Q-SYS Core 24f: Network and Analog I/O Processor
Preliminary technical specifications, subject to change without notice.
Key Features
- Up to 160 x 160 network I/O channels
- 24 analog I/O channels, including 8 software-assignable Flex channels
- 8 x 8 GPIO for control connectivity with third-party products
- Includes 8 x 8 Software-based Dante channels (with license up to 64 x 64)
- 24 AEC channels (up to 200 ms)
- Integrated AV/USB bridge via USB-C
- Two (2) 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports for redundant audio networking (Q-LAN, AES67, VoIP, WAN, media streams, etc.)
- Two (2) independent auxiliary 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports
- Supports up to ten (10) Q-SYS NM-T1 tabletop microphones
- 8 VoIP instances
- Front-panel OLED screen
- 1U rack format
Product Overview
The Q-SYS Core 24f represents the next generation of Q-SYS processing capabilities, offering an integrated audio, video, and control solution that provides significant flexibility for a wide range of applications. Combining the convenience of built-in I/O with robust processing and extensive network I/O capacity, the Core 24f is ideal for various applications requiring on-site signal processing in enterprise, higher education, entertainment, and hospitality environments.
Capabilities for Demanding Applications
As a successor and evolution of the Q-SYS Core 110f, the Core 24f builds upon the foundation of the market's first truly integrated audio, video, and control processor. It offers a significant increase in processing power and updated I/O to meet the performance demands of modern AV environments. It includes 24 channels of onboard audio, an integrated AV/USB bridge via USB-C, connectors for GPIO and RS-232 control, and 4 network ports for various on-site signal processing applications.
Q-SYS Control is Intrinsic to Q-SYS
The Core 24f processor leverages the full capabilities of the Q-SYS control engine without requiring additional feature licenses. This allows users to design and deliver tailored control and automation experiences for any space, with a toolset that accommodates all levels of programming comfort within a single, scalable platform.
Integrated Audio, Video, and Control
The Core 24f processor is powered by the Q-SYS integrated AV platform, which unifies data, devices, and an open, cloud-enabled architecture to deliver a fully integrated audio, video, and control solution with simpler integration and software-based scalability.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Network Audio I/O | 160 x 160 |
| Analog I/O | 8 mic/line inputs, 8 line outputs, 8 software-definable Flex channels |
| Dante Channels | 8 x 8 native (up to 64 x 64 with Software-based Dante feature license) |
| Available AEC Channels | 24 |
| Q-SYS NM-T1 Capacity | 10 |
| WAN/Media Channels | 36 x 36 |
| Networked Devices | Up to 96 (includes native Q-SYS cameras, I/O, TSC Series touch screen controllers, call stations, extensions, and plug-ins with "Is Managed" set to "Yes". Does not include streaming I/O, loudspeakers, scripts, or plug-ins with "Is Managed" set to "No".) |
| VoIP Telephony Software | 8 |
| Audio Record/Playback | 4-channel record / 16-channel playback, up to 64 channels with optional multi-track playback license (SLMTP-32) cumulative up to 2x |
| Storage Media Capacity | 128 GB (at least 100 GB available for user storage, or at least 200 hours of uncompressed audio in 48 kHz, 24-bit, mono WAV format) |
| Processing | |
| Processor | Intel 64-bit Architecture |
| Audio Processing | 32-bit floating point |
| Network Audio Transport | Q-LAN 32-bit floating point |
| Control | |
| RS-232 | 2 ports |
| GPIO | 8 x 8 |
| Controls and Indicators | |
| Front Panel | Power LED, 2x20 character OLED screen. PAGE button for screen navigation. ID button and indicator (flashes when activated in Q-SYS Designer software). |
| USB Inputs and Outputs | |
| USB | 2x USB-A and 1x USB-C |
| Audio/Video Bridge | Via USB-C |
| HID USB Distribution | Via USB-C |
| USB Audio Peripheral Host | Supports standard headset microphone, USB hands-free kit on a USB-C connection (max 3 devices at once, each up to 8x8 USB audio channels, up to 16x16 channels total) |
| USB-C (Audio Bridge) | |
| Digital Resolution | 24-bit |
| Number of Channels | 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 floating point |
| 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 floating point |
| Format | Little-endian, signed or unsigned |
| Audio Inputs | |
| Phantom Power | +48V DC, 10 mA per input channel |
| A/D Converters | 24-bit |
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | +/- 0.5 dB, across all sensitivities |
| Equivalent Input Noise (120 Ω termination, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, unweighted) | < -123 dB |
| Input Impedance | 10 kΩ balanced, 5 kΩ unbalanced |
| Input Sensitivity Adjustment (1 dB steps) | -36 dBu minimum to +24 dBu maximum |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | > 70 dB, across all input sensitivities |
| Input to Input Crosstalk, at 1 kHz | Typically > 111 dB, across all sensitivities |
| THD+N AT INPUT, AT 1 KHZ | |
| With +24 dBu sensitivity and +24 dBu input level | < 0.0008% |
| With +10 dBu sensitivity and +8 dBu input level | < 0.0005% |
| With -10 dBu sensitivity and -10.5 dBu input level | < 0.0006% |
| With -36 dBu sensitivity and -36.5 dBu input level | < 0.006% |
| INPUT DYNAMIC RANGE | |
| Sensitivity at +24 dBu | > 111 dB |
| Sensitivity at +10 dBu | > 110 dB |
| Sensitivity at -10 dBu | > 106 dB |
| Sensitivity at -36 dBu | > 88 dB |
| Audio Outputs | |
| Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | +/- 0.5 dB |
| Output THD (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | < 0.008% at maximum output level |
| Output Crosstalk at 1 kHz | > 110 dB typical, > 100 dB max |
| Output Dynamic Range | > 111 dB |
| Output Audio Level Range | -36 dBu to +24 dBu |
| Output Impedance (balanced) | 100 Ω |
Dimensions and Weight
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions (W x D x H) | 482.6 x 310.9 x 43.6 mm (19.0 x 12.2 x 1.7 inches) |
| Product Weight | 5.44 kg (12.0 lb) |
| Shipping Dimensions (W x D x H) | 569 x 410 x 118 mm (22.4 x 16.1 x 4.65 inches) |
| Shipping Weight | 5.58 kg (12.3 lb) |
| Included Accessories | Removable rack ears, 1 power cord, I/O connector kit, Regulatory compliance and safety information summary, Warranty statement. |
Environment and Safety
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | Typically 60 W, 150 W maximum |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 VAC, ~50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +70 °C |
| BTU per Hour | 136 BTU per hour |
| Humidity | 5% to 85% |
| Regulatory Compliance | 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 |
Rear Panel Connections
The rear panel features various connection ports including:
- MIC/LINE INPUTS (CH1-CH8)
- FLEX CHANNELS (CH1-CH8)
- LINE OUTPUTS (CH1-CH8)
- GPIO INPUTS (CH1-CH8)
- GPIO OUTPUTS (+12V, 3.3V PULL UP, 24V, 0.2A MAX)
- RS232 (TX, RX)
- USB A (5V 2A)
- USB C (5V 0.5A)
- LAN A, LAN B (2.5 Gbps)
- LAN C, LAN D (2.5 Gbps)
- Power Input (100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 150W)
