Awareness | Demystifying the role of "Control Frames" in Q-SYS

Gain a deeper understanding of Control Frames in Q-SYS and how they play a crucial role within the system.

Updated at July 2nd, 2024

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The "control frame" rate is the communication speed limit between the Control Engine and the Audio Engine inside of a Q-SYS Core. The two engines synchronize states at 30 Hz. However, each engine runs independently of each other at incredible speeds! The Control engine runs "as fast as reasonably possible", which is at "ridiculous" speed. The Audio Engine runs at "ludicrous" speed!