Doubling the processing capabilities of the models the Core 1000 and Core 3000, the next generation of Q-Sys Enterprise Cores has been released by QSC.

The new Core 1100 will provide up to 256x Q-LAN network audio Flex-channels, while the Core 3100 will provide up to 512x512 fixed Q-LAN network audio channels. In addition, QSC has also revealed that a software update, Q-Sys Designer 4.0, will support both new and existing Q-Sys Cores. Q-Sys Designer 4.0 includes many new software features such as Core-to-Core paging which allows individual cores to seamlessly transmit messages across a campus-wide installation, Timeline Playback, plus an all new Dynamic Threshold Auto-mixer.

Also included in this major software release are greater Scripting capabilities as well as enhancements to existing Q-Sys features such as the Notch Feedback Controller, Scheduler, Acoustic Echo Canceller, I/O Monitor and Audio Playback capabilities, which have been augmented to include Fast-Forward, Rewind and Synchronisation to LTC and GPS.

‘These next-generation server cores are uniquely suited to manage the extensive audio processing needs in larger deployments such as convention centres, entertainment venues, hospitality settings and transportation facilities,’ says QSC Install DSP Product Manager, TJ Adams.

The new systems will be available in late Spring 2014.