QSC has announced the availability of Software-based Dante for the Q-Sys Ecosystem as part of its strategic partnership with Audinate.
The move allows integrators to employ Dante networked audio on Q-Sys Core 110f processors running Q-Sys Designer Software v8.3.1 or higher. This software implementation eliminates the need for additional hardware I/O to integrate Dante into the Q-Sys audio, video and control workflow, and greatly increases platform interoperability between Q-Sys and Dante-enabled devices.
‘This launch delivers on our steadfast commitment to software innovation within the Q-Sys Ecosystem,’ says QSC Audio Product Manager, Trent Wagner. ‘Software-based Dante expands the capabilities of the Q-Sys Core 110f processor, and allows integration of Dante devices into those smaller Q-Sys systems that might have been cost prohibitive with our larger Core processors.’
‘The goal of offering Dante-as-Software is to bring new, flexible ways for Dante to be deployed,’ says Audinate Senior Vice President of Marketing & Products, Joshua Rush. ‘QSC is a natural partner in this space as they are an industry leader in software-based strategy. The introduction of Software-based Dante in the Q-Sys Core 110f will allow the AV industry to more effectively use software-based solutions operating on standard computing platforms.’
Q-Sys Core 110f processors sold after 30 March 2020 will include 8x8 Dante network audio channel licence (while Core 110f processors sold prior to that date can purchase the 8x8 channel license). All Core 110f processors are capable of licensing higher Dante channel counts options (16x16 or 32x32). Software-Based Dante for the Q-Sys Ecosystem will be available on the remaining current Q-Sys processors (Core 510i and Core 5200) later in 2020.
More: www.qsc.com/dante
