ALLEN & HEATH GLD User's Guide

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Qu-16 User Guide 10 AP9031 iss.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 6.2 Channel Processing The SuperStrip provides familiar, analogue feel, one function per knob control of channel

Qu-16 User Guide 16 AP9031 iss.2 Channel Preamp source Local (red Gain) – Rear panel Mic/Line sockets feeding the internal Qu mixer preamps. These

Qu-16 User Guide 17 AP9031 iss.2 Linking lets you gang the preamp, processing and routing of an odd/even mono channel pair for stereo operation. A

Qu-16 User Guide 18 AP9031 iss.2 Frequency – Each band can sweep its centre point frequency across the full range from 20Hz to 20kHz. This means yo

Qu-16 User Guide 19 AP9031 iss.2 Mix processing The mix masters provide EQ, Compressor, FX Insert capability and output Delay. Insert switches a

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

Qu-16 User Guide 20 AP9031 iss.2 6.4 Channel Routing The Touch Screen presents tabs to access the channel assignments and send levels when its fad

Qu-16 User Guide 21 AP9031 iss.2 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 22 AP9031 iss.2 6.6 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 23 AP9031 iss.2 6.8 The Master Strip Qu provides a dedicated fader strip for the Mix Masters. It presents the fader and controls

Qu-16 User Guide 24 AP9031 iss.2 6.9 Working with the sends on faders:  Press a Mix key. The master strip presents the mix fader and controls. T

Qu-16 User Guide 25 AP9031 iss.2 7. Touch Screen Mixing Functions The Qu features an 800x480 pixel, colour touch screen for quick and intuitive se

Qu-16 User Guide 26 AP9031 iss.2 7.1 The Sel screens – Processing and Routing Processing Screen – When selected this screen presents the process

Qu-16 User Guide 27 AP9031 iss.2 7.4 Home Screen – Meters This screen provides a convenient view of all channel, mix and FX signal activity. For

Qu-16 User Guide 28 AP9031 iss.2 Patch the source to be recorded using the Setup / Audio / Output Patch screen Qu-Drive option menu. The record me

Qu-16 User Guide 29 AP9031 iss.2 Qu-Drive Multitrack page – This screen presents the controls for multitrack recording to and playback from a USB h

Qu-16 User Guide 3 AP9031 iss.2 IMPORTANT - Read these instructions before starting: Safety instructions Before starting, read the Important Sa

Qu-16 User Guide 30 AP9031 iss.2 7.7 The FX Qu features 4 internal stereo FX (effects) processors. Each can be loaded from a library of different

Qu-16 User Guide 31 AP9031 iss.2 Symphonic Chorus - A faithful emulation of the 80’s classic chorus effect. Simple to use and frequently requested.

Qu-16 User Guide 32 AP9031 iss.2 7.8 Working with FX – Adding vocal reverb:  Press the FX key to open the FX screen. Touch to select FX1. Pres

Qu-16 User Guide 33 AP9031 iss.2 7.9 Scene Memories Qu provides 100 Scene memories. These store and recall a snapshot of all live Mix parameters.

Qu-16 User Guide 34 AP9031 iss.2 The Global Filter screen A scene stores all mix parameters. A Recall Filter can be set to protect (block) chosen p

Qu-16 User Guide 35 AP9031 iss.2 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 36 AP9031 iss.2 8.3 Audio Setup –Signal Generator Set up and assign the Signal Generator to test loudspeakers and align levels be

Qu-16 User Guide 37 AP9031 iss.2 8.5 Audio Setup – dSNAKE Output Patch This screen presents the patching of the dSNAKE remote audio outputs. These

Qu-16 User Guide 38 AP9031 iss.2 8.6 Control Setup – Custom Strip The Custom layer can have any combination of channel, FX and master strips assig

Qu-16 User Guide 39 AP9031 iss.2 8.8 USB Data – Show transfer Qu mixer settings can be stored to a USB device (key or drive) plugged into the Qu-D

Qu-16 User Guide 4 AP9031 iss.2 1. Packed contents Accessories available Qu-16 Mixer Safety Sheets AP3345 – English AP7287

Qu-16 User Guide 40 AP9031 iss.2 8.9 Network Setup Use this screen set the TCP/IP address for the Network port. It is important that this address

Qu-16 User Guide 41 AP9031 iss.2 8.12 Utility – Firmware Update The Qu mixer operating firmware can be easily updated using a USB device (key or d

Qu-16 User Guide 42 AP9031 iss.2 9. Resetting the Mixer There are two ways to reset the Qu settings: 9.1 Reset Mix Settings – A starting point f

Qu-16 User Guide 43 AP9031 iss.2 9.2 System Hard Reset A power up reset is available if you need to fully reset the Qu mixer settings and memories

Qu-16 User Guide 44 AP9031 iss.2 10.Specifications InputsXLRMic/LineInputs1‐16 Balanced,48Vphantompower Mic/LinePreamp

Qu-16 User Guide 45 AP9031 iss.2 10.1 System Block Diagram COMPMUTEFADERDELAYPFL AFLBALLRpostpostFADERPFL AFLBALLRMETERPrepostL+RL+RASSIGN

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

Qu-16 User Guide 6 AP9031 iss.2 9.2 System Hard Reset ...

Qu-16 User Guide 7 AP9031 iss.2 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.2 4. Connection Overview The following connections are available on the rear panel of the Qu-16. 4

Qu-16 User Guide 9 AP9031 iss.2 4.2 Output Connections Mix outputs – Balanced XLR line level outputs for the mono and stereo mixes, for example t