Allen & Heath QU-16 16 Channel Rackmountable 22 IN / 12 OUT Digital Mixer

Qu harnesses the full potential of digital mixing technology, with total recall of settings (including the all-important fader position and preamp gain), convenient recording and playback solutions, iPad control, personal monitoring options and the choice of local or remote Cat5 I/O.

Now in a feature-packed new Chrome Edition, Qu-16 reshapes digital mixing, combining innovative design and exceptional functionality to create a superb professional mixing experience. Bristling with all the features you'd expect from a top of the range digital console and incorporating technologies pioneered on the GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-16 has the power and pedigree to deliver class-leading audio performance. Qu series features include multitrack recording direct to USB, Automatic Mic Mixing, ProFactory mic presets, plus an ever growing ecosystem of apps, accessories and remote I/O. Whether you're switching from analogue or updating your digital desk, it's time to experience the new digital with Qu-16. Qu provides much more than just a mixer. Qu is an entire ecosystem with Remote AudioRacks allowing I/O to be placed where it's needed, ME Personal Mixers expanding monitor mixes and enabling simple, time-saving local control, Qu Apps for complete remote setup and wireless mixing on stage or anywhere else in the venue, ProFactory Mic presets to speed up preparation time and ensure the best sound, plus USB recording and DAW integration for powerful workflow optimisation from one centrepiece device. Qu-16 features sixteen AnalogiQTM digitally controlled preamps with advanced zero-crossing detection and a padless 1dB-step gain stage, which have been closely allied to the DSP for optimal gain accuracy and audio transparency. The analogue signal is captured by high-class, low latency 24bit analogue to digital converters, which are matched to 24bit digital to analogue converters to deliver the required high quality output. The AnalogiQTM preamp design has been refined to offer superb transparency, minimal distortion and an ultra-low noise floor, with a warm, musical sound that is missing from some digital consoles.

Having massive processing power and advanced functionality counts for nothing if you can't access the controls you need in a heartbeat.The 800×480, True Colour Touchscreen and its dedicated rotary encoder form the heart of Qu-16's interface, providing super-fast access to all settings and parameters. Dedicated keys and screen tabs quickly guide you to meter and RTA views, FX racks, channel processing, USB audio control, scenes, setup menus and much more. Complementing the touchscreen is the SuperStrip - a set of single function physical controls for instant access to gain, HPF, 4 band PEQ, gate, compressor, GEQ and pan. The screen overview also follows the control being turned. Qu-16 has a fader per mono input channel and fewer fader layers for simpler, quicker workflow. Some digital mixers don't offer a fader per physical input, meaning you have to access an additional fader layer to control these channels. This can be confusing and time consuming. Because every mic input is presented on its own fader for fast, easy control, this makes Qu-16 the perfect mixer for first-time converts from analogue to digital and those not comfortable working with several layers of faders. True digital mixing is about being able to save and recall Scenes (snapshots) at the press of a button. Qu can store up to 100 full Scenes for recall and Channels or Mixes can be made Safe from being overwritten. Qu-16 features 17 motorized ALPS faders - 16 allow instant access to all input channels and masters over 2 layers, and a dedicated master fader dynamically follows the Mix selection. A third user-defined Custom layer is available for ad-hoc strip layout, where any combination of Inputs, FX Sends, FX Returns, DCA's and Mix masters can be assigned. Qu-16's dynamics and FX algorithms are derived from those used in Allen & Heath's pro touring consoles. Some of the world's most respected audio engineers have chosen to use RackFX on tour in preference to top-end plug-ins and external FX units. Qu-16 boasts 4 stereo RackFX engines, featuring lovingly crafted emulations of legendary classic reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators, flangers and more. FX are returned to the mix on dedicated return channels, so you're not tying up your mono and stereo input channels. Each Stereo FX Return has a dedicated 4 band PEQ. Qu-16 has an integrated multitrack USB recorder, providing 18 channels of 48kHz, 24bit recording and playback straight to / from your USB key or hard drive. Capturing multitrack recordings of your shows has never been so easy. A selectable stereo pair can be recorded alongside the 16 Mono channels, and multitrack audio can be played back to the 16 Mono inputs plus ST1. On top of this, Qu-Drive also provides stereo recording patchable from any pair of Mix outputs, the Main LR (pre, post, or summed to mono) or even the PAFL bus, with 2- track stereo playback to ST3.

Allen & Heath QU-16 Rackmountable Digital Mixer Features:

• 19" Rack Mountable.
• 16 Mono Mic/Line Inputs (TRS + XLR.)
• Recallable AnaLOGIQTM Preamps.
• 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS.)
• 12 Mix Outputs (XLR.)
• 7 Monitor Mixes (4 mono + 3 stereo.)
• 4 FX Engines.
• 2 dedicated FX Sends / Returns.
• 4 Mute Groups.
• 4 DCA Groups.
• AES Digital Out.
• 24×22 USB Audio Interface.
• dSNAKETM Remote Audio Port.
• 17 Motor Faders.
• 800×480 Touchscreen.
• 4 Soft Keys.
• Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor, delay on all Inputs.
• Insert, 4-band PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor, delay on all Outputs.
• Automatic Mic Mixer.
• Channel Ducker on all Inputs.
• ProFactory Mic Presets.
• RackFX Library.
• Built-in Signal Generator.
• RTA with Peak Band indication.
• Spectrogram to aid feedback elimination and room acoustics.
• Qu-Drive Direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives.
• DAW MIDI Control.
• Qu-Pad iPad App.
• Qu-You iPhone / Android personal monitoring app.
• Qu-Control customizable iOS app for simple wireless control.
• Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System.
• High contrast metallic finish controls, matching premium GLD Chrome series.