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QSC Q-SYS Core 8 Flex

Q-SYS network + analog I/O processor

The Core 8 Flex audio, video and control (AV&C) processor extends the applications of the Q-SYS Ecosystem into a wider range of smaller-scale installations across corporate, higher education, healthcare and beyond. Built on the same foundational technology as the rest of the Q-SYS processor portfolio, including the best-in-class Q-SYS Core 110f, Core 8 Flex is designed for applications with lower network or analog channel capacity and/or targeted processing requirements.

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Specifications of the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex

AUDIO INPUTS
Phantom power	+48 VDC, 10 mA per input max
A/D-D/A converters	24 bit
Sample rate	48 kHz
Input frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ +24dBu	+0.05 dB / -0.5 dB
Input THD+N @ 1kHz
@ +24 dBu sensitivity & +24 dBu input	< 0.1%
@ +24 dBu sensitivity & +10 dBu input	< 0.0015%
@ +10 dBu sensitivity & +8 dBu input	< 0.001%
@ -10 dBu sensitivity & -10.5 dBu input	< 0.001%
@ -39 dBu sensitivity & -39.5 dBu input	< 0.007%
Input to input crosstalk @ 1 kHz
@ +24 dBu sensitivity	< 51, 20 Hz - 3 kHz, < 43, 20 Hz - 10 kHz, < 36, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
@ +10 dBu sensitivity	< 57, 20 Hz - 3 kHz, < 47, 20 Hz - 10 kHz, < 41, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
@ -10 dBu sensitivity	< 67, 20 Hz - 3 kHz, < 58, 20 Hz - 10 kHz, < 53, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
@ -39 dBu sensitivity	< 60, 20 Hz - 3 kHz, < 54, 20 Hz - 10 kHz, < 50, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Input dynamic range
Input common mode noise rejection
Input impedance (balanced)	7.2k Ω nominal
Input sensitivity range (1 dB steps)	-39 dBu minimum to +24 dBu maximum
AUDIO OUTPUTS: Output frequency response
Output THD	0.005% typical, +20 dBu max output level
Output crosstalk @ 1 kHz	> 100 dB typical, 90 dB max
20 Hz to 20 kHz @ all settings	+ 0.5 / -0.3 dB
EIN (no weighting, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)	< -121 dB
Output dynamic range	> 108 dB
Output impedance (balanced)	332 Ω
CHANNEL CAPACITY
Q-LAN	64 x 64
Dante channels	8 x 8 (included); up to 32 x 32 with optional license
AEC channels	8
WAN / media stream channels	12 x 12
Network peripherals	up to 32
Audio recording / playback	4 ch recording / 16 ch playback (expandable to 32 ch with optional license)
Media drive capacity	approximately 16 GB on the default drive (subject to change; upgrade options are available)
CONTROL
RS-232	2 ports
GPIO	8 x 8
USB INPUTS & OUTPUTS: USB B or C (audio)
Bit depth	16 bit
Channel count	8 x 8
USB INPUTS & OUTPUTS: USB audio device hosting	Support for standard USB headset, speakerphone on USB type A connection (one device at a time)
Input: Sample rate	48k or 16k, mono
Input: Resolution	8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit, float
Input: Format	little-endian, signed or unsigned
Output: Sample rate	48k only, stereo
Output: Resolution	8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit, float
Output: Format	little-endian, signed or unsigned
PHYSICAL
Product dimensions (LWH)	11.3 x 8.7 x 1.7 in (286.5 x 220 x 43.7 mm)
Weight	4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)
Shipping box dimensions (LWH)	15.0 x 13.3 x 3.1 in (381.0 x 336.6 x 79.5 mm)
Shipping weight	6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY
Power consumption	40 W typical
Operating Temperature	0-50°C
Percent relative humidity, non-condensing	5 to 85%
BTU/heat load	110 BTU/hour

Description

Network plus on-board I/O

In addition to its 64 x 64 network I/O capacity, the Core 8 Flex offers eight on-board Flex channels and eight GPIO on-ramps to integrate analog audio and control devices into the Q-SYS Ecosystem. Ideal for in-room processing with both analog & networked endpoints.

Rightsized. Uncompromised.

Rather than deploying an AV&C processor with unused analog I/O that occupies a full rack space, Core 8 Flex offers a smaller solution with several mounting options. However, its smaller form factor does not compromise on functionality; instead Core 8 Flex delivers a full featured control engine for third-party device control, full paging and BGM capabilities, automation, monitoring and beyond.

Optimized for the Meeting Space

The Core 8 Flex provides the AV infrastructure to enable full room web conference integration, particularly for larger, more challenging spaces. It features USB integration with all major web conferencing applications, eight channels of acoustic echo cancellation (AEC), two VoIP softphones, Software-based Dante to enable modern microphones, and a full-featured control engine for third-party device integration.

Reduce Complexity and improve scalability with the Q-SYS Ecosystem

The Q-SYS Core 8 Flex joins a growing Ecosystem of AV&C processors built on a flexible software foundation. Like all Q-SYS Core processors, the Core 8 Flex lets integrators take full advantage of the same Q-SYS software suite to design and configure systems, and end users can take full advantage of all native Q-SYS peripherals and the system’s ability to scale your system without having to rip-and-replace your configuration file.

Q-SYS Core 8 Flex Features

64 x 64 networked audio channels (Q-LAN / AES67)
8x on-board Flex channels and GPIO
8x AEC processors
up to 32 x 32 Dante audio channels (8 x 8 included)
USB AV bridging (8 x 8 audio + Q-SYS camera support)
Full-featured Q-SYS Control engine (with optional feature license)
External USB audio device host
Up to 2x VoIP instances
1U half-width, includes mounting hardware

Data Sheets, Manuals and Resources for the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex

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Description

Q-SYS Core 8 Flex Features

Specifications of the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex

Data Sheets, Manuals and Resources for the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex

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