Tech Note | Q-SYS EASE Guide
Learn about Q-SYS GLL file updates for EASE software.
Information
This article provides details of the Q-SYS gll files for EASE, EASE Address and EASE Focus.
The gll files are packaged together for convenience and may be downloaded from the PL Series product pages, or by clicking here.
MAX SPL Notice
Prior to the release of the PL Series, QSC aligned the maximum SPL values in the EASE GLL files with the Max SPL PEAK values listed in the product catalog.
Starting with version 4v01, and in accordance with EASE recommendations, we have updated the Max SPL values for all Q-SYS loudspeakers to ensure greater consistency across the product line.
All GLL files now reflect the Continuous RMS SPL, measured (or calculated for some distributed loudspeakers) using AES2 broadband pink noise, taken after 1 minute at 1 meter, and factoring in RMS protection.
Note
- The stated Max SPL values apply to passive systems.
- When operating in bi-amp mode, you can expect an approximate +2 dB increase in Max SPL.
PL Series in EASE Focus : Loudspeaker Gain & Delay Notice
To streamline the workflow and reduce the number of GLL files (one per model), we’ve adopted the line array template in EASE.
As a result, gain adjustments should be made using the DSP “Filter” view, rather than the Object Properties panel. Changes made in Object Properties will not affect individual object gains.
🔧 How to Adjust Gain in Filter View:
- Go to File > Options > Environment > Functionality and set it to Extended.
- In the lower right corner of the interface, click the double arrows to expand the Filter View.
- You can now edit the gain settings directly within this view.
Release History
Most Recent Release
4v01 updated all SPL to ensure greater consistency across the product line, update banners, links and removed End Of Line products
GLL History
SPL Changes in 4v01
This table displays SPL adjustments to all products in the 4v01 update.
| Series | Model | 4v01 SPL | OLD SPL |
|---|---|---|---|
| AcousticCoverage Ceiling Series | AC-C4T | 101 | 104.8 |
| AC-C6T | 104 | 106.8 | |
| AC-C8T | 108 | 112.3 | |
| AcousticCoverage Surface Series | AC-S4T | 97 | 101.8 |
| AC-S6T | 101 | 106.2 | |
| AcousticDesign Ceiling Series | AD-C.SAT | 97 | 100.9 |
| AD-C4T-ZB | 104 | 109.2 | |
| AD-C4T-LPZB | 104 | 109.2 | |
| AD-C.SUB | 105 | 109.3 | |
| AD-C6T-ZB | 106 | 113.1 | |
| AD-C6T-LPZB | 106 | 113.1 | |
| AD-C6T-HP | 109 | 110.9 | |
| AD-C6T-HC | 110 | 111.7 | |
| AD-C8T-SWZB | 113 | 119.3 | |
| AD-C8T-ZB | 115 | 119.3 | |
| AD-C10T-HPZB | 116 | 116 | |
| AcousticDesign Pendant Series | AD-P.SAT | 96 | 100.2 |
| AD-P4T | 102 | 106.9 | |
| AD-P.HALO | 105 | 110.9 | |
| AD-P.SUB | 105 | 104.9 | |
| AD-P6T | 106 | 110.5 | |
| Acoustic Design Surface Series | AD-S.SAT | 96 | 100.2 |
| AD-S4T | 104 | 109.5 | |
| AD-S.SUB | 106 | 111.9 | |
| AD-S5T | 106 | 110.4 | |
| AD-S6T | 110 | 113.3 | |
| AD-S8T | 113 | 114.6 | |
| AD-S112sw | 115 | 121.8 | |
| AD-S10T | 116 | 118.4 | |
| AD-S12 | 118 | 122.1 | |
| AD-S28TW | 118 | 116.8 | |
| AD-S282H | 118.9 | ||
| AcousticDesign Column Series | AD-S402T | 102 | 111.9 |
| AD-S802T | 107 | 114.4 | |
| AD-S162T W | 111 | 118.3 | |
| NL Series PoE | NL-C4 | 100.8 | |
| NL-P4 | 102.4 | ||
| NL-SB42 | 115.4 | ||
| PL Series | PL-CA5 | 107 | 107 |
| PL-CA6 | 112 | 111 | |
| PL-DC24 | 112 | 111 | |
| PL-DC8 | 114 | 114 | |
| PL-SUB10 | 115 | 121 | |
| PL-CA8 | 115 | 115 | |
| PL-LA8 | 116 | 116 | |
| PL-SUB12 | 117 | 122 | |
| PL-DC26 | 117 | 117 | |
| PL-LA12 | 119 | 119 | |
| PL-CA12 | 120 | 119 | |
| PL-SUB15 | 120 | 124 | |
| PL-CA15 | 121 | 120 | |
| PL-DC12 | 121 | 119 | |
| PL-SUB18 | 122 | 126 | |
| Acoustic Design Landscape Series | AD-DWL.180 | 103 | 102.2 |
| AD-DWL.360 | 103 | 104 | |
| AD-DWL.SUB | 106 | 108.9 |
PL-CA GLL History
4v01
- Changed the revision number for consistency with the other GLLs (max SPL change)
v 1.1
- Adjusted measured max SPL after protection tuning
- PL-CA5 - 107dB (Old Value 102dB)
- PL-CA6 - 111dB (Old Value 109dB )
- PL-CA8 - 115dB (Old Value 112dB )
- PL-CA12 - 119dB (Old Value 115.5dB )
- PL-CA15 - 120dB (Old Value 117.5dB )
v 1.02
- Opening Angle enabled (seen when mapping is not calculated )
- PL-SUB15 can be flown alone
- Updated SPL according to Datasheet Continuous SPL
v 1.00
- Initial release
PL-DC GLL History
4v01
- Changed the revision number for consistency with the other GLLs (max SPL change)
v 1.5
- Opening Angle enabled (seen when mapping is not calculated)
v 1.4
- Initial release
PL-LA8 GLL History
4v01
- Changed the revision number for consistency with the other GLLs (max SPL change)
v 1.10
- Implemented warnings and limits on the maximum number of Loudspeaker
- Suppressed the extension bar Setups
- Allowed up-tilt of the first PL-LA8 under the PL-LA-AF frame or PL-SUB18 subwoofer
v 1.07
- Opening Angle enabled (seen when mapping is not calculated)
v 1.06
- Initial release
PL-LA12 GLL History
4v01
- Changed the revision number for consistency with the other GLLs (max SPL change)
v 1.10
- Implemented warnings and limits on the maximum number of Loudspeaker
- Suppressed the extension bar Setups
- Added a Setup for PL-SUB18 Column
- Allowed up-tilt of the first PL-LA12 under the PL-LA-AF frame or PL-SUB18 subwoofer
- Fixed a bug that was affecting SPL in "Flown : PL-SUB18 + PL-LA12-AF" Setups
v 1.07
- Opening Angle enabled (seen when mapping is not calculated )
- Fixed a bug preventing more than 1 PL-SUB18 when ground stacked
v 1.6
- Initial release
PL-SUB GLL History
4v01
- Changed the revision number for consistency with the other GLLs (max SPL change)
v1
- Initial release
EASE FOCUS, EASE ADDRESS authorizations
While our GLL files are fully compatible with EASE 5, special authorizations are required to use them in EASE FOCUS or EASE ADDRESS.
The table below summarizes the necessary permissions for each platform.
| Series | Model | EASE Address | EASE Focus 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AcousticCoverage Ceiling Series | AC-C4T | 1 | |
| AC-C6T | 1 | ||
| AC-C8T | 1 | ||
| AcousticCoverage Surface Series | AC-S4T | 1 | |
| AC-S6T | 1 | ||
| AcousticDesign Ceiling Series | AD-C.SAT | 1 | 1 |
| AD-C4T-ZB | 1 | ||
| AD-C4T-LPZB | 1 | ||
| AD-C.SUB | 1 | 1 | |
| AD-C6T-ZB | 1 | ||
| AD-C6T-LPZB | 1 | ||
| AD-C6T-HP | 1 | ||
| AD-C6T-HC | 1 | ||
| AD-C8T-SWZB | 1 | ||
| AD-C8T-ZB | 1 | ||
| AD-C10T-HPZB | 1 | ||
| AcousticDesign Pendant Series | AD-P.SAT | 1 | 1 |
| AD-P4T | 1 | ||
| AD-P.HALO | 1 | 1 | |
| AD-P.SUB | 1 | 1 | |
| AD-P6T | 1 | ||
| Acoustic Design Surface Series | AD-S.SAT | 1 | 1 |
| AD-S4T | 1 | ||
| AD-S.SUB | 1 | 1 | |
| AD-S5T | 1 | 1 | |
| AD-S6T | 1 | ||
| AD-S8T | 1 | ||
| AD-S112sw | |||
| AD-S10T | 1 | ||
| AD-S12 | 1 | 1 | |
| AD-S28TW | |||
| AD-S282H | 1 | ||
| AcousticDesign Column Series | AD-S402T | 1 | 1 |
| AD-S802T | 1 | 1 | |
| AD-S162T W | 1 | 1 | |
| NL Series PoE | NL-C4 | 1 | 1 |
| NL-P4 | 1 | 1 | |
| NL-SB42 | 1 | 1 | |
| PL Series | PL-CA5 | 1 | |
| PL-CA6 | 1 | ||
| PL-DC24 | 1 | ||
| PL-DC8 | 1 | ||
| PL-SUB10 | 1 | ||
| PL-CA8 | 1 | ||
| PL-LA8 | 1 | ||
| PL-SUB12 | 1 | ||
| PL-DC26 | 1 | ||
| PL-LA12 | 1 | ||
| PL-CA12 | 1 | ||
| PL-SUB15 | 1 | ||
| PL-CA15 | 1 | ||
| PL-DC12 | 1 | ||
| PL-SUB18 | 1 | ||
| Acoustic Design Landscape Series | AD-DWL.180 | 1 | |
| AD-DWL.360 | 1 | ||
| AD-DWL.SUB | 1 |
PL-LA Series
Factor of Safety
Basic safety warnings are provided within the EASE software.
For definitive information regarding the Factor of Safety, always consult the Q-SYS PL-LA Series Rigging Guide or refer to the product’s User Manual.
Pull Back
The pull-back accessories (PL-LA8-PB, PL-LA12-PB) are not included in EASE simulation. They should be used when the Pinpoint 11 of the array frame does not allow reach to the desired Down Tilt. (See negative Delta near the Pinpoint drop list.) In this case, EASE won’t produce an accurate mechanical calculation as a part of the load supported by the pull-back.
Please refer to https://support.qsys.com/en_US/pl-la-series-rigging-guide for more information about pull-back use.
Deploying PL-SUB18 + PL-LA12-AF in the same array
Use the Setup "Flown : PL-SUB18 + PL-LA12-AF" that allows an array of PL-SUB18 Cabinets (either PL-SUB18 or PL-SUB18 CARDIO -facing backward-).
Selecting the “Straight Link” (in the Cabinet drop list) will change the remaining Cabinets into PL-LA12s.
Crossover
The crossover is located within the filter settings. In EASE, a simplified 100 Hz crossover is implemented and labeled simply as “Crossover.”
For simulation purposes, acoustic results in Q-SYS are consistent whether using an 80 Hz, 100 Hz, or 125 Hz crossover.
Setup
Contains the following Setups (refer to the User Manual for detail).
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PL-CA Series
All PL-CA Models Included in a Single GLL.
PL-CA Alone
Use this configuration to deploy a single PL-CA loudspeaker. Select the appropriate loudspeaker model from the Cabinet list.
Flown Configuration: PL-SUB15 + PL-CA12
Set up a flown cluster consisting of one PL-SUB15 (with its suspension frame) and a single PL-CA12.
- When using the slot of the PL-CA12-LK link, the PL-CA12 angle can be adjusted from -5° to +40°.
- When using the hole of the PL-CA12-LK link, the PL-CA12 is fixed at a 26° downward tilt.
Refer to the user manual for detailed mounting instructions.
Flown Configuration: PL-SUB15 Alone
Deploy a single PL-SUB15 using the PL-CA15-AF suspension frame.
Note
While physically supported, stacking the PL-CA12 on top of the PL-SUB15 is not yet implemented in the GLL. In such cases, please deploy each loudspeaker independently.
Other PL-SUBs are available in the PL-SUB GLL.
Speaker Location & Orientation Reference
Flown PL-LA and PL-SUB series loudspeakers are referenced at the top center of the array frame as detailed in the image.
Ground stack PL-LA series loudspeakers are referenced at the top center of the speaker array frame with the PL-SUB series referenced to the bottom center of the subwoofer stack.
PL-DC and PL-CA series loudspeakers are referenced at the bottom center of the speaker as detailed in the image below.
The flown PL-SUB15 with or without the PL-CA12 mounted below is referenced at the top center of the suspension frame.
AD-S series surface mount speakers and AD-C series ceiling speakers are referenced at the front center of the loudspeaker.
