Q-SYS Core 8 Flex: Your All-in-One AV Solution for Smaller Spaces
Discover the Core 8 Flex audio, video, and control (AV&C) processor - a game-changer for smaller-scale installations! Whether it's corporate offices, higher education facilities, or healthcare settings, this processor extends the Q-SYS Platform's applications like never before. Built on the same great technologies and driven by the Q-SYS OS, it's designed for applications with lower network or analog channel needs.
Key Features & Benefits
- • 64 x 64 networked audio channels for seamless connectivity
- • 8 on-board Flex channels and GPIO for easy analog integration
- • 8 AEC processors for crystal-clear audio
Perfect for Smaller Spaces- Say goodbye to wasted rack space! The Core 8 Flex offers a compact solution with multiple mounting options. Despite its small size, it doesn't skimp on functionality. It comes with a full-featured control engine for third-party device control, paging, and more.
Optimized for Meetings- Get ready for amazing web conferences! The Core 8 Flex enables full room integration, especially in larger spaces. It has USB integration with major web conferencing apps, 8 channels of AEC, 2 VoIP softphones, and a powerful control engine for third-party devices.
Scalability Made Easy- Scale your system without hassle! The Core 8 Flex is part of the Q-SYS lineup on a flexible software foundation. Integrators can use the same software suite, and end users can enjoy native peripherals and seamless scaling. Plus, get the latest updates with a simple firmware update.
Specifications
- Channel Capacity
- Q-LAN / AES67 channels- 64 x 64
- Dante channels- 8 x 8 (included); licensable up to 32 x 32
- Local analog I/O channels- 8 flex
- AEC processors- 8
- VoIP instances- 2
- Audio recording / playback- 4 ch recording / 16 ch playback (expandable to 32 ch with optional license)
- Q-SYS NM-T1 capacity- 3 (base capacity); 6 (with Collaboration Bundle scaling license)
- Network peripherals- up to 32
- Mic/line inputs
- Phantom power- +48 VDC, 10 mA per input max
- A/D-D/A converters- 24 bit
- Sample rate- 48 kHz
- Control
- RS-232- 2 ports
- GPIO- 8 x 8
- USB Inputs & Outputs
- Channel count- 8 x 8
- Bit depth- 16 bit
- Sample rate- 48 kHz
- USB audio device hosting- Support for standard USB headset, speakerphone
- Environmental
- Power consumption- 40 W typical
- Physical
- Device dimensions (H x W x D)- 1.72 x 8.66 x 11.28 in (43.6 x 220 x 286.6 mm)
- Weight- 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)



The Q-SYS Core 8 Flex is a versatile AV solution designed for smaller-scale installations in corporate, higher education, healthcare, and other settings. It offers features like 64 x 64 networked audio channels, 8 on-board Flex channels, and 8 AEC processors. With a compact 1U half-width design (1.72 x 8.66 x 11.28 in or 43.6 x 220 x 286.6 mm) and weighing 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg), it's easy to install. Ideal for in-room processing with analog and networked endpoints, it's great for web conferences and offers a full-featured control engine. It's built on the Q-SYS software foundation for easy scalability.