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Q-SYS QIO-L4o Network Audio Mic/Line I/O Expander

Q-SYS QIO-L4o Network Audio Mic/Line I/O Expander

SoundPro Item: 132911 | Part Number: QIO-L4o

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  • Native Q-LAN Integration Keeps All I/O Management Within Q-SYS Designer Software
  • PoE or Daisy-Chain Power Reduces Infrastructure Requirements At Remote Locations
  • Phantom Power On Inputs Supports Professional Condenser Microphones Natively
  • Microphone Detection Enables Usage Monitoring And Failure Alerts Via Reflect Manager
  • Modular Architecture Allows Scalable I/O Expansion Without Additional Processing Hardware
  • Surface Mounting Hardware Included For Flexible Deployment In Non-Rack Environments

The Q-SYS QIO-L4o is built for AV integrators and systems engineers who need to add local mic/line connectivity to a Q-SYS network without tying up processing hardware. By separating I/O from the core, it supports modular system growth across a wide range of installed sound, corporate AV, and broadcast environments. Each unit connects directly to Q-LAN via Gigabit Ethernet, and PoE capability eliminates the need for a local power run in most deployments.

In practice, the QIO-L4o fits wherever audio sources sit away from the rack: conference rooms, stage pockets, podiums, or overflow spaces. Phantom power on inputs makes it compatible with professional condenser microphones alongside consumer line-level sources, giving integrators flexibility without adding external preamps. Microphone detection enables active monitoring and failure notifications through Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager, which supports proactive maintenance on large-scale installations.

Compared to analog I/O breakout panels, the QIO-L4o eliminates long analog cable runs by digitizing audio at the source and transmitting over standard network infrastructure. Up to four units can daisy-chain on a single network run using local DC power, reducing switch port consumption. Surface and wall mounting hardware is included, and the quarter-rack-width form factor supports clean rack integration when the optional rack kit is used.

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Specifications

Dimensions
Dimensions
8.5 x 4.25 x 1.59 in (215.9 x 108 x 40.4 mm)
Bit Depth
24 bit
Weight
Unit Weight
1.72 lb (0.78 kg)
Electrical
External Power Supply
24 VDC nominal, 2.5 A on Euro connector with second connector for daisy-chaining (QIO-PSU sold separately)
Audio
Maximum Input Level
+24 dBu
Preamplifier Gain Range
0 dB to 60 dB
Phantom Power
+48 VDC
Input Dynamic Range
@ +24 dBu sensitivity: > 105 dB, @ +10 dBu sensitivity: > 100 dB, @ -10 dBu sensitivity: > 95 dB, @ -36 dBu sensitivity: > 80 dB
Input Impedance
5 kΩ single-ended, 10 kΩ balanced
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise
< -120 dBu, no weighting @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Input to Input Crosstalk @ 1 kHz
> 85 dB
Connectivity
Inputs
Four (4) mic/line inputs
LAN (PoE)
Gigabit LAN connection for Q-LAN, PoE
PoE Specification
Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Type 1
LAN (Thru)
Ethernet daisy-chaining
Construction
Mounting Options
Surface- and wall-mountable (hardware included); rack-mountable 1RU quarter-rack width (QIO-RMK sold separately)
Environmental
Ambient Operating Temperature
0°C to +50°C
Humidity
0% - 85% through 30°C, non-condensing
Storage Temperature
-20°C to +70°C

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