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Qu Mixer Reference Guide

AP9372 iss.9

12. USB Audio Interface and DAW Control

The Qu mixer can stream audio and send MIDI messages to and from an Apple

Mac or Windows

computer via the rear panel USB B port. This lets you work with a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

running on your computer. The Custom Layer can provide MIDI control faders and keys. You can work

with the standard Qu MIDI messages or download the Allen & Heath DAW Control driver to convert these

into one of the popular HUI or Mackie Control protocols.

12.1

Audio streaming

Apple

Mac

USB audio streaming with Qu MIDI message control is supported

natively by the Mac so it does not require any driver.

Windows

USB audio streaming with Qu MIDI message control needs a driver.

Download and install the Allen & Heath Qu Windows Driver. Power up

the Qu mixer, connect its rear panel USB B port to the PC, run the

installer and follow the instructions on the screen. The driver is ASIO 2.2
compliant and supports standard WDM/DirectX Windows interfaces

including MME and DirectSound.

Connect the Qu mixer to the computer – Plug a

suitable cable into the rear panel USB B port.

Stream audio to the computer – Audio is sent via the

rear panel USB B port. Go to the

Setup / Output

Patch / USB Audio

screen to choose which Qu

outputs to patch to the USB stream.

CH/ST/Grp source button

Set this to Insert Sends if you do not want the input

channel and group USB sends to be affected by the

mixer processing (EQ, Comp, Gate, Delay). This sends

the raw Preamp and unprocessed Group signals to the

USB stream and is the typical setting for live recording.

Set this to Direct Outs if you want the input channel

USB sends to follow the channel global Direct Output

option. It also sets the Group sends to be post-

processing and post-fader. This is the typical setting

for studio recording (working with a DAW).



The global Direct Output option affects all inputs

and is set in the channel

Routing

screen.

Stream audio back to the Qu mixer – Audio is

returned via USB B. This is mapped one-to-one to the

inputs channels. Use the

Preamp

screen

key

Source page to patch USB B to the channels.

Make sure you have set ‘USB B Streaming’ as the

global USB source.

The following sources can be patched:

Unassigned

Mono channel (Insert or Direct Out)

Stereo channel (Insert or Direct Out)

FX Ret

FX returns 1-4 pre-fader

Grp

Group (Insert or post-fader)

Mix

Mix 1-10 post-fader

LR pre

Main LR mix – pre-fader

LR post

Main LR mix – post-fader

L+R pre Main LR mono sum – pre-fader
MTX

Matrix post-fader

PAFL

Stereo PAFL monitor

Summary of Contents for Qu-16

Page 1: ...Qu Series Reference Guide For Firmware Version V1 9 Before starting please check www allen heath com for the latest Qu mixer firmware and documentation Publication AP9372 ...

Page 2: ...od Repair or direct replacement of the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units This warranty is not transferable This warranty will be the purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and neither Allen Heath nor its approved service centres shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or breach of any express or implied ...

Page 3: ...support You can join our Allen Heath Digital Community to share knowledge and information with other Qu users General precautions To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the control surface obstructing movement of the motorised faders scratching the surface or touch screen with sharp objects or rough handling and vibration Protect the equipment from damage th...

Page 4: ... 24 Mic Line in 12 Line out AR84 8 Mic Line in 4 Line out Part GLD AR2412 Part GLD AR0804 AB168 16 Mic Line in 8 Line out Remote AudioRack Part AB1608 Soft cover AP9262 Qu 16 AP9458 Qu 24 AP9639 Qu 32 Qu LEDlamp Right angled 4 pin XLR LED lamp with built in dimmer Part LEDlampX Safety Sheet AP9240 CL 1 Read this before starting ME Personal Mixing System ME 1 Personal Mixer ME U 10 port PoE hub 19 ...

Page 5: ...aders 24 7 Qu Pac Operational Overview 25 8 Note on Qu SB 27 9 Processing and Mix Functions 27 9 1 Channel Naming 27 9 2 Channel Processing 28 9 3 Working with the Processing 28 9 4 Working with Processing Libraries 28 9 5 Processing Libraries 35 9 6 List of Factory Libraries 36 9 7 Channel Routing 37 9 8 Working with the Routing screens 37 9 9 Mix Routing 40 9 10 Working with the Matrix Qu 24 Qu ...

Page 6: ...atch Setup Surface 72 11 15 I O Patch dSNAKE In 72 11 16 I O Patch Setup dSNAKE Out 73 11 17 I O Patch Setup Monitor 74 11 18 I O Patch Setup USB Audio 75 11 19 Utility Calibration 76 11 20 Utility Qu Drive 76 11 21 Utility Firmware Update 77 12 USB Audio Interface and DAW Control 78 12 1 Audio streaming 78 12 2 DAW Control 79 13 Qu Pac Qu Control Screen 80 14 iOS Apps for Wireless Control 81 15 R...

Page 7: ... controls for iPad control Qu 16 Qu 24 Qu 32 Qu Pac Qu SB 16 Mic Line channels 24 Mic Line channels 32 Mic Line channels 3 stereo channels 3 stereo channels 3 stereo channels 24 sources to the mix 32 sources to the mix 40 sources to the mix 12 mixes 4 mono 3 stereo LR 12 mixes 4m 3 5 st LR 12 mixes 4m 3 7 st LR 4 FX 2 send buses 4 FX 4 send buses 4 FX 4 send buses 24 out 22 in USB streaming 32 out...

Page 8: ...ocal Outputs Sine Pink White Bandpass Mic Line L M R Mic Line Inputs ST1 L M R ST2 ST3 L R Mic Talkback Line Inputs 1 16 Qu Drive USB B Stream Stream 22 ch 24 ch Playback LR 18 trk SIGNAL FLOW Qu 16 Local Inputs dSNAKE USB Record LR 18 trk PREAMP GAIN 48V MUTE L R PAN FADER Channel SOURCE ASSIGN PRE POST SENDS Input Channels 1 16 ST1 3 dSNAKE PEQ COMP DELAY FX Insert MUTE FADER GEQ PEQ COMP DELAY ...

Page 9: ...irtual Virtual Virtual or Ducker FX or Ducker Cat5 Digital Snake to AudioRack and ME Personal Monitor System AMM CH1 16 Mic Line L M R Mic Line Inputs ST1 Line Input 1 16 MTX Sends L R PAN PEQ COMP DELAY FX Insert MUTE FADER Matrix 1 2 3 4 GEQ Outputs Output PATCH Mix Inputs Masters L R MTX1 2 out USB dSNAKE MUTE FADER ASSIGN PRE POST SENDS FX Send 1 4 FX 1 4 Insert FX MUTE L R PAN FADER ASSIGN PR...

Page 10: ...atrix Other differences are shown here Qu 16 Qu 24 Qu 32 32 fader strips 4 Group masters 2 Matrix masters 4 DCA Group masters 4 stereo Group mix selects Larger Touch Screen Shelf for iPad 10 SoftKeys 2 Group masters 2 Matrix masters 4 FX sends 2 stereo Groups 24 fader strips 4 SoftKeys SoftKeys 16 fader strips LED colour strips to identify layer D colour strips to identify layer 2 FX sends no Grou...

Page 11: ...controlled directly from the front panel using its touch screen Qu SB Qu SB is the mix engine of the Qu 32 in a compact rack mountable format It has similar connections to the Qu Pac and can be expanded to use the additional Qu 32 channels and outputs by adding dSNAKE AudioRacks It does not have any local control and is intended exclusively for iPad wireless control 15 SoftKeys Custom assignable Q...

Page 12: ...Qu SB are 32out 32in Firmware The same version but different firmware download is needed for each model Choose either the Qu 16 Qu 24 Qu 32 Qu Pac or Qu SB file when downloading firmware from the Allen Heath web site The procedure for updating firmware is the same for all models Qu Pad and Qu You apps These apps are compatible with all Qu mixers They identify the model and load the appropriate con...

Page 13: ...l before plugging in cables or equipment while 48V is turned on Stereo Line Input ST1 and ST2 balanced TRS Tip Ring Sleeve jack inputs for plugging in line level stereo sources such as CD players ST2 not provided on Qu SB The L input normals switches through the R input so that you can work with a mono source by plugging into just the L M input To work with RCA phono connections use jack to RCA co...

Page 14: ...lternative output on balanced TRS jacks for connection to 4 or 0dBu equipment such as zone feeds fill speakers broadcast or local monitor The source to this output is patched using the Setup Output Patch Surface screen 2TRK out Stereo output on balanced TRS jacks for connection to 4 or 0dBu equipment such as stereo recorders It follows the post master fader main LR mix The AES out Alt out and 2TRK...

Page 15: ...ock it in place To lock the cable use a star head Torx T20 screwdriver to refit the clamp around the cable Fuse Mains input fuse to protect the mixer circuits in the unlikely event of a failure or excessive power surge If you need to replace the fuse always use one of the same type and rating as printed on the rear panel If the replacement fuse blows then refer to your authorised Allen Heath servi...

Page 16: ...one to the Qu input channels They are not patchable dSNAKE does not add channels to the mixer Choose either Local rear panel or dSNK remote input for each channel Remote Outputs Qu outputs can be patched to the output sockets on the remote racks These duplicate the outputs on the Qu rear panel Connecting Qu to the AudioRack Plug one end of your Cat5 digital snake into the Qu mixer dSNAKE port Plug...

Page 17: ...the channels The Qu Pac and Qu SB reset default is one to one mapping of local sockets to CH1 16 and dSNAKE 1 16 sockets to CH17 32 Adding an AudioRack does not expand the number of Qu channels available Outputs The Qu mixer outputs will appear simultaneously at its rear panel sockets and also at the sockets on the remote rack AudioRack output sockets are patchable Qu outputs can be patched to the...

Page 18: ... Qu 24 AR2412 Access all 24 mic inputs near the stage Qu 24 AR2412 AR84 Adds the ST1 3 stereo mic inputs near the stage Qu 24 AB168 Digital snake for 16 mic inputs on stage Qu 24 2x AB168 Expands with a second stage box to access all inputs AR84 CH1 8 Out1 4 Qu 16 dSNAKE CH1 16 Out1 8 Qu 16 Qu 16 dSNAKE CH1 16 Out1 8 Out9 16 Qu 16 dSNAKE AR2412 EXPANDER AB168 23 24 unused 17 22 ST1 3 1 16 CH1 16 7...

Page 19: ...t Use the power units provided with each ME 1 mixer AR84 CH1 8 Out1 4 AR2412 CH1 24 Out1 12 dSNAKE dSNAKE Qu 32 Qu 32 AR2412 CH1 24 Out1 12 dSNAKE 15 16 unused 9 14 ST1 3 Out9 16 EXPANDER 1 8 CH25 32 Out9 16 EXPANDER Qu 32 Qu 32 Qu 32 Qu 32 Qu 32 AR84 Out13 16 CH25 32 dSNAKE AB168 CH1 16 Out1 8 dSNAKE AB168 CH1 16 Out1 8 CH17 32 AR2412 CH1 24 Out1 12 dSNAKE EXPANDER Qu 32 All inputs and outputs ar...

Page 20: ...ME 1 mixer Multiple ME 1 mixers can be connected in series daisy chained by linking the output of one to the input of the next Alternatively they can be connected in parallel and powered over their Cat5 cables using a standard PoE Ethernet switch or the Allen Heath ME U hub The ME connects directly to a dSNAKE compatible port using a Cat5 cable Connecting ME to an AR2412 or AB168 AudioRack ME 1 mi...

Page 21: ... move to show the current settings when the layer or function is changed Layers There are three Layers These provide access to inputs and masters as identified by the labels alongside the layer select keys Indicators next to the keys show which layer is active Press the lower key to access the mono channels Press the upper key to access the 3 stereo channels FX returns FX sends and Mix masters Pre...

Page 22: ...udio PAFL screen to choose how you want PAFL to work Additive mode Pressing a PAFL key automatically cancels any previous selection Turn Additive on to PAFL more than one channel at a time Sel follow PAFL Link the Sel switch so that pressing PAFL automatically selects the processing for that channel LR to PAFL Routes the main LR mix to the monitor when there is no PAFL selected Output AFL This opt...

Page 23: ...s Press PAFL again to turn it off A SoftKey can be assigned to Clear All active PAFL selections Options are available in the Setup screen to choose how you want PAFL to work The default setting is AFL after fade listen Mix meter The strip meter lets you keep an eye on the mix master signal level This is post fader and displays the level after the fader and mute control to follow the signal availab...

Page 24: ...er For Mix and FX sends Hold the Pre Fade key to view the current channel pre post fade settings for the mix The Sel keys light when set to Pre fade To toggle individual sends pre or post press the channel Sel keys while holding Pre Fade It is typical to use Pre fade for monitor sends and Post fade for effects sends To toggle all sources Pre or Post Fade Hold the Pre Fade key and press the master ...

Page 25: ...essing Qu Control User assignable custom screen for simple level mute and on off control A user permission can be set so that this is the only control available to the Basic User for example bar staff control of zone music source and level at a venue Processing Follows the active Sel key or button to open the signal processing screens This includes the Preamp Gate Ducker PEQ GEQ Compressor Delay F...

Page 26: ...strip Sel key HPF Gate PEQ Comp Delay Mix strip Sel key PEQ GEQ Comp Delay Mix key Send levels Pans Assign touch Scene item in list Scene name and contents Copy Reset of Mix does not affect the Pre Post fader settings Custom Select keys 16 Sel keys can be user assigned for quick access to any combination of channels masters or DCAs For example assign only those that you are using for your show Spa...

Page 27: ... The name can be edited from the Processing screen The pencil icon appears when the name is blank All names are cleared when the Qu mixer is reset or the Reset Mix Settings scene is recalled Touch the name box to open the screen keypad and edit the name Names can have up to 6 characters Touch the Shift button to type in an uppercase character Touch the button twice for Caps Lock Mute and DCA Group...

Page 28: ...tive for that channel Press the Processing key to work with the parameters using the Touch Screen Touch the top part of the Touch Screen to open the tabs for the available processing blocks View values in the lower part of the screen Touch screen buttons and use the screen rotary to adjust parameter values 9 4 Working with Processing Libraries Press the Library Fn key to open and close the related...

Page 29: ...dicates dSNAKE device N C No AudioRack is connected Main First AudioRack Exp Second Expander AudioRack The reset default patch is one to one mapping of dSNAKE to channel The default patch for Qu Pac and Qu SB is CH1 16 Local1 16 and CH17 32 dSNAKE 1 16 Input patching can be changed and is stored in Scene memories Channel Preamp source Local red Gain Rear panel Mic Line sockets feeding the internal...

Page 30: ...Allow 1ms per foot distance as a starting point Touch and use the rotary to set delay time Delay can be switched in or out Insert You can choose whether to insert either an FX or a Ducker into the channel signal path You cannot insert both Touch to highlight the selection knob and turn the rotary to select FX or Ducker The inserted device can be switched in or out Inserted FX Go to the FX Back pan...

Page 31: ...0dB full ducking Three controls set the speed at which ducking occurs Attack Sets how fast the channel signal is ducked to the level set by the Depth control Variable 20ms to 600ms Hold Sets how long the channel signal is held at the Depth level after the trigger signal is removed Variable 40ms to 10s Release Sets how fast the channel signal rises back to its normal level at the end of the Hold pe...

Page 32: ...ed sound The filter has an 18dB slope and can be swept from 20Hz to 2kHz The violet screen curve shows the resulting frequency response PEQ parametric equaliser The Parametric Equaliser allows tonal adjustment of the channel sound It provides independent control of 4 frequency bands each with three parameters that can be adjusted LF low frequency LM low mid frequency HM high mid frequency HF high ...

Page 33: ...ease sets how fast it stops compressing when the signal drops below the threshold For example adjust these to achieve a punchy dynamic sound or smooth out the response to reduce an audible pumping effect Two knee settings are available Hard Knee means that compression is applied at the set ratio as soon as the threshold is reached Soft Knee means that the compression ratio increases gradually from...

Page 34: ...o switch the GEQ in or out Touch a slider to highlight it and use the screen rotary to cut or boost its frequency This affects a small range of frequencies 1 3 octave wide centred on the frequency marked below the slider The position of the sliders shows the approximate shape of the resulting frequency response curve GEQ Fader Flip Qu 16 24 and 32 Press the surface GEQ Fader Flip key to view and a...

Page 35: ... Local dSNAKE and USB Factory Libraries Built in libraries are available as examples or to give you a starting point for live mixing These cannot be deleted or edited User Libraries You can name and save your often used settings for quick recall User libraries can be overwritten renamed and deleted using this screen Library lists The left hand list displays related processing block libraries for e...

Page 36: ...e compression 2 2 1 Heavier compression 3 2 1 Protection limiting Soft bass compression Punchy bass compression Soft vocal compression Vocal compression Strong vocal compression GEQ Wdg Vox Vocal wedge monitor reduce feedback PEQ 55shVOX SM58VOX B58VOX SM57GTR B52KICK SM57SNR e835VOX e935VOX e609GTR e602KIC e604SNR Channel Libraries are intended to provide a useful starting point for live mixing S...

Page 37: ...nput channel Sel key is active Its function depends on currently selected Master Strip mix LR Channel main pan FX send Disabled Group not Qu 16 Channel main pan Mono Mix1 4 Disabled Stereo Mix5 10 Channel send pan Pan becomes a Width control when linked for two input channels Panning one to the left automatically pans the other by the same amount to the right Channel Routing screens Tabs available...

Page 38: ...t reset default is Post Delay Follow fader On Follow mute On Channel Mix Sends screen Use this screen to work with the sends and assignments from one channel to all the mixes Each send can be set Pre or Post fader It is typical to set monitor sends pre fade so that the channel fader does not affect the monitor mixes and to set effects and fill speaker sends post fade so that their levels do follow...

Page 39: ...rip Mix key and the fader strips The Grp Sends screen presents the controls available according to currently selected mode Group Stereo Audio Group with assignments A Group can be used as a separate output or as a sub group to LR and the Mixes Mix Stereo Mix with send level dedicated pan assignments and pre post selection Can be used to expand the number of mixes available for example to add more ...

Page 40: ... Groups Mixes and LR can be sent to the Matrix The sends to the matrix can be set Pre or Post the send master fader Each send can be assigned On or Off Its Level and Pan to the matrix can be adjusted here Matrix All Sends View To work with the sends and assignments from all mixes to one matrix use the Matrix master Routing screen Fn key Matrix View Touch a mix source box Use the right of the scree...

Page 41: ...ub groups Groups can be mixed to the Matrix not available on Qu 16 Selecting Group mode resets all assignments off Group Settings lets you quickly assign all channels on or off to the group as a starting point The Grp Processing screen identifies mode below the name box The Master strip Grp Mix select buttons illuminate purple when active in Group mode Select a Grp mix and assign sources to the gr...

Page 42: ...el control For sub mixing Assign channels to the Group instead of LR then assign the Group to LR Access the Group masters using the Master Strip Grp Mix keys The keys illuminate purple when in Group mode Stereo Mix Groups can become stereo mixes with send levels and dedicated pan They behave the same as Mix5 6 7 8 and 9 10 Mixes can route to the Matrix Mixes cannot be routed to LR or other mixes Y...

Page 43: ...not affected The fader adjusts from fully off to 10dB boost A channel can have a maximum 10dB boost including its own fader and control from any assigned DCA group faders When a DCA fader is at its 0 position it has no effect on the channel levels This is the typical starting point when working with DCA Groups The DCA master Mute key behaves the same as a Mute Group master It affects all pre fade ...

Page 44: ...ot o in the tab indicates that one or more sources are assigned within the tab Press the Fn key again to close the Mute DCA view 9 14 Using Mute Groups There are 4 ways to access the Mute Groups 1 For Qu 16 24 32 touch the master buttons on the Home screen For Qu Pac use the Channel DCA Mute screen 2 While in any Routing screen press the Fn key to open the Mute DCA view Touch the Mute master butto...

Page 45: ... Custom Layer Do this using the Setup Control Custom Layer screen 5 Assign and use one or more SoftKeys as DCA Group Mute keys Any DCA Group mute can be assigned to any Soft Key 6 Use the Qu Pad iPad app DCA Group strips The Mute key will flash red if the channel is muted by a Mute or DCA Group A short flash shows it is muted by the group only A long flash shows it is muted by its Mute key and a M...

Page 46: ...ample to choose a compressor type Screen Rotary Use this to change the value of the parameter in the box highlighted orange on the screen or to scroll through lists Apply Cancel Some setup screens present several parameters associated with one function for example channel linking These can be chosen before they are applied Touch Apply to accept the changes or Cancel to close the screen without acc...

Page 47: ...er but are not recognised by the mixer The dS icon will only appear when AudioRacks are connected USB status A USB symbol appears when a compatible USB key or drive is plugged into the Qu Drive port and is recognised by the mixer The symbol flashes while the drive is being read If the symbol does not appear then the USB device may need formatting using the Qu Format utility USB format error This i...

Page 48: ...ls using their Sel keys Copy Reset of all channel processing does not affect the Name Source Preamp Linking or Ducker settings To copy just one processing block such as PEQ use it s In key or top part of the screen and then paste it to other channels using their Sel keys To copy levels and routing for a mix use its Mix key and then paste it to other mixes using their Mix keys Mix Copy Reset does n...

Page 49: ...ctions Routing Screen When selected this screen lets you access the assignment and routing for the channel or master currently selected using its strip Sel key This lets you work with routing to all mixes from one channel To work with all channels to one mix use the Master Strip Mix keys and sends on faders The Fn key provides access to the Mute Group masters and assignments 10 3 Home Screen Press...

Page 50: ...rom certain mixes and routing control They have full access to scenes within the specified range Access to mixes Allow or block access to the Mix key Pre Post and routing assignment Block access to the Sel key Routing screens Choose which mixes can be accessed using the Mix Select keys Allow or prevent the user being able to record the mix using Qu Drive Custom Layer Only can be set to lock the us...

Page 51: ... to analyse its signal If the LR to PAFL option is on in the Setup Audio PAFL screen then the RTA will show the LR mix when no PAFL is selected The RTA splits the frequency into 31 third octave bands from low 20Hz to high 20kHz the same frequencies as used on a graphic equaliser The dominant Peak Band frequency displays in red The RTA is a useful tool to help you identify problem frequencies such ...

Page 52: ...he USB device Patch the source to be recorded using the Setup Output Patch USB Audio screen Touch the track 17 box and turn the rotary to select the left source Press the 1 Fn key to increment the right source to track 18 or use the rotary to select an unrelated source Mono or stereo Channels and Groups can be globally sourced from their Insert Sends pre processing or from Direct Out using this bu...

Page 53: ...Preamp screen Fn key to open the Preamp Source screen Make sure Qu Drive is selected as the Global USB Source Select USB as the source for ST3 Once you have selected Qu Drive as the global USB source you can also use the panel USB key in the Preamp section to toggle between the ST3 preamp and USB source Select the track to play back by touching the name box You can choose a track from the Playback...

Page 54: ...ault or Direct Outputs Arm the recording by touching the red circle Record button Touch the Play button to start the recording Multitrack Playback You can play back your multitrack recordings from the USB device plugged into the Qu Drive port Patch the playback to the input channels using the Processing Preamp screen Fn key to open the Preamp Source screen Make sure Qu Drive is selected as the Glo...

Page 55: ...plate or a massive arena Reverb can make a vocal sound spacious and smooth in the mix or add body to an instrument such as acoustic guitar or flute There are plenty of factory presets available The 4 buttons at the top control the main parameters if you wish to make adjustments HF and LF cut shape the response and Expert opens up a host of parameters for fine control if you wish to experiment furt...

Page 56: ... The user interface gives instant access to Lo cut Hi cut decay spectrum filters and the gate envelope controls predelay attack hold and release Patching the FX Touch the top right tab to select the Back Panel view Open the option list to select the type of FX patching Touch Apply to confirm any changes Mix Return Known as a system effect this uses a bus to Send a mix of the channels to the effect...

Page 57: ... unmuted to ensure the channel sends will be sent to the FX Move the vocal channel fader to adjust its send level to the selected FX This is similar to turning an Aux send knob on an analogue mixer to feed an outboard effects unit You should now hear the reverb added to the dry vocal signal Adjust the send fader for the amount of reverb you want You can also send other channels to the reverb by tu...

Page 58: ...any scene is recalled This filter affects all scenes A red dot o displays when one or more parameters are blocked Per Scene Filter Each scene has its own Recall Filter Touch to open its Filter page You can block combinations of parameters so that they are not overwritten when the scene is recalled A red dot o displays if one or more parameters are blocked by the Filter Hold the Copy key and touch ...

Page 59: ...phone channels A blue dot o appears in the tab if one or more channels have been made safe Input Safes Make any combination of the sources to the mixes safe CH ST1 3 FX Returns Protects Channel processing Channel fader and pan Routing and sends to all the mixes Mute and DCA Group assignments Mix Safes Make any combination of the mixes safe Mix1 10 FX Sends1 2 LR The Qu 24 includes Safes for its Gr...

Page 60: ...uts The Qu 16 does not include Audio Groups and Matrix outputs Their associated parameters are not included in its filter The mixer reset default for the Global Filter is Custom Layer and SoftKeys blocked Filter parameters Inputs FX All CH ST FX Ret Groups Input patch Local dSNAKE USB Preamps Gain Pad Trim 48V Pol CH ST process Gate PEQ Comp Dly Duck Group processing not Qu 16 FX patch FX paramete...

Page 61: ...ample to check it and set its gain before you bring up the fader This is the default Input Output AFL after fade listen Monitor the signal in stereo after the fader and pan so that you can hear its contribution and position in the LR mix Sel follow PAFL Link the Sel switch so that pressing PAFL automatically selects the processing for that channel PAFL follow Mix With this option turned on the Mas...

Page 62: ... and therefore want Talk to be permanently selected 11 3 Audio Setup Signal Generator Set up and assign the Signal Generator to test loudspeakers and align levels between equipment Source Touch to open the list of sources available Sine Pure tone with adjustable frequency Set to 1kHz and use meters to match equipment levels White Noise Equal energy per Hz Pink Noise Filtered white noise for equal ...

Page 63: ...igned channel fader to 0 0dB unity gain thus effectively passing the signal unaffected through the fader It then uses its own post fade gain element to make its automatic level adjustments before sending it to the mix It is typical to leave the faders at 0 but they can be adjusted if the engineer wishes to make additional post AMM level changes manually to adjust the relative balance between mics ...

Page 64: ...ty through 0dB no offset in the middle to 15dB high priority at the top For example priority can be used to give the chairman or main speakers a greater share of the gain when several people are talking or to allow override of audience question mics Start with all Priority controls set to 0dB mid position AMM In Out You can switch the AMM in or out to hear its effect on the mix Start with it switc...

Page 65: ...phones It is important that average speech level reads high enough on the channel meter to correctly trigger the AMM Adjust the channel HPF and PEQ to tailor the sound for speech Listen using headphones and filter out low frequency noise Set the EQ for speech intelligibility A good starting point is HPF around 180Hz Assign the AMM Switch the AMM In and assign the speech mic channels ON The associa...

Page 66: ... it displays MIDI then press Fn key 1 to quickly assign the other strips for DAW control Turn on the Custom layer only option if you want to lock out the two standard layers and let the operator work with just the Custom layer Use the space provided to label the custom strips Qu Pac Custom Select Layer The 16 Qu Pac front panel Sel keys can be user assigned to any combination in a similar way to t...

Page 67: ...L R both to follow the same tap Recall Scene Instantly recalls the scene number assigned to the SoftKey Scene Store Current Instantly stores the current mixer settings to the last recalled scene This is shown in the Curr bar Scene Recall Go Instantly recalls the Scene shown in the Next bar Scene Next Advances to the next scene in the list Scene Previous Steps back to the previous scene PAFL Clear ...

Page 68: ...e Custom Layer MIDI over USB The rear panel USB B port allows direct connection to Apple Mac computers running OSX 10 6 or later This carries MIDI and audio streaming USB B is the recommended connection for DAW and other computer based MIDI control USB MIDI is supported natively by the Mac so no driver is needed A driver for Windows computers can be downloaded from the Allen Heath web site MIDI ov...

Page 69: ...essing screen PEQ graph displays a colour fill There are 4 colours which match the frequency bands The system reset default is the Fill option turned On Processing Screens Follow Surface When turned On adjusting a processing screen physical control rotary or key will cause the screen to open the related processing view This function is available only while the Processing screen is active This opti...

Page 70: ...the next if required To USB Highlight both positions as above Touch to USB to transfer the scene to the USB device Delete Highlight a scene in the USB list Touch Delete to remove it 11 12 USB Data Library transfer Individual processing and FX Libraries can be transferred between Qu mixers via a USB device key or drive plugged into the Qu Drive port Make sure the USB device has been previously form...

Page 71: ...t mixer settings Touch to overwrite the highlighted Show in the USB list with the current Qu mixer settings Name Touch the Name box to open the screen keypad and rename the Show highlighted in the USB list The Show folder Each Show is stored as a set of data files within a numbered folder in the AHQU SHOWS directory The first show is numbered 0 Do not rename or edit the Show folder or its files If...

Page 72: ...he button code indicates dSNAKE device N C No AudioRack is connected Main First AudioRack Expander Second AudioRack expander Touch a Channel box and turn the screen rotary to scroll through the dSNAKE socket numbers These relate to the AudioRacks currently connected or to the dSNAKE channels if no AudioRack is found Any AudioRack socket can be patched to any channel A socket can be patched to more...

Page 73: ...ies The Reset Mix Settings defaults are shown below Qu 16 Reset dSNAKE Patch dSNAKE Qu out 1 Mix 1 2 Mix 2 3 Mix 3 4 Mix 4 5 Mix 5 6 Mix 6 7 Mix 7 8 Mix 8 Ch Qu out 9 Mix 9 10 Mix 10 11 L 12 R Exp Qu out 1 none 2 none 3 none 4 none 5 none 6 none 7 none 8 none The following sources can be patched X Unassigned Grp Group post fader Mix Mix 1 10 post fader LR pre LR mix pre fader LR post LR mix post f...

Page 74: ...L 18 ST1 R 19 ST2 L 20 ST2 R 21 ST3 L 22 ST3 R 23 Main L 24 Main R Ch Qu out 25 FX1ret L 26 FX1ret R 27 FX2ret L 28 FX2ret R 29 FX3ret L 30 FX3ret R 31 Mix1 32 Mix2 Ch Qu out 33 Mix3 34 Mix4 35 Mix5 L 36 Mix6 R 37 Mix7 L 38 Mix8 R 39 Mix9 L 40 Mix10 R Qu 16 Reset Default Monitor Patch Ch Qu out 1 CH1 2 CH2 3 CH3 4 CH4 5 CH5 6 CH6 7 CH7 8 CH8 Ch Qu out 9 CH9 10 CH10 11 CH11 12 CH12 13 CH13 14 CH14 ...

Page 75: ...group USB sends to be affected by the mixer processing EQ Comp Gate Delay This sends the raw Preamp and unprocessed Group signals to the USB stream and is the typical setting for live recording Set this to Direct Outs if you want the input channel USB sends to follow the channel global Direct Output option It also sets the Group sends to be post processing and post fader This is the typical settin...

Page 76: ...evice for other applications Plug in the USB device Wait for the mixer to read the drive The status window displays information about the USB device File system OK no need to format File system Unsupported you need to format it Touch Format to start formatting When complete wait a few seconds for the mixer to read the key If successful the status window will display OK Do not remove the USB device...

Page 77: ...rectory The Qu mixer will look for a valid firmware file in the root directory of the USB device Unzip the downloaded file on the computer and make sure the extracted QUU file is placed in the root directory of the device Step4 Run the Firmware Update Plug the USB device into the Qu Drive port Open the Setup Utility Firmware screen If valid firmware is found its version number will be displayed on...

Page 78: ...is sent via the rear panel USB B port Go to the Setup Output Patch USB Audio screen to choose which Qu outputs to patch to the USB stream CH ST Grp source button Set this to Insert Sends if you do not want the input channel and group USB sends to be affected by the mixer processing EQ Comp Gate Delay This sends the raw Preamp and unprocessed Group signals to the USB stream and is the typical setti...

Page 79: ...W Control driver Follow the setup instructions in its Help Manual DAW Control for Windows will be released shortly after V1 9 firmware release Set the MIDI channel to be the same as the Qu mixer DAW channel For USB connection select MIDI Ports Select the MIDI Input and Output ports to be used Two squares in the status bar flash to display MIDI I O activity To check you are connected to the mixer t...

Page 80: ...ry Setup page Press the Fn key to open the Qu Control setup page for the currently active tab This is only available to the Admin User Functions can be assigned to up to 15 positions arranged as a grid of 3 rows with 5 columns If a position is unassigned then it will appear blank in the user screen Touch to open the Function list You can choose mutes level or assignments On Off associated with cha...

Page 81: ...on and control each mix at the Qu mixer at any time Qu You runs on Apple iOS devices including iPhone4 or later iPad iPad Mini or iPod Touch running iOS7 or later A version is also available for Android devices Qu Control is a customisable app with up to five screen tabs and up to 15 control widgets per tab These can be anything from background music source selection to a master zone level or micr...

Page 82: ...event other people accessing your Wi Fi we recommend you enable WPA WPA2 encryption A wireless key password will need to be assigned Make a note of this as it will be needed to log on to the network MAC address filtering is another method that can be used for security SSID This is the name broadcast by the wireless router to help identify it in the network list you will see in the device Settings ...

Page 83: ...dy to be used as monitor sends a common application for the mixes The FX master and return faders are turned up and default reverbs and delay patched ready for you to hear the effects as soon as you raise a channel send The Mix master faders are turned up ready to hear sound when you raise a channel send The main LR master is turned down to avoid unexpected loud level in the PA The Groups are unas...

Page 84: ...er Keep the keys pressed for at least 5 seconds while the mixer boots Release the keys The hard reset Resets the current settings the same as using the Scenes screen Reset Mix Settings button Resets non scene parameters and user preferences to a factory default Clears scene recall Safes and Filters Clears all memories including Scenes User Libraries and User Permissions Resets the Network IP addre...

Page 85: ...asing installing or operating the mixer Blocking or obstructing the ventilation slots may cause damage to the mixer through overheating Qu 16 Rack Mount Option A kit of parts is available from Allen Heath to mount the Qu 16 in a standard 19 equipment case Rack kit part number QU 16 RK19 Minimum rack space required is 11U Allow space for the connectors and cables at the rear The rack ears can be fi...

Page 86: ...nnectors The mixer front panel is angled upwards to allow easier access to the controls while in the rack Qu Pac is shipped with a rack ear kit to convert from free standing to rack operation To fit the rack ears Allow adequate air flow around the ventilation slots at the rear and through the inside section of the case Do not block the sides Dimensions Shown in millimetres inches Rubber feet Fit t...

Page 87: ...o rack operation To fit the rack ears Allow adequate air flow around the ventilation slots at the rear and through the inside section of the case Do not block the sides Dimensions Shown in millimetres inches Rubber feet Fit the rack ears AA10262 to the mixer using the 2x M4x8 AB0332 screws per side Use a Torx T20 driver The rubber feet do not need to be removed If you do wish to remove them then u...

Page 88: ...ve USB B Multitrack Stereo Stream PLAYBACK USB source Multitrack Stereo Stream RECORD CH1 16 ST1 3 Source or or Global USB Mix1 10 post FX Ret1 4 pre L R pre post LR pre post PAFL USB Patch 1 24 17 18 1 18 1 24 dSNAKE MONITOR To ME Personal Mix System AR2412 Mic Line Inputs 1 24 XLR Out 1 12 Inputs ST1 3 XLR Out 13 dSNAKE AR84 Mic Line Inputs 1 8 XLR Out 1 4 dSNAKE AB168 Mic Line Inputs 1 16 XLR O...

Page 89: ...in 48V ADC L M R ST1 ADC ADC L M R ST2 ADC ADC ADC ST3 LOCAL dSNAKE Global Inputs Outputs USB dSNAKE MONITOR To ME Personal Mix System AR2412 48V 20dB PAD ADC GAIN Mic Line Inputs 1 24 BAL Ready DAC 4dBu XLR Out 1 12 Inputs 25 XLR Out 13 CAT5 PEQ GEQ 28 band PEQ GEQ 28 band PEQ GEQ 28 band PEQ GEQ 28 band PEQ Mix sends FX sends Mix sends FX sends Mix sends MTX sends MTX sends MTX sends to Output P...

Page 90: ...ic Line Inputs 1 24 XLR Out 1 12 Inputs 25 XLR Out 13 CAT5 PEQ GEQ 28 band PEQ GEQ 28 band PEQ GEQ 28 band PEQ GEQ 28 band PEQ Mix sends FX sends Mix sends FX sends Mix sends MTX sends MTX sends MTX sends to Output Patch post ST1 3 CH1 32 Mix1 10 post FX Ret1 4 pre Grp1 8 L R pre post LR pre post MTX1 4 post PAFL Patch MTX1 4 post LR pre post L R pre post MTX1 4 post Grp1 8 post Mix1 10 post PAFL ...

Page 91: ...Qu Mixer Reference Guide 91 AP9372 iss 9 16 7 Qu SB System Block Diagram ...

Page 92: ... 5dB 20Hz to 20kHz Headroom 18dB GEQ Constant 1 3 oct 28 bands 31Hz 16kHz 12dB Gain Internal operating Level 0dBu dBFS Alignment 18dBu 0dBFS 22dBu at XLR output PEQ As Input PEQ Meter Calibration 0dB meter 18dBFS 4dBu at XLR out Meter Peak indication 3dBFS 19dBu at XLR out multi point sensing Compressor As Input Compressor Meter Signal indication 48dBFS 26dBu at XLR out Meter Type Fast peak respon...

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