QSC M2-MD-S – Q-SYS Small Media Drive Kit for Core 510i / Core 8 Flex / Core Nano

Product Overview

The QSC M2-MD-S Q-SYS media drive kit adds onboard audio storage to a Core 510i, Core 8 Flex, or Core Nano processor for paging, background music, and multitrack playback. Providing a minimum of 200 hours of audio storage, this small-capacity media drive is the right-sized choice for installations that need a reliable announcement and music library without the higher capacity of the medium or large kits. As a field-installable Q-SYS media drive upgrade, it expands a Core processor's audio file storage without external hardware.

Product Description

The M2-MD-S installs into the M.2 media drive slot of a compatible Q-SYS Core processor, giving the system local storage for WAV, MP3, and FLAC audio files. Integrators use it to host scheduled announcements, on-hold and background music programs, and multitrack playback content that plays back directly from the Core rather than streaming from an external source. It is the small-capacity option in the M2 media drive family; for larger libraries, step up to the M2-MD-M medium media drive or the M2-MD-L large media drive. It is supported by the Q-SYS Core Nano and other compatible processors.

Key Features

• Minimum 200 hours of audio storage — Right-sized capacity for paging announcement libraries and background music programs.
• Compatible with Core 510i, Core 8 Flex, and Core Nano — Single media drive kit covers the most widely deployed Q-SYS processors.
• WAV, MP3, and FLAC support — Stores uncompressed and compressed audio formats for flexible playback and recording workflows.
• Field-installable — Installs into the Core's M.2 media drive slot on site without returning the processor to QSC.
• Native Q-SYS playback and recording — Plays and records audio directly from the Core, managed in Q-SYS Designer Software.

Typical Applications

• Commercial meeting space background music and paging
• House of worship announcement and music playback
• Government space paging systems
• Multi-purpose room audio playback
• Training room recorded content playback

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Q-SYS processors is the M2-MD-S compatible with?
The M2-MD-S is designed for the Q-SYS Core 510i, Core 8 Flex, and Core Nano. It is not compatible with the Core 110f, which uses the MD-110 media drive.

How much audio can it store?
The M2-MD-S provides a minimum of 200 hours of audio storage and supports WAV, MP3, and FLAC files. For larger libraries, the M2-MD-M and M2-MD-L offer greater capacity.

Can it be installed in the field?
Yes. The kit installs into the Core processor's M.2 media drive slot on site and does not require returning the unit to QSC.

Is it covered by a warranty?
The M2-MD-S is covered under QSC's standard warranty terms. For current warranty details and support, contact Creation Networks or refer to QSC's published warranty terms.