Network Video Endpoint
for the Q-SYS Ecosystem
Product Specifications
Q-SYS NV-32-H
Q-SYS NV-32-H
Features
• Native integration and control
for the Q-SYS Ecosystem
• Q-SYS Shift™ adaptive video
compression codec
• Software-configurable as
encoder or decoder
• Simultaneous streaming
capabilities
• Enterprise scalability without
additional hardware
• Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise
Manager ready
The Q-SYS NV-32-H is a network video endpoint native to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, serving as
a multi-stream, software-configurable HDMI encoder/decoder that enables network-based
video distribution. Optimized for the meeting room, the NV-32-H delivers the right balance of
high quality (supporting resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4), low-latency and network-efficient video
distribution across a standard gigabit infrastructure.
• Streamlined Video Integration for the Q-SYS Ecosystem: The Q-SYS NV-32-H
enables native HDMI video and audio distribution for the Q-SYS Ecosystem without
additional control processors, bridges or complicated programming.
• Optimized for the Connected Meeting Space: The Q-SYS NV-32-H delivers the right
balance of quality, latency, network efficiency for meeting room video applications, and
offers the scalability to fit the needs of your enterprise.
• Unique Flexibility and Interoperability in a Single Device: The NV-32-H is softwareconfigurable as either an encoder or decoder inside Q-SYS Designer Software, and offers
I/O capabilities that provide maximum design flexibility with less hardware.
NV-32-H Spec Sheet 04/15/2020
network video
distribution
web conferencing
integration
Specifications
Q-SYS NV-32-H
Benefits
Quality: The NV-32-H provides high-quality, low latency video
streaming with resolutions of up to 4K60 4:4:4 over a standard
gigabit network.
Network optimized compression scheme: Q-SYS Shift™
video compression codec actively adjusts network bandwidth
resources according to content, affording massive network
savings for common meeting room content without compromising
on the ability to stream full-motion video.
Consolidated processing: The network-based video endpoint
integrates seamlessly into the Q-SYS Ecosystem, which provides
native audio, video and control in a single processor.
Native integration and control: Q-SYS software-based control
allows you to add native Q-SYS peripherals, including the
NV-32-H, to your system design and route them anywhere on the
network with simple drag-and-drop components. This simplifies
setup, configuration, and firmware management and eliminates
the need for additional hardware or advanced programming
knowledge.
Single device solution: The NV-32-H is configurable as an
encoder or decoder, simplifying the ordering and specification
process and providing flexibility for meeting spaces.
Simultaneous streaming: With 3x HDMI inputs and 2x HDMI
outputs, the NV-32-H enables flexible room design scenarios,
such as simultaneous 1080p60 streaming for dual-monitor rooms,
with a single device. It also enables soft codec applications that
support dual video output.
Q-SYS web conference integration: The NV-32-H features builtin connectivity for Q-SYS web conference integration, allowing for
driverless USB connectivity to a PC for plug-and-play access to
Q-SYS audio and conference camera feeds from soft codec
applications; removing the need for a Q-SYS I/O USB Bridge and
reducing hardware (and cost).
Q-SYS audio integration: The NV-32-H allows audio feeds from
connected video sources to be routed natively, along with the video
stream, to any other endpoint on the network, or use the decoder
HDMI output as a Q-LAN audio destination for source audio, paging
or any other Q-SYS asset.
Local output switching: When set as a decoder, the NV-32-H can
provide local video source selection in addition to displaying content
from network streams.
Enterprise scalability without hardware: As a Q-SYS peripheral,
unlimited NV-32-H units can be added to enterprise designs without
a separate, hardware-based video endpoint manager.
Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager ready: Utilize Q-SYS Reflect
Enterprise Manager to remotely monitor and manage all Q-SYS
peripherals and third-party devices, including the Q-SYS NV-32-H
network video endpoints.
NV-32-H Spec Sheet 04/15/2020
Specifications
Q-SYS NV-32-H
Audio
Control
Bridging
HDMI audio input: Each HDMI input is able to receive up
to eight channels of PCM audio, which are routable within
Q-SYS Designer Software.
HDMI audio output: Each HDMI output has the ability to
output up to eight channels of PCM audio, making each
HDMI output a full-featured Q-SYS audio destination for
source audio content, or any other Q-SYS audio feature
such as paging, audio playback etc.
Analog audio input: Mic/line input on a 3.5 mm TRS
connector, routable within Q-SYS Designer Software, for
direct connection of microphones or audio players.
Analog audio output: Line output on a 3.5 mm TRS
connector, routable within Q-SYS Designer Software, for
direct connection of QSC non-networked amplifiers, external
speakers or audio recorders.
RS-232: Three-pin Euro terminal connection to control
third-party devices with Q-SYS Control, user configurable.
GPIO: Three inputs and two outputs for control of
third-party devices via Q-SYS Control, user configurable.
In addition to HDMI video distribution, the NV-32-H can act
as an endpoint for the Q-SYS Web Conferencing solution,
similar to the Q-SYS Core 110f processor and Q-SYS I/OUSB Bridge. This mode is available when configured as an
encoder or decoder. The NV-32-H emulates a webcam
video driver (for video streams from the Q-SYS PTZ-IP
conference cameras), AEC speakerphone audio driver and
multi-channel soundcard driver over a single, driverless USB
connection.
Supported video formats
Resolution Frame Rate (Hz)
Chroma
Sampling Level
3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) 60, 59.94, 50, 30,
29.97, 25, 24
4:4:4
2560 x 1600 60 4:4:4
2560 x 1440 60 4:4:4
1920 x 1200 60 4:4:4
1920 x 1080 (1080p) 60, 59.94, 50, 30,
29.97, 25, 24
4:4:4
1280 x 720 (720p) 60, 59.94, 50, 30,
29.97, 25, 24
4:4:4
640 x 480 60 4:4:4
*All video formats are progressive
Q-SYS Shift™ adaptive video
compression codec
• Modes: Multicast and unicast
• Bitrates: 10 Mbps – 800 Mbps
• Streaming Protocol: RTP
• Content Protection: HDCP 2.2 compliant, AES-128
encryption for all audio and video signals between encoders
and decoders.
Scaler
Each HDMI output features a robust, polymorphic 4K60 4:4:4 scaler
that can accommodate the most challenging resolution and frame
rate conversions.
NV-32-H Spec Sheet 04/15/2020
Specifications
Q-SYS NV-32-H
Software-configurable I/O configurations
Connectors
• USB type A: For direct connection of USB audio peripherals,
such as headsets, microphones or speakers to integrate with
the Q-SYS Ecosystem.
• USB type B: For Q-SYS Web Conference integration, delivering
video feeds from Q-SYS PTZ-IP conference cameras and audio
feeds from Q-SYS to host PC for web conference applications
such as Zoom, WebEx and Microsoft Teams and/or for
capturing and recording needs.
• Analog audio input: 3.5 mm TRS connection for PC-Level
audio input from a microphone or media player, such as mobile
phone or tablet.
• Analog audio output: 3.5 mm TRS connection for audio
output to external loudspeakers or audio recorders.
• LAN A: Connection to Q-LAN (Q-SYS Ecosystem network);
includes PoE++ capability for the NV-32-H via 802.3bt Type
4 midspan injector or network switch.
• LAN B: No functionality at this time.
• Power input: Two-pin euroblock terminal connection for
external 48 V DC, 1.5 A power supply (not included).
• RS-232: Three-pin euroblock terminal connection for
extension of Q-SYS Control to third-party devices.
• General purpose I/O: Euroblock terminal connection for
extension of Q-SYS Control to third-party devices.
When set as an encoder:
When set as an decoder:
• Decode: Decode one 4K60 network stream or up to two simultaneous 1080p60 streams (for dual display rooms) for displaying
at formats up to 4K60 on a connected display.
• Local source switching: Toggle between network streams or locally connected HDMI sources (single 4K60 or dual 1080p60
sources).
• Encode: Encode one 4K60 HDMI video stream or up to three 1080p HDMI videos streams for distribution across a standard
gigabit network.
• Courtesy monitor: Use one of the HDMI outputs as a “courtesy monitor”, displaying any of the three locally connected HDMI
sources at resolutions up to 4K60.
NV-32-H Spec Sheet 04/15/2020
Specifications
Q-SYS NV-32-H
Specifications
What's in the box
Video I/O
HDMI 2.0 inputs 3x HDMI capable of receiving source input video
formats up to 4K60 4:4:4
HDMI 2.0 outputs 2x HDMI capable of scaling and outputting video
formats up to 4K60 4:4:4
Scaler
Each HDMI output features a robust, polymorphic
4K60 4:4:4 scaler that can accomodate the most
challenging resolution and frame rate conversions.
Color formats RGB Full or Limited, BT.601 & BT.709 (supported
in Q-SYS Designer Software v8.3 or higher)
Environmental
Ambient operating
temperature range 0-50° C
Humidity 5 to 85% non-condensing
Storage temperature -20 to 70° C
Audio I/O
HDMI inputs 8-channel PCM audio, Q-SYS routable
HDMI outputs 8-channel PCM audio, Q-SYS routable
Analog audio input
3.5 mm unbalanced stereo mic/line input
Q-SYS routable
Signal-to-noise: 80 dB
THD+N: 0.009% @ 0 dB
Input frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.05% / -0.5%
Input Impedance (unbalanced): 5 kΩ nominal
Analog to digital converters: 24 bit, 48 kHz
Analog audio output
3.5 mm unbalanced stereo line output
Q-SYS routable
Signal-to-noise:
90 dB
THD+N: 0.0167% @ 0 dB
Output frequency response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.2% / -0.5%
General
Dimensions
8.66 in x 11.28 in x 1.72 in
220 mm x 286.6 mm x 43.6 mm
Weight 4.0 lb (1.81 kg)
Mounting options
Rack-mountable, 1 RU half-rack width
Surface-mountable, table or wall-mount
All mounting hardware is included
Regulatory compliance CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, RoHS
• NV-32-H network video endpoint
• Euro-terminal connectors for RS-232, GPIO and power
• Rack mounting accessories (side-by-side with other QSC device or standalone)
• Surface mounting accessories
• Safety and warranty statement
.
Other Connectors
RS-232
Three-pin Euroblock terminal connector for
extension of Q-SYS Control to third-party devices,
user configurable
GPIO
Euroblock terminal connector for extension of
Q-SYS Control to third-party devices, user
configurable
LAN A Gigabit LAN connection for interface with Q-LAN;
PoE++ 802.3bt Type 4 for power
LAN B No functionality at initial release
Power over Ethernet
specification/wattage Conforms to IEEE 802.3bt Type 4
Physical power supply
info 48 V DC Nominal, 1.5 A on 2-pin Euro connector
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NV-32-H Spec Sheet 04/15/2020
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