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March 31, 2021
Corporate
QSC Promotes Frank West to VP, Systems Americas
Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 31, 2021) – QSC is pleased to announce the promotion of Frank West to Vice President, Systems Americas (US, Canada and Latin America). In his new position, Frank will play a critical role in continuing to maintain positive sales momentum while helping QSC realize its vision to become a leading AV software platform company. “Frank has been a key driving force in developing and implementing a successful Systems business strategy with the Q-SYS audio, video and control Ecosystem at its fulcrum, which has led to tremendous growth and momentum for QSC,” says Anna Csontos, Executive Vice President, Chief Market Officer, and Chief of Staff. “His business insights, growth mindset, and people leadership skills have become invaluable to shaping our existing market presence and positioning QSC for future go-to-market models.” “QSC is a special place, a…
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March 1, 2021
Featured Installations
ANDE Convention Center Chooses the Q-SYS Ecosystem
[De] The National Education Association of Costa Rica is an organization dedicated to the improvement and advancement of Costa Rican education. In May 2019, construction began on a new convention center that would host meetings and events for the over 35,000 members of the organization. Located in Heredia, Costa Rica, the new facility features a 2,200 seat auditorium and 15 conference rooms that can host up to 100 people each. They were looking for a robust and flexible network AV solution that would support conferences, presentations and other live events, and it was clear that the Q-SYS audio, video and control Ecosystem would deliver the best experience. The project was a joint venture between three integration companies, AV Consulting Group Latin America, Diseño Acústico S.A., and Diiler S.Am, and the team was led by Felipe Vargas of AV Consulting Group. The team…
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February 8, 2021
Press Release
QSC EMEA Changes Distribution in Nordic Countries
Sinsheim, Germany, February 8, 2021 – [De] – Effective July 1, 2021, QSC will change its distribution model for its integrated systems business in the Nordic countries, moving from a single regional distribution model to a country-specific approach. Audiovision AB will become the exclusive distribution partner in Sweden while Benum Norway AS will become the exclusive distributor for Norway. In Finland, Denmark, and Iceland, QSC will establish direct distribution working with selected in-country integrators. The cooperation with the current distributor for the entire Nordic region, EM Nordic, will conclude on June 30, 2021. “We have been able to further strengthen our position across all business units with additional, dedicated QSC employees focused on serving the region,” says Jan Villumsen, Market Development Manager Nordic, QSC EMEA. “With the new distribution…
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January 19, 2021
Press Release
QSC Announces Availability of New Cloud Management Capabilities and Processing Options
Costa Mesa, Calif. (January 19, 2021) – [De, Fr, Es] – QSC is proud to announce the availability of the new Professional Tier feature set for Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager remote monitoring and management service. This advanced feature set enables both remote access to UCI’s for helpdesk applications, as well as remote system and design file update capabilities. In addition, QSC has begun shipping two recently introduced Q-SYS Core processors - the Q-SYS Core Nano, which is a purely network I/O processor and the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex, which offers network and analog I/O processing (available now in North America with availability in EMEASA in the Spring). Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager – Professional Tier Now Available The new Professional Tier for Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager provides additional tools to truly centralize operations support for geographically…
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December 18, 2020
Featured Installations
Mississippi Aquarium Dives into the Q-SYS Ecosystem
First opened in August 2020, the Mississippi Aquarium tells the story of Mississippi’s aquatic resources from the Delta to the coastline, delivering an entertainment experience that encourages guests to explore majestic environments, while also playing an active role in research and conservation efforts. As construction of the over 80,000 square feet of exhibits continued, the aquarium began their search for the perfect network AV system to enhance the guest experience, and they chose the Q-SYS Ecosystem, including QSC amplifiers and loudspeakers. Alabama-based integrator ESB Group designed the system around a Q-SYS Core 510i Integrated processor, which manages audio and control processing throughout the facility. The integrator upgraded the audio multi-track player (via Q-SYS Feature License) to play back as many as 32 simultaneous audio tracks of exhibit content and…
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December 16, 2020
Case Study
Camp Randall Case Study
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December 16, 2020
Alliances & Partnerships
Bring The Power of Microsoft Teams Rooms with QSC Room Solutions
Costa Mesa, Calif. (December 16, 2020) – [De, Fr, Es] – QSC proudly announces new QSC Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams, which deliver all AV elements of the room including, compute, audio, video, and room control capabilities in a singular package certified for Teams, geared for IT departments to easily scale Teams Rooms deployments. As part of this offering, QSC is also announcing new Microsoft Teams certified accessories for the Q-SYS Ecosystem and a host of new Teams Rooms-related software innovations. The QSC Room Solutions are built around the existing QSC portfolio of Teams Rooms certified accessories, along with products from our partners (see blog for more details). Additionally, the Q-SYS native PTZ-IP conference cameras, which are in the process of testing and validation to attain certification for Teams, can further simplify room deployments in…
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December 3, 2020
Press Release
QSC Expands Surface-Mount Options for AcousticDesign Series Loudspeakers
Costa Mesa, Calif. (December 3, 2020) – [Fr, Es, De] – QSC introduces the AD-S5T, a 5.25” two-way loudspeaker system that offers integrators a premium option for a wide variety of foreground and background sound reinforcement applications where performance, coverage and aesthetics are paramount. “We designed the AD-S5T on the same foundation as the rest of the award-winning QSC AcousticDesign Series, which has become a staple in the industry for installations requiring a refined audio experience,” says Travis Nie, Product Manager, Installed Loudspeakers, QSC. “This new 5.25” loudspeaker offers integrators yet another surface-mount option to easily meet the needs of any customer looking to enhance the overall sound experience and create a memorable experience for their audience.” The AcousticDesign Series includes a wide variety of sizes and enclosure types…
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December 2, 2020
In the News
Mondo*dr – Q-SYS installation at the Dhow & Anchor in Dubai, UAE
Q-SYS installation at the Dhow & Anchor Restaurant based in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, UAE
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November 25, 2020
Press Release
QSC and Theatre Concepts Blanket the Largest Auditorium in South India’s Adiparashakthi College Group with Perfect Sound
Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA (November 25, 2020) — Established in 1978, the Adiparashakthi Charitable Medical, Educational, and Cultural Trust (ACMEC) operates major educational and cultural centers across the state of Tamil Nadu. Among them is the Adiparashakthi Agricultural and Medical Colleges, where a 1,200-seat auditorium hosts live performances and spiritual gatherings as well as educational events. When the trustees needed a sound system worthy of the impressive hall, systems integrator Theatre Concepts crafted and end-to-end QSC solution comprised of twenty WideLine10 line array loudspeakers supported by ten PLD Series power amplifiers, eight K12.2 and four K8.2 active loudspeakers , and a TouchMix-30 Pro digital mixer for front-of-house. The house, control room, and a rehearsal room are interlinked via the Q-SYS audio ecosystem, including a Core…
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November 23, 2020
Case Study
Microsoft Teams Integration for Collaboration Spaces
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November 18, 2020
In the News
Introducing New Attero Tech by QSC I/O Endpoints
Costa Mesa, Calif. (November 18, 2020) – [Fr, Es, De] – QSC announces the availability of several new Attero Tech by QSC solutions, including additions to the Axon family of network audio interfaces and Axiom family of analog audio I/O extenders, as well as a new purpose-built network amplifier. Like the rest of the Attero Tech by QSC portfolio, these new endpoints can quickly and easily integrate into the Q-SYS Ecosystem with Q-SYS Extensions available in Q-SYS Designer Software. “Since adding the Attero Tech line of innovative I/O endpoints to the QSC portfolio, we have been able to offer Q-SYS customers several cost-effective options to on-ramp audio into the software-based Q-SYS Ecosystem,” says Trent Wagner, Audio Product Manager, QSC. “These new Attero Tech by QSC solutions expand our portfolio with multiple form factors giving integrators additional flexibility…
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November 17, 2020
Press Release
QSC Proves Perfect Fit for Automated Modern Multi-Band Rehearsal Spaces at Taylor Sound
Saint Louis Park, MN (November 17, 2020) — [Fr, De, Es] — Taylor Sound is a full-service studio serving musicians in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. Located just west of Minneapolis, the complex features rehearsal rooms, on-site recording, and even music video production in a massive, green-screen-equipped room. Facilities manager T. Perry Bowers wanted to increase access for local bands and artists who lacked the budget to lock out a rehearsal space of their own, so he created the Band Share program, in which bands pay for one or two nights per week in a room equipped with a drum kit, backline, and P.A. For the latter, he chose QSC TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 touchscreen digital mixers as well as the full range of QSC K.2 Series active loudspeakers. “All three of our Band Share rooms are bookable online, and you can get an access code and come in without…
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November 10, 2020
Corporate
Jatan Shah Elected to 2021 AVIXA Board of Directors
Costa Mesa, Calif. (November 10, 2020) – [Fr, Es, De] – QSC is proud to announce that Jatan Shah, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Technology Officer for QSC, has been elected to the 2021 AVIXA Board of Directors. During his term, which begins January 1, 2021, Jatan will sit as a Director on the Board and help to shape the vision of the association and the pro AV industry. “This year several new global challenges have forced us to reevaluate how we design AV solutions and provide new ways for our world to connect, engage and collaborate,” says Shah. “As we move forward as an industry, a focus of our work will be to apply our skills, artistry, and forward-thinking innovation to creatively address the new challenges we are facing. I am honored, humbled and thrilled to be joining the AVIXA Board and work more closely with some of our industry’s most…
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November 4, 2020
Blog
Q-SYS Quandaries
Five Common Errors in Q-SYS Training Have you experienced our Q-SYS Level One for Cinema training course? If you aced it with the greatest of ease, you are among the few. Less than 5% submit a flawless design for their exit exam. Having graded hundreds of these you can imagine I have a feel for …
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October 21, 2020
Press Release
QSC Adds Q-SYS Processing Capabilities to the NV-32-H Network Video Endpoint
Costa Mesa, Calif. (October 21, 2020) – [De, Fr, Es] – QSC announces the release of the multipurpose NV-32-H (Core Capable) native network video endpoint for the Q-SYS Ecosystem, which now allows you to toggle between ‘Core Mode’, which transforms the device into a fully capable Q-SYS processor with local HDMI switching capabilities, and its existing “Peripheral Mode”, which is designed for network HDMI video distribution over standard AV networks. “Our definition of meeting rooms has dramatically changed over the past nine months with an increased need for smaller rooms with collaboration at the forefront. We used this opportunity to reimagine the NV-32-H and develop a multipurpose, all-encompassing endpoint that gives integrators flexibility to meet specific room needs, while reducing hardware, especially for rooms where real estate comes at an absolute premium, and…
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