QSC Expands Its Portfolio with Battery-Powered Loudspeaker, Mobile Control App, and Next- Generation Subwoofer

Costa Mesa, California (January 13, 2026) – [De, Es, Fr, Pt] – QSC announced the debut of three new innovations for professional sound reinforcement: The CB10 Compact Battery-Powered Loudspeaker System, the LS218 Double 18-inch powered subwoofer, and the QSC Loudspeaker Control app for Bluetooth^®- equipped QSC powered loudspeakers.

The CB10 represents a compelling solution for event production professionals, DJs and mobile entertainers, musicians and bands, or any application where high performance audio is essential, with the added portability and versatility of a battery-powered system.

The CB10’s compact but powerful 10-inch low-frequency driver delivers exceptional low-end reproduction and extension, while its 1-inch compression driver ensures superior high-frequency response and coverage, without distortion. The integrated 3-channel mixer allows simple and easy connections for microphones and instruments, as well as streaming Bluetooth music. Input presets and DSP further optimize system performance and ease of setup. Additionally, up to 200 ms of room delay makes the CB10 an ideal system extension for distributed PA deployments.

The CB10 can operate for up to 12 hours on its battery, which is user-swappable without tools. CB10 can be mounted on a loudspeaker stand or deployed on the floor via its integrated tilt-back angle. The CB10 is backed by a 6-Year Warranty with product registration within 30 days of purchase (1- Year Warranty on battery).

CB10 operation is further enhanced by the QSC Loudspeaker Control app for Apple^® and Android^® devices. It provides additional fine tuning of audio and DSP parameters as well as advanced system management for connected devices, including CB10, KC12 “K Column”, and future Bluetooth- equipped QSC powered loudspeakers.

The CB10 is now shipping and available for purchase in most regions, and the QSC Loudspeaker Control App can be downloaded for free from the Apple and Android app stores.

Also debuting is the LS218 Dual 18-inch Active Subwoofer. The LS218 is a next-generation, intelligent, active subwoofer featuring a brilliant combination of leading-edge innovation, refined engineering and unparalleled ease of use in an easy-to-deploy package.

The latest addition to the L Class Active Line Array System, the LS218 is powered by a 5,000-watt Class D amplifier with Power Factor Correction, providing 141 dB peak output. Featuring QSC Acoustic Linear Phase (ALP) design, which permits effortless combination and coherent deployment of QSC loudspeakers within the same sound system, the LS218 also provides daisy-chain connections for analog, networked digital audio (Dante^®) and AC power (PowerCON TRUE1). Two or more LS218s can be configured in a cardioid arrangement, maximizing low frequency output in front while minimizing unwanted energy around the sides and rear of the system.

Offering rugged plywood construction with Polyurea coating for lasting durability, the LS218 can be deployed together with the LA108 or LA112 active line array loudspeakers using either an array frame/ground-stack adapter or loudspeaker poles in both horizontal and vertical orientations. When connected to the QSC SysNav^TM (System Navigator) app, users can easily design, configure, control, monitor and apply signal processing to individual subwoofers, full arrays or groupings of both.

The LS218 is anticipated to be available in mid-2026.

Learn more about these new releases at qscaudio.com, and to experience them live at the 2026 NAMM Show, click here.

About QSC Audio
Founded in 1968, QSC Audio is a globally recognized leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of award-winning, high-performance loudspeakers, software and accessories. Our innovative products and solutions, supported with free training & education and unparalleled customer service, set the stage for creators, performers, and entertainment providers to confidently deliver impactful and memorable experiences for their audiences. QSC Audio is part of Acuity Intelligent Spaces, a business segment of Acuity Inc.

For more information, visit www.qscaudio.com/

About Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com/

For More Information
QSC Press Contact:
Holly Halenbeck
PR & Social Media Specialist
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