CX-Q Series network amplifiers combine a legacy of robust power amplifiers, advancements in high-efficiency output devices and native network transport, control and monitoring capabilities of the Q-SYS Ecosystem. CX-Qn 8K8 features eight channels, capable of delivering customized power output loading and a total maximum power of up to 8000 W. Low-Z, 70 V or 100 V direct drive are available on all channels.
Features and Benefits
Q-SYS Ecosystem Integration – Simple drag-and-drop integration into your Q-SYS design, enabling network routing, advanced processing and control.
Legacy of power redefined – These network amplifiers are built with a 5th generation high-efficiency, Class-D hybrid powertrain design built upon the dependable PL380 PowerLight™ amplifier platform.
Flexible & efficient channel power distribution – CX-Q Series network amplifiers feature FlexAmp™ and FAST (Flexible Amplifier Summing Technology™), which combine to provide extreme flexibility in output deployment.
Network inputs only – “Qn” models are network input only (no local inputs) to reduce cost in scenarios where no local inputs are necessary.
Additional Features
- PowerLight universal switchmode power supply with PFC for highest efficiency, improved audio performance and low weight
- Touch-proof Euroblock loudspeaker connections
- Eight bi-directional GPIO connections for further control and integration of third-party peripherals within Q-SYS
- Automatic energy saving modes ensure that the amplifier will draw the minimum amount of AC power while still providing outstanding audio quality
Traditional Amplifier Solution
Traditional amplifiers lock the “per channel” power distribution, which limits an amplifier’s capabilities to use the amplifiers total power.
- Loudspeakers on Channel 1 and 2 only require 240 W and 900 W. This results in a total of 860 W of unused, wasted power on those channels.
- Loudspeakers on Channel 3 and 4 require 1200 W and 1500 W, but channel C and channel D are only capable of outputting 1000 W per channel. To solve this issue, a second amplifier needs to be deployed, which is both inefficient and costly!
QSC Amplifier Solution
- FlexAmp™ allows for asymmetric output channel loading by drawing from large power reserves and distributing customized output power levels to each channel
- FAST (Flexible Amplifier Summing Technology™) allows channels to be combined in bridge mode, parallel mode or bridge/parallel mode to deliver either high voltage loads (up to 200 Vrms) or higher current loads (up to 35 A)
These two technologies enable far more fluid power distribution and ultimately decrease system cost by reducing wasted power and channels, while removing the need to specify multiple amplifiers with different power ratings in a multi-zone installation.
General Specifications
| CX-Q 4K8 / CX-Qn 4K8 | CX-Q 8K8 / CX-Qn 8K8 | |
| Typical distortion | ||
| 8Ω | 0.02 - 0.05% | |
| 4Ω | 0.04 - 0.1% | |
| Maximum distortion 4Ω - 8Ω | 1.0% | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.3 dB | |
| Noise | ||
| Unweighted output muted | > 101 dB | |
| Weighted output muted | > 104 dB | |
| Gain (1.2V setting) | 35 dB | 38 dB |
| Damping factor | > 100 | |
| Input impedance | > 8k balanced and > 4k unbalanced | |
| Amplifier and load protection | Short circuit, open circuit, over current, over voltage, thermal, RF, DC fault shutdown, active inrush limiting, on/off muting | |
| AC power input | Universal power supply 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz | |
| Agency approvals | UL, CE, RoHS/WEEE compliant, FCC Class B (conducted and radiated emissions) | |
| Carton contents | IEC cable, quick start guide, Euro (green) connectors | |
Power Specifications
| CX-Q 4K8 / CX-Qn 4K8 | CX-Q 8K8 / CX-Qn 8K8 | ||
| Max Power | Max Power | ||
| 8 Independent Channels A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H | 70V | 1000 W | 1250 W |
| 100V | 1000 W | 1250 W | |
| 8Ω | 1000 W | 1250 W | |
| 4Ω | 1000 W | 1500 W | |
| 2Ω | 1000 W | 1200 W | |
| 2 Channels BTL Bridged A+B or C+D or E+F or G+H Doubles Voltage
| 140V | 1500 W | 2000 W |
| 200V | 1500 W | 2000 W | |
| 8Ω | 1500 W | 3000 W | |
| 4Ω | 1400 W | 1700 W | |
| 2Ω | NR* | NR* | |
| 2 Channels Parallel AB or CD or EF or GH Doubles Current
| 70V | 1500 W | 2000 W |
| 100V | 1500 W | 2000 W | |
| 8Ω | 1000 W | 1250 W | |
| 4Ω | 1250 W | 2400 W | |
| 2Ω | 1500 W | 2500 W | |
| 3 Channels Combined in Parallel ABC or EFG Triples Current
| 8Ω | 1000 W | 1250 W |
| 4Ω | 1500 W | 2000 W | |
| 2Ω | 1500 W | 2500 W | |
4 Channel Bridged/Parallel AB+CD, EF+GH Doubles Current and Voltage
| 8Ω | 2500 W | 4000 W |
| 4Ω | 3000 W | 5000 W | |
| 2Ω | NR* | NR* | |
| 4 Channels Combined in Parallel ABCD or EFGH Quadruples Current
| 8Ω | 1000 W | 1200 W |
| 4Ω | 2000 W | 2400 W | |
| 2Ω | 2500 W | 4000 W | |
| 1Ω | 3000 W | 4000 W | |
NR* = Not Recommended due to excessive current draw
Controls, Indicators and Connections
| CX-Q 4K8 / CX-Qn 4K8 | CX-Q 8K8 / CX-Qn 8K8 | |||
| Controls and indicators (front) | Power • Channel MUTE buttons • Channel SELECT buttons • Channel Input Signal and CLIP LED Indicators Channel Output and LIMIT LED meters • NEXT, PREV, ID buttons • Control knob | |||
| Controls and indicators (rear) | AC Power Disconnect (IEC C-14) | |||
| Input connectors | "Q" models - 3-pin Euro (green) and Q-LAN Network connectivity "Qn" models - Q-LAN Network connectivity only | |||
| Output connectors | 8-pin Euro (green) | |||
Weights and Dimensions
| CX-Q 4K8 / CX-Qn 4K8 | CX-Q 8K8 / CX-Qn 8K8 | |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) mm | 89 × 482 × 406 | 89 × 482 × 406 |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) in | 3.5 × 19 × 16 | 3.5 × 19 × 16 |
| Weight net | 11.3 kg / 25 lb | 11.8 kg / 26 lb |
| Weight shipping | 13.2 kg / 29 lb | 13.6 kg / 30 lb |
All specifications are subject to change without notice.