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

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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.

Allen & Heath QU-16 Product Specifications:
Inputs
Mic/Line InputsBalanced, XLR and 1/4" TRS jack, fully recallable
Input Sensitivity (XLR / TRS)-60 to +5dBu / -50 to +15dBu
Analogue Gain-5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input Level (XLR / TRS)+19dBu / +29dBu
Input Impedance (XLR / TRS)>5kΩ / >10 kΩ
THD+N, Unity gain 0dB0.0005% -89 dBu (20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz)
THD+N, Mid gain +30dB0.001% -83dBu (20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz)
Phantom Power+48V
Stereo Line Inputs
ST1, ST2 connectorBalanced, 1/4" TRS jack, half normalled
ST3 connector (not Qu-SB)Unbalanced, stereo 3.5mm Mini Jack
Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2 / ST3)Nominal +4dBu / 0dBu
Trim+/-24dB
Maximum Input Level (ST1,ST2 / ST3)+22dBu / +18dBu
Input Impedance>7kΩ
Outputs
Mix1-10 and LR OutBalanced, XLR
Group and Matrix Out (not Qu-16)(1/4" TRS Matrix Out on Qu-SB)
Output Impedance<75Ω
Nominal Output+4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level+22dBu
Residual Output Noise-90 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
Stereo Alt Out & 2Trk Out (not Qu-SB)Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
Source (Alt Output / 2Trk Output)Patchable / LR post-fade
Output Impedance<75Ω
Nominal Output+4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level+22dBu
Residual Output Noise-90 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
AES Digital Output (not Qu-SB)2 channel, 48kHz sampling rate, XLR
2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110Ω
Control
Faders Qu-16, 24, 32100mm motorised
Touch Screen Qu-16, 24, Pac5" TFT, 800x480 resolution
Touch Screen Qu-327" TFT, 800x480 resolution
SoftKeys4 (Qu-16), 10 (Qu-24, 32), 15 (Qu-Pac)
Mute Groups / DCA Groups4 / 4
NetworkTCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI and iOS apps
Input Processing
Source
CH1-32, ST1, ST2Local, dSNAKE, or USB
ST3Local, dSNAKE, or USB Stereo
USB Global SourceQu-Drive or USB B Streaming
Stereo LinkingOdd/even input pairs
Parameters linkedEQ, dynamics, insert, delay, assignments, sends, Ducker
Link optionsPreamp, polarity, sidechains, fader/mute, pan
PolarityNormal/Reverse
High Pass Filter12dB/octave 20Hz – 2kHz
InsertFX or Ducker
DelayUp to 85ms
GateSelf key Sidechain
Threshold / Depth-72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB
Attack / Hold / Release50us to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s
PEQ4-Band fully parametric, 20-20kHz, +/-15dB
Band 1, Band 4Selectable Shelving (Baxandall), Bell
Band 2, Band 3Bell
Bell WidthNon-constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9th octave
CompressorSelf key Sidechain
Threshold / Ratio-46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity
Attack / Release300us – 300ms / 100ms - 2s
KneeSoft/Hard
TypesPeak Manual, RMS Manual, SlowOpto, PunchBag
Channel Direct Out to USBFollow Fader, follow Mute (global options)
Source select (global)Post-Preamp, Pre-EQ, Post-EQ, Post-Delay
dSNAKE
InputsPatchable to CH1-32, ST1, ST2, ST3
OutputsPatchable from Mix1-10, LR, Grp1-8, MTX1-4
Compatible with AudioRacks AR2412, AR84, AB168
Compatible with ME personal mixing system
System
Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
Dynamic Range112 dB
Frequency Response+0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Headroom+18dB
Internal operating Level0dBu
dBFS Alignment+18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
Meter Calibration0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
Meter Peak indication-3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi-point sensing
Meter Signal indication-48dBFS (-26dBu at XLR out)
Meter TypeFast (peak) response
Sampling Rate48kHz +/-100PPM
ADC, DAC24-bit Delta-Sigma
Latency1.2 ms (local XLR in to XLR out)
0.7 ms (local XLR in to AES out)
Operating Temperature Range0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
Mains Power100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Max Power Consumption Qu-16/24/32/Pac/SB   82W/120W/150W/55W/49W
Mix Processing
InsertAssign FX into Mix channels
DelayUp to 170ms
GEQConstant 1/3 oct, 28 bands 31Hz-16kHz, +/-12dB Gain
PEQAs Input PEQ
CompressorAs Input Compressor
AMM
Available onCH1-16
ModeGain Sharing
Sidechain Filter HPF / LPF12dB/octave 20Hz – 2kHz / 120Hz - 20kHz
Priority-15dB to +15dB per channel
Ducker
Available onCH1-32, ST1-3, Group
Trigger SourceSelectable from any Input or Output
ModeSingle or Ganged
Threshold / Depth-72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB
Attack / Hold / ReleaseFast, Medium, Slow
USB Audio
Qu-DriveUSB A
Stereo Record2 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit, patchable
Stereo Playback2 channel, WAV, 44.1 or 48kHz, 16 or 24-bit, to ST3
Multitrack Record18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit, patchable
Multitrack Playback18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit
USB Audio StreamingUSB B, Core Audio compliant
Send (upstream) Qu-16/24/32/Pac/SB
Return (downstream) Qu-16/24/32/Pac/SB22/30/32/32/32 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit
FX
Internal FX4x RackFX engine, Send>Return or Inserted
TypesReverbs, Delays, Gated Reverb, ADT
Chorus, Symphonic Chorus, Phaser, Flanger
4 dedicated Stereo FX returnsFader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ
Audio Tools
PAFLPFL or stereo in-place AFL, 0 to -24dB Trim, 85ms Delay
TalkbackAssignable to any mix, Gain, 48V, 12dB/oct HPF
Signal GeneratorAssignable to any mix, Sine / White/Pink/Bandpass Noise
RTA31-Bands 1/3 octave 20-20kHz, follows PAFL source
Dimensions & Weights
Qu-16Width x Depth x Height
Desk mounted440 x 500 x 186 mm (17.4" x 19.7" x 7.4")
Rack mounted483 x 472 x 190 mm (19" x 18.6" x 7.5")
Packed in shipping box610 x 680 x 350 mm (24" x 27" x 13.8")
Unpacked weight10 kg (22 lbs)
Packed weight13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Each QU-16 Retail Box Includes:
(1) Allen & Heath QU-16 16 Channel Rackmountable 22 IN / 12 OUT Digital Mixer
(1) Mains lead cable
(1) Qu-Series Guide
(1) Safety Sheet

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