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Control
There are two modes of operation using network control:
a. Indirect Mode: This mode duplicates functionality of the Rear User Interface (RUI), allowing Ethernet connection to just one box.
Low data communication to the other boxes is managed via wireless transmission (QSC AWARE
™
).
NOTE:
Do NOT use Indirect Mode for Firmware updates.
b. Direct mode: This mode offers greater functionality, but it requires Ethernet connection to every box in the array. When all boxes
in the array are discovered on the network, Indirect mode is disabled. To update Firmware, there must be Ethernet connections to
each box.
An Array can be controlled and monitored using one of two software applications:
a. QSC SysNav
™
(System Navigator): This Windows application is available from QSC.com and allows the user to discover,
control, and monitor each loudspeaker/subwoofer within the array. SysNav also manages Firmware updates.
b. QSC Q-SYS Designer
™
: This Windows application is available from QSC.com and allows the user to discover, control, and
monitor each loudspeaker/subwoofer within the array.
NOTE:
Q-SYS Designer requires a Q-SYS Core to fully function. More information on Q-SYS Designer is available from
the online Helpfile https://q-syshelp.qsc.com/
Dante
Each array of loudspeakers/subwoofers can subscribe to a Dante audio-over-IP Transmitter (TX), sent over the network from common
audio sources such as a digital mixing console or a QSC Q-SYS Core. Dante subscriptions can be set up using one of two methods:
a. QSC SysNav
™
(System Navigator): This Windows application is available from QSC.com and allows the user to view all Dante
Transmitters (TX) discovered on the network and subscribe a loudspeaker/subwoofer (or an array) to that transmitter.
b. Dante Controller: This Windows or macOS application is available from Audinate.com and provides users with a more advanced
tool to managing Dante traffic.