QIO-FLEX4A

Q-SYS Multi-Purpose I/O Expander

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The Q-SYS QIO-FLEX4A expands your Q-SYS system’s capabilities to enable streamlined interoperability with non-networked audio and control devices. By separating local I/O from processing hardware, the QIO Series offer modular and easily scalable network I/O to support your desired topology.

Features & Benefits

  • Native network audio and control connectivity solution for Q-SYS
  • Four (4) software-configurable Flex audio I/O channels
  • 4 x 8 GPIO and one (1) RS232 serial port for integration with third-party control peripherals
  • Two (2) amplifier outputs for compact loudspeakers
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capable
  • Daisy-chain up to four QIO expanders on a single network run (with local daisy-chained DC power)
  • Simple drag-and-drop integration and comprehensive management via Q-SYS Designer Software and Q-SYS Reflect
  • Surface- or rack-mountable (1RU, half-rack width)
  • Includes surface mounting hardware

Note: This product will be supported in Q-SYS Designer Software v9.12.

  • Network audio and control connectivity where you need it
    The QIO-FLEX4A allows you to provide your Q-SYS system with greater flexibility to deploy both audio and control connectivity where it’s most convenient. The QIO-FLEX4A provides four (4) software-configurable Flex audio I/O channels, 4 x 8 GPIO and one (1) RS232 serial port for integration with third-party control peripherals, and two (2) amplifier outputs for compact loudspeakers. It enables multi-purpose functionality as a consolidated network peripheral across a variety of presentation and collaborative discussion spaces, such as meeting rooms and legislative chambers. Additionally, each of the QIO Series I/O expanders features a compact form factor that can be rack- or surface-mounted.
  • Expanded I/O customization
    QIO Series is intended to present a simpler way to add network I/O connectivity to Q-SYS systems, decoupling the physical location of the I/O from processing hardware to support distributed or centralized processing architectures. Additionally, QIO Series lets you customize your I/O configuration, and compliments the strengths of newer Q-SYS Core models that were designed with fewer onboard I/O options (Core Nano, Core 8 Flex, or NV-32-H (Core Capable).
  • Simplicity & scalability
    Daisy-chain up to four of the QIO Series devices on a single network run (with local daisy-chained DC power) to consume fewer network ports, avoid rack clutter, and allow for quicker future expansion without pulling additional network cables. Alternatively, QIO Series are also PoE-capable, providing simple single cable connectivity (when devices aren’t daisy-chained).
  • Designed for Q-SYS
    The QIO Series deliver native network I/O customization to Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform, built to deliver scalable, flexible AV solutions into the future.
Specificiations QIO-FLEX4A
Connectivity Four (4) Flex I/O, 4x8 GPIO, one (1) RS232, two (2) amplifier outputs
Mic/Line Inputs
Maximum input level 600 Ω, nominal
Preamplifier gain range 300 Hz to 3.3 kHz, ±1.0 dB
Phantom power < 0.5%
Equivalent input noise > 62 dB
Input to input crosstalk @ 1 kHz 0.1
Input impedance 10 kΩ (balanced), 5 kΩ (unbalanced)
Input Dynamic Range @ +24 dBu sensitivity, > 108 dB
@ +10 dBu sensitivity, > 105 dB
@ -10 dBu sensitivity,  > 100 dB
@ -36 dBu sensitivity,  > 80 dB
Mic/Line Outputs
Max output level range -37 dBu to +24 dBu
Output dynamic range 108 dB
Output to output crosstalk @ 1 kHz > 102 dB Typical, > 90 dB Minimum
Output impedance 200 Ω (balanced), 100 Ω (unbalanced)
Sample rate 48 kHz
Bit depth 24 bit
Amp Outputs
Max speaker output power (Aux 24VDC Power) 9 W @ 4 Ω, per channel
Max speaker output power (PoE+) 5 W @ 4 Ω, per channel
Output impedance 4-8 Ω nominal
Control
RS232 1 port
GPIO 4x8
Other Connectors
External power supply 24 VDC nominal, 3.7 A on Euro connector with second connector for daisy-chaining (QIO-PSU power supply sold separately)
LAN (PoE) Gigabit LAN connection for Q-LAN, PoE
PoE specification Conforms to IEEE 802.3at Type 2, Class 4
Accepts IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 3 (amplifier disabled at this power level)
LAN (Thru) Ethernet daisy-chaining
General
Dimensions 5.5 x 8.62 x 1.59 in (139.7 x 219.1 x 40.4 mm)
Weight 2.3 lbs. (1.04 kg)
Mounting options Surface- and wall-mountable (hardware included)
Rack-mountable; 1RU, half-rack width (QIO-RMK rack kit sold separately)
Environmental
Power consumption Aux 24 VDC Power (@ 9 W per amp channel max), 43.5 W
PoE+ (@ 5 W per amp channel max), 25.5 W
PoE (Amplifier Disabled), 12.95 W
Ambient operating temperature range 0° C to +50° C
Humidity 5% to 85% RH through 30°C, non-condensing
Storage temperature -20°C to +70°C
Heat load 45 BTU/hr
Compliance FCC Part 15B, ICES-003:2020, TUV, CAN/CSA 22.2, IEC62368-1, IEC60065, RoHS2, WEEE, CE, EN55032, EN55035, RCM: AS/NZS CISPR 32, NOM, GB8898, GB13837, GB17625.1, SJ/T 1164 (RoHS), SANS 941, BIS, KC 9032, KC 9035, SASO, RoHS3

 

All specifications are subject to change without notice.