ALLEN & HEATH Qu-24 User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

Forget soundcard drivers and software setup, Qu-16 and

Qu-24 have an integrated multitrack USB recorder, provid-

ing 18 channels of 48kHz, 24bit recording and playback

straight to / from your USB hard drive. Capturing multitrack

recordings of your shows has never been so easy. Mixes

and FX returns can be recorded alongside channels, and

multitrack audio can be played back to the mixer for virtual

sound-check applications.

An independent set of controls is provided for quick stereo

recording of the main LR or other mix outputs, and a 2-

track USB return can be routed to ST3 for playback of

stereo WAV files such as walk-in music.

Qu-Drive

Qu’s built-in interface streams multitrack audio to your Mac

via a flexible patching system: all Input channels and the

Main LR can be recorded at the same time, or you may

choose to record something different such as FX returns or

a pair of mixes.

The

The returns from the Mac can be assigned to the Input

channels. The interface is class-compliant on Mac OS X –

which means it’s truly plug ‘n play, with no need to install a

driver. It will be recognized straightaway by any DAW

supporting Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, Reaper,

and Pro Tools.

The

The Custom layer can be populated with MIDI strips for

direct assignment or ‘learning’ of faders and Mute, Sel and

PAFL keys in the DAW. Users can also download the free

DAW Control app for Mac OS X, which translates the MIDI

messages to popular HUI or Mackie Control protocols, for

easier setup and bi-directional integration with the mixer.

USB Audio Streaming

Tru e d ig ita l m ixi ng i s a bou t b ei ng a ble to save an d r eca ll

scenes (snapshots) at the press of a button. Qu-16 and

Qu-24 can store up to 100 full Scenes for recall at will.

Channels and mixes can be made Safe from Scene recall.

For example, if an instrument or mic gets swapped out after

the soundcheck, the channel can be made safe to avoid

settings being overridden by Scene recalls. Or if a

broadcast

broadcast feed or walk-in iPod is added last-minute before

the show kicks off, that mix or channel can be made safe

from any scene change. In addition, single parameter

updates can be blocked using a Recall Filter. So if you

tweak the graphic EQ to reflect the room response when

the audience gets in, you can block this to prevent any

overwriting at scene change.

CustomCustom settings for each EQ, compressor or channel can

be saved as Library presets. This lets you store your tried

and tested setting for your favourite vocal mic or reverb

pattern and apply it to other channels or shows. Libraries,

Scenes and the complete Show configuration can be

saved to a USB key, so you can carry the show with you,

ready to use on another Qu mixer.

Total Recall

Moving faders started as an expensive option in the studio

desks of the 80s, and later became the norm with the advent

of digital technology. Nevertheless some entry-level digital

mixers lack this precious commodity which is a fundamental

part of the Total Recall approach. Fader automation is

essential for rapid mixing, especially when you’re dealing

with multiple monitor mixes – just press a mix key and the

faders immediately fly to the send levels for that mix.faders immediately fly to the send levels for that mix.

Qu-16 and Qu-24 feature 16 and 24 motorized ALPS faders

respectively, arranged over 2 layers, allowing instant access

to all channels and masters in a compact space, plus a

dedicated master fader which dynamically follows the mix

selection. A third, Custom layer is available for ad-hoc user

strip layout, where any combination of Inputs, FX Sends, FX

Returns, Mix masters and MIDI strips can be assigned.

The SuperStrip

All your key processing tools are presented in a clean layout

on the SuperStrip, with 1 function per physical control. The

SuperStrip is complemented by an onscreen Touch Channel

for intuitive access to full processing parameters without

clutter or complex menu structures. Processing for Mono and

Stereo inputs includes trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4 band

PEQ, compressor and delay. All mixes including LR provide

Insert, 4 band PEInsert, 4 band PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay.

iLive FX

Qu’s dynamics and FX algorithms are derived from the FX

used in our 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 top-end plug-ins and external FX units.

All Qu models boast 4 stereo iLive FX engines, featuring

lovingly crafted emulations of legendary classic reverbs,

gated reverbs, delays, modulators, flangers and more. The

FXFX library has the ability to grow with future firmware

releases. FX are returned to the mix on dedicated return

channels, so you’re not tying up your mono and stereo input

channels. Each Stereo FX Return has a dedicated 4 band

PEQ.

Fader Automation

Touch Control

The 800 x 480, sixteen million colour Touchscreen and its

dedicated data encoder form the heart of the Qu interface,

providing super-fast, easy access to all settings. The

user-friendly interface has been designed with clarity in mind.

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.

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