Q-SYS DCIO: Your Ultimate Digital Cinema Audio Processor
The DCIO is a cinema-specific interface that serves as the audio I/O for each screen in a Q-SYS enabled cinema complex. It's a must-have for anyone looking to create an immersive audio experience in their multiplex. With its powerful features and seamless system integration, the DCIO is the key to unlocking the full potential of your cinema audio system.
Key Features:
- • Digital Cinema Inputs/Outputs for Q-SYS enabled cinemas and cinema complexes
- • Routes inputs/outputs from projector IMB and alternate content sources to Q-SYS Core over Q-LAN, network distribution technology by Q-SYS
- • Mic/line input
Benefits:
- • Cost-effective solution for multiplexes
- • Full-system approach to cinema audio design driven by the Q-SYS OS
- • Easy configuration, control, and monitoring through a seamless system view
Specifications:
- General:
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.75 (2 RU) x 19 x 11.2 inches (44 x 483 x 282.5 mm)
- Line voltage requirements: 100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Accessories included: 1m UL/CSA line cord, Euro-style connectors for outputs and relay connections
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators:
- Parameter adjust: Rotary encoder
- Power On indicator: Blue LED
- Display: Monochrome 304x96 blue OLED graphics display
- Other: Momentary mute button, Mute LED (red), Screen Navigation (Next) and ID buttons
- Rear Panel Connectors:
- Mic/Line input: XLR Mic (+ phantom power) or line level
- Line Input: 3.5 mm TRS, unbalanced
- H.I./V.I. output: 5-pin Euro-style (x1) – common GND
- Monitor Line/Speaker Outputs: Line: 3-pin Euro-style, Speaker: 2-pin Euro-style, 10 W max output
- Audio Performance:
- A/D conversion: 32-bit delta-sigma, 48 kHz
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- .5dB)
- Stereo Line Inputs:
- Connector: 3.5mm TRS mini jack
- Input stage type: Unbalanced input
- Input impedance (4dBu sens): > 10k Ohms
- Max analog input level (4dBu sens): 15 dBu (4.4 Vrms)
- Input impedance (-10dBV sens): 2.7k Ohms
- Max analog input level (-10dBV sens): 1 dBV (1.2 Vrms)
- Other:
- Relay outputs (4): 3-pin Euro-style, Normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and common, Max 30 VDC @ 1A
- Automation inputs (RJ45 - 6 GPI): Max input voltage 5V (3.3V typical), TTL compatible dry contact closure
- AES3/EBU Inputs: Ch. 1-8, 15-16 (RJ45 x2)
- Automation Inputs: RJ45, RS-232
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet Q-LAN ports: LAN A, LAN B (RJ45 x2)
- HDMI input/output (DCIO-H only): HDMI 2.0, Type A female connectors
- Power switch: Rocker switch
- IEC Power Connector
- AES/EBU Digital Inputs (RJ45):
- Input stage type: Balanced input
- Input impedance: 110 ohms
- Input sample rate: 48 kHz or 96 kHz
- Mic/Line Input (XLR):
- Input stage type: Active balanced input
- Input impedance: 2.2k Ohms
- Max analog input level: 26 dBu
- Phantom power voltage: 15V

The Q-SYS DCIO Digital Cinema Input/Output Audio Processor is designed for use in Q-SYS enabled cinema complexes. It serves as the audio I/O for each screen, providing a cost-effective way to deliver a full-system approach to cinema audio design. The processor features digital cinema inputs/outputs, routes inputs/outputs to the Q-SYS Core over Q-LAN, and offers a range of connectivity options. It's suitable for cinema owners, installers, and audio professionals looking to enhance the audio experience in their multiplexes. The processor has dimensions of 1.75 (2 RU) x 19 x 11.2 inches (44 x 483 x 282.5 mm) and requires a line voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.