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QSC has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Acuity Brands, Inc, a leading industrial-technology company, and become part of its Intelligent Spaces Group.

COSTA MESA, Calif., (October 15, 2024) – QSC, LLC. is proud to announce the promotion of Christopher Jaynes to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of its cloud-manageable audio, video and control Platform, Q-SYS, and the appointment of Jason Shangkuan as Chief Digital Officer (CDO).   As CTO, Christopher Jaynes will lead all aspects of Research & Development (R&D), overseeing software, hardware, mechanical, test, and systems engineering to ensure cohesive product outcomes for customers. Since joining Q-SYS in 2023 as SVP of Software Technologies, Jaynes has driven improvements in software quality, AI research, and technology delivery, positioning the company for continued growth.  Jason Shangkuan joins QSC as CDO, bringing over a decade of experience at McKinsey & Company as a leader in its digital and AI practice. He led digital transformations for leading technology…

Costa Mesa, California. (October 8th, 2024) – [De, Fr, Es] – QSC is pleased to introduce a major update v2.1 for its SysNav (System Navigator) software. QSC SysNav™ is an iPadOS® and Windows® application intended to be used with QSC next-generation, intelligent, L Class compatible loudspeaker systems. The software allows the user to easily design, configure, control, monitor and apply signal processing to individual loudspeakers, full arrays or groupings of both, providing a rich, detailed and intuitive control and monitoring environment, from pre-deployment loudspeakers’ parameter setup to post-show review of equipment operation logs.  The v2.1 release brings a suite of highly anticipated new capabilities including:  Inventory function which provides a means to create and save systems offline and connect virtual loudspeakers and arrays to physical devices.  …

Costa Mesa, Calif. (October 5, 2023) – [ES, PT] – QSC is thrilled to announce strategic partnerships with renowned distributors to expand its presence across the South Latin America (LATAM) region. The following partners have been carefully selected to represent the QSC Pro Audio division across their respective markets: WWT WORLDWIDE TRADING CORP., Dealer AV. (Brazil) Beyond Corporation SAC. (Peru) Audiosystems. (Chile) Unishop Pro AV. (Paraguay) Xpro Music Group S.R.L. (Argentina/Uruguay) IEE Ltd. (Bolivia) From pre-sales consultations to post-sales support, our partnership network empowers customers with the assurance of making sound business decisions and enjoying top-tier service quality with QSC. Our revamped distribution strategy for post-sales support also entails an extensive expansion of authorized service centers in each South LATAM country. "Our…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 22, 2023) – [Zh, Ko] – QSC is thrilled to announce strategic partnerships with renowned distributors to expand its presence across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The following partners have been carefully selected to represent the QSC Pro Audio division across their respective markets in China, Korea, Hong Kong / Macau, Singapore / Myanmar, and Cambodia: GUANGZHOU JOYFUN AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (China) BLS CO. LTD. (Korea) FU KEUNG HOLDINGS CO. LTD. (Hong Kong / Macau) SINDO EXPORTS PTE. LTD. (Singapore / Myanmar) KH AUDIO CO. (Cambodia) As the APAC region shows encouraging signs of recovery post-pandemic, QSC is proactively positioning itself for success by partnering with these industry-leading distributors. This strategic expansion not only demonstrates the commitment QSC has to providing unparalleled audio solutions…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 15, 2023) – [Es, De, Fr] – QSC Pro Audio division is excited to announce the hire of Jeff Gorton and Colin Smith as Directors of Sales for the EMEA and UK regions, respectively. These new positions will enable QSC to strengthen its market share and enhance its brand presence across the region. Gorton joins QSC after two decades of experience in commercial pro audio/AV space. “The current and future of QSC products are inspiring and are certain to set benchmarks for the industry,” says Gorton. “It’s exciting times and I’m delighted to be part of the company’s future and play a role in its success.”  Smith, whose professional experience includes managerial roles in both retail and AV industries states, “I am excited and honoured to be appointed as the UK Sales Director for the Pro Audio division,” says Smith. “Our portfolio of products will…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (April 24, 2023) – QSC is pleased to announce that Ray Tantzen has joined the organization as Director of Product Management. Tantzen has over 20 years of experience in pro audio product management with top brands including PreSonus Audio Electronics, Avid and Loud Technologies. “It’s very exciting to have Ray join our QSC team,” says David Fuller, Vice President Product Development, QSC Pro Audio. “Ray brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in developing and advancing digital mixer technology and he will be a valuable asset as we continue to innovate across our most coveted portfolio.” “QSC is a strong and successful brand with a long heritage of developing solutions that deliver complex technologies to customers in a simple way,” says Tantzen. “I am thrilled to be part of this customer-first organization and look forward to guiding…

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 3, 2023) – [Fr, De, Es] – QSC is pleased to introduce L Class; the next generation of advanced, intelligent, active loudspeakers for applications ranging from simple, portable, plug-and-play setups, to demanding, networked, high-tech AV productions and fixed installations.  The remarkable result of a deep understanding of customer needs and application requirements, L Class delivers its exceptional performance and extraordinary audio experience via high-output amplification, state-of-the-art DSP, premium components, extensive system intelligence and an elegantly intuitive user interface. L Class also sets a new standard for ease of use, as its users will be able to confidently configure and deploy any L Class system with unmatched speed and reliability. Onboard Dante® connects L Class to networked AV systems and connected stages.   …

Costa Mesa, Calif. (December 7, 2022) – QSC is proud to announce it has once again been named Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year in the 30th Annual Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) Magazine Dealers’ Choice Awards. This is the second year in a row and fourth time in six years that QSC has been recognized by musical instrument retailers as their favorite sound reinforcement brand. “These times compel all of us to reassess how we go about offering the highest value to our customers,” states Ray van Straten, VP Brand, Marketing, Training & Education, QSC. “But what continues to make QSC a favorite brand among dealers and end-users alike is that through any circumstances—especially during these challenging times—is that we remain true to our brand values of providing exceptional performance, unmatched reliability, and unparalleled support.” Van Straten adds, “A little…

Hong Kong, China (October 20, 2022) – QSC, LLC. is delighted to announce the appointment of Hibino Intersound, a subsidiary of Hibino Corporation, as an authorized dealer for the Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform as well as QSC Pro Audio products in Japan. “With the increasing demand for an intuitive, scalable and flexible AV&C platform and ecosystem across different industries, Q-SYS is the ideal solution for our partners and customers in the region,” says William Chan, Managing Director, North Asia, Q-SYS. “With Hibino’s deep knowledge and extensive industry experience, combined with our exceptional partnership, we are confident they will secure new opportunities to create exceptional experiences in many different high-impact spaces and live sound environments across Japan.” “Over the years, QSC and Q-SYS continues to bring innovation to the…

Sinsheim, Germany (September 8, 2022) – [De, Es, Fr] – QSC EMEA is pleased to announce the opening of a new BeNeLux office in Nieuwegein, near Utrecht (NL). Slated to open September 20, 2022, this modern office space will serve as the business development and Q-SYS training hub, as well house an experience centre where customers and end users can see the Q-SYS Platform and Ecosystem in real world installations. In addition, this office will include the EMEA service centre, now based under the same roof, with significantly more room to continually support both Q-SYS and QSC Pro Audio divisions.  “Since opening the first regional business development office in 2020, the team has expanded four times, and this new modern office and high-end training facility is the next obvious step to support the growing regional footprint,” says Willem van Zuilekom, Managing Director of…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 17, 2022) – QSC is pleased to announce Craig Paller has joined the organization as Director of US Sales – East for the company’s Pro Audio Division. Paller joins the QSC management team with 30 years of senior leadership and management experience at notable brands including Electro-Voice, Shure, HARMAN and ClearOne.   “I am very excited to have Craig join our team,” states Perry Celia, VP Global Sales and Service, QSC Pro Audio. “Craig’s considerable business acumen, passion for the business, our customers, and end-users, along with a track record of responsiveness and collaboration, will make him highly successful in his new role. Our entire Pro Audio team is looking forward to working with him.”    “Joining the Pro Audio team at QSC is a dream come true for me,” states Paller. “The company’s reputation for innovation and steady growth,…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 4, 2022) – [De, Fr, Es] – QSC, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Ronda Ross to Vice President Human Resources. Ross replaces Vicki Arnold who has retired after leading HR for 16 years.   “First, we’d like to thank Vicki for all she has done for QSC, LLC. Her contributions in building our HR team and capabilities have been immeasurable and we appreciate the dedication and care she has always given the organization and our employees,” says Joe Pham, Chairman of the Board and CEO, QSC, LLC. “We are thrilled to have Ronda fulfill this position as she has already made such a large impact over the last five years by delivering many improvements and laying a solid foundation to support the growth of our organization.”   Ross joined QSC, LLC in 2017 as Director of HR Operations and promoted to Senior Director Human Resources in 2021 where…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 1, 2022) – [Zh, De, Fr, Es] – QSC is pleased to announce that David Angress has joined the organization as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company’s new Pro Audio division.   “Throughout the years, I have always had the greatest respect and admiration for QSC – its people, its culture and its portfolio of innovative, market-leading products,” says Angress. “The Pro Audio division is gearing up for an incredible phase of transformative growth and I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to serve as its leader going forward.”    Angress, a seasoned veteran of the music and pro audio products industry, brings a wealth of experience in senior executive leadership with roles at preeminent brands including ADAM Audio GmbH, Guitar Center, Harman, and AKG. As principal at Angress Consulting for the last 12 years, he has…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 13, 2022) – [De] – QSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Celia to VP Global Sales and Service, David Fuller to VP Product Development, Ray van Straten to VP Brand, Marketing & Training, and Linda Lee to Sr. Director, Operations. With this leadership team in place, the company’s new Pro Audio division is primed to position the QSC brand for its next phase of growth, innovation and expansion in the global sound reinforcement market.   Celia takes the reins of the division’s global sales and service functions after having served at QSC for over 14 years – most recently as Sr. Director Sales, Americas. Fuller’s 12-year tenure at QSC has included leadership roles such as Sr. Director, International Sales as well as Sr. Director, Entertainment Product Strategy. Van Straten joins the team as a 20-year veteran of QSC, having led the…