Dante Latency – A Few Details

A consultant recently asked what the latency of Q-SYS Software-based Dante™ is relative to the Q-SYS CDN64 Dante I/O card.  The simple answer is that the lowest receive latency for Software-based Dante is currently 2 mS. Note that when we talk about “latency”, we are referring to receive latency, since latency is managed in Dante solutions … leer más

A Deeper Dive into Loudspeaker Directivity (Consultant Courier)

There’s a saying in our industry – “Flat frequency response on-axis is necessary, but not sufficient, to make a good sounding loudspeaker.”  OK, maybe you don’t hear this idea tossed around all the time, but it’s true nonetheless. This edition of the Consultant Courier will explore off-axis frequency response, directivity, and the various ways this … leer más

What About Long-Term Amplifier Power Output? (Consultant Courier)

Like most audio equipment, power amplifiers have a lot of specs associated with them, all of which can help us understand the performance and reliability of an amplifier. No single specification ever tells the whole story, which is why it’s important to dig deeper to determine an amplifier’s “fit” for the job. Max Power Most … leer más

Consultant Courier: This Isn’t Your Regular Bluetooth!

Bluetooth audio technology has long been a standard feature on laptops, mobile devices, loudspeakers, and many other common consumer products.  The same user-friendly characteristics of consumer Bluetooth implementations can make its use in public fixed installations problematic.  (Not so) user-friendly name: Consumer Bluetooth devices come with a factory-preset, and usually an unchangeable Bluetooth name that … leer más

Consultant Courier: CX-Q Amplifier Capability

You have to consider everything from the AC power outlet (and its circuit breaker) that powers the amplifier all the way through to the load.  Each “link” in the chain has maximum limits that determine output power limits under various conditions. The AC Wall Outlet Selecting the AC supply for amplifiers is very simple – … leer más

Consultant Courier: Feature Licenses (what’s & why’s?)

Back again for another exciting edition of “The Consultant Courier”, giving you the low-down on the latest and greatest for the consultant world! This blog will describe the various licensed features available for Q-SYS Core Processors, and how to specify the right license(s) based on your system requirements. Why Do QSC Have Licensed Features?  Let’s … leer más

Consultant Courier: Attero Tech by QSC Axon C1

Back again for another edition of The Consultant Courier, providing you with the latest and greatest for the consultant world! Today we are chatting about one of the most versatile IP wallplate controllers, the Attero Tech by QSC Axon C1. Why was the Axon C1 developed?  There simply wasn’t a small, simple, general purpose IP-based … leer más