QSC
QSC is one of the giants of the AV market, which began its inspiring journey in audio equipment manufacturing in the 1960s. Over several decades, the company grew from a small garage business into a world leader in its industry and one of the key suppliers of sound systems. The brand's products can be found in offices, corporations and museums, as well as at all kinds of stage events.
Above all, high power and flexibility. Devices such as loudspeakers, power amplifiers and receivers – whether designed for the corporate market or for studio use – offer the quality required at large concerts. Their flexibility is also worth mentioning: QSC products can be deployed in a wide variety of spatial configurations (indoor and outdoor) and still perform excellently. Easy configuration means it takes only a moment from unboxing to connecting the equipment to the system. This makes life much easier for integrators and end clients alike.
Because QSC audio systems are based on the IP protocol, you can manage them remotely with practically no additional cabling. This makes these solutions more flexible – they can be moved and used in different rooms and spaces. This functionality also translates into lower costs and shorter deployment times.
The manufacturer's range includes processors, network amplifiers, network switches, expanders, table-top microphone panels, subwoofers, touch panels for control systems, and many types of loudspeakers: column, pendant and ceiling-mounted.
The network amplifiers can drive almost any number of loudspeakers: column, pendant or table-top. Additional power amplifiers get even more volume out of these devices, so that music and voice announcements are perfectly audible in large conference rooms, lobby areas and canteens.
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The network amplifiers are divided into two series: CX-Q and SPA-Q. They include devices with 2, 4 and 8 channels, with maximum power of up to 8000W. Notable features include low impedance, custom output loads for high flexibility, and direct 70V or 100V drive on all channels. These amplifiers offer high thermal efficiency, so they can work at full power under heavy loads.
QSC created Q-SYS, a cloud-enabled platform for integrated management of audio, video and control systems. It lets you control all of the manufacturer’s deployed devices (and equipment from other brands) from a single interface, and integrate and expand the AV system with further technologies more quickly and easily. The software includes built-in development tools that let you extend the platform and tailor its functionality to current business requirements. Q-SYS is compatible with equipment from Sennheiser, Barco, Panasonic, Nec and Audinate, among others, as well as with Microsoft, Zoom and Google products.
QSC’s collaboration with DELL led to the truly innovative Q-SYS Core 5200 processor – a device that simultaneously processes audio and video and handles control systems (AV/C). With features such as acoustic echo cancellation, bridging and VoIP integration, it is an excellent tool for business applications. The solution is based on the open-source Linux operating system, enhanced with dedicated extensions for running AV infrastructure.
