Production Computing & Show Control

The mission-critical front-end for show execution. Show-ready Apple MacBooks, iPads for wireless control, hardware surfaces and DMX interfaces ready for QLab, multitrack recording, RF management and live control.

Show Playback & Control Computers

Apple MacBooks and playback systems

Optimized Apple MacBooks pre-configured with industry-standard performance, recording, and wireless management software tools.

  • Apple MacBooks
  • Apple iPads for Wireless Remote Control & Mixing
  • Playback & Performance: QLab, MainStage, Logic Pro, Reaper
  • Networking & RF Management: Wireless Workbench (WWB), Sennheiser WSM, Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS)

Controllers & Remote Surfaces

Elgato Stream Deck and control laptop

Tactile hardware control surfaces, touchscreen tablets, and dedicated MIDI remotes for fail-safe cue firing and macro switching.

  • Apple iPads configured for Mixing Console & QLab Remote Control
  • Q-Widget Dual USB QLab MIDI Go Button Remotes
  • Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 Control Surfaces

Show Control Interfaces & Adaptors

Network and interface connectivity hardware

Lighting control interfaces, network expansion nodes, and heavy-duty interconnect dongles for venue systems integration.

  • ETC Gadget II 2-Universe USB to DMX Interface with Nomad Software Key
  • Network Switches & Data Distribution
  • Powered USB-C Hubs, Video Dongles & Ethernet Adaptors

Show Control & Playback Computing Hire in Melbourne

The mission-critical front-end for your show. We hire show-ready Apple MacBooks pre-configured with QLab, MainStage, Logic Pro and Reaper, plus Wireless Workbench, Sennheiser WSM and Dante Virtual Soundcard for RF and network management. Our control hire also includes Apple iPads for wireless remote mixing, Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 surfaces, Q-Widget QLab MIDI remotes and ETC Gadget II USB-to-DMX interfaces with Nomad keys.

Need reliable playback and show control? We can supply and configure the right computing package — from a single MacBook running QLab to a fully integrated control system with Stream Deck triggers and DMX lighting control — and programme and operate the show on the day through Bee Live Productions.

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Need Playback Setup or Show Automation Support?

Setting up bulletproof QLab playback or integrating complex show triggers takes careful testing. If you need a fully integrated control system or an engineer to manage execution on the day, the team at Bee Live Productions can help — from system configuration to live operation.

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