Innovative design meets unparalleled fidelity. Allen and Heath aim to provide you with the ultimate mixing experience thanks to the Allen and Heath Qu-16 Digital Mixer Chrome Edition. Feel equipped to take on anything.
The Qu-16 offers a grand total of 16 premium mixing channels, 17 motorized faders, and AnalogiQ preamps with instant recall. Like all digital mixers in the Qu series, the Qu-16 will provide you with direct multi-track recording, automatic mic mixing, ProFactory presets, and a whole host of iOS and Android apps. The chrome edition offers you powerful firmware updates, a stylish interface, and chrome controls.
Whether you’re switching from analog to digital or are simply updating your desk – the Allen and Heath Qu-16 is perfect for both live performance and studio applications.
Qu Firmware Release V1.90:
V1.90 is a feature release of Qu mixers firmware. This latest update provides you with support for Qu-SB and ProFactory Library presets for industry-standard Shure, Audio-Technica, and Sennheiser microphones. V1.90 firmware also ensures various enhancements to your Qu-Pad iPad app along with support of the new Qu-Control iOS app.
ProFactory Presets:
Allen and Heath teamed up with leading microphone manufacturers and top engineers at Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, and Shure to create an extensive library of EQ presets. This vast library includes presets for vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, drums, as well as brass and woodwind instruments. Whether you’re a keen amateur or a seasoned professional, the Qu-16 digital mixer allows you to get to work quickly and easily, saving valuable time and allowing you to concentrate on EQing the source and room acoustics.
iLive FX:
The Qu-16’s dynamics and effects are derived directly from the algorithms in the iLive pro touring series. Some of the world’s most respected audio engineers have chosen to use iLive’s FX on tour in preference to high-end plugins and external FX units. The same power is now at your fingertips. The Allen and Heath Qu-16 also boasts four stereo iLive FX engines, all of which feature emulations of legendary reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators, and more.
Complete Wireless Control:
The fully-featured Qu-Pad app provides you with the ability to EQ and mix monitors from anywhere within the performance venue, while adjusting the PA and mixing the show from the heart of the audience. Qu-Pad connects to the Qu-16 digital mixer via Wi-Fi and delivers you instant access to all live mixing parameters and settings. Qu-You allows up to seven performers to control their own monitor mix using any iOS or Android device. This application will make your job easier. Spend more time focusing on mixing for the audience, whilst allowing each musician to feel empowered at the chance to handcraft their own mix. Qu-Control is a customizable iOS app which features a simple interface designed specifically for novice users. This is ideal for when your regular professional sound engineer is not around. The Qu-Control offers user-friendly and extremely effective control of all essential parameters.
AnalogiQ™ Preamps:
The Allen and Heath Qu-16 mixer features sixteen AnalogiQ™ digitally controlled preamps with advanced zero-crossing detection and a padless -1dB-step gain stage. The analog signal is captured by high-class, low latency 24-bit A/D converters which are matched to 24-bit D/A converters. This ensures you receive the highest quality signal possible. The innovative AnLOGIQ™ preamp design has been refined to deliver superb transparency, minimal distortion, and an ultra-low noise floor along with a warm and musical sound.
Total Recall:
The Qu-16 digital mixer provides you with the ability to save and recall Scenes (snapshots) by simply pressing a button. The Qu-16 is able to store up to 100 full scenes for instant recall, and Channels or Mixes can be made Safe from being overwritten. Additionally, the Qu-16 features 17 motorized ALPS faders – 16 of which provide instant access to all input channels and masters over 2 layers, while a dedicated master fader dynamically follows the Mix section. A third user-defined Custom layer can be used for ad-hoc strip layout, allowing you to assign any combination of inputs, FX sends, FX returns, DCAs, and mix masters.
Mac and Windows DAW Integration:
Thanks to the built-in audio interface, the Qu-16 allows you to stream up to 24 tracks directly to your Mac or Windows computer. Additionally, returns from your computer can be easily assigned to any of the input channels. The interface is class-compliant when used with Mac OS X, providing you with true plug n play operation and compatibility with any DAW supporting Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, and Pro Tools. For Windows computers, an ASIO and WDM driver is available to download. Finally, the DAW Control driver is available, which ensures easy setup and emulation of HUI or Mackie Control protocols on both Mac OS X and Windows systems.
Features:
– 19 rack-mountable design
– 16 TRS/XLR mono mic/line inputs
– Recallable AnalogiQ™ preamps
– 12 XLR mix outputs
– 7 monitor mixes (4 mono and 3 stereo)
– 4 FX engines
– 2 dedicated FX sends/returns
– 4 DCA groups
– AES digital out
– 24 x 22 USB audio interface
– dSNAKE™ remote audio port
– 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
– iLive FX library
– Built-in signal generator
– RTA with peak band indicator
– Spectrogram to aid feedback elimination and room acoustics
– Qu-Drive direct multitrack recording/playback on USB drives
– DAW MIDI control
– Qu-Pad iPad app available
– Qu-You iPhone/Android personal monitoring app
– Qu-Control customizable iOS app for simple yet effective wireless control
– Compatible with ME personal monitoring systems (not included)
Please Note: All Qu apps require the connection of a Wi-Fi router or access point to the mixer’s Network port.
Specification:
– Number of Inputs: 16
– Brand: Allen & Heath
– Desk type: Digital
– Number of Motor Faders: 17
– Number of Soft Keys: 4
– Number of FX engines: 4
– Number of DCA groups: 4
– Number of TRS stereo inputs: 3
– Touch Screen Dimensions: 800x400mm
– Product Code: QU-16C
