Amp Out (QIO-FLEX4A)
Use the Amp Output component to send digital audio over Q-LAN to the QIO-FLEX4 output channels, where it is converted to analog audio and then amplified. This component provides the inputs to the output stage of the amplifier.
Inputs
The inputs are digital audio from any appropriate component within Q-SYS Designer. Audio signal pins are represented by a () circle, and traditional wiring is represented by a thin black line.
Outputs
There are no outputs for this component.
QIO-FLEX4A Amplifier Properties
Name
The Name may contain ASCII letters 'a' through 'z' (case-insensitive), the digits '0' through '9', and the hyphen. Names cannot begin or end with a hyphen. No other symbols, punctuation characters, or blank spaces are permitted.
Note: This name must match the Hostname for the device as defined in Core Manager or Peripheral Manager.
Location
User-defined name that groups the component with other components in the same physical location – for example, "Rack 1" – or in the same organizational scheme.
Is Required
When enabled, and the device is not found on the network, the device is reported as 'Missing', which is an error condition. This is the default behavior. When disabled, and the device is not found on the network, the device is reported as 'Not Present', which is not an error condition.
Dynamically Paired
Indicates that this virtual component can be paired with the same type of hardware without changing the network ID of the hardware or the name of this component. Refer to the Q-SYS Core Manager Dynamic Pairing topic for more information. The default is 'No'.
Amplifier Disabled
Enables deactivation of the amplifier functionality of the device, preventing audio amplification or output. Default is No.
Graphic Properties
Label
Use the Label property to change the name of the component in the schematic. The Label property defaults to the component name. To learn more about renaming schematic elements, see Organizing Your Design.
Position
The coordinates reference a specific place in the schematic - for example,"100,100" (horizontal, vertical). 0,0 is the upper left corner of the schematic.
Fill
Sets the fill color of the component in the schematic.
Script Access Properties
Code Name
Displays the currently assign name for control access. You can use the auto-assigned name or customize it. Q-SYS will automatically check all Code Names in the design to ensure name is unique.
Script Access
Defines whether the component will be accessible by script and/or externally, or not at all. Choices include All, External, None (default), and Script.
- None (default) - Not accessible by any script, plugin, or by Q-SYS Remote Control Protocol (QRC).
- Script - Can be accessed by scripts, such as Text Controller, Block Controllers, and plugins only.
- External - Can only be accessed by 3rd party controls systems using component commands from the Q-SYS Remote Control Protocol (QRC).
- All - No restrictions, can be accessed by 3rd party control systems via Q-SYS Remote Control Protocol (QRC), or script objects or plugin objects.
Tip: Use Script Programmer Mode to quickly view the Script Access setting directly on the component in the design schematic without the need to disconnect from the Q-SYS Core processor.
Amplifier Status
Limiter
Yellow LED indicating that the amplifier is in the limiting mode. This occurs if the signal is driving the power, current, or voltage above the amplifier rated values or due to thermal limiting.
Temp
Red LED indicating the amplifier is thermally limited.
Short
Red LED indicating there is a short in the loudspeaker circuitry.
Output
Peak Output Level (dBFS)
Graphic display of the peak output level, measured in dBFS.
Clip
Indicates if the signal is in clipping or not.
Clip Hold
Holds the clip indication until manually cleared.
Mute
Mutes the associated channel of the amplifier. This is linked to the Mute button on the amplifier itself.
Gain
The Gain knob adjusts the digital gain of the associated output channels, from -100dB to 20dB (default is 0 dB).
Status
Component status is conveyed with the Status LED and Status box, which uses both color and text to indicate the current condition:
- OK: The device is functioning normally.
- Initializing: The device is in the process of a firmware or configuration update, or the design is starting.
- Compromised: The device is functioning, but a non-fatal problem exists. Refer to the Status box for details.
- Missing: The device cannot be discovered.
- Fault: The device is malfunctioning or is not properly configured. Refer to the Status box for details.
- Unknown: This status appears during a Core reboot (for example, during a firmware update), or when a design is being uploaded to the Core and before it has started running.
- Not Present: If applicable to the device, this status appears when the device is not connected to the network and its Is Required component property is set to 'No'. This status also appears if the device component's Dynamically Paired property is set to 'Yes', pairing has not been assigned in Core Manager, and the device component's Is Required property is set to 'Yes'. See Dynamic Pairing.
Pin Name |
Value |
String |
Position |
Pins Available |
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Channel 1-2 |
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Clip |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Output |
Clip Hold |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
Gain |
-100 to 20 |
-100 dB to 20 dB |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
Level (Peak Output Level (dBFS)) |
-100 to 20 |
-100 dB to 20 dB |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Output |
Mute |
0 1 |
unmute mute |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
Short |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Output |
Temp |
Text Field |
Output |
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Status |
0 1 2 3 4 |
OK (green) Compromised (orange) Fault (red) Unknown (red) Updating (blue) |
0 0.250 0.500 0.750 1.00 |
Output |