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QSCのシネマグループは、業界最大の貿易イベントであるシネマコンの開催直前に、4月21日にラスベガスで国際ディーラーミーティングを開催しました。早朝にもかかわらず、世界24カ国から100人近くのディーラーが立ち見のみのイベントに参加しました。Barry Ferrell、Danny Pickett、Mark Mayfieldは、製品とアプリケーションの情報、およびマーケティングと販売活動の最新情報を共有しました。 

Las Vegas, NV (May 11, 2015) - QSC is pleased to announce that QSC founder and current CEO of Quilter Labs, Pat Quilter will be the 2015 recipient of the Parnelli Audio Innovator Award. Since 2001, the Parnelli Awards have recognized and honored pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions both as individuals and companies in the Live Event Industry. Parnelli Award nominees and recipients are voted on by the Parnelli Board of Directors as well as subscribers to Projection, Lights & Staging News and Front of House magazines. The Parnelli Audio Innovator Honor is presented to Quilter for his decades of innovations in QSC power amplifier and powered loudspeaker design. His approach to technology and innovation have been key to the success of QSC amplifiers including the PowerLightTM and RMX Series amplifiers, as well as loudspeakers including the…

Estonian company RGB Baltic installed a complete QSC audio system for the Estonian Pavillion at EXPO Milano 2015.  The Q-SYS controlled audio system includes a variety of Acoustic Design surface and flush mount installation loudspeakers: AD-S82-s and AD-S52-s for the ground floor, AD-C42T-s for the first floor and AD-S32T-s for the second floor, plus AD-Ci32-s for the restrooms. The loudspeakers are powered by CX an PL3 series amps over Dataport.  There is also a mobile PA system with TouchMix-16 mixers and K-Sub and K12 loudspeakers and monitors. The ground floor background music system is programmed to be used as a delay speaker system when there is a performance on the stage.  An iPad user interface provides all required control functions for the operator. Here is a gallery of the installation together with some shots of the user interface layouts.

ドイツ対ジョージアの試合に向けて、トビリシのディナモ・スタジアムでは、ジョージアがサウンドシステムの完全なオーバーホールを必要としていました。PAXT Ltdは、ジョージアのパートナーであるMifasi社と共同で、スタジアム用の包括的なQ-SYSネットワークオーディオシステムを設計および委託しました。他のQ-SYSシステムと同様に、これにより、多数のチャンネル数と、ほぼ無制限のオーディオ処理とルーティングが可能になりました。PAXT Ltdの製品および技術スペシャリストのJames Martin氏は、Q-SYSシステムのプログラミングを支援するためにトビリシに出張し、Mifasiとスタジアムのスタッフに現場でのサポートとトレーニングを提供しました。サウンドオペレーターは、自分のニーズに合わせて特別に調整されたシステムを持ち、コンピューターまたはiPadからシステム全体を制御し、それぞれ用に作成されたカスタムユーザーインターフェースを使用できるようになりました。このCoreには、メインスタジアム用の12台のCXD4.5Qアンプが接続されていました...

Amplifier Navigator 2.0は、DPA*アンプのコンピューター（MacおよびPC）制御とモニタリングを可能にし、オンラインおよびオフラインでプリセットおよびスピーカーファイルの作成、編集、保存のためのメカニズムを提供します。Amplifier Navigatorソフトウェアを使用すると、チャンネル構成、クロスオーバーとEQフィルターの設定、リミッター調整、温度、電圧、電流の履歴など、接続されたDPAアンプのすべての機能をリモートで制御および監視できます。また、PCまたはMacとの間でプリセットとスピーカープロファイルを作成、保存、および呼び出すためのメカニズムも提供します。プリセットおよびスピーカープロファイルライブラリーは、接続されたアンプにダウンロード／アップロードすることもでき、アンプが重複している多機能ラック用にアンプを「クローン」することもできます。Amplifier Navigator V2.0 は、 コンピューターに 1 つ以上のアンプを接続して実行する場合でもファームウェア管理を提供します。

Costa Mesa, CA (February 26, 2015) - QSC is pleased to announce the addition of new loudspeaker models to their AcousticDesign™ and AcousticCoverage™ series loudspeaker product lines.  The AD-S4T is the latest addition to their popular AcousticDesign small format, loudspeaker line while the recently introduced and cost-effective AcousticCoverage line adds the AC-C6T in-ceiling loudspeaker and two surface mount models, the AC-S4T and AC-S6T. “Large distributed audio applications are often budget sensitive however, scale and economy does not have to imply poor system performance,” says Travis Nie, QSC Product Manager – Install Loudspeakers. “Designed to provide exceptional value as stand-alone products, both AcousticDesign and  AcousticCoverage loudspeakers exceed expectations when QSC Intrinsic Correction™ tunings are automatically applied whenever Q-SYS™ processors or…

Costa Mesa, CA NL (February 10, 2015) - QSC is pleased to unveil the new CIAES16 input card as well as, a number of enhancements and feature upgrades for the Q-SYS network audio platform. With the new CIAES16 16-channel AES3 input card and the availability of Q-SYS v4.1.31 software, Q-SYS users now have even more options and flexibility when designing and installing Q-SYS based network audio solutions.  “These new features combined with the availability of the CIAES16 AES3 input card which quickly and easily installs info the Q-SYS chassis are yet further examples of the futureproof capabilities of the Q-SYS network audio system,” says TJ Adams, QSC Install DSP Product Manager. “For the integrator, new hardware and software gives them additional tools to work with while their end customer can benefit from new features and functions at minimal if any additional…

最近では、すべてのインテグレーター （さらに言えばメーカー） が、インストールしてサポートするさまざまなシステム コンポーネント間のプラットフォームの相互運用性を顧客に提供したいと考えています。デビッド・フラー,シニア 新製品開発担当ディレクターは、「残念なことに、業界内での主流の認識は、「独自の」システムが他のプロトコルやテクノロジーとの相互運用について閉鎖されているというものです。これは単に事実ではありません。」QSCのQ-SYS™プラットフォームは、一般的なIT標準に準拠し、既製の汎用イーサネットスイッチで機能するように設計されています。そのネットワーク プロトコルである Q-LAN は、世界中の IT プロフェッショナルが他の TCP／IP ネットワーク ベースのシステムですでに理解しており、サポートしているのと同じレイヤー 3 ネットワーク プロトコルを使用して音声を転送します。さらに、システム全体の検出、監視、リアルタイム診断、制御も提供します。

Costa Mesa, CA (January 27, 2015) - QSC is proud to announce that QSC President and CEO, Joe Pham has been appointed to the InfoComm International Board of Directors.  Joe joins the panel of audiovisual industry executives who contribute their knowledge and expertise to set strategic goals and guide the overall direction of InfoComm International.  In addition to his InfoComm Board appointment, Joe was also recently appointed President of PAMA (the Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance). “I am honored to have been appointed to both the InfoComm Board as well as, the Presidency of PAMA and to have the opportunity to collaborate with such a dynamic group of industry professionals,” says Joe. “With respect to InfoComm, I am looking forward to working with my fellow board members to better serve our member organizations and promote the industry as our respective…

Winter NAMM 2015, Anaheim, CA (January 22, 2015) – QSC (Booth 6752, Hall A) is pleased to announce the appointment of Polisi “Fitz” Fitisemanu to the position of Sales Manager, QSC Professional for the company’s Asia-Pacific Region. A 25 year professional audio veteran, Fitisemanu has worked at the retail, distribution, rental and installation levels and founded United Sound Agencies (USA) where he promoted American made professional audio systems to dealers and users in New Zealand and the South Pacific region. “When the opportunity arose to be a candidate for the Asia-Pacific Sales Manager position with QSC, it was a ’no brainer’ for me, that is to say there was no way I was going to turn down the chance to work for such an amazing company,” states Fitisemanu. “I have long admired QSC and have been a QSC user for most of my professional career. I am thrilled and…

Costa Mesa, CA (January 8, 2015) — South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, located south of McCarran Airport on the Las Vegas Strip, recently completed their new bowling facility specifically designed for professional bowling tournaments and competitions. The new facility is part of a larger project that also includes two new equestrian arenas located below the bowling center that serve as overflow for their existing main Arena and Equestrian Center and direct access to 1,200 air-conditioned horse stalls. South Point chose Q-SYS™, QSC amplifiers and loudspeakers for their new addition based on their previous experience with QSC products and the ability to integrate all the audio systems across the entire property.  “This is a fairly large facility and we have a lot of different kinds of events that come through throughout the year,” Jason Lein, South Point’s production…

QSCシネマが最近リリースした新しいビデオでは、同社の上席執行役員兼最高戦略責任者であるBarry Ferrellが、新しいDPA／ DPA-Qアンププラットフォームの出力機能のチュートリアルとデモンストレーションを提供しています。「没入型オーディオの出現と、ハイパワーのサラウンドスピーカーの必要性により、アンプが一般的なシネマアプリケーションに必要なサイズよりも大きくなる『オーバースペック』がかなりの量見られました」とFerrell氏は言います。 「これの一部は、アンプの性能と仕様の誤解に起因しています。」このビデオでは、 DPA/ DPA-Qシネマアンプ、およびCXD/ CXD-QおよびPLDシリーズプロフェッショナルオーディオアンプで使用されているQSCの新しいクラスDアンププラットフォームの概要を示しています。プラットフォームの非常にDC的な高電圧レールと安定化電源により、アンプは…

Costa Mesa, CA (December 11, 2014) – QSC Audio Products, LLC has been named a 2014 Top Workplace, according to the local daily newspaper, The Orange County Register. The company has earned this distinction in four of the last five years and ranks at the top of mid-sized manufacturers in the region. Employees of select Orange County based businesses were asked to anonymously respond to 22 statements regarding their workplace experiences and company leadership. Using information and assessments provided directly by personnel from participating companies, the employee survey firm Workplace Dynamics evaluated employee opinions and feedback and rendered results on overall organizational health, employee perceptions and employee-employer relations. "Our employees are a remarkable group of people," says QSC CEO Joe Pham. "The talent across the entire company is top-notch and…

Costa Mesa, CA (November 17, 2015 - QSC is pleased to announce their CXD-Q Network Amplifiers for the Q-SYS™ platform have been chosen by the readers of Sound & Video Contractor as one of 2014’s most innovative products for installed sound applications. Designed for integrators implementing Q-SYS Network Audio systems, CXD-Q Network Amplifiers feature the innovative Flexible Amplifier Summing Technology™ (FAST) found in CXD / PLD Amplifiers and combine it with Q-SYS network connectivity to create the ultimate audio routing and power amplifier solution for installed sound applications. “We are delighted that the readers of Sound & Video Contractor have recognized CXD-Q Amplifiers as an innovative network audio tool that they want to design systems with and recommend to their customers,” states Dale Sandberg, QSC Senior Product Manager, Power Amplifiers. “This award…

Costa Mesa, CA (November 14, 2015) - QSC is pleased to announce the addition of GXD Series Processing Amplifiers to their line of amplifiers for entertainment and production applications. GXD Series Amplifiers offer world renowned QSC power, performance and reliability coupled with the convenience of onboard digital signal processing. Featuring contemporary styling, multiple routing options and advanced protection circuitry, GXD Series Amplifiers represent best in class value with features entertainers and audio professionals can use. Housed in a 2U rack-mount configuration, GXD Series amplifiers feature class-D power devices for high power output in a lightweight chassis design. Unlike other amplifiers in their class, GXD models offer complete loudspeaker processing capability enabling users to optimize and get the most from their loudspeaker systems.  DSP…

Costa Mesa, CA (November 14, 2014) - QSC is pleased to announce its Systems’ Roadshow will be making stops across the US, including dates in Atlanta, Dallas, Washington D.C, New York and Chicago, offering participants the opportunity to see and hear the company’s latest technologies and meet QSC personnel.  In addition to the product presentations and a “meet and greet” session, the QSC Training and Education will be hosting two free Q-SYS™ Level Two Training sessions with all eligible participants eligible to receive eight credits towards their InfoComm CTS RU requirements.   “The QSC Roadshow is great way for integrators to learn first-hand about QSC’s newest integrated solutions and for certified Q-SYS designers to receive additional training and improve their Q-SYS™ knowledge and skills,” states Joe Pham, QSC President and CEO. “It’s also an invaluable…

Costa Mesa, CA (October 29, 2014) - Building for the future is a trademark of Southern California-based Trinity Sound Company and when it comes to larger scale audio installations, Trinity Sound Company’s go to network audio solution is the QSC Q-SYS™ network audio platform. Two recent Trinity Sound Company installations that utilize Q-SYS are found at Vineyard Church of Anaheim Hills and Yucaipa Christian Church which have both benefitted from using Q-SYS as their sound system’s foundation.  In both cases, system owners cited the Q-SYS’ ability to grow as the needs of the congregation grow and centralized control as key requirements.   “As a company, we have been incorporating Q-SYS into many of our designs because of the Q-sys’ powerful processing capabilities and flexible options,” says Devin Devore at Trinity Sound Company.   “With predictable and consistent…

Costa Mesa, CA, (October 15, 2014) – QSC is proud to announce that Bob Lee, QSC Technical Communications Developer and a respected industry veteran, was honored at the 137th Convention of the Audio Engineering Society with the prestigious AES Fellowship Award. The Fellowship Award is given to an AES member who has rendered conspicuous service, or is recognized to have made a valuable contribution to the advancement in or dissemination of knowledge of audio engineering or in the promotion of its application in practice. “I am honored to be recognized and humbled to be included with such a prestigious group of audio professionals,” says, Bob Lee AES Fellowship Award winner and QSC Technical Communications Developer.  “My work with AES is fueled by my passion for audio and my desire to help advance and promote audio education, and I appreciate the acknowledgement by…

Buena Park, CA, (October 9, 2014) - For over 40 years, Knott’s Scary Farm has provided guests with the largest and most haunted theme park experience via their annual Scary Farm event.  For this year’s celebration, Knott’s is using dual redundant Q-SYS Core 500i processors to manage sound effect prompts and audio distribution needs in five of the park’s themed walk-through mazes.  The use of technology and audio has always played an important role in creating and enhancing any entertainment experience helping guest get closer to the action and Halloween Haunt is prime example. “One of our goals with our Knott’s Scary Farm haunted attractions is to transform our guests from simply being observers to becoming interactive participants in the experience,” says Lawrence McCoy, Audio Specialist, Entertainment Design, Knott’s Berry Farm.  “With Q-SYS we have the precision…