QIO-FLEX4A | Q-SYS Multi-Purpose I/O Expander
The Q-SYS QIO-FLEX4A expands your Q-SYS system’s capabilities to enable streamlined interoperability with non-networked audio and control devices. By separating local I/O from processing hardware, the QIO Series offer modular and easily scalable network I/O to support your desired topology.
Q-SYS peripheral providing 4 FLEX I/O, 4x8 GPIO, 2 amplifier outputs, 1 RS232 port. Up to 4 devices daisy-chainable for networking, up to 2 devices daisy-chainable for DC power. 1U-1/2W, powered over Ethernet or +24 VDC. Surface mountable, rack kit sold separately.
Features & Benefits
Native network audio and control connectivity solution for Q-SYS
Four (4) software-configurable Flex audio I/O channels
4 x 8 GPIO and one (1) RS232 serial port for integration with third-party control peripherals
Two (2) amplifier outputs for compact loudspeakers
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capable
Daisy-chain up to four QIO expanders on a single network run (with local daisy-chained DC power)
Simple drag-and-drop integration and comprehensive management via Q-SYS Designer Software and Q-SYS Reflect
Surface- or rack-mountable (1RU, half-rack width)
Includes surface mounting hardware
Note: This product will be supported in Q-SYS Designer Software v9.12.
Network audio and control connectivity where you need it
The QIO-FLEX4A allows you to provide your Q-SYS system with greater flexibility to deploy both audio and control connectivity where it’s most convenient. The QIO-FLEX4A provides four (4) software-configurable Flex audio I/O channels, 4 x 8 GPIO and one (1) RS232 serial port for integration with third-party control peripherals, and two (2) amplifier outputs for compact loudspeakers. It enables multi-purpose functionality as a consolidated network peripheral across a variety of presentation and collaborative discussion spaces, such as meeting rooms and legislative chambers. Additionally, each of the QIO Series I/O expanders features a compact form factor that can be rack- or surface-mounted.Expanded I/O customization
QIO Series is intended to present a simpler way to add network I/O connectivity to Q-SYS systems, decoupling the physical location of the I/O from processing hardware to support distributed or centralized processing architectures. Additionally, QIO Series lets you customize your I/O configuration, and compliments the strengths of newer Q-SYS Core models that were designed with fewer onboard I/O options (Core Nano, Core 8 Flex, or NV-32-H (Core Capable).Simplicity & scalability
Daisy-chain up to four of the QIO Series devices on a single network run (with local daisy-chained DC power) to consume fewer network ports, avoid rack clutter, and allow for quicker future expansion without pulling additional network cables. Alternatively, QIO Series are also PoE-capable, providing simple single cable connectivity (when devices aren’t daisy-chained).Designed for Q-SYS
The QIO Series deliver native network I/O customization to Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform, built to deliver scalable, flexible AV solutions into the future.
Specificiations | QIO-FLEX4A |
Connectivity | Four (4) Flex I/O, 4x8 GPIO, one (1) RS232, two (2) amplifier outputs |
Mic/Line Inputs | |
Maximum input level | +24 dBu (balanced), +18 dBu (unbalanced) |
Preamplifier gain range | 0 dB to 60 dB |
Phantom power | +48 V DC (10 mA per channel, IEC 61938 P48 compliant) |
Equivalent input noise | <-120 dBu, no weighting @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Input to input crosstalk @ 1 kHz | > 110 dB Typical, > 95 dB Minimum |
Input impedance | 10 kΩ (balanced), 5 kΩ (unbalanced) |
Input Dynamic Range | @ +24 dBu sensitivity, > 108 dB |
Mic/Line Outputs | |
Max output level range | -37 dBu to +24 dBu |
Output dynamic range | 108 dB |
Output to output crosstalk @ 1 kHz | > 102 dB Typical, > 90 dB Minimum |
Output impedance | 200 Ω (balanced), 100 Ω (unbalanced) |
Sample rate | 48 kHz |
Bit depth | 24 bit |
Amp Outputs | |
Max speaker output power (Aux 24VDC Power) | 9 W @ 4 Ω, per channel |
Max speaker output power (PoE+) | 5 W @ 4 Ω, per channel |
Output impedance | 4-8 Ω nominal |
Control | |
RS232 | 1 port |
GPIO | 4x8 |
Other Connectors | |
External power supply | 24 VDC nominal, 3.7 A on Euro connector with second connector for daisy-chaining (QIO-PSU power supply sold separately) |
LAN (PoE) | Gigabit LAN connection for Q-LAN, PoE |
PoE specification | Conforms to IEEE 802.3at Type 2, Class 4 |
LAN (Thru) | Ethernet daisy-chaining |
General | |
Dimensions | 5.5 x 8.62 x 1.59 in (139.7 x 219.1 x 40.4 mm) |
Weight | 2.3 lbs. (1.04 kg) |
Mounting options | Surface- and wall-mountable (hardware included) |
Environmental | |
Power consumption | Aux 24 VDC Power (@ 9 W per amp channel max), 43.5 W |
Ambient operating temperature range | 0° C to +50° C |
Humidity | 5% to 85% RH through 30°C, non-condensing |
Storage temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
Heat load | 45 BTU/hr |
Compliance | FCC Part 15B, ICES-003:2020, TUV, CAN/CSA 22.2, IEC62368-1, IEC60065, RoHS2, WEEE, CE, EN55032, EN55035, RCM: AS/NZS CISPR 32, NOM, GB8898, GB13837, GB17625.1, SJ/T 1164 (RoHS), SANS 941, BIS, KC 9032, KC 9035, SASO, RoHS3 |