Allen & Heath Qu-16C Chrome Edition Digital Mixer
Part # Qu-16C
Model # Qu-16C

The Allen & Heath Qu-16C rack mountable Digital Mixer takes compact digital mixing to a new level with innovative design and exceptional functionality combining to create a superb professional mixing experience.

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Description

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Now in a feature-packed new Chrome Edition, Qu-16C reshapes digital mixing, combining innovative design and exceptional functionality 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 the GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-16C has the power and pedigree to deliver class-leading audio performance.

Qu series features include multitrack recording direct to USB, Automatic Mic Mixing, ProFactory mic presets, plus an ever growing ecosystem of apps, accessories and remote I/O. Whether you're switching from analogue or updating your digital desk, it's time to experience the new digital with Qu-16C

QU Ecosystem

Qu provides much more than just a mixer. Qu is an entire ecosystem with Remote AudioRacks allowing I/O to be placed where it's needed, ME Personal Mixers expanding monitor mixes and enabling simple, time-saving local control, Qu Apps for complete remote setup and wireless mixing on stage or anywhere else in the venue, ProFactory Mic presets to speed up preparation time and ensure the best sound, plus USB recording and DAW integration for powerful workflow optimization from one centerpiece device.

AnalogiQ™ Preamps

Qu-16C features sixteen AnalogiQ™ digitally controlled preamps with advanced zero-crossing detection and a padless 1dB-step gain stage, which have been 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, which are matched to 24bit digital to analogue converters to deliver the required high quality output. The AnalogiQTM preamp design has been refined to offer superb transparency, minimal distortion and an ultra-low noise floor, with a warm, musical sound that is missing from some digital consoles.

The Mixing Experience

Having massive processing power and advanced functionality counts for nothing if you can't access the controls you need in a heartbeat.The 800×480, True Color Touchscreen and its dedicated rotary encoder form the heart of Qu-16C's interface, providing super-fast access to all settings and parameters. 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. Complementing the touchscreen is the SuperStrip – a set of single function physical controls for instant access to gain, HPF, 4 band PEQ, gate, compressor, GEQ and pan. The screen overview also follows the control being turned.

One Channel/One Fader

Qu-16 has a fader per mono input channel and fewer fader layers for simpler, quicker workflow. Some digital mixers don't offer a fader per physical input, meaning you have to access an additional fader layer to control these channels. This can be confusing and time consuming. Because every mic input is presented on its own fader for fast, easy control, this makes Qu-16C the perfect mixer for first-time converts from analogue to digital and those not comfortable working with several layers of faders.

Total Recall

True digital mixing is about being able to save and recall Scenes (snapshots) at the press of a button. Qu can store up to 100 full Scenes for recall and Channels or Mixes can be made Safe from being overwritten. Qu-16C features 17 motorized ALPS faders – 16 allow instant access to all input channels and masters over 2 layers, and a dedicated master fader dynamically follows the Mix selection. A third user-defined Custom layer is available for ad-hoc strip layout, where any combination of Inputs, FX Sends, FX Returns, DCA's and Mix masters can be assigned.

Features

Features

  • 19" Rack Mountable
  • 16 Mono Mic/Line Inputs (TRS + XLR)
  • Recallable AnaLOGIQTM Preamps
  • 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
  • 12 Mix Outputs (XLR)
  • 7 Monitor Mixes (4 mono + 3 stereo)
  • 4 FX Engines
  • 2 Dedicated FX Sends / Returns
  • 4 Mute Groups
  • 4 DCA Groups
  • AES Digital Out
  • 24×22 USB Audio Interface
  • dSNAKETM Remote Audio Port
  • 17 Motor Faders
  • 800×480 Touchscreen
  • 4 Soft Keys
  • Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor, delay on all Inputs
  • Insert, 4-band PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor, delay on all Outputs
  • Automatic Mic Mixer
  • Channel Ducker on all Inputs
  • ProFactory Mic Presets
  • iLive FX Library
  • Built-in Signal Generator
  • RTA with Peak Band indication
  • Spectrogram to aid feedback elimination and room acoustics
  • Qu-Drive Direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
  • DAW MIDI Control
  • Qu-Pad iPad App
  • Qu-You iPhone / Android personal monitoring app
  • Qu-Control customisable iOS app for simple wireless control
  • Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
  • High contrast metallic finish controls, matching premium GLD Chrome series
Specification
Inputs
Mic/Line InputsBalanced, XLR and 1/4" TRS jack, fully recallable
Input Sensitivity (XLR/TRS)-60 to +5dBu / -50 to +15dBu
Analogue Gain-5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input Level (XLR/TRS)+19dBu / +29dBu
Input Impedance (XLR/TRS)>5kΩ / >10 kΩ
THD+N, Unity Gain 0dB0.0005% -89 dBu (20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz)
THD+N, Mid Gain +30dB0.001% -83dBu (20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz)
Stereo Line Inputs
ST1, ST2 ConnectorBalanced, 1/4" TRS jack, half-normalled
ST3 ConnectorUnbalanced, stereo 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
Outputs
Mix 1-10 and LR OutputsBalanced, XLR
Outputs Impedance<75Ω
Nominal Output+4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output level+22dBu
Residual Output Noise-90 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
Stereo Alt Output & 2Trk OutputBalanced, 1/4" TRS jack
SourcePatchable / LR post-fade
Output Impedance<75Ω
Nominal Output+4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level+22dBu
Residual Output Noise-90 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
AES Digital Output2 channel, 48kHz sampling rate, XLR
2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110Ω
dSNAKE
InputsRemote source for CH1-32, ST1, ST2, ST3
OutputsPatchable from Mix1-10, LR, Grp1-8, MTX1-4
Compatible with AudioRacks AR2412, AR84, AB168
Compatible with ME personal mixing system
SystemMeasured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
Dynamic Range112 dB
Frequency Response+0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Headroom+18dB
Internal Operating Level0dBu
dBFS Alignment+18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
Meter Calibration0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
Meter Peak Indication-3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi-point sensing
Meter Signal Indication-48dBFS (-26dBu at XLR out)
Meter TypeFast (peak) response
Sampling Rate48kHz +/-100PPM
ADC, DAC24-bit Delta-Sigma
Latency1.2 ms (local XLR in to XLR out)
0.7 ms (local XLR in to AES out)
Operating Temperature Range0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
Mains Power100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption82W
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D)7.4" (186 mm) x 17.4" (472 mm) x 19.7" (500 mm)
Net Weight22 lbs (10 kg)
Shipping Weight30 lbs (13.5 kg)
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