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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 ECOSYSTEM
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.
ANALOGIQTM PREAMPS
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.
THE MIXING EXPERIENCE
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.
ONE CHANNEL / ONE FADER
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.
TOTAL RECALL
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.
PROFACTORY MIC PRESETS
Allen & Heath has teamed up with leading microphone manufacturers and top engineers at Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, and Shure to provide EQ Library presets for a large number of popular and industry standard microphones. Presets for vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums, brass and woodwind have been painstakingly crafted to offer you the best possible starting point for the source and your microphone of choice. Whether you’re a keen amateur or a seasoned professional, you can get to work quickly and easily
Features
• 16 Mono Inputs (TRS + XLR)
• 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
• 4 Stereo FX Returns
• 16 Busses
• 12 Mix Outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)
• 4 FX Engines
• AES Digital Out
• 19” Rack Mountable
• Moving Faders
• Recallable AnaLOGIQ Preamps
• Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
• 800x480 Touchscreen
• iLive FX Library
• dSNAKE Remote Audio Port
• Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
• Qu-Pad iPad App
• USB Audio Streaming
• DAW MIDI Control
• 4 Mute Groups
• Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all Inputs
• Insert, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay on Main LR and Mono Mix outputs
• Insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on Stereo Mix outputs
• Built-in Signal Generator
• RTA with Peak Band indication
Specifications
XLR Mic/Line Inputs 1-16: Balanced, 48V phantom power
Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
Input Sensitivity: 60 to +5dBu
Analogue Gain: 5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input Level: +19dBu
Input Impedance: >5kOhms
TRS jack Line inputs 1-16: Balanced
Input Sensitivity: 50 to +20dBu
Analogue Gain: -10 to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input Level: +29dBu
Input Impedance: >10kOhms
Stereo ST1, ST2 Line Inputs: Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
Mono capability: L normals through R for Mono input
Input Sensitivity: Nominal +4dBu
Trim: +/-24dB
Maximum Input Level: +22dBu
Input Impedance: >7kOhms
Stereo ST3 Line Input: Unbalanced, 3.5mm Mini Jack
Input Sensitivity: Nominal 0dBu
Trim: +/-24dB
Maximum Input Level: +18dBu
Input Impedance: >7kOhms
Mic/Line Channel noise: 20-20kHz, Direct Out
Mic EIN: 126 dB with 150Ohms source
Unity gain: 0dB -92 dBu
Mid gain +30dB: -85 dBu
Mic/Line Channel THD+N: 20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz
Unity gain 0dB: 0.0005 % -89 dBu
Low gain +10dB: 0.001% -83dBu
Mid gain +30dB: 0.001% -83dBu
Talkback Mic Input: Balanced, 48V phantom power
Input Sensitivity: -55 to +6dBu
Maximum Input Level: +10dBu
Input Impedance: >5kOhms
Dynamic Range: 112 dB
System Signal to Noise: 90 dB (@+4dBu, 22Hz - 22kHz)
Frequency Response: +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Headroom: +18dB
Internal operating Level: 0dBu
dBFS Alignment: +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
Meter Calibration: 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
Meter Peak indication: -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi sensing
Meter Signal indication: -48dBFS (-26dBu at XLR out)
Main meter Type: 12 LED, Fast (peak) response
Strip meter Type: 3 LED, Fast (peak) response
Sampling Rate: 48kHz +/-100PPM
ADC: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
DAC: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
Latency: 1.2 ms (local XLR in to XLR out), 0.7 ms (local XLR in to AES out)
Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
Mix1-10 and LR Outputs: Balanced, XLR
Output Impedance: <75Ohm
Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
Residual Output Noise: -90 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
Stereo Alt Output: Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
Source: Patchable
Output Impedance: <75Ohm
Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
Residual Output Noise: -92 dBu (mid level, source muted, 20-20kHz)
Stereo 2Trk Output: Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
Source: LR post-fade
Output Impedance: <75Ohm
Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
Residual Output Noise: -90 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
AES Digital Output: 2 channel, XLR
Sampling rate: 48kHz
Output: 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110Ohm
USB Audio Qu-Drive Stereo: Q-Drive
USB Audio Device: USB hard drive required for recording
Stereo Record: 2 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit, patchable
Stereo Playback: 2 channel, WAV, 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit, to ST3
Qu-Drive Multitrack: Q-Drive
Device: USB hard drive only
Multitrack Record: 18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit CH1-16 + patchable stereo pair
Multitrack Playback: 18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit CH1-16, ST1
USB B Streaming: USB 2.0 MAC compliant only
Send (upstream): 24 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit
Return (downstream): 22 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit
Mains: Power
Qu-16: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 82W max
Fuse rating: T1.6 AL 20mm
Dimensions:, desk mounted 440 x 500 x 186 mm (17.4" x 19.7" x 7.4")
Dimensions, rack mounted 483 x 486 x 190 mm (19" x 19.1" x 7.5"), 11U
Dimensions, packed in shipping box: 610 x 680 x 380 mm (24" x 27" x 15")
Packed weight: 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Unpacked weight: 10 kg (22 lbs)
Contents
(1) Allen & Heath QU-16C Mixer
(1) US Power Supply
(1) Operator's Instructions
BYFP ipCases
Microphone
Video
DJ
Speaker
Lighting
Mixer
Control
Utility
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