Q-SYS has announced an important release that includes Q-SYS Designer Software v10, new Core processors, the VisionSuite Accelerator, enhanced design tools, and improved reporting capabilities for Q-SYS Reflect. Each new release showcases layers of innovation within the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform, advancing a technology approach that allows AV systems to provide real-time action, data-driven insights, and greater flexibility to meet the demands of modern customers and spaces.

A full-stack AV platform is a forward-thinking technology framework based on established IT architecture principles, including multimodal I/O, a cognitive cloud, and an intelligent operating system. In the AV industry, this approach replaces a collection of disparate, bespoke systems with a unified foundation of connective technologies that can grow alongside customer needs and easily integrate new innovations as they become available.

“Q-SYS is changing the game by delivering the industry’s most innovative full stack AV platform,” said Jatan Shah, President of QSC. “By unifying data, devices, and a cloud-first architecture, we help organizations maximize long-term value, scale with ease, and provide real-time action and insights across high-performance corporate, hospitality, entertainment, and public environments.”

Expanding Processing Options and Simplified Licensing

Q-SYS introduces three new Core processors to fit every application scale. The Q-SYS Core 24f represents the next evolution of integrated AV&C processing with double the DSP power of its predecessor, expanded I/O capacity (160 x 160), and support for 96 peripherals.

The new Q-SYS X Class Server Cores bring enterprise-grade server hardware for larger installations. The Server Core X10 offers triple the processing power of Core 24f with 256 x 256 network I/O and 64 AEC processors. For the most demanding environments, the Server Core X20r doubles the DSP power of the X10 with 384 x 384 network I/O, 128 AEC processors, and redundant power supplies.

As a bonus, integrated control capabilities, including scripting, plugins, and UCI deployment, now come included at no additional cost for all systems.

Intelligent VisionSuite AI Accelerator and Smarter Design Tools

Q-SYS VisionSuite introduces innovative multimodal technologies that enhance in-room automation, speaker tracking, and presenter tracking for remote participants while streamlining design workflows. The Speaker Spotlight technology triangulates the active speaker using both their voice and image, allowing for dynamic camera framing without relying on static presets. Meanwhile, the Presenter Spotlight leverages advanced computer vision to provide predictive full-body tracking of presenters. Additionally, VisionSuite delivers full-room automation, creating engaging and intelligent experiences while simplifying operations for integrators and administrators.

At the core of these capabilities is the new Q-SYS VSA-100 VisionSuite AI Accelerator, a native Q-SYS device specifically designed to power advanced automation. Furthermore, the update introduces Q-SYS VisionSuite Designer, a 3D configuration and visualization tool integrated within Q-SYS Designer Software that enables system designers to model and deploy spaces with greater accuracy and efficiency.

Q-SYS Reflect: Enhanced Visibility and Actionable Insights

Q-SYS Reflect, the cloud-based remote monitoring solution for Q-SYS systems, now includes new Data & Reporting tools for enhanced visibility into system performance. Users can analyze AV reliability, track system health, and visualize deployment trends. The Reflect API is also now available for free, allowing third-party device monitoring and integration with IT monitoring platforms for quicker decision-making.

Q-SYS Designer Software v10

Q-SYS Designer Software v10 marks the platform’s largest software release to date, introducing support for new Q-SYS Cores and the new VisionSuite AI Accelerator. It also adds Android UCI Viewer support, native SMPTE ST 2110 audio with NMOS control, improved audio support for the NV-21-HU, and a new software development workflow for UI/UX creation.