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 peripheral. For installation instructions, see the Quick Start Guide online.

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. USB 2.0 Type B device port—Connect to a host PC to bridge Q-SYS audio and/or video (UAC / UVC).
  3. Power LED indicator.
  4. 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

  1. 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.
  2. LAN B port—for LAN connection.
  3. HDMI output port—for future functionality.
  4. Reset switch. To reset the unit, insert a straightened paper clip or similar tool into this opening to press this switch for 10 seconds.
  5. RS232 port.
  6. 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.