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Q-Sys Core



Q-Sys Core

Core 1000 | Core 3000 | Core 4000


The Core is the brain of the system; it performs all the audio routing and processing and handles all control functions. The Q-Sys Core is available in three sizes, Core 1000, 3000, and 4000, and are based on channel capacity. Design choices can substantially increase system channel count , so the following table represents the minimum channel capacity of each Core model.

Core Channel capacity in worst-case scenario:

  Input Channel Capacity Output Channel Capacity
Core 1000 64 64
Core 3000 128 128
Core 4000 128 to 512* 128 to 512*
* Up to 512 network audio channels when sending 8 or more channels per network audio stream


Q-Sys is based on a centralized processing architecture. Having all processing take place in one unit gives the designer complete flexibility while enabling simplified system redundancy. With a centralized architecture any input can be routed to any output without convoluted signal paths.

Redundancy
A second Core can be connected to the network acting as a backup to the primary core. Should the primary core fail, the secondary core takes over all processing for the entire system. In this way, a Q-Sys system is much more robust than a distributed system where the failure of any processor can have a pronounced effect on the system's performance.


SPECIFICATIONS Core 1000, Core 3000, Core 4000
Description System processor and control engine
Front Panel Controls
 LCD page forward momentary switch
Unit ID button momentary switch
Clear settings momentary switch
Front Panel Card Receptacle SD (secure digital) standard size media
Front Panel Indicators Power On: Blue LED
Device Status: Tri-color LED
Audio Signal: Five tri-color LEDs
240 x 64 monochrome LCD graphics display
Rear Panel Connectors RS-232: DE-9 (male 9-pin D shell connector)
Video Out: HD-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector)
Aux ports AUX A set: USB host x2, RJ45 10/100/1000 MBps
Aux ports AUX B set: USB host x2, RJ45 10/100/1000 MBps
GPIO A: DA-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector)
GPIO B: DA-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector)
Q-Sys Network LAN A: RJ45 1000 MBps only
Q-Sys Network LAN B: RJ45 1000 MBps only
Capacity
  Network Audio Channels In
  Network Audio Channels Out
  Maximum Channels Out 2
  End Node Capacity
  Processing (Channels of 32-bit audio)
  I/O Capacity
Core 1000 Core 3000 Core 4000
64 128 128 - 5121
64 128 128 - 5121
1024 2048 2048
128 256 512
128 256 512
Up to 4 channels (Requires purchase of I/O card)
Line Voltage Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Current Draw (120V mains)
Core 1000 Core 3000 Core 4000
2.3 A 2.8 A 2.8 A
Thermal (typical)
Core 1000 Core 3000 Core 4000
785 BTU/h 950 BTU/h 950 BTU/h
Dimensions (HWD) 5.25" x 19" x 15" (133.35 mm x 482.6 mm x 381 mm)
Accessories Included 6 ft UL/CSA/IEC line cord
User Manual
Software CD
Optional audio I/O ship kit
1 Up to 512 network audio channels when sending 8 or more channels per network audio stream.
2 Using maximum fan-out with 16-channel unidirectional I/O Frames.

Specifications subject to change









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