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Qu-SB

 Getting Started Guide 

 AP10287 iss1

 

 
The following diagram shows the available Qu-SB signal flow and processing. A more detailed diagram and 

further information is available within the Qu Mixer Reference Guide which can be downloaded from the 

Allen & Heath website. 
 
 
 

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

PRE/POST

SENDS

FX Return 1-4

GRP

LR

MIX Sends

FX Sends

PEQ

ASSIGN

SIG GEN

GRP

LR

MIX

MTX

LEV

MUTE

DELAY

RTA

PAFL

PHONES

PFL TRIM

MONITOR

Local Outputs

Sine

Pink

White

Bandpass

Route to:

PAFL

Route to:

Route to:

PAFL

Route to:

L

R

Output BAL

ASSIGN

PRE/POST

SENDS

Outputs

PAFL

Route to:

L

R

Output BAL

Outputs

PAFL

Route to:

Outputs

PAFL

Route to:

PAFL

ASSIGN

PRE/POST

SENDS

L

R

Output BAL

ASSIGN

PRE/POST

SENDS

L

R

Output BAL

Line Outputs

Mix 1-----------10

Main LR

CH17-32, Group and MTX Outputs

Remote access to any Input/Output including:

Virtual

Virtual

Virtual

Virtual

Virtual

Virtual

Virtual

or     Ducker

FX or Ducker

Cat5 Digital Snake to AudioRack and ME Personal Monitor System

AMM  (CH1-16)

GROUP MODE

Group (routing, stereo sub-groups)

Mix (stereo sends)

Groups can be used to provide extra stereo mixes

PREAMP

GAIN

48V

POL

0

TRIM

HPF

GATE PEQ COMP DELAY

FX

Insert

MUTE

L

R

PAN

FADER

Channel SOURCE

ASSIGN

GRP

LR

MIX Sends

PAFL

PRE/POST

SENDS

FX Sends

DIR OUT

Input CH1-32, ST1-3

PEQ

COMP DELAY

Insert

MUTE

FADER

ASSIGN

LR

MIX Sends

PRE/POST

SENDS

FX Sends

MTX Sends

Group 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

dSNAKE

GEQ

PEQ

COMP DELAY

FX

Insert

MUTE

FADER

Mono 1-4, Stereo 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 Mix

GEQ

MTX Sends

PEQ

COMP DELAY

FX

Insert

MUTE

FADER

Main LR

GEQ

Qu-Drive

USB B

Stream

Stream

32 ch

32 ch

Playback

Stereo, 18 trk

SIGNAL FLOW

Qu-SB

Local Inputs

dSNAKE USB

Record

Stereo, 18 trk

Summary of Contents for QU-SB

Page 1: ...For Firmware Version V1 9 Publication AP10287...

Page 2: ...ment under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension or renewal of the warranty period Repair or direct replacement of the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled...

Page 3: ...knowledge and information with other Qu users Download the Qu Mixer Reference Guide for more information on the Qu setup and mixing functions General precautions Ensure an adequate service loop and st...

Page 4: ...ital snake AR2412 24 Mic Line in 12 Line out AR84 8 Mic Line in 4 Line out Part AR2412 Part AR0804 AB168 16 Mic Line in 8 Line out Remote AudioRack Part AB1608 Qu Pad app for iPad Qu You app for iOS a...

Page 5: ...rk 11 6 2 Connect dSNAKE option 12 6 3 Power up the mixer 12 6 4 Connect the iPad 13 6 5 Connection problems 13 6 6 Get to know the Qu Pad app 14 7 Qu Start 15 7 1 Set a known starting point 15 7 2 Pr...

Page 6: ...g 32 Mic Line 1 stereo Line input 4 dedicated FX returns 12 mixes 4 mono 3 stereo LR 4 stereo groups 2 stereo matrix Local outputs for the 12 mixes LR and MTX1 2 Access other outputs via dSNAKE Abilit...

Page 7: ...Outputs PAFL Route to Outputs PAFL Route to PAFL ASSIGN PRE POST SENDS L R Output BAL ASSIGN PRE POST SENDS L R Output BAL Line Outputs Mix 1 10 Main LR CH17 32 Group and MTX Outputs Remote access to...

Page 8: ...ng option kit QU SB RK19 is available from Allen Heath Ensure adequate air flow Do not block the rear ventilation slots or the gap underneath the front of the unit To save space a shallow case with in...

Page 9: ...rol their own monitors Maximum Cat5 cable length is 100m 330 4 Qu Drive Type A USB socket to plug in a USB device such as a key or hard drive to store and transfer mixer data files scenes shows librar...

Page 10: ...ck inputs with the L input switching through the R socket so that you can also work with a mono source by plugging into just the L M input To work with RCA phono connections use jack to RCA converter...

Page 11: ...selection Position it high up to avoid obstacles such as people and equipment Avoid locating it behind pillars or walls near metal beams or on top of loudspeakers We recommend that you change the rou...

Page 12: ...roid devices to let musicians control their own monitors 6 3 Power up the mixer Important Before starting read the Safety Instructions Sheets packed with the mixer These can also be downloaded from th...

Page 13: ...If not the app will not connect to the mixer 6 5 Connection problems Qu mixer not shown in Qu Pad login list The mixer and router may have incompatible network addresses Try a Network reset by pressin...

Page 14: ...Keys You can also assign up to 3 Custom Layers with any combination of these 5 Channel processing The upper pane presents the related processing for the selected channel highlighted green on the fader...

Page 15: ...nto this and other Qu mixers you may use 7 2 Prepare the mixer for your session Choose the sources for the channels You can choose one of 3 sources for each mono and stereo channel Local socket rear p...

Page 16: ...use the channel direct outputs for example for USB recording ME 1 personal monitoring channel Ducker trigger or single channel FX Set your source preference in the Processing screen Preamp page of any...

Page 17: ...SoftKeys blocked Show memories A Show stores everything including the current mix settings all 100 scenes libraries and setup Shows are not stored within the mixer They are created directly to a USB...

Page 18: ...ultitrack Use the Home Qu Drive screen Recording creates WAV files in Qu directories on the USB device Stereo recording uses the same source as multitrack CH17 and 18 Play back Stereo or Multitrack Pa...

Page 19: ...xer settings and its memories This could be done to clear the system out before sending the mixer to a client or if you suspect a system problem To reset mix parameters before starting a show or sound...

Page 20: ...Qu SB Getting Started Guide 20 AP10287 iss1...

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