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Costa Mesa, CA (September 8, 2014) – QSC Audio Products, LLC, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Peter E. Schmitt Company as its manufacturer’s representative for Metro New York.  Peter E Schmitt is one of the oldest and most respected independent rep firms in the country with its roots dating back nearly 90 years. “I am excited to have Peter E. Schmitt join the QSC team as our independent sales representatives for the New York Metro area,” says Perry Celia, QSC Director of North American Sales. “Their extensive knowledge and deep connections within the New York market, combined with their commitment to customer service and outstanding technical knowledge will be a great asset in the continued success of the QSC brand.” Founded in 1926 by F. Edwin Schmitt, the company’s first line was Sangamo capacitors, currently known as Cornell Dubilier, which served…

Since 1973, the Norwegian International Film Festival has been held annually in Haugesund, Norway.  It runs for 10 days in August, during which attendees have the opportunity to view over 70 films from 24 countries. In the cinema world, the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund is considered "The Nordic Cannes". Most of the films are screened at Edda Kino, which has five theatres.  QSC Cinema products are installed in four of the venues, including the DCP 100 and DCP 300 digital cinema processors and DCS loudspeakers. The largest room, Edda 1, which accommodates 529 people, is where the major premieres are screened. Edda 1 is equipped with three model SC-434 4-way screen channel systems, three model SB-7218 dual 18-inch subwoofers, and twenty-four SR Series surround loudspeakers.  All the loudspeakers are powered by DCA power amplifiers, including…

The Gain Wizard is an ingenious feature on the QSC TouchMix that automatically monitors the channel inputs for clipping, and advises the user on how to adjust the preamp settings for optimal performance. This feature is perfect for bands that are mixing themselves while performing and cannot continuously monitor the input meters. View training video here. Visit the TouchMix-16 product page Visit the Touchmix-8 product page

This installment of the TouchMix Training series focuses on using the on-board Advance Effects in TouchMix including reverb, delay, chorus and pitch shift. View training video here Visit the TouchMix Microsite Visit the TouchMix-16 product page Visit the TouchMix-8 product page

QSC proudly introduces its full line pro and systems product catalog in an interactive, self-contained app for your iOS tablet device available for free in the Apple iTunes store. Browse key features, essential product specifications and high-resolution imagery for every QSC professional and systems product line. The app also features a full library of product introductions and demonstration videos, and downloadable PDF spec sheets (when an internet connection is available). Simple controls and a built-in app tutorial make finding the right information as easy as possible. The app will be updated as new QSC products become available, ensuring that users always have the most common QSC product information. (Make sure that “Updates” are turned on in your “iTunes & App Store” Automatic Download Settings.) Click here to view more information from Apple App Store web…

New York, NY (Aug 12, 2014) – Nevada Smith’s, a Manhattan mecca for fans of European soccer, contracted design-install firm AV/NY to install a high-tech, audio-visual system for its relocation to 100 Third Avenue, just a block north of its former 20-year home. The new multi-million-dollar megapub features QSC K Series active loudspeakers and AcousticDesign in-ceiling loudspeakers driven by RMXa Series amplifiers throughout, delivering larger-than-life audio quality experience to match the two massive projection screens and numerous flat-screen HD displays installed throughout the venue. “It was important for us to design a system that made Nevada Smith’s fans feel like they were right in the football stadium,” says Daryl Kral, a former Broadway sound engineer and owner of AV/NY. “During our initial meetings it was evident that Nevada Smith’s wanted to go big,…

As part of our ongoing research and development we are proud to announce the release of a new firmware version V1.4.5 which is available now from the QSC website to download and install via USB using the free the Amplifier Navigator software:(http://www.qsc.com/resources/software/amplifier-navigator/). The CXD/PLD has gained praise from users around the world for its versatility, power and sheer audio quality. Now we are taking the platform even further forward and are delighted to announce a number of improvements: NEW Intrinsic Correction loudspeaker tunings (AD-S6T, AD-S12sw, AC-C4T) Updated and enhanced Intrinsic Correction loudspeaker tunings (Wideline, ILA) New loudspeaker tunings for Martin Audio products. Our list of supported third party brands now includes: B52, Cerwin Vega, Classic Pro, EV, JBL, Martin Audio, Nexo, Peavey, and Yamaha (Note: All…

If you are new to incorporating effects like reverb, chorus, delay, pitch correction and pitch change, this tutorial will shows you how to use the FX Wizard to utilize the TouchMix’s enormous amount of effects processing power in your next mix.   https://youtu.be/VvzgrHA_NLE?list=UU670Uvwzkt0LxH0R_DLHIqg Visit the TouchMix microsite Visit the TouchMix product page

QSC Audio Products, LLC., is proud to announce the promotion of Barry Ferrell to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer.  Barry Ferrell began his career at the company in 1990 as an Applications Engineer and was the first technical hire at the company in the sales and marketing department. In 2009, Barry assumed the leadership role of the Cinema Group at QSC, and was promoted to Vice President of Cinema in October 2012. Under Barry's leadership, QSC has become a leader in the global cinema market. Over his 23-year career at QSC, Barry has served as the product manager for every cinema product developed at QSC, including DCA amplifiers, DCM crossover/monitors, DCS loudspeakers, and the DCP line of Digital Cinema Processors.  In addition, Barry has had significant input in the development of other major products in the Installation markets.  …

The following video is a Line Array Technologies Seminar held during the QSC Meyer Marketing Audio Expo at Full Sail University. https://youtu.be/CkmSGSJv4Rk

The following video is a Loudspeaker Technologies and Innovations Seminar held during the QSC Meyer Marketing Audio Expo at Full Sail University. https://youtu.be/bHTAAcZPyzk

The following is a seminar on Advanced Amplifier Technologies featuring PLD/CXD/CXD-Q processing amplifiers at the QSC Meyer Marketing Audio Expo held at Full Sail University. https://youtu.be/wyK0JbkfzaU For more information click on the links below: PLD Series Processing Amplifiers  CXD Series Processing Amplifiers CXD-Q Series Processing Amplifiers 

The following is the third installment of the TouchMix Training Series covering the comprehensive library of Presets and Mixer Scenes available in the TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 compact digital mixers. https://youtu.be/VwBE2KWYA1g Visit the TouchMix microsite for more information on TouchMix.

Las Vegas, NV (June 27, 2014)--QSC Audio Products, LLC., is pleased to announced that it has received two Best of Show Awards, recognizing the most innovative new products shown at the Infocomm 2014 show.  The new QSC CXD-Q Power Amplifiers and the new Q-SYS™ Enterprise Cores were award winners from among hundreds of products on display at Infocomm 2014, by Sound and Video Contractor and A/V Technology Magazines, respectively.   "With thousands of new product introductions at InfoComm 2014, more than 37,000 attendees, 218 new exhibitors, nearly 200 award nominations, our 'Best in Show' Awards help spotlight best-in-class innovations," said Margot Douaihy, editor, AV Technology & EDUwire. "We congratulate the winners and their commitment to the needs of tech managers and end-users." All NewBay Media’s Best of Show Awards were judged by a panel of AV/IT technology…

Chennai, India, June 2014 — AV Express, an audio-visual equipment hire company based in Chennai in India, recently added a QSC WideLine-10 system to their sound reinforcement inventory comprised of 16 three-way WL2102-w modules with six GP218-sw subwoofers. For a decade, AV Express on India's East coast, has been one of the city's premier audio-visual events hire companies, handling audio, video and lighting for everything from live bands and DJ sets to corporate shows. "When we were looking for a new system to upgrade our existing audio inventory, we would not compromise," comments Mr Murugesh, one of AV Express's principal partners. "We had a lot to choose from, but only the QSC WideLine system matched our parameters of quality and performance. Plus, QSC’s representative, Pro Visual Audio, walked us through the entire operation and workflow of the system during our…

Cordoba Guitars Product Specialist Brandon Schmidt discusses how Cordoba Guitars use the K12 and KSub in their show rooms and at trade shows to demonstrate their pick up systems in their guitars.  https://youtu.be/3pUcyfMP1Tk Visit Cordoba Guitars Website.

INFOCOMM 2014, LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2014) — QSC Audio Products, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of three new loudspeaker models designed for fixed installation applications.  The new AD-S6T and AD-S112sw surface-mount loudspeakers are additions to the popular AcousticDesign Series, while the new AC-C4T (part of the upcoming AcousticCoverage loudspeaker line) offers integrators a cost-effective, in-ceiling loudspeaker solution that is ideal for voice paging and light background music applications. “Today’s integrator is looking for a single solution system including loudspeakers and these new additions to the QSC loudspeaker lineup helps fulfill that growing need,” says Travis Nie, QSC Product Manager – Install Loudspeakers.  “With the continuously growing acceptance of the Q-SYS platform and PLD/CXD amplifiers both of which feature Intrinsic Correction™…

INFOCOMM 2014, LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2014) — QSC is pleased to introduce its new full-line Pro and Systems Product Catalog Application, designed for use on tablet computer platforms. A companion to the product pocket guides introduced earlier this year, this new interactive app allows users the ability to browse the entire QSC product portfolio and get detailed product information including descriptions, key features, specifications and images.  When connected to a WiFi hot spot, users can also link out to additional product information on the QSC website as well as, the QSC YouTube webpage (www.youtube.com/user/qscaudioproducts) where they will find a variety of product informational and educational videos.  “One of the best things about the new app is our ability to provide users with up to date product information in a manner that is simply unavailable in a printed…

Branford, CT (June 17, 2014) — Bill Miller’s Castle, a sumptuous, 24-acre wedding, corporate meeting and special events facility located east of New Haven on Connecticut’s central shoreline, recently completed a major upgrade to its installed sound system. Design and integration of the venue’s new multipurpose sound system was provided by KJR Engineering of Middletown, Ct and features 38 AcousticDesign™ and AcousticPerformance™ loudspeakers installed in 23 zones powered by CXD and CX amplifiers, all controlled by a Q-SYS™ Core 250i network audio system. Built in 1880 and maintained by the Millers—a family of renowned gymnasts, acrobats and dancers—since the early 1960s, this picturesque building was initially converted into gymnastics and dance studio before becoming what was then the first discotheque in Connecticut, the “Sugar Shack.” The present-day Bill Miller’s…

QSC Audio Products is pleased to introduce the newest member of the SR Series surround loudspeaker family, the SR-1290. In response to new audio requirements created by immersive sound formats, the SR-1290 offers high power output, more flexible mounting options, and outstanding sonic performance in a stylish, cost-effective, compact loudspeaker enclosure. “The growing interest in object-based audio and so-called ‘immersive sound’ formats presents some new challenges to both the theatre owner and the sound system designer,” says Barry Ferrell, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Business Unit Manager for QSC’s Cinema Group. “A properly configured system requires many more surround loudspeakers and amplifier channels, which can mean a significantly higher cost compared to a 5.1 or 7.1 system. The loudspeakers must be capable of producing higher output,…