What's New in Q-SYS 10.3
This topic covers release information for Q-SYS 10.3 and any maintenance releases.
Note: Before upgrading your system, review the Q-SYS Designer Software Compatibility section.
v10.3.0
Version 10.3.0 was released April 30, 2026, and includes these updates and resolved issues.
Amplifiers
Introducing MPA-Q Series Network Amplifiers
The MPA‑Q Series Network Amplifiers introduce a versatile mid‑power tier to the Q‑SYS amplifier portfolio, delivering an ideal balance of performance and efficiency for medium to large spaces. When configured in Standalone Mode, within Q-SYS Mode, the amplifier receives digital audio over Q-LAN and automatically switches to analog inputs during a network disruption, returning to network audio when connectivity is restored. Integrated with the Q‑SYS Full Stack AV Platform, the MPA‑Q Series enables native audio routing and centralized control, providing a scalable, software‑driven AV experience across the entire venue.
For more information, see MPA-Q Series Network Amplifiers.
Control
Introducing Q-SYS Connect
Now available with Q-SYS Designer Software v10.3, experience seamless integration and enhanced control between Q-SYS and Windows-based compute devices, streamlining workflows and expanding possibilities for unified communication and collaboration spaces.
For more information, go to Q-SYS Connect.
Platform
Introducing the Q-SYS Server Core X50r
The Q-SYS Server Core X50r is a fully networked, high-performance AV&C processor designed for large-scale, high-demand environments that require exceptional processing capacity and extensive network audio capability. Built on enterprise-class Dell server hardware, the Server Core X50r features dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and 10 Gbps networking that supports 4096 x 4096 networked audio channels for demanding, large-scale Q-SYS workflows.
Go to Server Core X50r for more information.
New Voice Activity Detector (VAD) Component
Q-SYS Designer now includes a new Voice Activity Detector (VAD) audio component that enables real-time speech detection within an audio signal. The VAD distinguishes human speech from background noise, allowing systems to respond intelligently to voice presence without requiring manual intervention. This component provides logic to drive common AV workflows such as microphone gating, automixing logic, and voice driven control use cases, including camera switching. Designed for flexible integration into Q-SYS designs, the VAD provides a reliable foundation for speech aware behavior across conferencing, presentation, and voice activated applications.
For more information, go to Voice Activity Detector.
Improved Signal Processing Category Display
The Signal Processing by Category display and error messaging have been improved in the Compile Results dialog to provide clearer user feedback. Category 1, Category 2, networking, and AEC limits are now shown in more precise detail making it easier to identify which processing area has exceeded available resources.
Resolved Known Issues
- Control:Resolved an issue with script editing using Shift+Insert to paste code, whereby parts of the design that were still selected in the schematic would cause the selected script text to be inserted into the main schematic window.
- Control:Resolved an issue where a Text Controller component could not be deleted while its script window was undocked.
- Control:Resolved an issue where cutting code in the Script Editor could unintentionally remove schematic items. When parts of a design remained selected in the schematic, using Shift+Delete to cut code from the script window would also cut and remove the selected items in the main schematic.
- Control:Resolved an issue where imported CSS fonts with styling - such as bold or italics - were mapping to the unstyled version. For example, bold Arial: "font/arialbd.ttf" rendered as regular Arial on a TSC-G3 and Windows UCI Viewer, while correctly appeared bold in QDS.
- Endpoints:Resolved an issue where NL Series loudspeakers could fail to start internal RTSP audio streams when the SDP session name contained a double quotation mark. This parsing error prevented the RTSP handshake from completing, resulting in the RTP audio stream not starting. The issue was intermittent, as only some randomly generated session names included a double quotation mark.
- Platform: Resolved an issue affecting Notch Feedback Controller EQ curve visibility: the applied fixed filter was not visible, but the triangle with the filter details appeared.
- Platform: Resolved an issue where the NV-32-H, when configured as a Core encoder, could unexpectedly display a "Fault-Internal error detected. Reboot required" message.
- Platform: Resolved an issue where Q-SYS Administrator v10.0, as well as in Administrator within QDS v10.0, did not allow scheduled messages to be selected in the Scheduled Messaging interface.
- Platform: Resolved an issue where System Link components could fail to pass audio when the Core’s network interface(s) were configured for DHCP and the Core initialized before completing DHCP address assignment.
- Platform: Resolved an issue where incompatible Bit Depth and Sample Rate combinations in the Audio Recorder component could result in recorded audio files that did not match the selected settings.
- Platform: Resolved an issue where the NV-32-H Encoder periodically (3 to 4 weeks) could become unresponsive and require a reboot.
- Platform: Resolved an issue where the UCI across all TSC-G2 models could take 5 minutes or longer to load after updating designs from Q-SYS Designer Software version 9.4.8 to 9.13.1.
- Platform: Resolved an issue where NC Series cameras generated excessive runtime log entries when discovered, but were unresponsive on their HTTP control interface.
- Platform: Resolved an issue in which Core 110c incorrectly flags QIO, NM, and NL devices as unsupported during design compile-time.
- Platform: Resolved an issue in Peripheral Manager, where the ID mode would not update correctly when changed using the physical button or in Q-SYS Designer.
- Video:Resolved an issue where, on NC-20x60 and NC-12x80 cameras with the autofocus zone set to Face, exiting Privacy mode caused digital zoom to remain at 100% until Auto Framing was toggled.
- Video:Resolved an issue (initially observed with NV-21-HU speakerphone pins but affecting other products as well) where pin exposure options in component Properties disappeared after selecting a control pin, requiring users to reselect the component to expose additional pins.
