Overview
The Q-SYS Core 24f ushers in the next-generation of Q-SYS processing capabilities, delivering a fully integrated audio, video, and control solution that enables a blank canvas to deliver unique experiences across a broad range of application types. Combining the convenience of ample onboard I/O with robust processing and network I/O capacity, the Core 24f can serve a broad range of corporate, higher education, entertainment and hospitality applications requiring in-room processing.
Features
- Up to 160 x 160 network I/O channels
- 24 channels of analog I/O, including 8 software-definable Flex channels
- 8 x 8 GPIO to integrate third-party device control connectivity
- Includes 8 x 8 Software-based Dante channels (licensable up to 64 x 64)
- 24x AEC channels @ 200 ms
- Integrated AV bridging via USB-C
- Two (2) 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports for redundant networked audio (QLAN, AES67, VoIP, WAN, Media Streaming, etc.)
- Two (2) 2.5 Gbps independent, auxiliary Ethernet ports
- Supports up to ten (10) Q-SYS NM-T1 tabletop microphones
- Host up to 8 instances of a VoIP softphone
- Includes OLED front display
- 1RU form factor
Specifications
Processing
- Processor: Intel 64-bit architecture
- Audio processing: 32-bit floating point
- Q-LAN network audio transport: 32-bit floating point
Q-SYS Capacities
- Total network I/O channels: 160 x 160
- Total network I/O streams: 80 x 80
- Analog I/O: 24x (8x mic/line in, 8x line out, 8x Flex)
- Dante channels: 8 x 8 included (up to 64 x 64 with Software-based Dante feature license)
- AEC channels: 24
- Q-SYS NM-T1 capacity: 10
- WAN / media streaming channels: 36 x 36
- Network peripherals: Up to 96 (including native Q-SYS cameras, I/O, NV, TSCs, paging stations, extensions and plugins with their "Is Managed" property set to "Yes". It does not include streaming I/O, loudspeakers, scripts or plugins with their "Is Managed" property set to "No".)
- VoIP softphones: 8
- Audio recording / playback: 4 channels recording / 16 channels playback, expandable up to 64 channels playback with optional multi track playback license (SLMTP-32) stackable up to 2x
- Media drive capacity: 128 GB (at least 100 GB available for user media, or at least 200 hours of uncompressed 48kHz, 24 bit, mono WAV format audio files)
Control
- RS232: 2 ports
- GPIO: 8 x 8
Controls and Indicators
- Front: Power LED
- 2x20 character OLED display
- PAGE button provides navigation between screens on the front display (forward direction only)
- ID button and indicator (blinks when enabled from Q-SYS Designer Software)
USB Inputs & Outputs
- USB: 2x USB-A and 1x USB-C port
- AV bridging: Via USB-C
- USB HID routing: Via USB-C
- USB audio device hosting: Support for standard USB headset, speakerphone on USB-C connection (3 devices max at a time, each having up to 8x8 USB audio channels, up to 16x16 total channels)
USB-C (Audio bridging)
- Bit depth: 16 bit
- Channel count: 16 x 16
- Sample rate: 48 kHz
USB-A Input
- Sample rate: 48 kHz or 16 kHz, mono
- Resolution: 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit, float
- Format: Little-endian, signed or unsigned
USB-A Output
- Sample rate: 48 kHz only, stereo
- Resolution: 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit, float
- Format: Little-endian, signed or unsigned
Physical
- Product dimensions (L x W x H): 19.0 x 12.2 x 1.7 in (482.6 x 310.9 x 43.6 mm)
- Product weight: 12.0 lb (5.44 kg)
- Shipping carton dimensions (L x W x H): 22.4 x 16.1 x 4.65 in (569 x 410 x 118 mm)
- Shipping weight: 12.3 lb (5.58 kg)
- Included accessories: Regulatory statements pamphlet, 1x AC mains power cords, I/O connector kit, removable rack ears, warranty statement
Environmental & Safety
- Power consumption: 60 W typical, 150 W maximum
- Line voltage: 100-240 VAC, ~50/60 Hz
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to +50°C
- Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C
- BTU/hour: 136 BTU/Hr
- Humidity: 5% to 85%
- Regulatory: FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B, Canada ICES-003, EN 55032, EN 55035, EU RoHS directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE directive 2012/19/EU, REACH, China RoHS GB/T26572, RCM, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
- Battery chemistry (embedded, non-accessible): Lithium manganese dioxide