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Chapter One:
Setup and Connections
Introduction
If you are reading this manual, you are probably the
proud owner of a new iQ console. You've read the Get-
ting Started section, are probably already passing audio,
and are hungry for more knowledge. Here we go!
The Basics
iQ was designed to get you on the air as quickly as
possible with the least amount of effort. It's the perfect
standalone radio console (and it even networks, too - see
Chapter 7: Livewire Networking and iQ for details on
how to do that).
This chapter covers connecting iQ to your other stu-
dio gear, such as microphones, CD players and other au-
dio playback devices. The audio outputs of the QOR.32
connect to control room monitors, preview (cue) speak-
er, headphones amplifiers and audio recording devices.
These external audio devices may be analog or AES de-
vices.
The GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) ports pro-
vide logic control interfaces to devices such as air lights,
recorders and CD players.
The 100 Mbps Ethernet ports may be used to con-
nect PCs running Axia's IP-Audio driver, to expand your
system by adding other Livewire devices such as Axia
Audio Nodes, or equipment from Axia Partners (see
AxiaAudio.com/partners/
whose equipment connects directly to Axia networks).
1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet ports are used to con-
nect to other QOR.32 units or an Ethernet core switch
— another topic covered in Chapter 7.
6-pin Molex connectors are used to connect your iQ
Main, iQ Frames (max of 3 including Main) and CAN-
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Bus accessory panels. A single cable from each Frame
will be used to connect it to the QOR.32. Each iQ Frame
must have a dedicated Console port. Accessory modules
can be daisy-chained from the CANBus Accessory port.
The D-sub combo connector connects ONLY to your
optional QOR Backup power supply. The IEC receptacle
is for your A.C. mains power connection.
Assigning an IP Address
Before you can configure your iQ hardware, you'll
need to assign it an IP address. Press-and-hold the Meter
and Clock keys for three seconds. The Studio display
now shows the options and the Studio Monitor control is
used to navigate, select IP Address options and change
parameter values. Consult your network administrator if
you are unsure about what address to use.
Each iQ system requires a single, fixed IP address.
The iQ Frames are controllers for the QOR.32 engine
and they share the same IP addresses. If the iQ is stand-
alone, the default IP address will probably be fine. See
Chapter 7 for more details when multiple iQ's are used
or when your iQ is a part of a larger network.
Notes on Physical Installation
The QOR.32 is fan-free, so it can be located in any
studio without fear of unwanted noise. Those vents and
heat sinks serve a very important purpose! Be sure to
mount the QOR in an equipment rack with free air flow.
We recommend using a ventilated 1RU rack spacer
above and below the QOR.32 to ensure adequate ven-
tilation.
To install the iQ Frames in your studio, all you need
is a desk — no console cutout required. You may also
rack-mount your iQ Main Frame using the included
rack-mount hardware. This same hardware serves dou-
ble duty to join your iQ Frames together if you prefer
one, continuous console rather than individual units.
To join iQ console sections:
Remove the adjacent side bezels of the iQ Frames
that you wish to join and attach both rack-mount flanges
to one of the frames as illustrated on the next page.
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