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Allen & Heath Qu-16 Digital Mixer (Discontinued)

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QU-16
Model #:
QU-16
Availability: No Longer Available
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The Allen & Heath Qu-16 Rackmountable Digital Mixer takes compact digital mixing to a new level with innovative design and exceptional functionality combining to create a superb professional mixing experience.

Description

The Allen & Heath Qu-16 Rackmountable Digital Mixer takes compact digital mixing to a new level with innovative design and exceptional functionality combining to create a superb professional mixing experience. Bristling with all the features you'd expect from a top of the range digital console and incorporating technologies pioneered on our GLD and iLive digital mixing systems. Whether you're switching from analogue or updating your digital desk, it's time to experience the new digital with Qu-16.

Qu-16’s sixteen AnalogiQTM total recall preamps feature zero crossing detection and an advanced padless 1dB step gain stage, closely allied to the DSP for optimal gain accuracy and audio transparency. The analogue signal is captured by high class, low latency 24bit analogue to digital converters matched to high quality 24bit digital to analogue converters to deliver the required outputs. The AnalogiQTM design has been refined over many months to offer superb transparency, minimal distortion and an ultra-low noise floor, with a warm, musical sound that is missing from some digital consoles.
 
Having massive processing power and advanced functionality is great, but it counts for nothing if you can’t access the controls you need in a heartbeat. Once you start using Qu-16 you’ll sense the years of research into ergonomics and the hands-on mixing experience that our team has drawn upon to deliver a wonderfully natural layout and workflow. It’s not about recreating an analogue interface, it’s about creating an experience that’s fluid, comfortable and intuitive for novices, digital natives and old school road warriors alike, making all the benefits of digital mixing technology readily accessible to all.

Features

  • 16 Mono Inputs (TRS + XLR)
  • 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
  • 4 Stereo FX Returns
  • 16 Busses
  • 12 Mix Outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)
  • 4 FX Engines
  • AES Digital Out
  • 19” Rack Mountable
  • Moving Faders
  • Recallable AnaLOGIQ Preamps
  • Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
  • 800x480 Touchscreen
  • iLive FX Library
  • dSNAKE Remote Audio Port
  • Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
  • Qu-Pad iPad App
  • USB Audio Streaming
  • DAW MIDI Control
  • 4 Mute Groups
  • Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all Inputs
  • Insert, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay on Main LR and Mono Mix outputs
  • Insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on Stereo Mix outputs
  • Built-in Signal Generator
  • RTA with Peak Band indication

Specifications

Mic/Line Inputs 1-16 Balanced, XLR and 1/4" TRS jack, fully recallable
Input Sensitivity (XLR/TRS) -60 to +10dBu / -50 to +20dBu
Analogue Gain -10to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input level (XLR/TRS) +19dBu/ +29dBu
Input Impedance (XLR/ TRS) >5kΩ / >10kΩ
THD+N, Unity gain 0dB 0.0005% -89dBu(20-20kHz, Direct out @0dBu 1kHz)
THD+N, Mid gain +30dB 0.001% -83dBu(20-20kHz, Direct out @0dBu 1kHz)
ST1, ST2 connector Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack, half normalled
ST3 connector Unbalanced, 3.5mm Mini jack
Input Sensitivity (ST1,ST2/ST3) Nominal +4dBu / 0dBu
Trim +/-24dB
Maximum Input level (ST1, ST2/ ST3) +22dBu / +18dBu
Input Impedance >7kΩ
Mix 1-10 and LR Outputs Balanced, XLR
Outputs Impedance
Nominal Output +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output level +22dBu
Residual Output Noise -91 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
Stereo alt output & 2Trk Output Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
Source(Alt Output / 2Trk output) Patchable / LR post-fade
Output Impedance
Nominal Output +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output level +22dBu
Residual Output Noise -91 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
AES Digital Output 2 channel, 48kHz sampling rate, XLR
Output 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110Ω
Dynamic Range 112 dB
Frequency Response +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Headroom +18dB
Internal Operating Level 0dBu
dBFS Alignment +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
Meter Calibration 0dBu merer = 18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
Meter Peak indication -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), Multi-point sensing
Meter Signal indication -48 dBFS (-26 dBu at XLR out)
Meter Type Fast (peak) Response
Sampling Rate 48kHz +/- 100PPM
ADC,DAC 24-bit Delta-Sigma
Latency 1.2ms (local XLR in to XLR out); 0.7ms (local XLR in to AES out)
Operating Temperature Range 0 deg C to 35 Deg c (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
Mains Power 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 82W max
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D) 23.82" (605 mm) 26.57" (675 mm) x 13.39" (340 mm)
Weight (Unpacked) 22 lbs (10 kg)
Weight (Packed) 30 lbs (13.5 kg)
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