Q-SYS Cores
The World’s Most Powerful Software Based DSP Solution for Audio, Video & Control

Q-SYS™ has no equal as a scalable audio, video and control ecosystem. It uniquely leverages the power of Intel™ processing, the robustness and mission-critical reliability of a purpose-built Linux™ kernel, the interoperability of IEEE networking standards, and of course the limitless potential Q-SYS realtime operating system to deliver an open and IT friendly eco-system. The capabilities of Q-SYS software-based processing and control transcends the limitations found in single purpose, hardware-based products.
- Layer 3 networking: Ensures Q-SYS can run on the backbone of existing IT infrastructure eliminating the need for a dedicated audio network.
- Industry-leading hardware design: Future-proof investment in standards-based software and computer technology running on Intel processors.
- Simple, cost-effective scalability: Its flexible software-based architecture allows Q-SYS to accommodate the growth of your system while supporting your desired business outcomes as they change.
- Unified software ecosystem: Single training investment in one software design tool for small to large systems of all applications types.
Choose your Core
Core Nano | Core 8 Flex | NV-32-H (Core Capable) | Core 110f | Core 510i | Core 5200 | |
total network I/O | 64 x 64 | 64 x 64 | 32 x 32 | 128 x 128 | 256 x 256 | 512 x 512 |
onboard I/O | 8 flex | HDMI (8-ch per port) Stereo 3.5 mm (1 x 1) | 8x in, 8x out, 8x flex | 128 x 128 (8x I/O card slots) | ||
Software-based Dante capacity | 8 x 8 included (up to 32 x 32) | 8 x 8 included (up to 32 x 32) | None included (up to 32 x 32) | 8 x 8 included (up to 32 x 32) | 8 x 8 included (up to 128 x 128) | 8 x 8 included (up to 512 x 512) |
USB audio channel count | 8 x 8 | 8 x 8 | TBD | 16 x 16 | ||
AEC processors | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 64 | 160 |
universal web conferencing compatibility | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
VoIP instances | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 64 | 64 |
onboard AV bridging (USB) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
full-featured control engine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
onboard GPIO | 8 x 8 | 2 x 3 | 16 x 16 | 16 x 16 | ||
onboard RS232 control ports | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Q-SYS peripheral limit* | 32 | 32 | 32 | |||
size | 1/2 rack, 1RU | 1/2 rack, 1RU | 1/2 rack, 1RU | 1RU | 2RU | 2RU |
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