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)

Input Frequency Response

  

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 %

@ -40 dBu sensitivity and -40.5 dBu input

< 0.009 %

Input to Input Crosstalk @ 1 kHz

  

@ +24 dBu sensitivity

< -110 dB Typical, -95 dB Max

@ +10 dBu sensitivity

< -120 dB Typical, -110 dB Max

Input Dynamic Range

  

@ +24 dBu sensitivity

> 108 dB

@ -10 dBu sensitivity

> 105 dB

Input Impedance (balanced)

10.5 k Ω, nominal

Input Sensitivity Range (1 dB steps)

-40 dBu to +24 dBu

Maximum Input Level for unbalanced signals

+23 dBu

Phantom Power

IEC 61938 P48 compliant, +48VDC, 10mA per channel

A/D Converters

24-bit, 48 kHz

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

Output Dynamic Range

> 108 dB

Output Impedance (balanced)

100 Ω, nominal

Output Level Range (1 dB steps)

-40 dBu min to +20 dBu max

D/A Converters

24-bit, 48 kHz

Q-LAN or AES67 Channels

64x64

Core-to-Core Streaming Channels

64x64

Dante Channels

Default = 8x8 (up to 32x32 upgrade available)

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 B or USB C (Audio)

  

Bit Depth

24-bit

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

Bit Resolution

8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit floating point (IEEE 754)

Format

Little-endian, signed or unsigned

Output

  

Sample Rate

48kHz or 16kHz, monaural

Bit Resolution

16-bit

RS232

2 ports

GPIO

8 x 8

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)

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)

Power Consumption

40W typical, 60W maximum

Cooling

Active, single variable speed fan

Operating Temperature Range

0°C to +50°C

Storage Temperature Range

-20°C to +70°C

Relative Humidity

5% to 85% RH, non-condensing

BTU, Heat Load

136 BTU/Hr.

FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class A (USA)

EAC: TR-CU-004, TR-TC-020 (Eurasia Conformity)

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)

RoHS2: Directive 2011/65/EU, 2017/2102 (Europe)

SANS 941, LOA (South Africa)

UKCA (United Kingdom)

SASO (Saudi Arabia)