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COSTA MESA, Calif., (November 9, 2023) – [De, Es, Zh, Fr] – Q-SYS, a division of QSC LLC, is thrilled to announce a “zero-bezel” refresh of the 4-inch and 6-inch AcousticDesign (AD) Series ceiling loudspeakers.   The new models, including the AD-C4T-ZB, AD-C4T-LPZB, AD-C6T-ZB, and AD-C6T-LPZB, feature a white grille without a bezel, designed to meet the architectural needs of modern applications while preserving the premium acoustics that the AD Series is renowned for. Additionally, retrofit accessories are available to add the new grille to recent Q-SYS loudspeaker models (NL-C4, AD-C6T-HC, AD-C6T-HP), and black grilles are also available separately for some models.  “We are thrilled to announce the new models that not only add a touch of modern elegance to any space, but also deliver the same premium audio quality that our customers expect from the AD Series,” says…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – [De, Fr, Es, Zh] – QSC is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies across the country. Certification Nation Day is designated to honor and acknowledge companies working to create great places to work for all.  In celebration of Certification Nation Day, QSC reflects on its certification as a Great Place to Work in multiple countries, including the United States, Germany, India, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. This prestigious recognition reaffirms the commitment QSC has to bringing people together through impactful experiences and a better-connected world.  The Great Place to Work certification is a testament to the dedication QSC has to providing its employees with an environment where they can thrive both personally and professionally. The…

COSTA MESA, Calif., (October 2, 2023) – Q-SYS, a division of QSC LLC, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Q-SYS Experience Center in Austin, Texas. This state-of-the-art facility offers customers an immersive, curated experience through the Q-SYS Platform and its ever-expanding Ecosystem of partners. Visitors can also take advantage of live in-person Q-SYS training led by knowledgeable Q-SYS training staff.  Located in the heart of Austin's thriving tech community, the Q-SYS Experience Center is a hub of innovation and collaboration. This 2500 square feet facility caters to industry professionals, technology enthusiasts, and prospective customers and partners, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the latest advancements in audio, video and control solutions.  "From the lighting and immersive audio to the digital tour guides that greet you at the…

Sinsheim, Germany (September 20, 2023) – [It] – Q-SYS, a division of QSC, EMEA GmbH, is delighted to announce the appointment of Prase Media Technologies as its exclusive Italian distributor for its Q-SYS portfolio commencing on October 15, 2023. Exhibo S.p.A will continue on as the exclusive distributor of QSC Pro Audio products in the country. "Prase is widely recognized as one of the premier systems distributors in Europe," says Ron Marchant, General Manager, Q-SYS EMEA. "Given their business focus, acknowledged technical capability, market coverage and customer focus, Prase is uniquely positioned to accelerate the development of the Q-SYS business in the country. We are excited to partner with them." "The new distribution partnership between Prase and Q-SYS represents a crucial strategic initiative. Q-SYS is a renowned brand globally recognized for its scalable…

Sinsheim, Germany. (September 11th, 2023) – Q-SYS, a division of QSC EMEA GmbH, announces Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager remote monitoring and management platform is now available in UAE and KSA. These new countries join the growing list of over 20 countries that already have access to Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager. Enterprise Manager allows users to remotely monitor and manage their entire Q-SYS system, including connected third-party devices, using one single, secure connection from any Q-SYS Core processor to the Q-SYS Reflect cloud. With three different feature tiers, end users and managed service providers have a range of cloud-based service options to select from, including the ability to gain real-time status of connected systems to more advanced features such as Remote UCI helpdesk capabilities and remote system design, which enables a centralized support…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 29, 2023) – [Ja] – Q-SYS, a division of QSC Asia, Ltd., is pleased to welcome Junya (Jun) Kawai as National Sales Manager, Japan. With the growing Q-SYS business in Japan, Kawai will be responsible for the system integration market in the region. Kawai has been part of the AV/IT industry for over 20 years and was instrumental in bringing various Q-SYS products to Japan during his time as Marketing Manager for Onkyo Tokki. Kawai is not only a skilled marketeer, but he also gradually shifted focus to become Sales Manager, Integrated Systems for Shure Japan. Kawai’s experience and background will help take Q-SYS Japan to the next level of business growth. “We are very excited to have Jun joining our team in Japan,” says Andy Pearce, Senior Director, Southeast Asia and Pacific, Q-SYS. “With the increasing need for a cloud-based and fully…

Sinsheim, Germany (August 24, 2023) – [De, Es, Fr] – Q-SYS, a division of QSC EMEA GmbH, announces the promotion of Ron Marchant to General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In tandem with Markus Winkler, Marchant will also be heading up operations as Managing Director, QSC EMEA GmbH, further driving the success of Q-SYS in the region.  Ron Marchant, who joined QSC in 2017 as Senior Director, EMEA Sales, has forged an impressive career in the AV industry and at Q-SYS. Since 2022, he has been jointly responsible for the dynamic business growth and orchestrated strategic development projects along the entire value chain. Under his leadership, numerous regional initiatives were launched, including the expansion of new company locations and strategic restructuring in the sales and customer service areas.  Following this successful groundbreaking work,…

COSTA MESA, Calif., (August 3, 2023) – [Es, Fr, De] – Q-SYS, a division of QSC LLC, is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of Seervision, a Swiss-based industry pioneer in AI-driven camera automation software. This first integrated AI solution for Q-SYS will deliver a more engaging real-time remote experience, setting new standards for intelligent video in hybrid learning and high-impact collaboration spaces.  Starting August 7, 2023, Q-SYS customers will have the option to purchase Seervision solutions through Q-SYS sales channels in a select number of countries with a planned global phased rollout in additional countries in the coming months.   Seervision’s AI and computer vision-based scene analysis enables best-in-class presenter tracking in higher ed or corporate collaboration spaces. Combined with Q-SYS Automatic Camera Preset Recall (ACPR)…

London, England (July 17, 2023) - [De, Es, Fr] - Q-SYS, a division of QSC UK & Ireland Limited, has officially launched Q-SYS House, a 12,000 square foot UK Experience and Training Centre just outside London, England. Q-SYS House, Egham, is just 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport and 30 minutes from central London, and will offer customers a hands-on experience of the Q-SYS audio, video & control Platform and Ecosystem. The Experience Centre showcases solutions for a variety of high-impact spaces including divisible rooms and a large auditorium, while the dedicated Training Centre is home to the award-winning Q-SYS training curriculum. “I am delighted to open the Q-SYS UK Experience and Training Centre,” says Duncan Savage, Managing Director for UK & Ireland, Q-SYS. “We believe in fostering strong partnerships and providing our customers with the tools and resources…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 22, 2023) – [De, Es, Fr] – Q-SYS, a division of QSC LLC, is pleased to welcome Tom Spearman as Vice President, Business Development. In this new role, Spearman will be focused on building business development capabilities across targeted end customer verticals in key markets, while working with teams around the globe to ensure a seamless go-to-market strategy for end customers. Spearman has been part of the AV industry for several decades, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Sales at Diversified where he steered strategic end customer sales initiatives and go-to-market strategies while driving significant revenue. Prior to that, Tom served as a Regional Sales Director at both Technical Innovation (TI) and Whitlock and was a co-founder of Avyve, a company that was acquired by AVI Systems. “Over the years Q-SYS has been…

COSTA MESA, Calif. and ZURICH, (June 12, 2023) – [De, Es, Zh, Gr, Fr] – Q-SYS, a division of QSC LLC, today announces a definitive agreement to acquire Seervision, a Swiss-based industry pioneer in AI-driven camera automation software. The acquisition accelerates the Q-SYS strategy to develop and deliver a scalable and flexible software platform with intelligent audio, video and control technology that supports integration with leading unified communications & video conferencing applications in the era of post-pandemic hybrid work. Seervision's camera automation software combines years of research in multi-camera control with deep expertise in real-time optimization, machine learning, and predictive motion models to automatically predict and track a person's movements. Seamlessly integrating into existing AV/IT ecosystems, the software can control multiple…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 22, 2023) – [De, Fr, Es] – Q-SYS is pleased to announce its collaboration with Lenovo to provide a seamless way to purchase and deploy high-impact spaces by bundling Lenovo room compute solutions with Q-SYS audio, video and control. This will be available through Q-SYS channels and partners to better serve the needs of the UC market.  “Lenovo is an ideal partner for Q-SYS as they deliver an advanced compute solution for the major UC vendors,” says Jason Moss, Vice President, Corporate Development and Alliances, Q-SYS. “Working together, we can expand the reach of both Q-SYS and Lenovo and bring our solutions to even more customers looking to deploy high-impact spaces for their employees.  “Integrating Q-SYS innovative audio, video and control platform with Lenovo ThinkSmart’s intelligent computing provides customers with a complete offering,”…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 17, 2023) – [De, Fr, Es] – Q-SYS announces the PL Series, a portfolio of performance installation loudspeakers designed to enhance any Q-SYS system in a broad range of entertainment applications, including auditoriums, houses of worship, theaters, small sports venues and more. Q-SYS PL Series includes a wide range of form factors (line array, point source, and subwoofer), allowing integrators to ensure an optimal audio experience for each unique space. When paired with the power of the Q-SYS Platform, including Q-SYS processing and network amplifiers, PL Series lets integrators take advantage of simplified setup and custom voicings (Intrinsic Correction™), advanced telemetry, monitoring, and customizable end-user control. For applications requiring higher performance audio, PL Series feature a weatherized enclosure (IP54 rating) in a range of…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 1, 2023) – [De, Fr, Es, Zh] – The Q-SYS division of QSC is pleased to welcome Christopher Jaynes as Senior Vice President of Software Technologies. In this role, Chris will lead Q-SYS software engineering as well as advanced research and technologies including artificial intelligence/machine learning, cloud and data. Jaynes is a passionate and accomplished leader who believes the innovative use of current and emerging technologies can solve complex challenges in human-technology interaction, create new market opportunities, and positively impact our world. He founded Mersive Technologies in 2006 to support a more collaborative and engaging workplace, and grew the company into a leader in wireless media streaming with over 300,000 locations around the globe. Before founding Mersive, Jaynes was a professor of computer science and Director of the…

Bengaluru, India (April 12, 2023) – The Q-SYS and QSC Pro Audio divisions of QSC are pleased to announce the promotion of Rajesh Mittal to Vice President SAARC. From the newly expanded regional sales, marketing and product development headquarters in Bengaluru, India, Mittal will oversee both the QSC Pro Audio and Q-SYS brands and continue to hold the position of Managing Director QSC India Pvt Ltd.   Mittal has been part of the AV and IT industry for almost 23 years, and since joining the company in February 2018 as Managing Director, India, he has played a vital role in driving SAARC’s successful growth. He has been instrumental in building a best-in-class sales, marketing and business team to enable the company to scale. He also established the vertical-oriented go-to-market strategy which is now a fundamental part of the business and will serve as a benchmark for…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (April 5, 2023) – [De, Fr, Es] – Q-SYS announces the latest addition to its native Q-SYS network video solutions with the introduction of the NV Series NV-21-HU, a two-input, one-output endpoint with support for HDMI and USB-C. The NV-21-HU simplifies installation with a single-cable solution for video distribution, AV bridging and device charging via USB-C. Its compact design and reduced I/O make the NV-21-HU ideal for supporting meeting rooms, learning spaces, hospitality and entertainment installations.  As a software-configurable solution, the NV-21-HU can be defined as an encoder or decoder (in Q-SYS Designer Software) offering the ability to operate with either HDMI or USB-C connectivity. This enables integrators to provide a more flexible system that supports a broader range of devices while eliminating the need for adapters and, in some…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (January 31, 2023) – [De, Fr, Es] – Q-SYS is pleased to support spatial audio capabilities for Microsoft Teams Rooms, including Signature Teams Rooms.   For systems utilizing certified Q-SYS audio, video and control processing in Teams Rooms environments, users can now experience spatial audio allowing the audio of the remote participants to come from the direction of where the specific person talking is located on the screen, creating a more immersive and natural experience for in-room participants. Furthermore, the spatial audio feature with Teams Rooms can be supported at the software level via Q-SYS Designer Software, eliminating the need for additional hardware.   “Spatial audio support is yet another example of our growing partnership between Q-SYS and Microsoft to deliver features and solutions that elevate equitable collaboration…

Bengaluru, India (December 8, 2022) – Q-SYS is delighted to announce it has been Great Place to Work Certified™ in India from November 2022 to November 2023. Q-SYS was assessed based on its trust among employees, collaborative work environment, as well as culture of care, and just and equitable practices.   Since 1992, Great Place to Work® has surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and the Institute’s research shows that great workplaces are characterized by great leadership, consistent employee experience, and sustainable financial performance. Organizations deliver a consistent experience to all employees, and leaders believe in the vision of creating and sustaining a great place to work for all.   “At Q-SYS, we strive to provide an inclusive environment that empowers employees to bring their full, authentic selves to work and provide equal…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (December 6, 2022) – [De, Fr, Es] – Q-SYS launches its Technology Partner Program with integration partners representing a growing list of Q-SYS plugins. As part of the Program, plugins will receive endorsement badges indicating they have been verified or certified and offer seamless integration with the Q-SYS Platform.   These partners now have access to the Q-SYS Technology Partner Hub, a centralized portal with relevant, up-to-date resources for training, solution development and marketing. These resources make it easier to collaborate with Q-SYS, get support and accelerate go-to-market reach. In early 2023, Q-SYS will expand its Ecosystem to include Developer Partners with proven expertise to develop plugins on behalf of Technology Partners.  “Q-SYS Technology Partners are essential for the growth of the Q-SYS Platform and we are thrilled to…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (November 29, 2022) – [De, Es, Fr] – To revitalize the historic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, Q-SYS Professional Services teamed up with integrator Alpha Video to create an AV foundation that spans over one million square feet and delivers exceptional AV experiences to hundreds of thousands of patrons who pass through its gates every year.  This project presented several challenges for the design team as they were tasked with replacing 40 disparate processors, managing 650 amplifier loads, and creating a consistent control system for this massive property. With the software-based, Q-SYS cloud-managed audio, video and control Platform, the team was able to reimagine every zone with a single Q-SYS design file, giving them streamlined control with precise granularity.  In addition, the team was able to simplify end user controls with…