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.

Note: Q-SYS Scaling Licenses expand the capabilities of the Core 8 Flex and Core Nano processors. Refer to the Licensing topic for more information.

Feature Core 8 Flex

Total Network I/O

64 x 64

Onboard I/O

8 flex

Software-based Dante Capacity

8 x 8 included (up to 32 x 32)

USB Audio Channel Count

8 x 8

AEC Processors

8

VoIP Instances

2

Onboard AV Bridging (USB)

Yes

Onboard GPIO

8 x 8

Onboard RS232 Control Ports

2

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”.

The following Q-SYS Designer components are available for the Core 8 Flex, depending on its Properties.

Standard Components

External USB Audio

USB Video Bridge

USB Audio Bridge

Front Panel

  1. Power LED – Illuminates blue when the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex is powered on.
  2. ID LED – Blinks when placed into ID Mode via ID Button or Q-SYS Configurator.
  3. 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

  1. FLEX Channels – Eight user-configurable analog audio input/output channels, with phantom power on inputs
  2. +12VDC – up to 0.1A source. Connector pins “+”
  3. GPIO Outputs – 8 outputs, open collector (24V, 0.2A max.) with p/u to +3.3V (lower pins 1 – 8)
  4. GND – Earth ground. Connector pins with ground symbol.
  5. GPIO Inputs – 8 inputs, 0-24V analog input or contact closure (upper pins 1 – 8)
  6. RS232 – COM x2. 3-position, 3.5mm connector
  7. USB Type C – USB 3.1, Host port, DisplayPort, Device port (when USB Type B not in use)
  8. USB Type B – USB 3.0, dedicated Device port
  9. LAN A – RJ45, 1000 Mbps, primary, Q-LAN, AES67, Dante, VoIP, WAN streaming, control
  10. USB Type A – USB 3.0 x2, Host ports
  11. LAN B – RJ45, 1000 Mbps, backup, Q-LAN, AES67, Dante, VoIP, WAN streaming, control
  12. USB Type A – USB 3.0 x2, Host ports
  13. AC mains – IEC 60320, C14 receptacle, universal power in (100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz)

Refer to the Specifications Sheet on the Core 8 Flex product page at qsys.com.