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Getting Started Guide

For Firmware Version V1.9

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Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest Qu

mixer firmware and documentation.

Publication AP10025

Summary of Contents for QU

Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide For Firmware Version V1 9 Before starting please check www allen heath com for the latest Qu mixer firmware and documentation Publication AP10025...

Page 2: ...period 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 warrant...

Page 3: ...r to the Allen Heath website for further information knowledgebase and technical support You can join our Allen Heath Digital Community to share knowledge and information with other Qu users Check for...

Page 4: ...ne out Remote Part AB1608 ME Personal Mixing System ME 1 Personal Mixer ME U 10 port PoE hub Qu Pac Mixer LEDlamp Right angled 4 pin XLR LED lamp with built in dimmer Part LEDlampX Dust covers AP9262...

Page 5: ...9 7 Security and user access 20 9 8 USB recording and playback 21 9 9 A few more functions 22 10 Resetting the Mixer 23 10 1 Reset Mix Settings A starting point for mixing 23 10 2 System Hard Reset C...

Page 6: ...ds 2 more stereo Groups Qu Pac Rack mountable version of the Qu 32 without faders for iPad and front panel control Qu SB Rack mountable version of the Qu 32 without faders and front panel controls for...

Page 7: ...add Groups and Matrix 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...

Page 8: ...e for the latest firmware available USB Audio A USB hard drive formatted on one model can be used on the other Stereo and multitrack Qu Drive recordings are compatible USB B audio streaming is compati...

Page 9: ...hese areas clear when casing installing or operating the mixer flight Blocking or obstructing the ventilation slots may cause damage to the mixer through overheating Qu 16 Rack Mount Option A kit of p...

Page 10: ...e can also be downloaded from the Allen Heath website To avoid loud thumps do not switch the mixer on or off while the PA speakers are powered Always switch the amplifiers on last and switch them off...

Page 11: ...keys There strip functions are marked across the panel Press both keys together to select the Custom Layer You can assign any combination of channels masters and DCAs to this layer There is space for...

Page 12: ...tputs PAFL Route to L R Output BAL LR post AMM CH1 16 POL 0 TRIM HPF GATE PEQ COMP DELAY FX Insert or Ducker Mic Line L M R Mic Line Inputs ST1 L M R ST2 ST3 L R Mic Talkback Line Inputs 1 24 32 Qu Dr...

Page 13: ...hout password in future select your network in their device Settings Wi Fi menu and use the Forget this network function Connect to the wireless network Power up the router Wait a few minutes for it t...

Page 14: ...screen Qu has three User Profiles Admin user has access to everything and is typical for the mixer owner or senior engineer Standard and Basic users have restricted access as set by Admin Passwords c...

Page 15: ...cted by the compressor This is ideal for using the mixes as monitor sends For effects and other sends you could change this to post fade post Delay after all processing Set up the Groups Groups can be...

Page 16: ...input channel direct outputs Recommended direct out setting is post delay pre fader post mute Patch the USB outputs Use the Setup I O Patch USB Audio screen to patch any of the Qu outputs to the Qu Dr...

Page 17: ...nd complete way to set a starting point before sound check once you have named your channels Copy Paste Reset These keys provide a powerful tool for quickly setting up your processing They work in a s...

Page 18: ...that you may make after sound check or the LR mix processing including GEQ which you may change as the audience fills the room Use the Scenes Global Filter screen This presents a grid of buttons to bl...

Page 19: ...he Routing key to access routing parameters for the selected channel Press the Fn key to work with DCA and Mute Group assignments and masters Press a blue Mix key to work with mix sends routing and pr...

Page 20: ...key to access the Matrix sends while a Matrix is selected or the Mute DCA group assignments and naming while anything else is selected 9 7 Security and user access Qu features several functions that p...

Page 21: ...Format the USB device on the Qu mixer before recording using the Setup Utility Qu Drive screen This clears the drive and sets up the Qu directory structure Patch the sources to record using the Setup...

Page 22: ...AMM can automatically take over the level of these mics to improve clarity and reduce the risk of feedback caused by many open microphones To set up the AMM start with the mix master fader turned dow...

Page 23: ...Creating your own start settings You can start by resetting the mixer and then editing the patching levels and parameters to suit your starting preferences Name and store this as a Scene for example S...

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