE · NZ-WIDE
Book MagicQ and QuickQ consoles online with live availability, show and standby pricing, and payment by card or on your Cue-Go account.
From $500.00 / show day + GST
THE HIRE FLEET
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6 consoles in the fleetDaily rates in NZD, excluding GST
TOURING & PRODUCTION
MAGICQ
ChamSys' flagship MagicQ Stadium lighting console for the biggest touring, festival and broadcast rigs. Hired show-ready with the latest stable MagicQ software.
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MAGICQ
Stadium-series ChamSys MagicQ lighting console in a mid-size frame — serious moving-light control for touring, theatre and TV without the flagship footprint.
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MAGICQ
Compact ChamSys MagicQ lighting console with the full MagicQ feature set — ideal for club shows, corporate events and touring support where space is tight.
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MAGICQ
Portable ChamSys MagicQ control surface that pairs with MagicQ PC to give you a hands-on lighting console anywhere — programmers, visualisation suites and small shows.
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QUICKQ
One-universe ChamSys QuickQ 10 touchscreen lighting console — so simple anyone can run a show. Great for schools, community theatre, halls and small venues.
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QUICKQ
Two-universe ChamSys QuickQ 20 touchscreen lighting console — quick to learn, with easy moving-light and LED control for bands, venues and AV companies.
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Choose MagicQ for detailed programming and larger rigs. QuickQ keeps smaller shows straightforward, especially for operators who need a simpler desk.
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| Console | Good fit for | Standard output | Why choose it | Show day + GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MagicQ MQ500M ↗ | Large tours, festivals & broadcast | 256 universes | Two 15″ touchscreens, 15 motorised faders and 15 playback encoders. More workspace for complex shows and live operation. | $500.00 |
| MagicQ MQ250M ↗ | Touring, theatre & festival stages | 64 universes128 with optional upgrade | 10 motorised faders, 10 playback encoders and a 15″ touchscreen. Stadium controls in a smaller footprint. | $400.00 |
| MagicQ MQ70 ↗ | Touring light, theatre & corporate shows | 24 universes48 with optional upgrade | Compact standalone desk with 10 playback faders and a 10.1″ touchscreen. Silent, fanless operation suits quiet rooms. | $250.00 |
| MagicQ Compact Connect ↗ | Portable MagicQ & laptop setups | 64 universesComputer required | 10 playback faders and 8 attribute encoders for MagicQ on Windows, Mac or Linux. Requires a connected computer to run the show. | $200.00 |
| QuickQ10 ↗ | Schools, talks & simple LED rigs | 1 universe | 20 fixture faders with dedicated colour controls. A straightforward choice for dimmers and LED colour mixing; one cue stack and two chases. | $80.00 |
| QuickQ20 ↗ | Small venues & moving-light rigs | 2 universes | Adds 4 attribute encoders for moving-light control and 10 playback faders. More hands-on control while keeping the simple QuickQ workflow. | $100.00 |
Universe counts describe DMX control capacity, including network output—not the number of physical sockets. MQ250M and MQ70 support optional upgrades; confirm with us if your show needs more than the standard output above.
Standard model specifications; suggested uses are our selection guide. Compact Connect requires a computer running MagicQ—confirm computer provision when booking.
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WHY CUE-GO
We spec rigs for real productions. From a school theatre to a touring show, talk to technicians who understand what happens behind the desk.
GOOD TO KNOW
A few practical answers before you book.
Our hire fleet is built on ChamSys: MagicQ MQ500M, MQ250M and MQ70 for touring and production work, the MagicQ Compact Connect for control-anywhere setups, and QuickQ 10 and QuickQ 20 desks for fast, simple shows. Every console page shows live availability.
Yes — everything is priced per day, GST-exclusive. Show days are charged at 100% and standby days (travel, dark days) at a reduced rate, and longer hires earn automatic multi-day discounts.
Yes. We're NZ owned and operated with stock in Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson and Palmerston North, and we freight consoles nationwide. Pick your dates at checkout and choose delivery or pickup.
Browse the fleet, check live availability on the console page, and book online in minutes. Pay by card, or book on account with your Cue-Go trade login. Not sure what your show needs? Request a quote and a real tech will spec it with you.
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