QSC NM-T1 – Q-SYS PoE Tabletop Beamforming Microphone

Product Overview

The QSC NM-T1 is a PoE-powered Q-SYS native tabletop beamforming microphone designed for integration into Q-SYS conference room and collaboration space deployments. It connects directly to the Q-SYS network over Ethernet — no separate audio interface, DSP, or mixer required at the microphone — and is fully managed within Q-SYS Designer Software. The NM-T1 uses beamforming technology to track and focus on active speakers at the conference table while suppressing off-axis room noise, providing consistently clear pickup regardless of talker position. It supports up to 3 units on Core Nano/Core 8 Flex (base), 6 with Collaboration Bundle license, and up to 8 on Core 24f.

Key Features

• Q-SYS native network microphone — Connects directly to Q-SYS over Q-LAN; no analog cable runs, no separate audio interface required at the table.
• Beamforming pickup — Automatically tracks active talkers around the conference table; suppresses room noise and off-axis interference.
• PoE powered — Single Ethernet cable provides both network connectivity and power; no local power supply at the table.
• Built-in LED indicators — Visual mute status and system state feedback visible to all conference participants.
• Scalable per-Core deployment — Multiple NM-T1 units per Core processor; capacity scales with Core tier and optional Collaboration Bundle license.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Huddle room (primary microphone)
• Training room
• Government space

Frequently Asked Questions

How many NM-T1 microphones can one Q-SYS Core support?
Base capacity: Core Nano and Core 8 Flex support 3 NM-T1 units; expandable to 6 with the Collaboration Bundle license. Core 24f supports up to 8 natively. Core 510i supports 14. Server Core X10 supports 12; X20r supports 16.

Does the NM-T1 require a separate AEC processor?
No. Acoustic echo cancellation is handled by the Q-SYS Core processor's onboard AEC channels, not by the microphone itself. Each NM-T1 channel consumes AEC processing from the Core's AEC budget. Ensure the Core has sufficient AEC channels for the number of NM-T1 units deployed.