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November 1, 2023
Corporate
QSC Recognized by Great Place to Work™ on Certification Nation Day
Costa Mesa, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – [De, Es, Zh] – QSC is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies across the country. Certification Nation Day is designated to honor and acknowledge companies working to create great places to work for all. In celebration of Certification Nation Day, QSC reflects on its certification as a Great Place to Work in multiple countries, including the United States, Germany, India, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. This prestigious recognition reaffirms the commitment QSC has to bringing people together through impactful experiences and a better-connected world. The Great Place to Work certification is a testament to the dedication QSC has to providing its employees with an environment where they can thrive both personally and professionally. The certification…
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October 5, 2023
Announcement
QSC Pro Audio Expands South Latin America Distribution Network
Costa Mesa, Calif. (October 5, 2023) – [ES, PT] – QSC is thrilled to announce strategic partnerships with renowned distributors to expand its presence across the South Latin America (LATAM) region. The following partners have been carefully selected to represent the QSC Pro Audio division across their respective markets: WWT WORLDWIDE TRADING CORP., Dealer AV. (Brazil) Beyond Corporation SAC. (Peru) Audiosystems. (Chile) Unishop Pro AV. (Paraguay) Xpro Music Group S.R.L. (Argentina/Uruguay) IEE Ltd. (Bolivia) From pre-sales consultations to post-sales support, our partnership network empowers customers with the assurance of making sound business decisions and enjoying top-tier service quality with QSC. Our revamped distribution strategy for post-sales support also entails an extensive expansion of authorized service centers in each South LATAM country. "Our…
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August 22, 2023
Announcement
QSC Pro Audio Expands APAC Distribution Network
Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 22, 2023) – [Zh, Ko] – QSC is thrilled to announce strategic partnerships with renowned distributors to expand its presence across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The following partners have been carefully selected to represent the QSC Pro Audio division across their respective markets in China, Korea, Hong Kong / Macau, Singapore / Myanmar, and Cambodia: GUANGZHOU JOYFUN AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (China) BLS CO. LTD. (Korea) FU KEUNG HOLDINGS CO. LTD. (Hong Kong / Macau) SINDO EXPORTS PTE. LTD. (Singapore / Myanmar) KH AUDIO CO. (Cambodia) As the APAC region shows encouraging signs of recovery post-pandemic, QSC is proactively positioning itself for success by partnering with these industry-leading distributors. This strategic expansion not only demonstrates the commitment QSC has to providing unparalleled audio solutions…
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August 15, 2023
Announcement
QSC Pro Audio Strengthens EMEA and UK Sales Presence
Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 15, 2023) – [Es, De, Fr] – QSC Pro Audio division is excited to announce the hire of Jeff Gorton and Colin Smith as Directors of Sales for the EMEA and UK regions, respectively. These new positions will enable QSC to strengthen its market share and enhance its brand presence across the region. Gorton joins QSC after two decades of experience in commercial pro audio/AV space. “The current and future of QSC products are inspiring and are certain to set benchmarks for the industry,” says Gorton. “It’s exciting times and I’m delighted to be part of the company’s future and play a role in its success.” Smith, whose professional experience includes managerial roles in both retail and AV industries states, “I am excited and honoured to be appointed as the UK Sales Director for the Pro Audio division,” says Smith. “Our portfolio of products will…
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June 1, 2023
Corporate
QSC Pro Audio Goes Direct in BeNeLux
Sinsheim, Germany (June 1, 2023) – [De, Fr, Es] – As of July 1, 2023, QSC will take over direct distribution for all QSC Pro Audio portfolio in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. This approach will give QSC Pro Audio customers unrivalled access and support from the recently opened European Service Centre in the QSC Netherlands office. Algam will remain responsible for the distribution of QSC Pro Audio in France and the Nordics. “We would like to thank Algam for their support in distributing the QSC Pro Audio portfolio in Benelux and look forward to our continued partnership in France (including Maghreb) and the Nordics,” says Perry Celia, Vice President, Global Sales and Service, QSC Pro Audio. About QSC Pro Audio Founded in 1968, QSC is a globally-recognized leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of award-winning, high-performance loudspeakers,…
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May 19, 2023
Corporate
QSC Pro Audio Promotes Linda Lee to VP Operations and Supply Chain
Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 19, 2023) – QSC is pleased to announce the promotion of Linda Lee to Vice President Operations and Supply Chain. Rejoining the company in 2022, Lee worked at HID Global, Lantronix and most recently Indentiv where she served as Senior Director of Global Supply Chain and Operations. “Linda is a real professional with an incredible work ethic not to mention she’s an absolute pleasure to work with,” says David Angress, Senior Vice President and General Manager, QSC Pro Audio. “Linda has made an incredible impact on this company by working closely with our suppliers to ensure we have the correct inventory to better serve our customers. We are thrilled to have her back at QSC and I am confident she will continue to lead her efficient team to new heights as we continue to navigate the post-COVID world.” “What I love about QSC are the people; all who…
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April 25, 2023
Announcement
Ray Tantzen Joins QSC Pro Audio Team
Costa Mesa, Calif. (April 24, 2023) – QSC is pleased to announce that Ray Tantzen has joined the organization as Director of Product Management. Tantzen has over 20 years of experience in pro audio product management with top brands including PreSonus Audio Electronics, Avid and Loud Technologies. “It’s very exciting to have Ray join our QSC team,” says David Fuller, Vice President Product Development, QSC Pro Audio. “Ray brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in developing and advancing digital mixer technology and he will be a valuable asset as we continue to innovate across our most coveted portfolio.” “QSC is a strong and successful brand with a long heritage of developing solutions that deliver complex technologies to customers in a simple way,” says Tantzen. “I am thrilled to be part of this customer-first organization and look forward to guiding…
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April 12, 2023
Announcement
Rajesh Mittal Promoted to Vice President Q-SYS and QSC Pro Audio South Asia Region
Bengaluru, India (April 12, 2023) – The Q-SYS and QSC Pro Audio divisions of QSC are pleased to announce the promotion of Rajesh Mittal to Vice President SAARC. From the newly expanded regional sales, marketing and product development headquarters in Bengaluru, India, Mittal will oversee both the QSC Pro Audio and Q-SYS brands and continue to hold the position of Managing Director QSC India Pvt Ltd. Mittal has been part of the AV and IT industry for almost 23 years, and since joining the company in February 2018 as Managing Director, India, he has played a vital role in driving SAARC’s successful growth. He has been instrumental in building a best-in-class sales, marketing and business team to enable the company to scale. He also established the vertical-oriented go-to-market strategy which is now a fundamental part of the business and will serve as a benchmark for…
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April 3, 2023
Announcement
QSC Introduces L Class Intelligent Active Loudspeakers
Costa Mesa, Calif. (April 3, 2023) – [Fr, De, Es] – QSC is pleased to introduce L Class; the next generation of advanced, intelligent, active loudspeakers for applications ranging from simple, portable, plug-and-play setups, to demanding, networked, high-tech AV productions and fixed installations. The remarkable result of a deep understanding of customer needs and application requirements, L Class delivers its exceptional performance and extraordinary audio experience via high-output amplification, state-of-the-art DSP, premium components, extensive system intelligence and an elegantly intuitive user interface. L Class also sets a new standard for ease of use, as its users will be able to confidently configure and deploy any L Class system with unmatched speed and reliability. Onboard Dante® connects L Class to networked AV systems and connected stages. …
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March 15, 2023
Corporate
Alan Chang Named Director Business Development in APAC
Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 16, 2023) – [Zh] – QSC today announces that Alan Chang has been named Director of Business Development, APAC where he will manage Pro Audio sales in the region. In this new role, Chang will be responsible for driving sales, developing business and building go-to-market strategies for the entire region. “Alan has been part of the team for almost two years and has made considerable contributions to our sales organization in Japan and Korea,” says Perry Celia, Vice President Sales and Service, QSC Pro Audio. “We are thrilled for him to take on responsibility for the entire region as his knowledge of the region and distribution channel will continue to be an essential asset to us.” “QSC Pro Audio is known as a reliable and steadfast brand,” says Chang. “I am pleased to work with our sales and support teams to advance the growth of QSC and…
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March 6, 2023
Software
QSC Launches Firmware v3.0 for its acclaimed TouchMix-30 Pro Digital Mixer
Costa Mesa, CA (March 6, 2023) – [De, Fr, Es] – QSC is pleased to introduce a major firmware v3.0 update to its highly acclaimed TouchMix-30 Pro digital mixer. The new standard for performance in a compact digital mixer, the TouchMix-30 Pro with firmware v3.0 satisfies the needs of many professionals with the addition of Scenes, Snapshots, Cue List management and offline editing functionalities. Scenes provide the user with the ability to store and recall the entire mixer configuration, while Snapshots allow the user to save and recall selected settings for designated channels without affecting other mixer settings. Cue Lists select and arrange Scenes, Snapshots and audio files into a predetermined sequence for recall during a show, while offline editing provides the user with the ability to create and edit mixer configurations without the mixer being connected to…
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December 7, 2022
Announcement
QSC Named 2022 MMR Dealer’s Choice Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year
Costa Mesa, Calif. (December 7, 2022) – QSC is proud to announce it has once again been named Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year in the 30th Annual Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) Magazine Dealers’ Choice Awards. This is the second year in a row and fourth time in six years that QSC has been recognized by musical instrument retailers as their favorite sound reinforcement brand. “These times compel all of us to reassess how we go about offering the highest value to our customers,” states Ray van Straten, VP Brand, Marketing, Training & Education, QSC. “But what continues to make QSC a favorite brand among dealers and end-users alike is that through any circumstances—especially during these challenging times—is that we remain true to our brand values of providing exceptional performance, unmatched reliability, and unparalleled support.” Van Straten adds, “A little…
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October 20, 2022
Announcement
QSC, LLC Appoints Hibino Intersound as Authorized Dealer in Japan
Hong Kong, China (October 20, 2022) – QSC, LLC. is delighted to announce the appointment of Hibino Intersound, a subsidiary of Hibino Corporation, as an authorized dealer for the Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform as well as QSC Pro Audio products in Japan. “With the increasing demand for an intuitive, scalable and flexible AV&C platform and ecoystem across different industries, Q-SYS is the ideal solution for our partners and customers in the region,” says William Chan, Managing Director, North Asia, Q-SYS. “With Hibino’s deep knowledge and extensive industry experience, combined with our exceptional partnership, we are confident they will secure new opportunities to create exceptional experiences in many different high-impact spaces and live sound environments across Japan.” “Over the years, QSC and Q-SYS continues to bring innovation to the…
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October 14, 2022
Corporate
Q-SYS Expands Regional Office in Bengaluru, India
Costa Mesa, Calif. (October 18, 2022) – Q-SYS is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Bengaluru, India. This 23,620 sq. ft. facility will be the new hub for the SAARC region with sales and marketing, training, support, logistics, operations, as well as software development. In addition, it will house three state-of-the-art testing labs, two software quality assurance (SQA) labs, and a first-class training space for integrators, consultants, and end users to learn more about Q-SYS technologies. “The adoption of Q-SYS in India has grown tremendously over the past few years, thanks to the increased awareness and business potential in the region,” says Rajesh Mittal, Managing Director, Q-SYS India. “We are pleased to move into this new facility which will accommodate our substantial growth, increase support capabilities to better serve our customers, as…
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September 8, 2022
Announcement
QSC EMEA Reaching Next Milestone in BeNeLux
Sinsheim, Germany (September 8, 2022) – [De, Es, Fr] – QSC EMEA is pleased to announce the opening of a new BeNeLux office in Nieuwegein, near Utrecht (NL). Slated to open September 20, 2022, this modern office space will serve as the business development and Q-SYS training hub, as well house an experience centre where customers and end users can see the Q-SYS Platform and Ecosystem in real world installations. In addition, this office will include the EMEA service centre, now based under the same roof, with significantly more room to continually support both Q-SYS and QSC Pro Audio divisions. “Since opening the first regional business development office in 2020, the team has expanded four times, and this new modern office and high-end training facility is the next obvious step to support the growing regional footprint,” says Willem van Zuilekom, Managing Director of…
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August 17, 2022
Announcement
Craig Paller Joins QSC Pro Audio Team
Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 17, 2022) – QSC is pleased to announce Craig Paller has joined the organization as Director of US Sales – East for the company’s Pro Audio Division. Paller joins the QSC management team with 30 years of senior leadership and management experience at notable brands including Electro-Voice, Shure, HARMAN and ClearOne. “I am very excited to have Craig join our team,” states Perry Celia, VP Global Sales and Service, QSC Pro Audio. “Craig’s considerable business acumen, passion for the business, our customers, and end-users, along with a track record of responsiveness and collaboration, will make him highly successful in his new role. Our entire Pro Audio team is looking forward to working with him.” “Joining the Pro Audio team at QSC is a dream come true for me,” states Paller. “The company’s reputation for innovation and steady growth,…
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August 4, 2022
Announcement
QSC, LLC Names Ronda Ross Vice President Human Resources
Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 4, 2022) – [De, Fr, Es] – QSC, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Ronda Ross to Vice President Human Resources. Ross replaces Vicki Arnold who has retired after leading HR for 16 years. “First, we’d like to thank Vicki for all she has done for QSC, LLC. Her contributions in building our HR team and capabilities have been immeasurable and we appreciate the dedication and care she has always given the organization and our employees,” says Joe Pham, Chairman of the Board and CEO, QSC, LLC. “We are thrilled to have Ronda fulfill this position as she has already made such a large impact over the last five years by delivering many improvements and laying a solid foundation to support the growth of our organization.” Ross joined QSC, LLC in 2017 as Director of HR Operations and promoted to Senior Director Human Resources in 2021 where…
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August 1, 2022
Announcement
David Angress to Lead QSC Pro Audio Division
Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 1, 2022) – [Zh, De, Fr, Es] – QSC is pleased to announce that David Angress has joined the organization as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company’s new Pro Audio division. “Throughout the years, I have always had the greatest respect and admiration for QSC – its people, its culture and its portfolio of innovative, market-leading products,” says Angress. “The Pro Audio division is gearing up for an incredible phase of transformative growth and I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to serve as its leader going forward.” Angress, a seasoned veteran of the music and pro audio products industry, brings a wealth of experience in senior executive leadership with roles at preeminent brands including ADAM Audio GmbH, Guitar Center, Harman, and AKG. As principal at Angress Consulting for the last 12 years, he has…
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July 13, 2022
Announcement
QSC Announces Pro Audio Leadership Team
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 13, 2022) – [De] – QSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Celia to VP Global Sales and Service, David Fuller to VP Product Development, Ray van Straten to VP Brand, Marketing & Training, and Linda Lee to Sr. Director, Operations. With this leadership team in place, the company’s new Pro Audio division is primed to position the QSC brand for its next phase of growth, innovation and expansion in the global sound reinforcement market. Celia takes the reins of the division’s global sales and service functions after having served at QSC for over 14 years – most recently as Sr. Director Sales, Americas. Fuller’s 12-year tenure at QSC has included leadership roles such as Sr. Director, International Sales as well as Sr. Director, Entertainment Product Strategy. Van Straten joins the team as a 20-year veteran of QSC, having led the…
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May 5, 2022
Corporate
QSC Expands Sales Leadership Team in Asia Pacific
Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 5, 2022) – QSC is pleased to welcome Nat Cha and Jason Tay as Country Managers for Singapore and Indonesia. Cha and Tay will work closely with system integration partners in their regions. “We are thrilled to expand our APAC sales team with two industry veterans,” says Andy Pearce, Senior Director Southeast Asia & Pacific, QSC. “With their sales and integration expertise, we can better proliferate the Q-SYS audio, video, and control Platform and its surrounding Ecosystem to more customers in the region, guiding customers to take advantage of its full potential.” Cha has over 14 years of experience in IT and AV industries and has held several sales management positions. He worked closely with system integrators to develop solution strategies and assist with project design. He most recently served as sales manager for Sennheiser Electronic…
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