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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)
Available since June 2013
Item number 313092
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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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£1,666
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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 800 x 480px 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.

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

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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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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