Q-SYS QIO-AES8X8 8-Channel Digital Audio I/O Expander

The Q-SYS QIO-AES8x8 expands your Q-SYS system’s capabilities to enable streamlined interoperability with non-networked digital audio devices via AES3 connectivity. By separating local I/O from processing hardware, the QIO Series offer modular and easily scalable network I/O to support your desired topology.

Features:

• Native network digital audio connectivity solution for Q-SYS
• Four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital inputs and four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital outputs (8 input and output channels total)
• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capable
• Daisy-chain up to four QIO expanders on a single network run (with local daisy-chained DC power)
• Simple drag-and-drop integration and comprehensive management via Q-SYS Designer Software and Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager
• Surface- or rack-mountable (1RU, quarter width)
• Includes surface mounting hardware

Specifications:

• Connectivity:
  • Four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital inputs and four (4) stereo pairs of AES3 digital outputs (8 input and output channels total)
• AES3 Digital I/O:
  • Input Impedance: 110 Ω (balanced)
  • Output Impedance: 110 Ω (balanced)
  • Group Delay: 65 samples with SRC enabled
  • Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz (with sample rate conversion to Q-SYS system rate of 48 kHz)
  • Bit Depth: 24 bit
• Other Connectors:
  • External Power Supply: 24 VDC nominal, 2.5 A on Euro connector with second connector for daisy-chaining (QIO-PSU power supply sold separately)
  • LAN (PoE): Gigabit LAN connection for Q-LAN, PoE
  • PoE Specification: Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 2
  • LAN (Thru): Ethernet daisy-chaining
• General:
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.25 x 1.59 in (215.9 x 108 x 40.4 mm)
  • Weight: 1.72 lb (0.78 kg)
  • Mounting Options:
    • Surface- and wall-mountable (hardware included)
    • Rack-mountable; 1RU, quarter-rack width (QIO-RMK rack kit sold separately)