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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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 +24 dBu (balanced), +18 dBu (unbalanced)
Preamplifier gain range 0 dB to 60 dB
Phantom power +48 V DC (10 mA per channel, IEC 61938 P48 compliant)
Equivalent input noise <-120 dBu, no weighting @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Input to input crosstalk @ 1 kHz > 110 dB Typical, > 95 dB Minimum
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.