Core 8 Flex
The Core 8 Flex audio, video and control (AV&C) processor extends the applications of the Q-SYS Ecosystem into a wider range of smaller-scale installations across corporate, higher education, healthcare and beyond. Built on the same foundational technology as the rest of the Q-SYS processor portfolio, including the best-in-class Q-SYS Core 110f, Core 8 Flex is designed for applications with lower network or analog channel capacity and/or targeted processing requirements.
Note: For installation and connection instructions, drawings, and other documentation, refer to the Resources section on the Core 8 Flex product page on the QSC website.
Features
| Feature | Core 8 Flex |
|---|---|
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Total Network I/O |
64 x 64 |
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Onboard I/O |
8 flex |
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Software-based Dante Capacity |
8 x 8 included (up to 32 x 32) |
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USB Audio Channel Count |
8 x 8 |
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AEC Processors |
8 |
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Universal Web Conferencing Compatibility |
Yes |
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VoIP Instances |
2 |
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Onboard AV Bridging (USB) |
Yes |
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Full-featured Control Engine |
Yes |
|
Onboard GPIO |
8 x 8 |
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Onboard RS232 Control Ports |
2 |
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Q-SYS Peripheral Limit1 |
32 |
|
Size |
1/2 rack, 1RU |
1. Includes native Q-SYS cameras, I/O, NV, TSCs, paging stations), Extensions and plugins with their “Is Managed” property set to “Yes”. It does not include Streaming I/O, Loudspeakers, Scripts or plugins with their “Is Managed” property set to “No”.
Design Components
The following Q-SYS Designer components are available for the Core 8 Flex, depending on its Properties.
Standard Components
- Status (Core)
- Flex In (Core 8 Flex)
- Flex Out (Core 8 Flex)
- GPIO In (Core 8 Flex, I/O-8 Flex)
- GPIO Out (Core 8 Flex, I/O-8 Flex)
- Serial Port (Core, I/O Frame, I/O-22)
- Loudspeaker Monitor
- HID Keyboard
- HID Media
- HID Conferencing
- USB Input
- USB Output
External USB Audio
USB Video Bridge
USB Audio Bridge
Hardware Attributes
Front Panel
- Power LED – Illuminates blue when the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex is powered on.
- ID LED – Blinks when placed into ID Mode via ID Button or Q-SYS Configurator.
- ID Button – Locates the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex in Q-SYS Designer and Configurator. Pressing the button for 10 seconds resets the Core to its default network settings and host name and also clears the currently running design.
Rear Panel
- FLEX Channels – Eight user-configurable analog audio input/output channels, with phantom power on inputs
- +12VDC – up to 0.1A source. Connector pins “+”
- GPIO Outputs – 8 outputs, open collector (24V, 0.2A max.) with p/u to +3.3V (lower pins 1 – 8)
- GND – Earth ground. Connector pins with ground symbol.
- GPIO Inputs – 8 inputs, 0-24V analog input or contact closure (upper pins 1 – 8)
- RS232 – COM x2. 3-position, 3.5mm connector
- USB Type C – USB 3.1, Host port, DisplayPort, Device port (when USB Type B not in use)
- USB Type B – USB 3.0, dedicated Device port
- LAN A – RJ45, 1000 Mbps, primary, Q-LAN, AES67, Dante, VoIP, WAN streaming, control
- USB Type A – USB 3.0 x2, Host ports
- LAN B – RJ45, 1000 Mbps, backup, Q-LAN, AES67, Dante, VoIP, WAN streaming, control
- USB Type A – USB 3.0 x2, Host ports
- AC mains – IEC 60320, C14 receptacle, universal power in (100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz)
Specifications
FLEX Audio Inputs
|
Input Frequency Response |
|
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20 Hz to 20 kHz @ +24 dBu |
+0.05/-0.5 dB |
|
Input THD+N @ 1 kHz |
|
|
@ +24 dBu sensitivity and +24 dBu input |
< 0.004 % |
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@ -40 dBu sensitivity and -40.5 dBu input |
< 0.009 % |
|
Input to Input Crosstalk @ 1 kHz |
|
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@ +24 dBu sensitivity |
< -110 dB Typical, -95 dB Max |
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@ +10 dBu sensitivity |
< -120 dB Typical, -110 dB Max |
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Input Dynamic Range |
|
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@ +24 dBu sensitivity |
> 108 dB |
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@ -10 dBu sensitivity |
> 105 dB |
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Input Impedance (balanced) |
10.5 k Ω, nominal |
|
Input Sensitivity Range (1 dB steps) |
-40 dBu to +24 dBu |
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Maximum Input Level for unbalanced signals |
+23 dBu |
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Phantom Power |
IEC 61938 P48 compliant, +48VDC, 10mA per channel |
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A/D Converters |
24-bit, 48 kHz |
FLEX Audio Outputs
|
Output Frequency Response |
|
|
20 Hz to 20 kHz @ all settings |
+0.5/-0.3 dB |
|
Output THD, +20 dBu @ 1 kHz |
0.007% typical |
|
EIN (no weighting, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
< -122 dB |
|
Output Crosstalk @ 1 kHz |
< -102 dB typical, -90 dB max |
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Output Dynamic Range |
> 108 dB |
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Output Impedance (balanced) |
100 Ω, nominal |
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Output Level Range (1 dB steps) |
-40 dBu min to +20 dBu max |
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D/A Converters |
24-bit, 48 kHz |
Capacities
|
Q-LAN or AES67 Channels |
64x64 |
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Core-to-Core Streaming Channels |
64x64 |
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Dante Channels |
Default = 8x8 (up to 32x32 upgrade available) |
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WAN/Media Streaming Channels |
12x12 |
|
AEC Processors |
8 |
|
Softphone Instances |
Up to 2 |
|
Network Peripherals (max quantity) |
321 |
|
MTP (Multi-Track Player) |
Default = 16 (up to 32x32 upgrade available Spring 2021) |
|
Media Drive Storage |
Default = 14GB (128GB, 256GB or 512GB upgrades available Spring 2021) |
1. Includes native Q-SYS cameras, I/O, NV, TSCs, paging stations, Extensions and plugins with their “Is Managed” property set to “Yes”. It does not include Streaming I/O, Loudspeakers, Scripts or plugins with their “Is Managed” property set to “No”.
USB Inputs and Outputs
|
USB B or USB C (Audio) |
|
|
Bit Depth |
24-bit |
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Channel Quantity |
8x8 |
|
Sample Rate |
48 kHz |
|
USB Audio Device Hosting |
Support for standard USB headset, speakerphone on USB type A connection (one device at a time) |
|
Input |
|
|
Sample Rate |
48kHz or 16kHz, monaural |
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Bit Resolution |
8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit floating point (IEEE 754) |
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Format |
Little-endian, signed or unsigned |
|
Output |
|
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Sample Rate |
48kHz or 16kHz, monaural |
|
Bit Resolution |
16-bit |
Control
|
RS232 |
2 ports |
|
GPIO |
8 x 8 |
Panel Indicators and Controls
|
Front Panel LEDs |
POWER (blue LED), ID (green LED) |
|
Front Panel Control |
ID button (momentary) |
|
Rear Panel Indicators |
LAN A, LAN B: Link, Speed, Activity (multi-color LEDs) |
Physical
|
Product Dimensions (L x W x H) |
11.28 x 8.66 x 1.72 in (286.6 x 220.0 x 43.6 mm) |
|
Product Weight |
4.0 lbs. (1.8kg) |
|
Shipping Weight (Gross Weight) |
6.4 lbs. (2.9kg) |
Environmental
|
Power Consumption |
40W typical, 60W maximum |
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Cooling |
Active, single variable speed fan |
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Operating Temperature Range |
0°C to +50°C |
|
Storage Temperature Range |
-20°C to +70°C |
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Relative Humidity |
5% to 85% RH, non-condensing |
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BTU, Heat Load |
136 BTU/Hr. |
Compliance
|
FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class A (USA) |
EAC: TR-CU-004, TR-TC-020 (Eurasia Conformity) |
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ICES-003:2016, CSA C22.1 (Canada) |
RCM: AS/NZ S32 (Australia and New Zealand) |
|
UL and C-UL listed (USA and Canada) |
NOM (Mexico) |
|
EN55032, EN55035, IEC 61000-3-2, -3 (Europe) |
KN32, KN35, KC60065 (South Korea) |
|
IEC 60065, IEC 62368-1, CB, CE (Europe) |
RoHS: SJ/T 1164 (China) |
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RoHS2: Directive 2011/65/EU, 2017/2102 (Europe) |
SANS 941, LOA (South Africa) |
|
UKCA (United Kingdom) |
SASO (Saudi Arabia) |
