QSC Audio Network Audio Systems user manual

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NET W ORK A UDIO SY STEMS
QSControl (pronounced Q’s Control) is a powerful
and flexible system that provides remote
management and diagnostics of QSC amplifiers
and other audio devices over an Ethernet
network—including selected QSC DSP devices,
such as the DSP-3 digital signal processor. You
can monitor and control hundreds of amplifiers
simultaneously, as well as perform a wide range
of advanced functions, including event logging,
real-time monitoring of loudspeaker opens and
shorts, plus conf

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QSControl Amplifier Network Monitor CM16a The CM16a Amplifier Network Monitor is a key hardware component of QSControl, QSC’s Ethernet-based audio network. Each CM16a provides sixteen channels of audio level control, monitoring, and amplifier management for DataPort-equipped QSC amplifiers. The CM16a is Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas operated remotely by a Windows-based PC functioning as the System Controller running QSControl application software. Control and monitor data is communicated betwe

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Specifications Input Signal Power Amplifier Management Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB Power Amplifier Interface 10 Hz to 80 kHz, ±3 dB Compatibility QSC DataPort-equipped amplifiers 1 2 Connector and cable HD-15 VGA cable , 2 meters length Distortion <0.01% THD+N @ +4 dBu out qualified (for longer runs, contact QSC’s (page input <0.03%) Technical Services Department) Dynamic Range >110 dB unweighted (20 Hz–20 kHz) Amplifiers Up to 16 channels (8 DataPorts) of (page input >100 dB)

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The CM16a Amplifier Network Monitor shall provide input, output, status monitoring, and control for DataPort equipped QSC power amplifiers in an Ethernet-TCP/IP based network audio system. Sixteen independent channels shall be provided, grouped in pairs to support up to sixteen power amplifier channels. Contact Closure Inputs and Outputs Amplifier Input Control and Monitoring. For each of the sixteen power Inputs 1 discrete input amplifier input signals, the CM16a shall provide level, mute and p

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Power Amplifier DataPort Interface QSControl Network Audio Systems Block Diagram of the CM16a Input Meter Meter Port A Ch 1 Input Level Control Ch 1 Source Sensitivity -95.5 to 0 dB Mute Polarity Normal 3V / 1V 0.5 dB steps / Page Mon (Pre) Mon (Post) Audio Port A Ch 2 Input Meter Meter Input Parallel Level Control Ch 2 Source Inputs Sensitivity -95.5 to 0 dB Mute Polarity Normal 3V / 1V Stereo Mode 0.5 dB steps / Page Mon (Pre) Mon (Post) Ch 1 Functions Power Standby / Output Output Pr

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QSControl Software QSControl Software allows you to view and adjust signal controls with the click of a mouse. You can use System Manager, a standard application included with QSControl Software, or design a custom application tailored to your specific needs with easy-to-use Visual Basic. QSControl Software significantly expands the system’s overall capabilities. Users can now create custom applications with “drag-and- drop” programming, minimizing the need to write code. In addition to amplifie