On today’s episode, Emily Dean and I finish strong by discussing key trends at the show. Guest Emily Eicher from Q-SYS joins to discuss what the company is showing at ISE, and finally I give you a show floor tour of Halls 6 and 7. 

Catchbox is expanding the Plus wireless microphone system to 4 microphone channels, introducing new additions to the product family: Stick handheld mic alongside improved Cube throwable mic and Clip wearable mic. The company says 4-channel Catchbox Plus system was designed for whole-room audio capture for voice lift, hybrid conferencing and recordings, as well as captioning […]

Magewell announced today that the company has joined the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program. This program enables software and hardware technology partners to create solutions that integrate with Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform. The Q-SYS Control plugin for Magewell’s USB Fusion video capture, mixing and presentation device has been endorsed with Q-SYS Certified […]

Q-SYS expands its PL Series performance loudspeaker portfolio with the introduction of PL-CA full-range coaxial loudspeakers. This launch “enhances the delivery of premium sound anywhere in an entertainment, corporate or higher ed venue that requires higher performance audio as part of a Q-SYS system.” With five new models ranging from 5-inch to 15-inch, PL-CA models […]

SpinetiX will use ISE 2024 to debut an all-new four-output media player designed to simplify video wall design and deployment. The new player includes four 4K60fps outputs that can break up or combine content across four displays that are configured in any physical layout — not just 2×2 or 1×4. And, it’s manageable via the […]

Nureva joined the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program. The program enables technology companies to create “market-ready solutions that integrate with Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform.” Nureva has developed a Q-SYS-certified plug-in for its HDL310 and HDL410 audio conferencing systems (the HDL pro series) to deliver audio control that the companies say will “enhance […]

Q-SYS announced the Q-SYS UC Compute Bundle for Microsoft Teams Rooms, now Certified for Microsoft Teams. With features like room automation, automatic multi-camera switching, HDMI video distribution and more, Q-SYS says it enables elevated collaboration experiences based on the needs of the space. In collaboration with Lenovo, Q-SYS delivers the UC Compute Bundle, which features […]

Q-SYS just launched the first Certified for Microsoft Teams solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms that supports spatial audio. This solution includes any Teams-certified Q-SYS Core processor, SPA Series amplifiers, AcousticDesign Series surface mount loudspeakers and the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) beamforming microphone array. By adopting this solution, Q-SYS says organizations can enjoy “crystal-clear spatial […]

Q-SYS announced additions to its QIO Series I/O peripheral portfolio: the QIO-AES8x8 and QIO-TEL2. These new modular devices expand Q-SYS system capabilities to enable interoperability with non-networked audio and analog telephony systems. By decoupling local I/O from processing hardware, QIO Series devices “allow users to place the I/O where it is needed to support the […]

Q-SYS announced the opening of the Q-SYS Experience Center in Austin, Texas. The company says this facility offers customers an immersive, curated experience through the Q-SYS Platform and its ever-expanding Ecosystem of partners. Visitors can also take advantage of live, in-person Q-SYS training led by knowledgeable Q-SYS training staff. The company claims the Q-SYS Experience […]

Key Digital, an award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge digital video processing and video signal distribution solutions, today announces the release of the first plug-in resulting from joining the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program. This program enables software and hardware technology partners to create market-ready solutions that integrate seamlessly with the Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform. As […]

Key Digital has announced extensions to the Compass Control Pro integrated iOS control system with IP-based control modules for the Inogeni Toggle USB switcher and the QSC MP-M Audio Router series. Inogeni’s Toggle USB 3.0 Pro AV Switcher is a 3×2 USB device with RS-232 control that allows users to switch three USB sources such […]

Q-SYS, a division of QSC UK & Ireland Limited, has officially launched Q-SYS House, a 12,000 square-foot U.K. Experience and Training Centre just outside London, England. Q-SYS House, Egham, is just 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport and 30 minutes from central London and will offer customers a “hands-on experience of the Q-SYS audio, video & […]

Q-SYS announced the company acquired Seervision, a Swiss-based industry pioneer in AI-driven camera automation software. The acquisition “accelerates the Q-SYS strategy to develop and deliver a scalable and flexible software platform with intelligent audio, video and control technology that supports integration with leading unified communications & videoconferencing applications in the era of post-pandemic hybrid work.” […]

K-array will return to InfoComm this June where it will launch its latest technology in the form of a fully connected software suite. These new software offerings are designed to complement K-array’s hardware and enhance the user experience of professionals across the audio industry. “As we expand our group of K-array brands, including K-array, KGEAR […]

Q-SYS just announced a collaboration with Lenovo to provide a way to purchase and deploy Lenovo room compute solutions with Q-SYS audio, video and control. This will be available through Q-SYS channels and partners to better serve the needs of the UC market. “Lenovo is an ideal partner for Q-SYS as they deliver an advanced […]

Q-SYS just announced the PL Series, a new family of installation loudspeakers designed for entertainment, auditoriums, houses of worship, theaters, small sports venues and more. Q-SYS PL Series includes a wide range of form factors (line array, point source and subwoofer), allowing integrators a way to install audio in unique spaces. When paired with the […]

The Q-SYS division of QSC just hired Christopher Jaynes as senior vice president of Software Technologies. In this role, Chris will lead Q-SYS software engineering as well as advanced research and technologies, including artificial intelligence/machine learning, cloud and data. Jaynes founded Mersive Technologies in 2006 to support a “more collaborative and engaging workplace and grew […]

Q-SYS announced a video network device in the form of the NV Series NV-21-HU, a two-input, one-output endpoint with support for HDMI and USB-C. The NV-21-HU “simplifies installation with a single-cable solution for video distribution, AV bridging and device charging via USB-C.” Q-SYS says its compact design and reduced I/O make the NV-21-HU ideal for […]

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, announces that the Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array is now certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms as part of a Q-SYS system. A-T partnering with Q-SYS unifies and streamlines network configuration and control, resulting in a simplified integration and setup process for installers and end users as […]

The Q-SYS NM Series NM-T1 is a tabletop network PoE microphone native to Q-SYS and designed for collaboration spaces. The microphone features beamforming technology, ensuring clarity and separation for all surrounding talkers. It also offers onboard call controls, a programmable user button and touchless muting capability, which lets users mute or unmute with the wave […]

Audio-Technica just announced that the Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array is now certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms as part of a Q-SYS system. A-T partnering with Q-SYS unifies and streamlines network configuration and control, resulting in a simplified integration and setup process for installers and end users, as well as remote monitoring and management and more. […]

Q-SYS software-based Platform drives elevated experiences for hybrid meeting spaces Costa Mesa, Calif. (January 31, 2023) – Q-SYS is pleased to support spatial audio capabilities for Microsoft Teams Rooms, including Signature Teams Rooms. For systems utilizing certified Q-SYS audio, video and control processing in Teams Rooms environments, users can now experience spatial audio allowing the […]

Control Concepts has joined the Q-SYS Developer Partner Program. This program supports the rapid deployment of Q-SYS plugins and API integrations on behalf of Q-SYS Technology Partners. The collaboration among Ecosystem partners enables them to create market-ready certified or verified solutions that integrate seamlessly with Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video and control Platform. “Control Concepts […]

Q-SYS now supports spatial audio capabilities for Microsoft Teams Rooms, including Signature Teams Rooms. For systems utilizing certified Q-SYS audio, video and control processing in Teams Rooms environments, users can now experience spatial audio allowing the audio of the remote participants to come from the direction of where the specific person talking is located on […]

LynTec announced it has joined the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program. This program enables software and hardware technology partners to create market-ready solutions that integrate seamlessly with Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform. As part of the program, LynTec has worked closely with Q-SYS, which has fully vetted and endorsed the LynTec Plugin for […]

A new year has begun. 2023 will usher in a chance for the ProAV industry to create, innovate and grow. We spoke with 23 different manufacturers—like AtlasIED, Shure and Legrand—to see what’s on they have in store for the year ahead. Here’s what they had to say… Atlona celebrates its 20th anniversary with the launch […]

Q-SYS launches its Technology Partner Program with integration partners representing a growing list of Q-SYS plugins. As part of the program, plugins will receive endorsement badges indicating they have been verified or certified and offer integration with the Q-SYS Platform. These partners now have access to the Q-SYS Technology Partner Hub, a centralized portal with […]

To revitalize the historic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, Q-SYS Professional Services teamed up with integrator Alpha Video to create an AV foundation that spans over one million square feet and delivers exceptional AV experiences to hundreds of thousands of patrons who pass through its gates every year. This project presented several challenges for the design […]

Q-SYS announced the availability of Q-SYS vCore, the first virtualized processor for Q-SYS and the accompanying Q-SYS Control feature license for vCore, which allows integrators and end users to enlist their own compute device to add Q-SYS Control capabilities for enhanced control, automation, UX capabilities, remote monitoring and helpdesk features to systems. The Q-SYS vCore […]

Q-SYS announced the promotion of Markus Winkler to executive vice president, EMEA and APAC. In this new role, Winkler will continue to manage the growing business and expand capabilities and operations in both regions. “Under Markus’ leadership the past six years, Q-SYS has significantly increased its business in EMEA, APAC and SAARC by building high-performing and […]

Q-SYS announced two new AcousticDesign Series 6.5-inch two-way ceiling-mount loudspeakers Thursday, which claim to offer higher-power handling for challenging environments. The AD-C6T-HC is “ideal for high ceilings or reverberant spaces such as ballrooms, airports, atriums and lobbies,” while the AD-C6T-HP offers “higher SPL at standard ceiling heights, ideal for high-energy restaurants, retail spaces or larger […]