Overview:
Q-Sys Integrated System Platform
- Q-Sys is the most powerful yet simple solution on the market for audio processing, control and management. It is designed and backed by the industry leaders of audio engineering and service.
A Completely new technology platform
- Q-Sys™ has no equal as an integrated, scalable audio solution. Built from the ground up on a powerful, open, IT-friendly foundation, the Q-Sys platform transcends the limitations in scope, performance, and usability that have kept previous networked audio control systems from reaching their full potential.
Innovation through technology
- Q-Sys represents the latest advance in QSC's long history of defining the state of the art in audio routing and control systems. As the world's first licensee of Cobra Net™, QSC created DSP-based audio processing products that enabled new capabilities in both commercial and performance sound reinforcement systems. As developments in IT continued to enhance the capabilities of CPUs and IP networking, we responded with new solutions offering far greater power and flexibility than the proprietary approach still being embraced by our competitors. That's the QSC way; Building on our heritage while constantly evolving through new technologies.
Q-Sys system elements
- The primary elements of a Q-Sys system are the Core, the Designer software, the Q-LAN network, and the peripherals.
- Q-Sys Core is the brain of the system, performing all audio routing, processing, and control functions.
- Q-Sys Designer software provides the interface for system design, configuration, and control.
- Q-LAN is the IP-friendly network that connects the system into an integrated whole.
- Q-Sys peripherals such as I/O Frames, I/O cards, page stations and touch screen controllers provide fully customizable, application-specific functionality.
Control Peripherals
The Q-SYS TSC-8 combines capacitive touch technology with a bright 400 nits, 800 x 600 full color LCD for state-of-the-art control of a Q-Sys system. Touchscreen control is the ideal user-interface for sophisticated systems in which control needs can range from a few simple parameters to recall of global snapshots. The TSC-8 can be used to control much more than just audio; a wide variety of equipment can be managed utilizing the Q-Sys Core's GPIO and TCP/IP instruction mechanisms providing true one-touch control of complete systems.
- When multiple TSC-8 controllers control a single system, changes made from one unit will be reflected on the displays of others. Creation of the custom user screens is accomplished within the Q-Sys environment using the User Control Interface (UCI) Designer which allows selection of any Q-Sys element to be "pulled" into the interface and adjusted for size and color.
- For applications in which room diagrams, corporate logos or other graphical elements are desired, the TSC-8 can support full-color bit-mapped images.
- The TSC-8 is offered in black (TSC-8-BK) or white (TSC-8-WH) and designed for easy flush-mount installation in a wall, lectern or similar flat surface.
- The back box (TSC-8-BX) provides a convenient location for housing the power and network connections.(sold separately)
- The TSC-8 provides two network interfaces for connection to the Q-Sys system. These dual ports allow the controller to be connected to two separate networks enabling redundant operation modes for mission critical applications.
- Capacitive touch technology eliminates physical knobs and buttons increasing product reliability
- 8.4", 800 x 600 LCD with anti-glare safety glass
- Connects with dual RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps connections for network redundancy
- Hosts custom user-designed control interfaces created in Q-Sys Designer with ability to adjust nearly every system parameter
- Capable of displaying custom bitmapped graphic images
- Q-Sys technical support is available 24/7 - worldwide
1. Capacitive-touch control surface and LCD viewing area (8.4" diagonal)
2. Bezel mounting points
3. Bezel mounting point cap
Rear Panel Features:
1. Cooling fins
2. Mounting point Standoff slots
3. Flange Standoff slots
4. +12 VDC Power inlet (power supply included)
5. LAN ports ( LAN A primary / LAN B redundant)
6. Factory Reset (on right side if you are facing the touchscreen)
7. USB 2.0 host port interfaces (type A) – not used
8. Device Restart (on left side if you are facing the touchscreen)
9. Audio line level output (1/8" jack) – not used
10. Compact Flash Cover
11. Slot Covers
Sample Set-up Applications:
Specifications:
- CPU : 1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270
- Internal RAM: 1 GB DDR2
- External non-volatile memory: Compact Flash drive; supports up to 32 GB of storage
Display
- LCD: 8" 4:3 color graphics display
- Luminance: 400 nits
- Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
- Glass overlay: Anti-glare safety glass
Front Panel Controls
- Control surface: 8" capacitive touch surface
- QSC logo Home Key: Returns display to “Home” page
Rear Panel Connectors
- Q-Sys Network LAN A: Dual RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Audio Line Output : 3mm jack (factory use only)
- USB type B port: USB 2.0 client port
- Memory socket: Accepts Compact Flash (up to 32 GB)
- Power cord : Fixed 18 AWG cord w/ pigtails
Power Requirements
- +36V DC supply (included) connected to AC mains (90V – 220V, 47Hz – 60Hz)
Power Source
- +36 VDC External supply (included); Fixed 3-conductor cord, 18 AWG
Dimensions (HWD)
- 7.37" (18.7 cm) x 10.67" (27.1 cm) x 2.75" (7 cm)