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13 November, 2017
Featured Case Studies
Rome’s Officina Pasolini Arts and Culture Center Sets High Standards for Sound<br/>with QSC
Rome, Italy (November 13, 2017) — Officina Pasolini, named for the famous Italian film director, poet, novelist and intellectual playwright Pier Paolo Pasolini, is a center for arts and culture in all forms, including theatre, film, music and multimedia. A project of "Regione Lazio" with FSE, Officina Pasolini provides higher education courses in music, drama and theatre studies, as well as hosting a wide range of public events such as conferences, arts and literary festivals, photo exhibitions, and both classical and contemporary music performances. As part of the total renovation of the facility’s 200-seat auditorium, the venue has installed a completely new sound system featuring a QSC KLA Series active line array loudspeaker system, with additional K Series active loudspeakers for stage monitors and sidefills. Last year, the old auditorium, which had not been in…
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24 October, 2017
Corporate
QSC Announces the Availability of the TouchMix-30 Pro Windows<sup>®</sup> Driver
Costa Mesa, CA (October 24, 2017) - QSC is pleased to announce the release of the TouchMix-30 Pro Microsoft Windows Driver for the acclaimed TouchMix-30 Pro compact digital mixer, the powerful, 32-channel mixer with advanced professional features. The new driver provides Windows users with the capability to utilize the TouchMix-30 Pro as a high fidelity, studio-grade 32 x 32 channel DAW interface. Previously, this functionality was only available to users of macOS systems. “We are pleased to offer the new Pro Audio Driver for TouchMix-30 Pro to Windows DAW users throughout the world,” says QSC Professional Vice President Product Management, Gerry Tschetter. “Now, the powerful DAW interface capabilities of the mixer can be enjoyed by our recording studio clients in either Mac or Windows environments.” In addition to serving as a 32-channel DAW interface, the…
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28 September, 2017
Corporate
QSC Nominated for Three 2018 TEC Awards for Outstanding Technical Achievement
Vote Now Costa Mesa, CA (September, 2017) – QSC, LLC is proud to announce that it has been nominated for three individual 2018 Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards for outstanding technical achievement in product design, innovation and production for its TouchMix-30 Pro compact digital mixer, K.2 Series Loudspeakers and Q-SYS™ Core 510i Integrated processor. Presented annually by the NAMM Foundation at The NAMM Show, the NAMM TEC Awards recognizes the individuals, companies and technical innovations behind the sound of recordings, live performances, films, television, video games and other media. “QSC is extremely honored to receive the recognition of these three nominations for technical achievement awards this year,” says Chris Humphrey, QSC Vice President of Marketing. “Our aim is to continue to develop innovative products and solutions which set new…
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26 September, 2017
Products & Solutions
YouTube Sensation Jam in the Van Keeps the Show Going on with QSC TouchMix-30 Pro and K Series Loudspeakers
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZOWLGSLWxUo" frameborder="0" width="854" height="480"></iframe> Everywhere, USA (September 26, 2017) — Jam in the Van may have had its humble beginnings as a self-described “backyard fun project,” but it has now evolved into one of the most innovative and engaging music discovery and A&R vehicles around. This psychedelic-painted RV contains a full recording studio powered by the sun, which in turn relies on gear from QSC, including a TouchMix-30 Pro digital compact mixer as well as K10 and K12 powered loudspeakers and a KSub subwoofer. “The whole idea of Jam in the Van started because we were music fans who used to go to the Bonnaroo festival in an RV,” says Jam in the Van Co-Founder Dave Bell. “One day we thought, why not get our own RV, film some live bands playing in it, and take it around? So what started as a backyard…
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22 August, 2017
Products & Solutions
The Sound Of Paradise - Hawaii’s HI*Sessions Popular YouTube Channel Relies on QSC TouchMix
Honolulu, Hawaii (August 22, 2017) — When a group of friends got together in 2011 to create HI*Sessions, a YouTube music video channel featuring intimate live performances of local Hawaiian musical talent, they had one main goal – the video and audio had to be absolutely the best quality. HI*Sessions’ YouTube channel currently has over 140,000 subscribers and features 660 videos, some of which have been viewed over one million times. Most recently, the HI*Sessions team has relied on the pristine audio quality and easy-to-use workflow of the of the QSC TouchMix-8 compact digital mixer as an integral part of their production process. HI*Sessions was founded six years ago by Jon Yamasato, an award-winning Hawaiian musician, and Dave Kusumoto, a fellow singer-songwriter now working in web and video production. Yamasato won five Na Hoku Hanohano Awards from the Hawaii…
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27 July, 2017
Software
QSC y WyreStorm anuncian su alianza para una fácil integración de software entre la plataforma Q-SYS y los productos NetworkHD
ALBANY, NY- 27 de julio de 2017- QSC, LLC y WyreStorm, reconocida empresa especializada en gestión y control de señales AV a través de IP, HDBaseT y HDMI, han anunciado la integración de la Plataforma Q-SYS™ de QSC con la galardonada gestión de AV sobre IP NetworkHD™ de WyreStorm. Esta alianza tecnológica permite que dos tecnologías diferentes integren de manera impecable la distribución de video sobre IP de WyreStorm con la Plataforma Q-SYS. En primer lugar, el componente de software Media Stream Receiver de Q-SYS albergado en el programa Q-SYS Designer Software ha sido actualizado para permitir una conexión sencilla a la transmisión de sonido generada por cualquier codificador de AV sobre IP de la Serie NetworkHD 100 y 200. Esto permite que Q-SYS reciba el contenido de audio presentado al codificador por su dispositivo HDMI fuente, para luego procesarlo y…
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27 June, 2017
Corporate
QSC Wins Global Presence Alliance Vendor Excellence Award for the Second Year
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (June 27, 2017) - QSC, LLC, is proud to accept the Vendor Excellence Award from the Global Presence Alliance (GPA) for the second year in a row. This award recognizes leading AV and UC manufacturers/vendors for their commitment to delivering a superior experience to GPA members and global customers. “It is a real honor to win this award again and receive recognition for QSC’s commitment to customer service, quality and technology innovation,” said Joe Pham, President and CEO, QSC. “We are proud to be part of the GPA network, which has helped QSC expand our global reach and offer an increased level of local support our customers have come to expect from us.” The GPA surveys its members each year to rate vendors in five categories: product innovation, technical support, sales and marketing programs, commercial flexibility and commitment…
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8 June, 2017
Products & Solutions
QSC Elevates Compact Mixer Category to Unprecedented Level with TouchMix Series Updates
Costa Mesa, CA (June 8, 2017) -- Taking small-format mixing to the next level for both professional and novice users alike, QSC is pleased to introduce Version 3.0 for the TouchMix-8 and -16 Series and Version 1.2 for the TouchMix-30 Pro. The new firmware is available as a free download for current users and will be factory-installed in new production units going forward. Version 3.0 for TouchMix-8 and -16 includes twenty significant enhancements, making these models far and away the most powerful and comprehensive, yet easy-to-use compact mixers available. Many features previously available exclusively on the Series’ flagship TouchMix-30 Pro are now implemented, including Anti-Feedback and Room-Tuning Wizards, Real-Time Analyzer (RTA), Copy-and-Paste, playback of MP3 files on a USB drive, Input Delay, Output PEQ, 15 dB Digital Gain, Channel Overview, USB Drive…
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11 May, 2017
Training & Events
QSC Announces New Online Training Platform
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (May 11, 2017) – QSC, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of its new online training platform. This site offers several new features to help improve end user experience and make learning simpler for the company’s award-winning training programs. The launch coincides with the release of Q-SYS™ Level 1 Training in German and French adding to the existing English, Spanish and Mandarin versions. The platform also provides training on the QSC TouchMix digital mixers as well as several other of its loudspeaker and amplifier lines. Best of all, QSC online training content is open to the public and free-of-charge. New User Profiles and Updated Assessments The new QSC online training platform features new user profiles, allowing customers to easily track progress through courses, submit final designs for certification, access prior…
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17 April, 2017
Products & Solutions
QSC Introduces K.2 Series Loudspeakers
Costa Mesa, CA (April 17, 2017) – QSC, LLC is pleased to introduce the K.2 Series, the highly anticipated next generation of the company’s global best-selling K Family line of powered loudspeakers. The new K.2 Series, which is comprised of the 8-inch K8.2, 10-inch K10.2 and 12-inch K12.2 full-range loudspeakers, offers a number of significant feature upgrades, establishing an entirely new standard in powered loudspeaker technology. QSC is also announcing the introduction of the KS212C, a first-in-class, single-box powered cardioid subwoofer. Each loudspeaker model in the K.2 Series is equipped with a 2000-watt power module carefully matched to high-performance woofers and compression drivers. DMT™ (Directivity-Matched Transition) ensures smooth coverage across the entire listening area. On-board DSP provides Intrinsic Correction™ voicing and advanced system…
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27 March, 2017
Featured Case Studies
The Hard Rock Café Rocks on in Tbilisi with a Complete QSC Sound System
Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia (March 22, 2017) -- The Hard Rock Café in the capital of the Republic of Georgia recently opened its doors in a former wine factory here in the historic Vera district. The newly designed multi-level venue features a restaurant, several indoor and outdoor bar areas and a live performance stage. Companies Mifasi and PAXT teamed up to design and implement the sound system for the entire venue, which features K Series powered loudspeakers, KLA Series powered line array loudspeakers, Acoustic Design loudspeakers, and CXD Series amplifiers, with all audio routing, management and processing controlled by the Q-SYS™ integrated system platform. The management team at the Tbilisi Hard Rock Café chose Mifasi, also based in the Georgian capital, who have enjoyed a high profile in the country in for their system design and installation work at…
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21 March, 2017
Software
QSC Introduces TouchMix DAW Utility Version 2.0
QSC is pleased to announce the release of the TouchMix DAW Utility Version 2.0. The TouchMix Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Utility is a free software application for TouchMix owners that enables and simplifies two-way migration of digital audio wave files between TouchMix and DAW software on either Windows or Apple Mac computers. Version 2.0 offers this capability to users of all three models of TouchMix digital mixers, including the TouchMix-30 Pro. The TouchMix Series' flagship TouchMix-30 Pro already offers users direct-to-DAW interface capability with computers running Apple Mac DAW applications. With this new software release, audio file migration between TouchMix and DAW software is now also possible, in both Mac and Windows environments. TouchMix DAW Utility Version 2.0 can be downloaded from QSC.com. 8.7.3
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23 February, 2017
Products & Solutions
Canada’s Cosmo Professional Services Counts on QSC K Family Loudspeakers for a Reliable Rental Fleet
Toronto, Ontario (February 23, 2017) – When Cosmo Music, the largest single location retailer of musical instruments in Canada, built their destination location in the Richmond Hill section of Ontario nearly a decade ago, they decided to expand their budding rental department. Today, Cosmo Professional Services provides full scale audio, video, lighting staging and backline services to an expansive client base which includes individuals, musicians, producers, concerts, festivals and shows of every size and scale. And QSC K and KW Series Loudspeakers are their go-to solution for performance and reliability. “Our rental department offers everything from a pair of speakers over the counter to accommodate someone having a backyard barbeque to full scale concert production for 10,000 people,” says Ryan McLeod, Manager of Professional Services at Cosmo Professional. “And…
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17 January, 2017
Corporate
Christophe Anet Joins QSC Professional as Product Specialist, EMEA
Costa Mesa, CA (January 16, 2017) – QSC, LLC. is pleased to announce the appointment of Christophe Anet as Product Specialist, EMEA, for the company’s Professional Division. In his new role, Anet will be responsible for providing demonstration, training and education of QSC Pro products across the region, as well as pre- and post-sales technical support for the company’s channel partners. Fluent in French, English, Italian and German, Anet is an acoustic engineer with extensive experience in training/teaching and providing customer support services with end users, dealers and distributors worldwide. He joins QSC from Genelec Oy, where he held several positions over the years, including Education and Training Manager and Technical Editor. Prior to that, Anet worked as Project Manager for Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG), the architectural acoustics consulting…
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12 January, 2017
Software
QSC Premieres New Version 1.1 Firmware for the Acclaimed TouchMix-30 Pro Compact Digital Mixer
Costa Mesa, CA (January 12, 2017) – QSC is pleased to announce the release of firmware Version 1.1 for the TouchMix-30 Pro Compact Digital Mixer, the powerful, 32-channel mixer with advanced professional features which is the latest in the acclaimed series of TouchMix digital mixers. Version 1.1 firmware adds a variety of significant product enhancements, including Direct Download for Upgrades, Parametric EQ improvements, Channel Safe functions, and a number of other enhancements. Topping the list of new features, Version 1.1 firmware enables the mixer to have Direct Download for Upgrades. Once the TouchMix-30 Pro is updated to v1.1, it will thereafter be able to check for and download all future firmware updates. All that is needed is an internet connection and a USB memory device to store the download, and then the update may be installed from the USB device at any…
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10 January, 2017
Products & Solutions
QSC "Keeps Bass in Its Place" with the <span style="white-space: nowrap;">K Cardioid Subwoofer</span>
Costa Mesa, CA (January 10, 2017) – As QSC, LLC approaches the celebration of nearly one million K Family loudspeakers sold since their introduction in 2009, the company is pleased to announce the newest member of the family, the K Cardioid Subwoofer. Deploying innovative design, legendary QSC amplification and advanced DSP in a single, compact enclosure, the K Cardioid Subwoofer represents the world’s first-in-class single-box powered cardioid subwoofer solution for highly portable entertainment and installation applications. Typically, subwoofers radiate sound equally in all directions, resulting in troublesome, unwanted low-frequency build-up on stage as well as undesired, wasted LF energy at the rear of the system. In more recent years, concert sound providers have been able to create cardioid (heart-shaped) coverage of their subwoofer arrays through some clever…
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10 January, 2017
Products & Solutions
QSC Expands E Series Lineup with Two New Models
Costa Mesa, CA (January 10, 2017) – Further strengthening the company’s position as a brand leader in the global pro audio sound reinforcement market, QSC, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of two new models to the company’s highly popular E Series loudspeaker line, first introduced one year ago at NAMM 2016. The E218SW dual 18-inch subwoofer and E215 dual 15-inch full-range cabinet now bring the model count of the Series to six. Designed to meet the high-output, low frequency reproduction requirements of production professionals in larger indoor or outdoor venue applications, the E218SW subwoofer features two 18-inch die-cast frame woofers with 4-inch voice coils. Power handling of the subwoofer is 1800W continuous (6400W peak), delivering a whopping 132 dB Max SPL and LF extension down to 32 Hz @ -10 dB. Ground stacking is made easy due to the cabinet’s…
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10 January, 2017
Corporate
QSC Named Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year
QSC has been named Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year in the 23rd Annual Musical Merchandise Review "MMR" Magazine Dealer's Choice Awards. According to MMR Magazine, “Our voters decided this year that QSC is delivering on their mission statement to be the ‘leading and most trusted provider of high quality professional audio/ video systems.’ The company’s ‘work hard/have fun’ motto has trickled down to its buyers who are abundantly enjoying QSC mixers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers as their favorite high-end sound systems.” “We are honored to be recognized by MMR readers as the best-in-class sound reinforcement brand,” said Gene Joly, Vice President of QSC Professional. “QSC is fully committed to delivering high performance, high value products and solutions to professional customers worldwide. This award is the result of a team effort by a great many people…
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21 December, 2016
Corporate
QSC Wins Two Innovative Product Awards
QSC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (December 20, 2016) – QSC, LLC, is pleased to announce Q-SYS™ Designer Software and AcousticDesign™ Series pendant-mount (AD-P) loudspeakers were voted by Sound & Video Contractor readers as the Most Innovative Products of 2016. With over 70 products submitted, readers voted for electronic and mechanical innovations that best celebrates the engineering and engineers behind the products. “This is a great honor for QSC Systems to be recognized by the industry,” says Joe Pham, President & CEO of QSC. “Software advances in the Q-SYS platform and advances in pendant loudspeaker technology are some of the best examples of QSC’s product innovation. Through Q-SYS software, we have built an audio/video/control platform unlike anything on the planet. And the AcousticDesign Series loudspeakers offer superior sound quality and features to make…
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