QIO Series
Q-SYS Network I/O Expanders
The Q-SYS QIO Series network I/O expanders extend 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. Each model supports a different, specific connectivity type, from mic/line audio I/O to control (IR, Serial, GPIO, or Low-Voltage Relay).
The Right I/O Where You Need It
Provide your Q-SYS system with greater flexibility to deploy mic/line audio, digital audio, VoIP, and control connectivity where it’s most convenient. Each QIO Series model offers a single connectivity type in a compact form factor that can be rack- or surface-mounted.
Expanded I/O Customization
Add network I/O connectivity to Q-SYS systems and decouple the physical location of the I/O from processing hardware to support distributed or centralized processing architectures.
Expand Native Q-SYS Audio and VoIP Connectivity
Select from a line of QIO audio models that support professional mic/line level inputs with +48 VDC phantom power, AES3 digital audio I/O, and analog telephony into Q-SYS.
Expand Control Connectivity For Non-native Q-SYS Devices
Add IR, Serial, GPIO, or Low-Voltage Relay connectivity to integrate control for a wide range of devices into your Q-SYS system.
Simplicity & Scalability
Daisy-chain up to four QIO Series devices on a single network run (with local daisy-chained DC power) to consume fewer network ports and allow for quicker future expansion without pulling additional network cables. Alternatively, QIO Series are PoE-capable, providing simple single cable connectivity (when devices arent daisy-chained).
SELECT A MODEL
Audio Connectivity
| QIO-ML4i | QIO-ML2x2 | QIO-L4o | QIO-AES8x8 | |
| Connectivity | Four (4) mic/line inputs | Two (2) mic/line inputs and two (2) line outputs | Four (4) line outputs | Four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital inputs and four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital outputs (8 input and output channels total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mic/Line Inputs | ||||
| Maximum input level | +24 dBu | - | - | |
| Preamplifier gain range | 0 dB to 60 dB | - | - | |
| Input sensitivity range | - 36 dBu to +24 dBu | - | - | |
| Phantom Power | +48 VDC | - | - | |
| Input impedance | 5 kΩ single-ended, 10 kΩ balanced | - | - | |
| Line Outputs | ||||
| Output audio range level | - | - | -36 dBu to +24 dBu | - |
| Output dynamic range | - | - | 108 dB | - |
| Output Impedance | - | - | 150 Ω to 300 Ω | - |
| AES3 Digital I/O | ||||
| Input impedance | - | - | - | 110 Ω (balanced) |
| Output Impedance | - | - | - | 110 Ω (balanced) |
| Group delay | - | - | - | 65 samples with SRC enabled |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz | 48 kHz | 48 kHz | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz (with sample rate conversion to Q-SYS system rate of 48 kHz) |
| Bit depth | 24 bit | |||
| Other Connectors | ||||
| External power supply | 24 VDC nominal, 2.5 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 802.3af Type 1, Class 3 | Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 3 | Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 2 | Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 2 |
| LAN (Thru) | Ethernet daisy-chaining | |||
| General | ||||
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 4.25 x 1.59 in (215.9 x 108 x 40.4 mm) | |||
| Weight | 1.72 lb (0.78 kg) | |||
| Mounting options | Surface- and wall-mountable (hardware included) Rack-mountable; 1RU, quarter-rack width (QIO-RMK rack kit sold separately) | |||
Control Connectivity
| QIO-GP8x8 | QIO-IR1x4 | QIO-S4 | QIO-LVR4 | |
| Connectivity Type | GPIO | Infrared | Serial | Low-Voltage Relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ports | Eight (8) general purpose inputs & eight (8) general purpose outputs | One (1) IR receiver input & four (4) IR emitter inputs | Four (4) RS232 ports (one port also includes RS-485 and RS-422 compatibility) | Four (4) contact closure relays (2-pin, 3.55 mm) |
| Other Connectors | ||||
| External power supply | 24 VDC nominal, 2.5 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 802.3af Type 1, Class 3 | Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 1 | Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 1 | Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 1 |
| LAN (Thru) | Ethernet daisy-chaining | |||
| General | ||||
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 4.25 x 1.59 in (139.7 x 108 x 40.4 mm) | |||
| Weight | 1.18 lb (0.54 kg) | |||
| Mounting options | Surface- and wall-mountable (hardware included) Rack-mountable, 1RU, quarter-rack width (QIO-RMK rack kit sold separately) | |||
Telephony Connectivity
| QIO-TEL2 | |
| Connectivity | Two (2) PSTN (POTS) phone lines on standard RJ11 (6P2C) connectors |
|---|---|
| Telephone Lines | |
| Impedance | 600 Ω, nominal |
| Frequency response | 300 Hz to 3.3 kHz, ±1.0 dB |
| THD+Noise | < 0.5% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | > 62 dB |
| Ringer Equivalence Number | 0.1 |
| Other Connectors | |
| External power supply | 24 VDC nominal, 2.5A 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 802.3af Type 1, Class 1 |
| LAN (Thru) | Ethernet daisy-chaining |
| General | |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 4.25 x 1.59 in (215.9 x 108 x 40.4 mm) |
| Weight | 1.63 lb (0.74 kg) |
| Mounting options | Surface- and wall-mountable (hardware included). Rack-mountable, 1RU, ¼-rack width (QIO-RMK rack kit sold separately) |
Multi-Purpose Connectivity
| 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 |
| Amplifier Outputs | |
| Max loudspeaker output power (Aux 24 VDC Power) | 9 W @ 4 Ω, per channel |
| Max loudspeaker 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 802.3 at 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) |
All specifications are subject to change without notice.