Q-SYS CORE 24f Network and Analog I/O Audio Processor
Q-SYS CORE 24f Network and Analog I/O Audio Processor
SoundPro Item: 151939 | Part Number: CORE 24f
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- Up To 160 x 160 Network I/O Channels Across QLAN, AES67, VoIP, And Streaming
- Software-Definable Flex Channels Adapt Onboard I/O To Project-Specific Signal Roles
- 8 x 8 GPIO Enables Seamless Third-Party Device Control Integration
- Software-Based Dante Included At 8 x 8, Licensable Up To 64 x 64
- 24-Channel AEC Supports Large Conference And Lecture Hall Deployments
- USB-C AV Bridging Simplifies Laptop Connectivity In Meeting Space Installs
- Dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Ports Provide Redundant Networked Audio Resilience
The Q-SYS Core 24f is a 1RU network and analog I/O processor built for AV integrators designing large-scale installed systems in corporate, higher education, hospitality, and entertainment venues. It functions as the central processing engine for audio, video, and control within the Q-SYS ecosystem, eliminating the need for discrete DSP, control, and matrix products by consolidating those functions into a single, rack-mounted unit. The platform's blank-canvas approach gives system designers the flexibility to build bespoke solutions without being constrained by fixed routing topologies.
For engineers specifying conference rooms, lecture halls, or multi-zone hospitality environments, the Core 24f delivers meaningful I/O depth without external expansion in most mid-scale deployments. Its 24 onboard analog channels include 8 software-definable Flex channels that adapt to specific input or output roles as the design requires. Integrated USB-C AV bridging streamlines laptop connectivity in meeting spaces, while support for up to 10 Q-SYS NM-T1 tabletop microphones and 8 simultaneous VoIP softphone instances addresses both conferencing and telephony integration within a single device.
On the network side, the Core 24f scales well beyond its onboard I/O. Up to 160x160 network audio channels are available across QLAN, AES67, VoIP, and media streaming transport types, with redundant dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports ensuring resilience in mission-critical installs. Software-based Dante ships included at 8x8 and is licensable to 64x64, giving integrators a practical upgrade path as project requirements grow. Compared to fixed-architecture DSP platforms, the Q-SYS software-defined model allows feature expansion, remote management, and third-party control integration through GPIO and RS-232 without hardware replacement.
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FAQs
Q: What is the Q-SYS Core 24f used for?
A: The Q-SYS Core 24f is an AV&C (audio, video, and control) processor designed for corporate, higher education, entertainment, and hospitality environments. It delivers integrated audio processing, network I/O, AEC, VoIP, and third-party device control in a single 1RU unit.
Q: How many network audio channels does the Q-SYS Core 24f support?
A: The Core 24f supports up to 160x160 network I/O channels via Q-LAN/AES67, plus 8x8 software-based Dante channels included out of the box, licensable up to 64x64.
Q: How many AEC channels does the Core 24f include?
A: It includes 24 channels of acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) at 200ms, making it well-suited for large conference rooms and multi-mic collaboration spaces.
Q: Does the Q-SYS Core 24f support VoIP?
A: Yes. It supports up to 8 instances of a VoIP softphone simultaneously, enabling scalable telephony integration for conferencing and unified communications environments.
Q: What USB connectivity does the Core 24f offer?
A: It includes 2x USB-A ports and 1x USB-C port. The USB-C port supports integrated AV bridging and can host up to 3 USB audio devices simultaneously, with up to 16x16 total USB audio channels.
Q: How many analog I/O channels does the Q-SYS Core 24f have?
A: It features 24 channels of onboard analog I/O, including 8 software-definable Flex channels and 8x8 GPIO for integrating third-party control devices.
Q: What network infrastructure does the Core 24f require?
A: The Core 24f includes two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports for redundant networked audio (Q-LAN, AES67, VoIP, WAN, media streaming) and two additional 2.5 Gbps independent auxiliary Ethernet ports for maximum flexibility.
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