I/O-USB Bridge
The I/O-USB Bridge allows you to integrate networked Q-SYS conference room camera video – alongside industry-leading audio processing – into soft-codec applications via a USB connection, without the need for special drivers. The I/O-USB Bridge can act as an in-rack or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) endpoint for Q-SYS PTZ IP conferencing camera feeds and audio processed with Q-SYS acoustic echo cancellation (AEC).
Note: This topic provides an overview of the I/O-USB Bridge peripheral. For installation instructions and other details, see the I/O-USB Bridge product page.
- Driverless USB 2.0 Connection
- Built for BYOD (plug and play)
- Resolutions up to 1080p
- Emulates webcam video and AEC speakerphone audio over single USB connection
- Emulates computer soundcard
- Bridges audio and video over Q-LAN to USB
- External Power Supply or PoE enabled (802.3af)
Add the I/O-USB Bridge to your design inventory from the Peripherals category. The following components are available for the I/O-USB Bridge, depending on its Properties:
Front Panel
- USB 2.0 Type A host ports—Total maximum current available from these ports is 500 mA with PoE or external 12 V 2A DC supply.
- USB 2.0 Type B device port—Connect to a host PC to bridge Q-SYS audio and/or video (UAC / UVC).
- Power LED indicator.
- ID button and LED indicator—Press the button to identify this unit in Q-SYS Designer or Q-SYS Configurator. The LED blinks when this device's ID mode is enabled by pressing the ID button or through Q-SYS Designer or Q-SYS Configurator.
Rear Panel
- LAN A / PoE port—for LAN connection. The I/O-USB Bridge is a PoE Enabled Device (802.3af). Use a suitable PoE network switch or supply through this port.
- LAN B port—for LAN connection.
- HDMI output port—for future functionality.
- Reset switch. To reset the unit, insert a straightened paper clip or similar tool into this opening to press this switch for 10 seconds.
- RS232 port.
- External 12V DC power supply connection—for redundancy, or in the absence of a PoE supply. The minimum power requirements are 12 V, 1 A; to provide maximum current for multiple USB connections, use a 12 V, 2 A supply.
Supported Resolutions |
(All aspect ratios 16:9, all refresh rates 30fps) MJPEG: 1080p, 720p, 576p YUY2: 360p, 270p, 180p |
USB Connection |
- USB 2.0 (UVC/UAC) driverless connection for Windows and OS X devices - Emulates webcam video driver, AEC speakerphone audio driver, and multi-channel soundcard driver over single USB connection |
Power Supply |
PoE Enabled Device (802.3af - Class 3) or 12v DC (1A) |
Dimensions |
1in x 3.35in x 7.2in (25mm x 85mm x 183mm) |
Weight |
1.1 lbs. (500g) |
For more information, and to see a list of related documentation, visit the I/O-USB Bridge product page on the QSC website.