QSC SLCS15-610-P – Q-SYS Capacity Scaling License for Core 610 (Perpetual)

Product Overview

The QSC SLCS15-610-P is the perpetual Capacity Scaling License for the Q-SYS Core 610 processor, expanding the Core's DSP processing headroom, network audio channel capacity, and AEC processor count to support larger and more complex commercial AV system designs. This node-locked license is the recommended upgrade path for integrators and system designers whose Core 610-based designs exceed the processor's base capacity limits. It is a one-time perpetual purchase with no renewal requirement.

Product Description

The Q-SYS Core 610 is a mid-to-large-format network audio processor commonly deployed in multi-room AV systems, large conference centers, houses of worship, and enterprise AV infrastructure. When a system design approaches the Core 610's base processing limits — particularly in Q-LAN/AES67 network channel count, DSP headroom, or AEC processor allocation — the SLCS15-610-P Capacity Scaling License unlocks an additional tier of processing resources without requiring a hardware upgrade. With the scaling license applied, Q-LAN/AES67 network audio channels expand from 256x256 to 384x384, DSP processing power increases from 16x to 24x relative to the Core Nano baseline, AEC processors at 200ms increase from 64 to 96, and media/WAN network channels expand from 64x64 to 96x96. Note that stream count does not increase with this license — channel capacity expands while the 256x256 stream limit remains. The SLCS15-610-P uses QSC's Nodelock licensing model and is activated through Core Manager (online) or the QSC Licensing Portal (offline). As a perpetual license, it remains on the Core indefinitely with no renewal requirement and is compatible with Q-SYS Designer Software version 9.x and later, including the current QDS 10.x platform.

Key Features

• Expanded Q-LAN/AES67 Channels — Increases network audio channel capacity from 256x256 to 384x384 for larger Dante/AES67 audio networking deployments.
• Increased DSP Processing Power — Scales from 16x to 24x DSP headroom (relative to Core Nano baseline) to support more complex signal processing designs.
• Additional AEC Processors — Expands from 64 to 96 AEC processors at 200ms, supporting more simultaneous acoustic echo cancellation zones.
• Expanded Media/WAN Channels — Media and WAN network audio channels increase from 64x64 to 96x96.
• Perpetual License — One-time purchase, node-locked to the Core 610; no annual renewal required.
• No Hardware Upgrade Required — Unlocks additional processing capacity in software, avoiding a hardware replacement.
• Online and Offline Activation — Activated via Core Manager or offline through the QSC Licensing Portal at licensing.qsc.com.
• Core 610 Specific — License applies exclusively to the Q-SYS Core 610 processor; not compatible with other Core models.

Typical Applications

• Conference room — large multi-room conference center deployments on a single Core 610 requiring expanded channel counts.
• House of worship — complex DSP designs with high AEC zone counts and large Dante audio network topologies.
• Auditorium — high-channel-count audio distribution and processing designs that exceed the Core 610 base limits.
• Government space — enterprise AV infrastructure requiring expanded network audio and AEC capacity on a Core 610 platform.
• Multi-purpose room — facilities with multiple zones sharing a Core 610 that require additional processing headroom for simultaneous room configurations.
• All-hands room — large-scale meeting environments with extensive microphone, speaker, and DSP channel requirements.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the SLCS15-610-P also increase stream count?

No. The Capacity Scaling License for the Core 610 expands Q-LAN/AES67 channel capacity from 256x256 to 384x384, but the stream count remains at 256x256. Additional streams cannot be added via licensing.

Is this license compatible with Core processors other than the Core 610?

No. The SLCS15-610-P is designed exclusively for the Q-SYS Core 610. For the Core Nano or Core 8 Flex, use the SLCS20-8N-P license.

How is the license activated on the Core 610?

Via QSC's Nodelock licensing model: online through Core Manager using the Entitlement ID (EID), or offline through the QSC Licensing Portal at licensing.qsc.com using the Core's Locking ID.

Is there a renewal fee after purchasing the perpetual license?

No. The SLCS15-610-P is a perpetual license with no annual renewal requirement. Once activated, it remains on the Core 610 indefinitely.

Can this license be moved to a different Core 610?

Node-locked licenses are tied to the specific Core they are activated on. Moving the license to a different unit requires a QSC warranty action.

Does the scaling license require a specific Q-SYS Designer Software version?

The Capacity Scaling License is compatible with Q-SYS Designer Software 9.x and later, including the current QDS 10.x platform.