QSC has introduced the Q-SYS Core 110f, the latest addition to the company’s lineup of network audio products that are built on Intel-based technologies and a Linux real time operating system.
Specifically, the smaller Core 110f brings powerful yet affordable software-based audio processing product to the corporate AV market.
“Q-SYS products will shape both QSC and the convergence of AV and IT,” states Joe Pham, QSC president and CEO. “The Q-SYS Core 110f delivers a seamless collaboration experience in boardrooms, conference rooms, and other corporate spaces where businesses need to focus on solving their problems instead of concerning themselves with the AV technology. They can rely on QSC for solutions built around performance, reliability, ease of use—backed by people who care.”
The Core 110f is designed to deliver seamless networking integration via Q-LAN, which uses IT standard Layer-3 protocols. Additionally, the Core 110f’s ability to coexist with all other data, use of standard Ethernet switches, and is AES67-ready to provide interoperability with a growing list of 3rd party network audio products which will support the standard.
Q-SYS Core 110f overview:
—Software-based implementation of DSP. Delivers additional processing power, giving integrators the flexibility to add AEC channels without extra hardware, designate in software; flex analog audio channels as inputs or outputs for nearly any matrix size, and select VoIP or POTS, or both telephony connectivity options without the hassle of managing multiple SKUs or purchasing additional hardware.
—Platform built on Intel technology. Evolves alongside modern IT technologies, future-proofing today’s investment.
—Q-LAN networking integration. Streams audio over IP using IT standard Layer-3 protocols plus device discovery, control, telemetry and audio monitoring.
—Flexible analog I/O channels. In addition to the eight fixed mic/line inputs and eight fixed outputs, Core 110f provides eight flexible channels that can be software defined in real time as inputs or outputs. Single channel granularity makes it possible to configure each channel independent of the others. In total, Core 110f provides 24 I/O capability in 1 rack unit space.
—Multi-instance USB host and device audio. Provides up to 16×16 USB audio channels that can be spilt in any combination or ratio and appear in the host operating system as multiple devices over one USB connection, such as a 1×1 speaker phone plus an audio recording interface. In addition, the Core 110f can act as a host for future USB audio devices that can be connected directly to the Core 110f for processing and distribution.
At the upcoming InfoComm show in Orlando, Q-SYS Core 110f will be demonstrated in a fully functioning boardroom established at booth 909.
