Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome

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Digital Mixer for Live and Studio

16 Mono inputs via XLR or jack with AnaLOGIQTM preamps
3 Stereo inputs via jack
4 Stereo FX returns
16 Busses
12 Mix outputs: LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3
AES Digital output
4 FX Engines with iLive FX library
4 Mute groups
Motor fader
Trim, polarity, low cut, gate, insert, 4-band parametric EQ, compressor and delay on all inputs
Insert, 4-band parametric EQ, graphic EQ, compressor and delay for main LR and mono mix outputs
Qu-Drive: 18 Track multitrack recording / playback via USB drive
Recording format: 48 kHz / 24 bit (WAV data)
Touchscreen: 800 x 480
Built-in signal generator
USB Audio streaming
dSNAKE Remote Audio Port
Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
Qu-Pad iPad app
DAW MIDI Control
Dimensions: 440 x 500 x 186 mm
Weight: 10 kg
From firmware version 1.9: Pro Factory microphone presets from Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, and Shure, DAW control for Windows, new QU-Control app
Corresponding rack mount kit: Article Nr 316215 (not included)
Corresponding cover: Article Nr 335744 (not included)
Corresponding carrying case: Article Nr 382733 (not included)

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Max.number of input channels 22

Microphone Inputs 16

Analog Line Inputs 4

Analog Line Outputs 12

Analog in/ out with plug-in card expandable No

Digital Inputs None

Digital Outputs AES

Digital in-/ outputs expandable No

Word Clock No

Motorfader Yes

Computer interface USB, Ethernet

MIDI-interface No

User Interface Physical/remote

Number of faders 17

DSP Input channels 19

DSP Output Channels 8

Busses 7

Mic Preamp 16

Mono-Line Input 16

Stereo-Line Input 3

Physical outputs 4

Digital stagebox connection ACE

Ethernet Ethernet

Hotspot No

Multitrack Record Yes

Special Features USB Recorder

Soundcard interface USB-B

integratated Player/Rec via USB/SD Multitrack

Recorder Format WAV

RTA Yes

FX Processor 4

31 Band EQ 8

Delay Input 1

Delay Output 1

Matrix 0

DCA/VCA Groups 0

Midi Connector No

Sample rate 48 kHz

Monitor Apps 1

Separate Personal Monitor system Optional

Expansion Card slots 0

Digital ADAT No

Digital SPDIF No

Digital AES3/ASESEB Yes

Digital MADI No

Digital Dante No

110V capable 1

Case Optional

19" Rackmount Optional

Height 186 mm

Width 440 mm

Depth 496 mm

Weight 10 kg

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Digital mixer for rack systems

The Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome is a compact digital mixer with a uniquely intuitive interface. The 19"-compatible mixer combines a touchscreen with plenty of manual controls, including 17 motorised faders and an EQ section, the latter of which is well equipped with twelve encoders. The 16 mono and three stereo inputs can be expanded by means of the AR2412 stage box, allowing 22 channels to be routed from the stage via a network cable. Stereo inputs 1 to 3 are automatically assigned to the stage box channels 17 to 22. Multitrack recordings can be copied directly to a USB storage device via the Qu-Drive USB port – perfect for a virtual sound check or post-processing in the studio. Allen & Heath is renowned for high hardware quality, and their Qu-16 Chrome is no exception; the high-end hardware is backed up by studio-quality effects units, EQs, and dynamics sections.

Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome digital mixer for live and studio use

At home on stage and in the studio

Allen & Heath have devoted special attention to making the Qu series intuitive to operate, with an unusually clearly-designed and above all self-explanatory workflow. Every input is assigned to a specific channel on the interface, meaning that the lack of individual channel displays (or scribble strips) is not a problem in everyday use. The space this frees up on the interface has been used by its designers for numerous chrome encoders (hence the "Chrome" designation), which enable direct access to mixing functions. The Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome also expands upon its predecessor to include an automix function, a spectrograph, the updated Qu Pad app, and additional monitor mixes. Its analogue controls are neatly complemented by a touchscreen with a resolution of 800x480px that makes it easier even for less experienced users to create professional mixes.

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For beginners and pros

The Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome is the perfect mixing console for getting acquainted with digital mixing. Thanks to its fixed input structure and numerous control elements, it is easy to switch from an analogue mixer to the Qu-16 Chrome. As such, the mixer is perfectly suited to rehearsal rooms, project studios, schools, small clubs, and rental operations. Wherever a manageable number of channels need to be mixed with the minimum of fuss, the Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome is happy to help. The Qu Pad tablet app provides users with support regardless of where they are, allowing convenient and comprehensive remote control of the mixer. The Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome's remarkable mechanical resilience also contributes significantly to its great operational reliability.

About Allen & Heath

Allen & Heath started building mixing consoles in London in 1969 and made a name for themselves hand-building mixers for some of the greatest bands of the era, such as Pink Floyd. Since 2014, Allen & Heath has been part of the Audiotonix Group, which in turn is managed by the company Electra Partners. Allen & Heath's headquarters are in Penryn, Cornwall (UK), where production takes place, alongside a second factory in China. The British firm is known for numerous innovations, including the development of modular console designs as well as their subsequent integration into MIDI environments. Today, Allen & Heath offer a wide range of products in almost every field of audio engineering - from the small six-channel ZED-6 mixing console to the full-scale dLive Pro Touring System.

The compact mixing assistant

Thanks to its 19" rack format, the Qu-16 Chrome can be easily installed in a lightweight angled rack if required – it is road ready and flexible. There will always be space to work with, even in cramped conditions – rehearsal rooms, clubs, bars, and home studios, etc. Thanks to the variety of control elements, users have reliable and direct access to the most important mixing elements (faders, EQ), enabling them to get involved in the mixing process immediately, without first having to fight their way through endless layers and submenus. This also makes the mixer ideal for applications such as conferences or larger discussion panels, and for this purpose in particular, the Chrome edition has been equipped with an automix function (similar to a Dugan mixer), which makes a sound engineer's work much easier. Thanks to the Qu Drive interface, the Qu-16 will prove no stranger to multitrack recordings, either.

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Qu-Pad Remote App

The Qu Pad remote app can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store, expanding the functionality of the Qu-16 Chrome considerably. While other band members are busy with the Qu-16 itself, the app can be used to simultaneously configure the monitor mixes – or each musician can just define their own monitor mix themselves! This is made possible by the fact the Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome can be operated from up to eight iOS devices at once. Should users not have access to an iPad, the Qu You iPhone app is an adequate alternative; although it doesn't boast the full functionality of the Qu Pad app, it is more than capable of letting a musician manage their own monitor mix.

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Great piece of kit!

Paul8081 01.01.2016

Despite my first delivery being faulty, lots of pretty lights but no audio, I have no problem giving this desk five stars.
I expected a steeper learning curve going from an analogue desk to digital, but was up and running in no time.

Now to dive into the guts of what this desk will do of course mean some manual reading, but basic in and out to the DAW (Logic Pro X in my case) was quick and painless.
The sound is flawless to my ears, stuff I had already recorded sounded fuller and with more depth and resolution.
The touch screen works well, very responsive and the graphical readouts are useful.

I have now been using the QU16 for some weeks, I did at the start have some problems with glitching, but after changing from having the QU plugged in to a USB Hub to directly into the computer that seems to have been cured and I have had no other issues. I have had no regrets at all and recommend this desk to anyone thinking of buying.

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AVG 13.04.2014

This is my first digital desk but found the QU really easy to get to grips with. Build quality is solid like you would expect from A&H and it looks good too - received many oohs and aahs on it's first outing! Sound wise, there was noticeably less coloration than previous desks I've used and seemed to be less noise/hiss through the PA when the venue was silent. Best of all, A&H are continuing to add new features with each update so it keeps getting better! Would definitely recommend.

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CIPRIAN 30.09.2017

Great digital mixer for live concerts.

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Brilliant

Robert1501 23.06.2014

This desk is quite simply magnificent. Really easy to set up and works straight out of the box. The instructions are simple to understand and not longwinded. I'm not the most technically minded person but found it to be really easy to use and understand. The sound is superb, the FX are amazing, the PEQ and GEQ are really easy to use and very effective. I still cannot believe how good this desk is. The build quality seems to be up to Allen & Heath's usual rugged and robust standards. Not yet found anything negative to say about it. Five stars all round.

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Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome

Digital Mixer for Live and Studio