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  • December 7, 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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  • December 6, 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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  • November 16, 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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  • November 10, 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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  • November 2, 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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  • November 1, 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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  • October 26, 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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  • October 18, 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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  • October 3, 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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  • September 30, 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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  • September 20, 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…

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  • September 7, 2016

    Corporate

    Beth Figge Joins QSC Cinema as Business Development Director

    QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (August 17, 2016) – QSC is pleased to announce that as of September 6, cinema industry veteran Beth Figge is joining the QSC Cinema team.  Beth has extensive experience in the Cinema products industry, having served as Cinema Sales Manager for companies such as Dolby Labs, Doremi, Moving Image Technologies, Sony Cinema Products, and JBL Professional.  She is also a member of the board of directors of the International Cinema Technology Association, who honored her in 2014 with the prestigious “Allen Award” for outstanding contributions to the ICTA and the industry. As Director of Cinema Business Development, Beth will be responsible for cultivating customer relationships and developing new business through complete cinema system sales, by serving as a technology/product advocate for the QSC Cinema products portfolio. “The growth…

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