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10 January, 2017
Products & Solutions
QSC Announces New Q-SYS I/O Flex Channel Expander
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (January 10, 2017) – QSC, LLC, is pleased to introduce the Q-SYS I/O-8 Flex Channel Expander. Featuring eight flexible audio I/O channels, a QSC exclusive technology first seen on the award-winning Q-SYS Core 110f Processor, I/O-8 Flex allows users to easily configure each channel via Q-SYS Designer Software as either a fully balanced mic/line input with phantom power or a line level output. It also offers PoE+ support for simple, single-cable deployments plus an auxiliary DC power input that can be used for redundancy where required. With the same chassis and mounting solution as the QSC SPA Series power amplifiers, the I/O-8 Flex is ideal for mounting under the table in a conference room, on the wall or in a rack. Acting as a Q-SYS peripheral, the I/O-8 Flex Channel Expander offers local Audio-to-USB bridging for integration with…
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10 January, 2017
Products & Solutions
QSC Introduces Q-SYS Core 510i Integrated Core Processor
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (January 10, 2017) – QSC, LLC, introduces the Q-SYS™ Core 510i Integrated Core processor. An evolution of the Q-SYS Platform, the Core 510i processor leverages the latest Intel™ platform using a QSC-developed Linux™ realtime operating system (RTOS) to deliver the most powerful audio/video/control (AVC) solution available. The Core 510i processor offers the most flexible audio I/O configuration options of any processor in the Q-SYS catalog, with card-based I/O as well as native Q-LAN network channel and AES67 capabilities. It is ideal for applications that require a diverse mixture of analog, digital and networked audio connectivity, including mid- to large-sized meeting spaces and hospitality applications. Two Modes for Maximum Flexibility Unlike any other Q-SYS processor, the Core 510i can be deployed in two different software…
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21 December, 2016
Corporate
QSC Wins Two Innovative Product Awards
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (December 20, 2016) – QSC, LLC, is pleased to announce Q-SYS™ Designer Software and AcousticDesign™ Series pendant-mount (AD-P) loudspeakers were voted by Sound & Video Contractor readers as the Most Innovative Products of 2016. With over 70 products submitted, readers voted for electronic and mechanical innovations that best celebrates the engineering and engineers behind the products. “This is a great honor for QSC Systems to be recognized by the industry,” says Joe Pham, President & CEO of QSC. “Software advances in the Q-SYS platform and advances in pendant loudspeaker technology are some of the best examples of QSC’s product innovation. Through Q-SYS software, we have built an audio/video/control platform unlike anything on the planet. And the AcousticDesign Series loudspeakers offer superior sound quality and features to make…
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15 December, 2016
Corporate
QSC Named Top Workplace in Orange County for the Sixth Time
Costa Mesa, CA (December 15, 2016) – QSC, LLC is pleased to announce it has been named by the Orange County Register as one of the Top Workplaces in Orange County for the sixth time. 2016 was a great year for QSC as its employees recognized it once again, as a top workplace in Orange County. The Orange County Register’s Top Workplaces awards are in their ninth year. The Register again partnered with Workplace Dynamics LLP to survey employees across the county. Employees were asked to respond anonymously to 26 statements about their workplace experience and the leadership of their companies. The company rankings are based on the employees’ responses to these statements on a seven-point scale. A numerical value was attached to each statement, allowing Workplace Dynamics to create an overall score for each company. “I am very proud our hardworking employees…
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7 December, 2016
Software
QSC Cinema Q-SYS Platform Software Release to Support AES67
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (December 7, 2016) - QSC, LLC, is pleased to announce that the Q-SYS™ Platform will support AES67, an interoperability standard for audio-over-IP between various networking solutions. This new feature will be added to the Q-SYS Platform as part of the upcoming Q-SYS Designer v5.3 software release, further supporting its market position as the only software-based audio/video/control platform on the market today. AES67 allows high performance audio streaming between Q-SYS and third-party products supporting different native networked audio technology such as Dante, RAVENNA and Livewire without requiring any additional hardware or license costs. Martin Barbour, QSC Product Manager for Installed Systems says, “The support of AES67 is yet another example of the malleable and evolutionary nature of the Q-SYS Platform. We are committed to…
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7 December, 2016
Software
QSC Q-SYS Platform Software Release to Support AES67
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (December 7, 2016) - QSC, LLC, is pleased to announce that the Q-SYS™ Platform will support AES67, an interoperability standard for audio-over-IP between various networking solutions. This new feature will be added to the Q-SYS Platform as part of the upcoming Q-SYS Designer v5.3 software release, further supporting its market position as the only software-based audio/video/control platform on the market today. AES67 allows high performance audio streaming between Q-SYS and third-party products supporting different native networked audio technology such as Dante, RAVENNA and Livewire without requiring any additional hardware or license costs. Martin Barbour, QSC Product Manager for Installed Systems says, “The support of AES67 is yet another example of the malleable and evolutionary nature of the Q-SYS Platform. We are committed to…
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6 December, 2016
Featured Case Studies
Central Command: Concert Hall Takes Control
In the last decade {Perth Concert Hall in Scotland} hosted a diverse programme of concerts, performances, contemporary art, political conferences and corporate events. In that time the (very busy) tech team has naturally had to adapt to changing client demands and changing technologies. As a result, the venue was home to a variety of different AV systems, many of which didn’t talk to each other. The client brief was to bring everything (legacy equipment and new kit) together. “We had seven different audio systems in the building, and numerous different lighting controls. Just turning on sound and video in one room was a major mission, now it’s all achievable on an iPad.” says Patrick Dalgety, production and technical manager, Perth Concert Hall. And this is where integrator Autograph Sales & Installations enters the story. At the heart of the new install was the…
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16 November, 2016
Featured Case Studies
Pro Audio Asia - Installation: Paradise Found
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16 November, 2016
Corporate
QSC CEO Elected to 2017 InfoComm Board of Directors
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (Nov. 16, 2016) - QSC, LLC, is proud to announce that Joe Pham, QSC President and CEO, has been elected an officer of InfoComm serving as its Secretary-Treasurer in 2017. This will be Pham’s third year as a Director on the Board of InfoComm. “I am honored to be a part of this Board alongside some of the brightest and most strategic minds in the industry,” says Pham. “We are in the middle of a game-changing evolution in our industry. The leaders of InfoComm are on the forefront of these advancements and these next few years will be pivotal. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in this movement.” High Resolution Images http://bit.ly/2fpjRrF About QSC QSC is a globally recognized manufacturer of audio/video/control solutions for huddle rooms to stadiums—and everything in between. Our systems make it easy for your team to…
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10 November, 2016
Corporate
QSC Named Global Presence Alliance (GPA) Accredited Vendor
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (Nov. 9, 2016) - QSC, LLC, is proud to announce it is now a Global Presence Alliance (GPA) Accredited Vendor. The GPA was formed to help customers have one global source for all audio, video and unified communications solutions and is committed to delivering consistent, standardized services worldwide. “We are very excited to be part of this exclusive group,” says Joe Pham, CEO of QSC. “We understand that our end user customers are looking to integrate global standards-based technology throughout their enterprise. However, with this desire comes unique needs in different regions. This partnership expands QSC’s global reach and provides our customers with the increased level of local support, design expertise and consistent user experience they are accustomed to. We look forward to serving our global clients and becoming an even more…
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2 November, 2016
Corporate
QSC Holds Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit the NAMM Foundation and Variety – The Children’s Charity
Costa Mesa, CA (October 25, 2016) –Responding to employees’ strong desire to contribute more to the community, QSC recently held a charity golf tournament on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Tustin, CA. Through the efforts and contributions of the QSC team and their partners, the event raised more than $24,000 to benefit both the NAMM Foundation and Variety – The Children’s Charity. Partner companies, customers, friends and family joined QSC to benefit these worthwhile causes, participating in a variety of ways to raise funds such as corporate sponsorships, banner displays, gift bags, foursomes, contest sponsorships, meal sponsorships, golfer registration and lunch tickets. “QSC is grateful that our employees, suppliers, customers, friends and family members gathered together with such enthusiasm to support these two very worthy…
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1 November, 2016
Corporate
QSC Systems Experts to Present at CCUMC Conference
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (Nov. 1, 2016) - QSC, LLC, is pleased to sponsor this year’s Consortium of College and University Media Centers (CCUMC) Conference Nov. 2 to 6, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. QSC will also be presenting a pre-conference workshop on classroom collaborations. Joey D’Angelo, an expert in audiovisual design, will present on “Leveraging AV Technology via AV-to-USB Bridging to Enhance Collaboration in Classrooms”. This workshop will focus on solutions that enable better utilization of laptops in the classroom to improve collaboration while keeping it simple, easy and cost effective. Attendees will also learn how to improve the integration of remote users with their classroom technology ecosystem more effectively. “We are very excited to be represent QSC Systems at this year’s conference,” says Cory Schaeffer, Director, Systems Solutions for…
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27 October, 2016
Corporate
AVNetwork - QSC Embracing Shift to Enterprise Software Solutions
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26 October, 2016
Training & Events
QSC hosted first Q-SYS Level ONE Training in Kuwait
DUBAI, (Oct. 26, 2016) – QSC, LLC hosted its first Q-SYS™ Platform Level ONE Classroom Training in Kuwait on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in cooperation with UAE-based representative firm VIVID Audiovisual Media. QSC Systems application engineer Ercin Ural trained more than 25 engineers from 10 established system integrators from around the UAE. The attendees left well equipped to complete the required Q-SYS Level ONE final exam and receive full certification. Chris Hellmuth, managing director of VIVID Audiovisual Media and local sales representative of QSC Systems stated, “we originally intended to train between 10-15 people; however, we had tremendous interest from local AV engineers and ended up with a lot more attendees. Our trainees were well prepared, and with his relaxed but focused training style, Ercin Ural did an outstanding job!” About Q-SYS Platform Training…
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18 October, 2016
Products & Solutions
QSC Announces DPM Series Digital Processor/Monitors
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (October 10, 2016) – QSC announces the new DPM Series of digital signal processors/monitors. DPM is a powerful audio signal processing solution for today’s D-Cinema audio systems. The DPM builds on the legacy of QSC’s DCM and DCP products to provide all signal processing and monitoring functions for Digital Cinema in a single integrated system. Designed to be used with QSC’s Digital Cinema Amplifiers (DCA) and featuring advanced Intrinsic Correction™ settings for QSC’s Digital Cinema Speakers (DCS), the DPM optimizes QSC loudspeaker and amplifier performance while simplifying cinema sound system wiring and configuration. The DPM is configurable for passive or bi-amp operation for 5.1 or 7.1 systems. Two models are available: DPM 100 and DPM 100H (with HDMI in/out and Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby® Surround 7.1, and DTS-HD® decoding) for…
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3 October, 2016
Corporate
QSC, LLC announces the acquisition of Ultra-Stereo Labs, Inc. (USL)
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (October 3, 2016) – QSC, LLC announces the acquisition of Ultra-Stereo Labs, Inc. (“USL”), effective September 30, 2016. The acquisition will allow QSC to offer an industry-leading portfolio of audio-visual processing and B-chain solutions under the QSC and USL brands for the motion picture exhibition industry. “As the first major acquisition in the nearly 50-year history of our company, we naturally wanted to find a company that would be an excellent strategic fit for QSC,” says Jatan Shah, Chief Operating Officer of QSC. “We recognize the many valuable contributions that USL has made to the cinema industry over the years, and are confident that the integration of the two companies will provide an even more powerful total value proposition for our customers. The two companies are complementary in terms of product offering and how we…
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30 September, 2016
Featured Case Studies
Yale University Finds Versatile Audio Processing Solution in QSC Q-SYS Core 110f System
Yale University is known for graduating great minds, thanks to the value it places on knowledge and innovation. It prioritizes those same values to its facilities and technologies, so when looking for a versatile AV solution, their IT team turned to the QSC Q-SYS™ Core 110f. They currently use the solution as a music and paging system for audio in a multi-zoned café. Users run the Q-SYS app on an iPad, walking around the space and leveling the audio to a preferred level. With the app, they can also balance microphones for a presenter. The AV Engineering Manager at Yale University explained why the Core 110f is the ideal solution for the many of its spaces, including classrooms in the music center. “The Core 110f will allow high-quality audio and signal routing in the individual classroom as well as allow the in-room system to feed a larger Core sitting in the…
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20 September, 2016
Featured Case Studies
Clearwing Systems Integration Selects QSC for Ark Encounter Attraction
Clearwing Systems Integration recently provided a complete audio and video package for Ark Encounter. Featuring a full scale Noah’s Ark spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high, this 7-story feat of engineering was one of the biggest system installs in Clearwing history. The first phase of the project required Clearwing to distribute audio to nearly 200 zones park wide. To make this happen, Clearwing selected the QSC Ecosystem, installing redundant Q-SYS™ Core 1100 with 50 CXD4.3Q and CXD4.5Q amplifiers to power over 500 QSC AcousticDesign™ Series loudspeakers. System Components • (2) QSC Core 1100 • (2) QSC I/O Frame 8S • QSC Core 500i (restaurant system) • QSC CXD4.5 • (49) QSC CXD4.3 • QSC TSC-7t • QSC TSC-3 • QSC PS1600 • (500+) QSC AD-S4T, AD-S6T, AD-S8T and AD-S52T loudspeakers All 144 audio input tracks used throughout the installation…