Q-SYS NL-SB42 Q-SYS Network Soundbar
Key Features
- Native PoE soundbar for Q-SYS
- 4-inch woofer + 0.75-inch tweeter
- Two-way design provides wider off-axis response optimised for program and voice content
- Supports vertical and horizontal mounting
- Powered-over-Ethernet enables power, data, and control over a single cable
- Programmable RGB light bar
- Consistent tonal characteristics across the entire NL Series family to let you mix and match form factors
- Q-SYS integrates loudspeaker voicings (Intrinsic Correctionâ„¢) to simplify the tuning process
- Comprehensive management via Q-SYS Designer Software and Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager
- Includes quick-install wall bracket, with 3 cm of fine adjustment
Description
The Q-SYS NL-SB42 is a network PoE soundbar that delivers clear speech and music reproduction natively to Q-SYS. It features a two-way design that provides wide off-axis response, and is optimized to better handle program content (in addition to voice content). The Q-SYS NL-SB42 supports vertical or horizontal mounting and can be integrated into your space with a single Ethernet cable to reduce overall hardware footprint and lower system cost. As a native Q-SYS Product, you can take advantage of the drag-and-drop integration and simple control capabilities offered by Q-SYS.
As native Q-SYS products, the NL Series network loudspeakers offer easy drag-and-drop integration within Q-SYS Designer Software. To simplify the tuning process, Q-SYS automatically delivers custom loudspeaker voicings (Intrinsic Correctionâ„¢) to NL Series loudspeakers. Additionally, NL Series network loudspeakers are the first loudspeakers that can be automatically monitored and managed by Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager every step of the way, from the audio source all the way through the loudspeaker driver.
Features

Two-way network PoE soundbar
The Q-SYS NL-SB42 is a two-way PoE soundbar that features a 4-inch woofer and 0.75-inch tweeter, and supports both horizontal and vertical mounting. The two-way design enables a wide off-axis response, and is primed to better handle program and voice content, making it a great option for any high-value space.

In Sync with Q-SYS Call Sync
The Q-SYS NL-SB42 network soundbar features a fully configurable LED status indicator. This LED can also be controlled automatically by Q-SYS Call Sync, which syncs onboard controls and LED status indicators on select Q-SYS device (NM-T1 microphone, TSC Series Gen 3 touchscreens & NL-SB42 PoE soundbar) keeping the state of all in-room endpoints in sync. Additionally, Q-SYS Call Sync provides mute sync for UC platforms via the Q-SYS HID controller, as well as ringing and hook state for Q-SYS softphone and POTS controller.
Mix and Match
NL Series network loudspeakers are built on the same design principles as the Q-SYS AcousticDesignâ„¢ Series, featuring a sleek, unobtrusive design along with the same sonic characteristics that allow integrators to mix-and-match form factors to fit the unique needs of any space.

Go Easy
NL Series network loudspeakers are powered-over-Ethernet (PoE), which means native Q-SYS audio data, power and control and are delivered over a single cable, greatly simplifying installation and deployment while reducing rack space requirements.
Mix and Match
NL Series network loudspeakers are built on the same design principles as the Q-SYS AcousticDesignâ„¢ Series, featuring a sleek, unobtrusive design along with the same sonic characteristics that allow integrators to mix-and-match form factors to fit the unique needs of any space.
Intrinsic Correctionâ„¢
Q-SYS automatically integrates loudspeaker voicings (Intrinsic Correctionâ„¢) to simplify the tuning process.

Remote Monitoring and Management
NL Series network loudspeakers are the first loudspeakers that can be automatically monitored and managed by Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager every step of the way, from the audio source all the way through the loudspeaker driver.
Designed for Q-SYS
Q-SYS NL Series PoE loudspeakers are native to Q-SYS, a cloudmanageable audio, video and control platform, built to deliver scalable, flexible AV solutions into the future. At its foundation, the Q-SYS OS serves as the software foundation that manages NL Series
loudspeakers along with a multitude of other native Q-SYS Products in the platform. Additionally, the modern IT architecture and development tools of the Q-SYS Platform enables an entire Ecosystem of third-party devices developed by approved Q-SYS Partners, as well as a worldwide community of Q-SYS developers using the available tools found in Q-SYS Open.
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Specifications
| Loudspeaker type | Network PoE soundbar for Q-SYS |
| LF transducer | 3.5-in (88.9 mm) paper cone woofer |
| HF transducer | 0.75-in (19.05 mm) silk dome tweeter |
| Effective frequency range | 110 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Rated noise power | 12 W (PoE), 24 W (PoE+) |
| Rated coverage | 150° horizontal, 160° vertical (1 kHz – 10 kHz) |
| Directivity factor | 2.7 |
| Directivity index | 4.2 dB |
| Maximum continuous SPL | 90 dB (PoE), 93 dB (PoE +) |
| Maximum peak SPL | 106 dB (PoE), 107 dB (PoE +) |
| Input connector type | RJ45 |
| Power requirements | PoE (Type 1 Class 3) or PoE+ (Type 2 Class 4) |
| Enclosure material | ABS |
| Grille material | Powder-coated steel |
| Operating temperature range | 10° to 40° C (50° to 104° F) |
| Net weight | 3.86 lbs (1.75 kg) |
| Product dimensions | 20.4 x 3.97 x 2.87 in (518.1 x 101 x 73 mm) |
| Included accessories | Wall-mounting bracket, rubber feet |
| Safety agency | UL/IEC 62368-1, CE |
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