Today, QSC is proud to announce that we have joined the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) community, a significant milestone that strengthens our collaboration with Microsoft and advances our shared vision for secure, high-performance workplaces. Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) is an enterprise-grade OS platform designed to meet the highest standards of security, manageability, and … Read More
Certification matters. For organizations standardizing on Zoom Rooms, certification is a signal of trust. It confirms that a solution has undergone joint testing, meets Zoom’s requirements for reliability and interoperability, and delivers a predictable, supported experience at scale. For IT teams and AV decision makers, certification reduces deployment risk, eliminates uncertainty, and simplifies long-term support … Read More
For years, “great AV” meant seamless collaboration in meeting rooms and spaces. But collaboration in a high-performance workplace doesn’t operate in individual spaces—it operates across journeys, from the first moment someone enters a place, to how they collaborate in any space, make decisions, and leave with clarity on what happens next. That’s what makes Microsoft Experience Center One (EC1) in Redmond such a compelling signal of where the industry is … Read More
From February 3–6, technology leaders will gather in Barcelona for a week filled with collaboration and innovation. Q-SYS is thrilled to showcase the future of Full Stack AV Platform innovations with ALL-NEW experiences for ISE 2026. Wondering where to find us? Here’s your guide to experiencing Q-SYS at ISE 2026. Visit the Q-SYS Stand 2M300 … Read More
Kevin Rhodus, Platform Integration Manager at Q-SYS, has built a career on solving complex problems, from integrating third-party platforms to designing scalable systems that redefine the AV experience. This feature dives into Kevin’s story and some of his best projects, including a magical holiday light show spanning 12-acres and 400,000+ channels of lights, all controlled and monitored by Q-SYS. Kevin’s Background and Leap to Q-SYS “I started working in AV in … Read More
At Activate this October, we delivered a heart-felt eulogy and a fond farewell to Asset Manager. It was a great tool in its time, helping users find and manage third-party integrations within Q-SYS Designer. But as our Ecosystem grew, Asset Manager began to show its limitations. It became slower, less stable, and increasingly difficult to … Read More
QSC is proud to announce its role as a Global Sponsor of Rise AV, a pioneering organisation dedicated to advancing gender diversity and professional development across the audiovisual (AV) sector. This partnership underscores a commitment by QSC to create an inclusive industry where innovation thrives through diverse perspectives. Rise AV, an extension of the award-winning … Read More
A few weeks ago, we introduced two brand new cameras to our NC Series portfolio – the NC-90-G2 and NC-Pro15x. The NC-90-G2 is our next-generation ePTZ network camera, building on the success of its predecessor with exciting AI-driven features, while the NC-Pro15x expands Q-SYS into more types of high-impact spaces. Let’s dive in! NC-90-G2: Smarter Technology That Brings People Together A few years ago, we introduced the Q-SYS NC-110 as our first electronic pan, tilt, zoom (ePTZ) camera, designed to capture wide (but … Read More
Q-SYS Reflect, a robust cloud-based platform designed for modern AV and IT environments, is now available as a trial offering on the Microsoft Marketplace. This exciting development brings unparalleled convenience to IT administrators looking to enhance their AV system management through a trusted, scalable cloud ecosystem. What is Q-SYS Reflect? Q-SYS Reflect is an innovative … Read More
When most people think of haunted attractions, they picture fog machines, strobe lights, and costumed actors leaping from the shadows. For John Walsh, the scares run deeper: farm dust and backhoes near his fiber lines are what keep him up at night. In this interview conducted by Hope Roth, we explore how he uses his … Read More
Introduction: GPIO vs Relay How do you control power on a device so basic, it runs on batteries? And what can a children’s toy teach us about common mistakes that people make when wiring things using GPIO? This past April, I presented my Smart Dollhouse at the Girl Scouts of Eastern MA’s annual STEM fest. … Read More
As hybrid workplaces evolve, Q-SYS continues to set the standard in delivering advanced, intelligent, and adaptable AV solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms of all shapes and sizes. One room type gaining momentum is the Signature Microsoft Teams Room—designed to deliver a fully inclusive meeting experience with advanced features like spatial audio. Let’s explore how … Read More
In the world of cinema AV, few voices resonate as clearly as Steve Guttag’s. Known for his insightful Q-SYS Cinema blogs, Steve combines deep technical expertise with a passion for storytelling. His work spans small independent theaters to complex multiplex installations, always with a focus on reliability and innovation. This interview explores his approach to … Read More
Introduction This is my second article in the Q-SYS Plugin Stories series, and I’m excited to shine a light on someone whose work has helped shape the way integrators approach plugin development. Alan Chow, founder of Chowmain, has built a reputation for creating intelligent, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that solve real-world challenges across the AV … Read More
Today, my team and I are excited to unveil Space Manager, the first feature release in Q-SYS Reflect’s new Data & Reports suite. Space Manager includes new space visualization features, including hierarchy views and geospatial map views—bringing a whole new level of clarity and control to your systems managed in Reflect. If you attended Activate … Read More
When we were approached to design the Q-SYS India Experience Centre, the brief was ambitious, yet refreshingly clear. This wasn’t about building another tech showroom. It was about designing an experience. A place where technology isn’t just seen, but felt. Where space, sound, and interaction work in harmony to tell a cohesive story. Right from … Read More
For many of us, traversing the world of AV can sometimes feel like navigating a maze. The complex systems, technical jargon, and endless cables can make it seem like something only experts can handle. But at Q-SYS, we believe AV should be intuitive, approachable, and easy to connect with. That’s why we’ve built the Q-SYS … Read More
Exciting news for your high-impact spaces: the Shure Microflex® Advance™ MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone has been certified with Q-SYS across major UC Platforms. This enables users to get the optimized experience they expect in Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and for Google Meet by leveraging the combined audio capture and processing capabilities of both Shure … Read More
InfoComm 2025 is only a few days away! Next week, our industry will crowd into the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando for a week filled with connection, inspiration, and innovation. Q-SYS is excited to showcase our most extensive platform release yet—unveiling a full stack AV platform that unifies data, devices, and cloud-first architecture to … Read More
In the age of personalization, we can customize everything from cars, gaming PCs, and sneakers to simple conveniences like our fast-food combo orders. Shouldn’t we expect the same out of the technology that drives our work environments? When it comes to audiovisual systems, you should be able to choose the set of components that’s right … Read More