Q-SYS Core 24f

Core 24f

Q-SYS network + analog I/O processor

The Q-SYS Core 24f ushers in the next-generation of Q-SYS processing capabilities, delivering a fully integrated audio, video, and control solution that enables a blank canvas to deliver unique experiences across a broad range of application types. Combining the convenience of ample onboard I/O with robust processing and network I/O capacity, the Core 24f can serve a broad range of corporate, higher education, entertainment and hospitality applications requiring in-room processing.

Features & Benefits

  • Up to 160 x 160 network I/O channels
  • 24 channels of analog I/O, including 8 software-definable Flex channels
  • 8 x 8 GPIO to integrate third-party device control connectivity
  • Includes 8 x 8 Software-based Dante channels (licensable up to 64 x 64)
  • 24x AEC channels @ 200 ms
  • Integrated AV bridging via USB-C
  • Two (2) 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports for redundant networked audio (QLAN, AES67, VoIP, WAN, Media Streaming, etc.)
  • Two (2) 2.5 Gbps independent, auxiliary Ethernet ports
  • Supports up to ten (10) Q-SYS NM-T1 tabletop microphones
  • Host up to 8 instances of a VoIP softphone
  • Includes OLED front display
  • 1RU form factor

Specifications

Processing
Processor Intel 64-bit architecture
Audio processing 32-bit floating point
Q-LAN network audio transport 32-bit floating point
Q-SYS Capacities
Network audio I/O 160 x 160
Analog I/O 24x (8x mic/line in, 8x line out, 8x Flex)
Dante channels 8 x 8 included (up to 64 x 64 with Software-based Dante feature license)
AEC channels 24
Q-SYS NM-T1 capacity 10
WAN / media streaming channels 36 x 36
Network peripherals Up to 96 (including native Q-SYS cameras, I/O, NV, TSCs, paging stations, extensions and plugins with their “Is Managed” property set to “Yes”. It does not include streaming I/O, loudspeakers, scripts or plugins with their “Is Managed” property set to “No”).
VoIP softphones 8
Audio recording / playback 4 channels recording / 16 channels playback, [expandable up to 64 channels playback with optional multi track playback license (SLMTP-32) stackable up to 2x]
Media drive capacity 128 GB (at least 100 GB available for user media, or at least 200 hours of uncompressed 48kHz, 24 bit, mono WAV format audio files)
Control
RS232 2 ports
GPIO 8 x 8
Controls and Indicators
Front Power LED
2×20 character OLED display
PAGE button provides navigation between screens on the front display (forward direction only)
ID button and indicator (blinks when enabled from Q-SYS designer Software)
USB Inputs & Outputs
USB 2x USB-A and 1x USB-C port
AV bridging Via USB-C
USB HID routing Via USB-C
USB audio device hosting Support for standard USB headset, speakerphone on USB-C connection (3 devices max at a time, each having up to 8×8 USB audio channels, up to 16×16 total channels)
USB-C (Audio bridging)
Bit depth 24 bit
Channel count 16 x 16
Sample rate 48 kHz
USB-A Input
Sample rate 48 kHz or 16 kHz, mono
Resolution 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit, float
Format Little-endian, signed or unsigned
USB-A Output
Sample rate 48 kHz only, stereo
Resolution 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit, float
Format Little-endian, signed or unsigned
Physical
Product dimensions
(L x W x H)
19.0 x 12.2 x 1.7 in (482.6 x 310.9 x 43.6 mm)
Product weight 12.0 lb (5.44 kg)
Shipping carton dimensions
(L x W x H)
22.4 x 16.1 x 4.65 in (569 x 410 x 118 mm)
Shipping weight 12.3 lb (5.58 kg)
Included accessories Regulatory statements pamphlet
1x AC mains power cords
I/O connector kit
Removable rack ears
Warranty statement
Environmental & Safety
Power consumption 60 W typical, 150 W maximum
Line voltage 100-240 VAC, ~50/60 Hz
Operating temperature range 0°C to +50°C
Storage temperature -20°C to +70°C
BTU/hour 136 BTU/Hr
Humidity 5% to 85%
Regulatory FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B, Canada ICES-003, EN 55032, EN 55035, EU RoHS directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE directive 2012/19/EU, REACH, China RoHS GB/T26572, RCM, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
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