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For Firmware V1.2Check www.allen-heath.com for the latest firmware available Publication AP9031

Qu-16 User Guide 10 AP9031 iss.3 4.4 Powering up the mixer The Qu has an internal universal voltage power supply unit. This means you can us

Qu-16 User Guide 11 AP9031 iss.3 5. Connecting dSNAKE Remote Audio The Qu-16 mixer provides local sockets on its rear panel for all audio inputs a

Qu-16 User Guide 12 AP9031 iss.3 5.2 Connecting to the ME Personal Mixing System The Allen & Heath ME Personal Mixing System can be used with

Qu-16 User Guide 13 AP9031 iss.3 6. Operational Overview This section provides an overview of the Qu-16 layout and operation to help you get start

Qu-16 User Guide 14 AP9031 iss.3 Mute key – Press to turn off the channel audio signal. This affects the send to all mixes including LR, effects an

Qu-16 User Guide 15 AP9031 iss.3 6.2 Channel Processing The SuperStrip provides familiar, analogue feel, one function per knob control of channel

Qu-16 User Guide 16 AP9031 iss.3 Preamp An analogue preamplifier (‘head amp’) matches each connected microphone or line signal to the operating l

Qu-16 User Guide 17 AP9031 iss.3 Gain Turn up Gain so that the average loud signal reads into the yellow of the meter. Turn down if any red peak li

Qu-16 User Guide 18 AP9031 iss.3 HPF (high pass filter) The HPF is used to reduce unwanted low frequency sounds such as vocal popping, wind noise a

Qu-16 User Guide 19 AP9031 iss.3 Use the In key to switch the compressor in and out and turn up Gain so that the average volume is similar. Attack

Qu-16 User Guide 2 AP9031 iss.3 Qu Series products complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 2004/108/EC and the Europea

Qu-16 User Guide 20 AP9031 iss.3 Press the GEQ Fader Flip key to view and adjust the GEQ on the faders while a mono or the LR mix is selected. The

Qu-16 User Guide 21 AP9031 iss.3 6.6 Channel Routing The Touch Screen presents tabs to access the channel assignments and send levels when its fad

Qu-16 User Guide 22 AP9031 iss.3 Channel Mix Sends screen Use this screen to work with the sends and assignments from one channel to all the mixes.

Qu-16 User Guide 23 AP9031 iss.3 6.8 Mute Groups The Qu features 4 Mute Groups. You can assign channels to a Mute Group so that pressing its maste

Qu-16 User Guide 24 AP9031 iss.3 6.10 The Master Strip Qu provides a dedicated fader strip for the Mix Masters. It presents the fader and controls

Qu-16 User Guide 25 AP9031 iss.3 6.11 Working with the sends on faders:  Select a Mix - Press a Mix key. The master strip presents the mix fader

Qu-16 User Guide 26 AP9031 iss.3 7. Touch Screen Mixing Functions The Qu features an 800x480 pixel, colour touch screen for quick and intuitive se

Qu-16 User Guide 27 AP9031 iss.3 Status Bar – This lower screen toolbar shows useful system information and is always visible. Fn key function -

Qu-16 User Guide 28 AP9031 iss.3 7.2 The Sel screens – Processing and Routing Processing Screen – When selected this screen presents the process

Qu-16 User Guide 29 AP9031 iss.3 7.5 Home Screen – Meters This screen provides a convenient view of all channel, mix and FX signal activity. For o

Qu-16 User Guide 3 AP9031 iss.3 IMPORTANT - Read these instructions before starting: Safety instructions Before starting, read the Important Sa

Qu-16 User Guide 30 AP9031 iss.3 Patch the source to be recorded using the Setup / Audio / Output Patch screen Qu-Drive option menu. The record m

Qu-16 User Guide 31 AP9031 iss.3 Qu-Drive Multitrack page – This screen presents the controls for multitrack recording to and playback from a USB h

Qu-16 User Guide 32 AP9031 iss.3 7.8 The FX Qu features 4 internal stereo FX (effects) processors. Each can be loaded from a library of different

Qu-16 User Guide 33 AP9031 iss.3 Symphonic Chorus - A faithful emulation of the 80’s classic chorus effect. Simple to use and frequently requested.

Qu-16 User Guide 34 AP9031 iss.3 7.9 Working with FX – Adding vocal reverb:  Press the FX key to open the FX screen. Touch to select FX1. Pres

Qu-16 User Guide 35 AP9031 iss.3 7.10 Scene Memories Qu provides 100 Scene memories. These store and recall a snapshot of all live Mix parameters.

Qu-16 User Guide 36 AP9031 iss.3 The Global Filter screen A Recall Filter protects one or more parameter types for all channels. A scene stores all

Qu-16 User Guide 37 AP9031 iss.3 8. Touch Screen Setup Functions Press the Setup key next to the Touch Screen to open the Setup screens. Touch th

Qu-16 User Guide 38 AP9031 iss.3 8.3 Audio Setup –Signal Generator Set up and assign the Signal Generator to test loudspeakers and align levels be

Qu-16 User Guide 39 AP9031 iss.3 8.5 Audio Setup – dSNAKE Output Patch This screen presents the patching of the dSNAKE remote audio outputs. These

Qu-16 User Guide 4 AP9031 iss.3 1. Packed contents Accessories available Qu-16 Mixer Safety Sheets AP3345 – English AP7287

Qu-16 User Guide 40 AP9031 iss.3 8.6 Control Setup – Custom Strip The Custom Layer can have any combination of channel, FX, master and MIDI strips

Qu-16 User Guide 41 AP9031 iss.3 8.8 Control Setup - MIDI The Qu-16 can send and receive MIDI messages for remote control of many of its functions

Qu-16 User Guide 42 AP9031 iss.3 8.11 USB Data – Show transfer Qu mixer settings can be stored to a USB device (key or drive) plugged into the Qu-

Qu-16 User Guide 43 AP9031 iss.3 8.12 Network Setup Use this screen set the TCP/IP address for the Network port. It is important that this address

Qu-16 User Guide 44 AP9031 iss.3 8.15 Utility – Firmware Update The Qu mixer operating firmware can be easily updated using a USB device (key or d

Qu-16 User Guide 45 AP9031 iss.3 9. Working with a DAW The Qu-16 can stream audio and send MIDI messages to and from an Apple® Mac computer via t

Qu-16 User Guide 46 AP9031 iss.3 10. Qu-Pad iPad app Qu-Pad is an engineer's mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Qu-16 mixer

Qu-16 User Guide 47 AP9031 iss.3 11.Resetting the Mixer There are two ways to reset the Qu settings: 11.1 Reset Mix Settings – A starting point f

Qu-16 User Guide 48 AP9031 iss.3 11.2 System Hard Reset A power up reset is available if you need to fully reset the Qu mixer settings and memorie

Qu-16 User Guide 49 AP9031 iss.3 12.Specifications InputsXLRMic/LineInputs1‐16 Balanced,48Vpha ntompowerMic/LinePreamp

Qu-16 User Guide 5 AP9031 iss.3 2. Contents 1. Packed contents ...

Qu-16 User Guide 50 AP9031 iss.3 12.1 System Block Diagram L/MR+-+-ST2ADCADCADCST3LOCALdSNAKEGlobalInputsOutputsUSBdSNAKEMONITOREXPANDERdSN

Qu-16 User Guide 51 AP9031 iss.3 4831904404043434714863017113318649662701342720 degrees12.2 Mechanical Details The following provides information

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Qu-16 User Guide 6 AP9031 iss.3 8.13 Utility - Calibration ...

Qu-16 User Guide 7 AP9031 iss.3 3. Introduction The Qu-16 is a compact, rack mountable digital audio mixer from Allen & Heath. Building on th

Qu-16 User Guide 8 AP9031 iss.3 4. Connection Overview The following connections are available on the rear panel of the Qu-16. 4

Qu-16 User Guide 9 AP9031 iss.3 4.2 Local Output Connections Mix outputs – Balanced XLR line level outputs for the mono and stereo mixes, for exa