News

Las Vegas, NV (January 6, 2016) - QSC is very pleased to announce that company founder Pat Quilter is the 2016 recipient of the Beryllium Lifetime Achievement Award from ALMA International, the professional association that is the source of standards, news, networking, and education for technical and business professionals in the acoustics, audio, and loudspeaker industry.  The Beryllium Lifetime Achievement Award is given by the ALMA Board of Directors in recognition of significant and sustained contributions to the loudspeaker industry over the lifetime of a career. Pat Quilter, along with business partners Barry Andrews and John Andrews, formed Quilter Sound Company in 1968 and began building power amplifiers and guitar amplifiers for local musicians and artists. Today that company is QSC – one of the leading global manufacturers of professional audio products,…

Costa Mesa, CA, December 4, 2015 — QSC, LLC has been named a 2015 Top Workplace, according to the local daily newspaper, The Orange County Register. The company has earned this distinction in five of the last six years and ranks at the top of mid-sized manufacturers in the region. Top workplaces were elected based on an anonymous employee survey corresponding of 22 statements regarding their workplace experiences and company leadership. Using information and assessments provided directly by personnel from participating companies across Orange County, the employee survey firm Workplace Dynamics evaluated employee opinions and feedback and rendered results on overall organizational health, employee perceptions and employee-employer relations. "The talent and passion at QSC amazes me every day." says QSC President & CEO, Joe Pham. "It is exciting to see how committed…

Costa Mesa, CA (November 25, 2015) – QSC is pleased to announce that Maggie Jenkins, General Counsel for QSC, LLC has been nominated for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2015 General Counsel Awards. The General Counsel Awards honors individuals in the area of law who have made significant contributions to the success of their companies and to the profession. “I am honored to be nominated for such a prestigious award”, Jenkins said, adding “I look forward to continuing to make contributions towards the success of QSC, and staying involved with the local GC and legal community in Orange County and beyond.” About QSC QSC, LLC engineers and provides award winning products and solutions such as Q-SYS Networked Audio and Control Platform, digital mixers, power amplifiers and loudspeakers for a wide variety of customers who need reliable, well-engineered products for…

Costa Mesa, CA, November 20, 2015 — QSC is pleased to debut its new www.qsc.com website with enhanced features, navigation and content structure. With growing demand for QSC products tailored to its Live Sound, Systems and Cinema customers, QSC revamped its site to cater to the unique needs of each customer group.  “As our worldwide business grows and our customers’ needs become more diverse, we felt it was time to refresh our web presence to reflect our strong market position in each of the industries we serve, the benefits we bring to each customer, and where we’re going as a company,” says Joe Pham, President and CEO of QSC.  “We’ve created a site that allows our customers to explore QSC solutions in an image and content rich environment, with friendly navigation for our many mobile and tablet users.” The new responsive site’s key features include specific…

QSC, LLC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (November 18, 2015) – QSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Black as Sales Manager for Canada. In this role, Black will focus on QSC’s systems and live sound business units. Derek’s focus will be on business development, strategic accounts management and continued efforts in building our brand in Canada. Black brings more than 30 years of audio industry experience, with background in both technical and sales management, and more than a decade of experience in independent sales rep force management. “Canada is a strategic region for QSC and we will continue investing in the region in manners that ensure our long term success and also allow us to work closely with both our distribution partner (SF Marketing) as well as dealers and end users by having in-region presence” said Jatan Shah, QSC’s Chief Operating…

QSC, LLC Headquarters, Costa Mesa, CA (November 6, 2015) – QSC is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Schaeffer as Director of Systems Solutions for QSC Systems. Schaeffer has been tasked with strengthening QSC’s presence in the systems market. In her new role, she will be applying her vision and thought leadership to the development and execution of end user strategies and forging relationships with consultants. In addition, she will be a key contributor to QSC’s product development efforts and various marketing initiatives to ensure QSC’s continued success in the AV space. She will join recently hired Joey D’Angelo, who is also working as Director of Systems Solutions. Schaeffer has been in the professional audio industry for over twenty five years. She is the co-founder of Listen Technologies Corporation. In her role there, Schaeffer brought assistive…

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…

Musicians use the power of QSC’s K Series to carry the message of recovery! Rock to Recovery is a non-profit organization founded by former Korn guitarist Wes Geer, and launched in June of 2013. R2R’s program administrators are all clean and sober, professional recording and touring artists. They work with drug and alcohol treatment centers, youth programs, mental health facilities, (and most recently) the Wounded Warriors, to “form a band”, write and record live, a recovery-based song together. Most of the new band members are not musicians, singers, or songwriters. But, with the help and guidance of R2R’s administrators, they are soon playing bass, piano and synth lines on the keyboard, hand percussion, and singing together. This creative process has proven to be priceless as a transformational tool to those in recovery from substance abuse and mental health…

“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 mediums of audio, video and IT continue to rapidly converge. As the President of PAMA, it’s exciting to lead and work with executives of many of the most respected professional audio manufacturers in the world. By educating and advocating for our dealers and business partners while focusing on creating better experiences for our end-users, we can continue our collaborative efforts to expand the audio industry as a whole.” Joe joined QSC in 2004 serving as the company's Chief Strategy and…

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 14, 2015) – QSC (Booth 6752, Hall A) will be playing host to a few of their closest musical friends at this year’s Winter NAMM show.  A number of special guests will be on hand to help demonstrate the QSC TouchMix™ line of compact digital mixers, as well as the award winning K Series line of powered loudspeakers.  Among those scheduled to be at the QSC booth to help demonstrate TouchMix will be Grammy-nominated blue grass quartet, Nu-Blu, keyboard virtuoso Ed Roth and his all-star band, Leftover Cuties with their special blend of Americana music and Andy Vargas, vocalist for Santana. Demonstrating K Family series loudspeakers will be drummer Omar Hakim who has played with the likes of Weather Report, Daft Punk, David Bowie, Sting and Madonna, Chad Wakerman who has played with guitarists Allan Holdsworth, Andy Summers and Dweezil Zappa as well…

Costa Mesa, CA (January 12, 2015) – QSC (Booth 6752, Hall A) announced they will be streaming live coverage of their booth activities directly from the 2015 Winter NAMM show floor. Viewers will be able to see and hear live stage performances, product demonstrations, interviews with QSC musical guests and artists and other show floor activities from the convenience of their computer, smart phone or other online mobile device. “There’s nothing quite like attending the NAMM Show but unfortunately few people are able to enjoy the experience,” states Ray van Straten, QSC Vice-President Professional Products. “By streaming the activities and events from our booth at this year’s show, QSC enthusiasts around the world have the opportunity to participate and feel a part of the QSC Winter NAMM experience.” End users and enthusiasts interested in tuning in to the QSC Winter…

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 20, 2014) - QSC is pleased to announce it is now part of the Omacro.com Reseller Product Network offering QSC dealers the ability to get the most up-to-date product and pricing information in a timely and recognizable format. Developed by a team of manufacturing and retail management professionals, Omacro.com is a free, social, web-based platform that allows QSC to enter data one time and distribute complete product builds to all its Omacro.com registered dealers in a format that conforms to NAMM standards. “With Omacro, we can rapidly deploy product information including content changes and pricing information while helping our dealers organize and manage this information,” says Ray van Straten, QSC Vice-President, Professional Division.  “With their patented “Buy Now” feature, we’ll be able to further strengthen and support our dealers by…

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, (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…

I'm mostly a solo performer, sometimes a duo or trio. Vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica playing at upscale resorts, private parties and corporate events. I've been a professional musician with performing as my sole source of income since 1989, and do from 3-6 gigs a week. I regularly do indoor or outdoor events with 20 - 250 people so I need a flexible sound system for different environments. I do my own setup and run my own sound. Currently I'm using QSC TouchMix-16 with two KW122 speakers and one K10 speaker. I may use any combination of speakers depending on the gig. The K10 is small, lightweight and powerful with a very clean sound. It is ideal for portability, small gigs, and even outside work with the threat of weather which can turn quickly here in Florida. With the TouchMix and K10 setup and 3 big plastic bags I can secure my gear against rain in about…

Costa Mesa, CA - (September 29, 2014) – Following the company’s recent restructuring into global, channel-specific business units, Costa Mesa, CA based QSC Audio Products LLC is announcing a realignment of its distribution in The UK and Germany, effective November 1, 2014. The company’s Systems business unit, serving the integrated systems channel, will continue to be represented by Shure Distribution, the QSC distributor for all the company’s Pro and Systems products in the UK and Germany since 1992 and 2007 respectively. “Shure’s capability to support our rapidly-expanding Integrated Systems technology in the region is unparalleled. Their complementary product portfolio, combined with their technical knowledge, vast experience, and highly developed sales and marketing functions make them an ideal partner to deliver compelling QSC System solutions to customers in…

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…