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5. Connecting dSNAKE Remote Audio

The Qu-16 mixer provides local sockets on its rear panel for all audio inputs and outputs. It can also work

with remote audio by connecting over a single cable ‘digital snake’ to an Allen & Heath AudioRack, or to

the Allen & Heath ME Personal Mixing System.

5.1 Connecting to a remote AudioRack

The Qu-16 can connect to an Allen & Heath GLD-AR2412 or GLD-AR84 AudioRack so that the audio can

be plugged into a rack on stage and routed to the Qu-16 over a single Cat5 cable ‘digital snake’ plugged

into its dSNAKE port.

The ‘digital snake’ – dSNAKE provides a convenient,

single Cat5 cable alternative to the typical heavy

analogue copper multicore to connect many inputs

and outputs on stage. One cable carries multiple

channels of audio in both directions together with

remote control of the preamps.

Cat5 cable – Use STP (shielded twisted pair) Cat5e or

higher cables. Those with both foil and braided

screens provide shielding from interference and are

generally more rugged. Stranded core cables are less

prone to damage when kinked or repeatedly coiled.

Maximum cable length = 120m (396’)

Remote Inputs - dSNAKE inputs are mapped one-to-

one to the Qu-16 CH1-16 and ST1-3 input channels.

Note - dSNAKE does not add channels to the Qu-16.

Choose either Local (rear panel) or dSNK (remote)

input for each channel.

Remote Outputs - Qu-16 mix and LR outputs are

mapped to the output sockets on the AR rack. These

duplicate the outputs on the Qu-16 rear panel.

The following remote AudioRacks are available:

AR84 CH 1-8 Mix 1-2, LR dSNAKE link

AR2412 CH1-16, ST1-3 Mix 1-10, LR ME-1 Monitor

dSNAKE carries:

 24 remote input signals

 12 remote output signals

 40 personal mixing sends

 Preamp control – Gain, Pad, 48V

The Qu mixer provides a locking Neutrik

EtherCon socket to protect the

connections and ensure suitability for

touring. Use a touring grade cable fitted

with locking EtherCon plugs.

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