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The Q-SYS QIO-AES8x8 expands your Q-SYS system’s capabilities to enable streamlined interoperability with non-networked digital audio devices via AES3 connectivity. 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 digital audio connectivity solution for Q-SYS
  • Four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital inputs and four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital outputs (8 input and output channels total)
  • 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 Enterprise Manager
  • Surface- or rack-mountable (1RU, quarter width)
  • Includes surface mounting hardware
  • Network digital audio connectivity where you need it
    The QIO-AES8x8 allows you to provide your Q-SYS system with greater flexibility to deploy digital audio connectivity where it’s most convenient. The QIO-AES8x8 provides four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital inputs and four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital outputs, for a total of 8 input and 8 output channels. It integrates a broad range of digital sources such as media servers, mixing consoles, DAWs or other digital recording and playback devices. 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-AES8x8
Connectivity Four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital inputs and four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital outputs
(8 input and output channels total)
AES3 Digital I/O
Input impedance 110 Ω (balanced)
Output impedance 110 Ω (balanced)
Group delay 65 samples with SRC enabled 
Sample rate 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 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)

 

All specifications are subject to change without notice.