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Allen & Heath Qu-16 Rackmountable Digital Mixer
Model: QU-16
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USB Interface
| Resolution | Send & Return: Multi-Channel, WAV, 48 kHz/24-Bit |
| Record / Play Format | Stereo Record: 2-Channel, WAV, 48 kHz/24-Bit, Patchable Stereo Playback: 2-Channel, WAV, 44.1 or 48 kHz, 16 or 24-Bit to Stereo 3 Multitrack Record: 18-Channel, WAV, 48 kHz/24-Bit, Channels 1 to 16 + Patchable Pair Multitrack Playback: 18-Channel, WAV, 48 kHz/24-Bit, Channels 1 to 16, Stereo 1 |
| Device | USB A |
System
| Latency | 1.2 ms (Local XLR in to XLR Out) 0.7 ms (Local XLR in to AES Out) |
| Digital to Analog Converter | 24-Bit Delta Sigma |
| Analog to Digital Converter | 24-Bit Delta Sigma |
| Sampling Rate | 48 kHz +/- 100 PPM |
| Meter | Type: Fast (Peak) Response |
| Meter Signal Indication | -48 dBFS (-26 dBu @ XLR Output) |
| Dynamic Range | 112 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB) |
| Headroom | 18 dB |
| Operating Level | Internal: 0 dBu |
| dBFS Alignment | 18 dBu = 0 dBFS (22 dBu @ XLR Output) |
| Meter Peak Indication | -3 dBFS (19 dBu @ XLR Output), Multi-Point Sensing |
| Calibration | Meter: 0 dB Meter= 18 dBFS (4 dBu @ XLR Output) |
| Power Supply | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 82 W Maximum |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 95°F (0° to 35°C) |
Processing
| Polarity | Normal/Reverse |
| Channels | Local, Remote, USB |
| Stereo Linking | Odd/Even Input Pairs Parameters Linked: EQ, Dynamics, Insert, Delay, Assignments, Sends Link Options: Preamp, Polarity, Sidechains, Fader/Mute, Pan |
| HPF | 12 dB/Octave, 20 Hz to 2 kHz |
| Insert | Assign FX into Input Channels |
| Delay | Up to 85 ms |
| Gate | Self-Key Sidechain Threshold/Depth: -72 dBu to 18 dBu / 0 to 60 dB Attack/Hold/Release: 50 ms to 300 ms, 10 ms to 5 s, 10 ms to 1 s |
| Parametric Equalizer | Band 1: Selectable LF Shelving (Baxandall), Bell Band 2 & 3: Bell Band 4: Selectable HF Shelving (Baxandall), Bell Bell Width: Non-Constant Q, Variable, 1.5 to 1/9th Octave |
| Compressor | Self-Key Sidechain Threshold/Ratio: -46 dBu to 18 dBu (1:1 to Infinity) Attack/Release: 300 us to 300 ms / 100 ms to 2 s Knee: Soft/Hard Types: Peak Manual, RMS Manual, SlowOpto, PunchBag |
| Channel Direct Out | Follow Fader, Follow Mute (Global Options) Source Select (Global): Post-Preamp, Pre-EQ, Post-EQ, Post-Delay |
Mix Processing
| Tools | PAFL: PFL or Stereo in-Place AFL, 0 to -24 dB Trim, 85 ms Delay Talkback: Assignable to Any Mix, 12 dB/Octave HPF Signal Generator: Assignable to Any Mix, Sine/White/Pink/Bandpass Noise RTA: 31 Bands, 1/3 Octave 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Follows PAFL Source |
| Effects | Types: Reverbs, Delays, Gated Reverb, ADT, Chorus, Symphonic Chorus, Phaser, Flanger 4x Dedicated Stereo FX Returns: Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ |
| Equalizer | GEQ: Constant 1/3 Octave, 28 Bands 31 Hz to 16 kHz, (+/- 12 dB Gain), Mix 1-4, LR |
Input / Output
| Trim | Stereo Line Inputs: +/- 24 dB |
| Preamplifier | Analog Gain: -10 to 60 dB, 1 dB Steps |
| Nominal Output | XLR/TRS: 4 dBu = 0 dB Meter Reading |
| Output Impedance | XLR/TRS: |
| Outputs | 4x Mono XLR Mix Outputs 3x Stereo Pair XLR Mix Outputs 1x Stereo Pair XLR Main Outputs 1x Stereo Pair 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS Alt Mix Output 1x Stereo Pair 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS 2TRK Output 1x XLR AES Digital 2-Channel, 48 kHz Sampling Rate Output (2.5 Vpp Balanced Terminated 110 Ω) 1x Ethernet dSNAKE Remote Outputs for Mix 1 to 10, LR |
| THD + N | Unity Gain 0 dB: 0.0005%, -89 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz, Direct Out @ 0 dBu, 1 kHz) Mid Gain 30 dB: 0.001%, -83 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz, Direct Out @ 0 dBu, 1 kHz) |
| Input Impedance | XLR: > 5 kΩ TRS: > 10 kΩ Stereo Line Inputs: > 7 kΩ |
| Maximum Input Level | XLR: 19 dBu TRS: 29 dBu Stereo 1, 2, 3: 22 dBu/19 dBu |
| Input Sensitivity | XLR: -60 to 10 dBu TRS: -50 to 20 dBu Stereo 1, 2, 3: Nominal 4 dBu/0 dBu |
| Inputs | 16x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Balanced TRS Line Inputs 16x XLR Mic Inputs 2x Stereo Pair 1/4" (6.35 mm) Balanced TRS Inputs, Half-Normalled 1x Stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) Unbalanced Mini-Jack Input 1x XLR Talkback Mic Input 1x Ethernet dSNAKE Remote Source for Channels 1 to 16, ST1, ST2, ST3 |
| Residual Output Noise | XLR/TRS: -91 dBu (Muted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
| Maximum Output Level | XLR/TRS: 22 dBu |
General
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Desk Mounted: 17.4 x 19.7 x 7.4" (440 x 500 x 186 mm) Rack Mounted: 19 x 19.1 x 7.5" (483 x 486 x 190 mm), 1 RU |
| Weight | 22 lb (10 kg) |
Controls
| Softkeys | 4 |
| Mute Groups | 4 |
| Faders | 16x 3.9" (100 mm) Motorized |
| Touch Screen | 5" (126 mm) TFT 800 x 480 Resolution |
| Network | TCP/IP Ethernet for iPad App |
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The market for compact digital desks is hotting up. Has Allen & Heath's latest contribution got what it takes to fend off the competition?
I purchased one of these digital qu-16 mixers about a year ago now, and Absolutely Love It !! The sound quality is super clean and clear. Super virsitile mixer. You will Not go wrong buying any QU- series mixers. Allen & Heath totally knocked this out of the park.
I was just like you deciding on a major purchase to improve my entertainment business. I read many reviews of many different mixers. Finally started my hands on journey . Presonus 16.0.2 : A fine little mixer, takes about a day to learn coming from analog.
It's too noisy when its power is on?? When it was nothing playing, its sound as windy....I don't like it
In December 2015 I bought a Qu-16 to use as an audio mixer in a small church with a small band. For operation of the mixer we work with a team of volunteers. Not all volunteers go in depth with sound engineering. We had to replace our old Spirit Power Station 1200 after more than 20 years.
I've had one of these for a long time now. Found it very easy to get up and running - in many respects it's not that far removed from an analogue desk. However, gates & compressors on all the inputs are fantastic, as are graphics & and compressors on the outputs.
I was a long time mackie onyx user and needed something that would send and return a lot of channels and just wanted an all around upgrade from a 1620i. The specs on this board were good and word of mouth about A&H products has been good so I went for it.
Allen and Heath have delivered a Simple yet greatly efficent mixer with multi tracking capabilities, great onboard effects, user friendly set up and mix capability. I've had my QU16 for a while now and use it on 80% of my work, I also have a GLD 80 (bigger brother of sorts) but use it only...
I love my Qu-16! It does everything you could expect for the price point. The only minor quibble I have is related to using it as an audio interface, where it is fixed at 48kHz/24-bit, but if you can work with that (or don't use it for recording) I highly recommend it.
I've been using the QU-16 for over 2 years. In that time the feature set has been enhanced by firmware upgrades. It sounds great, is easy to use, and is very flexible. I use it live every week, often redording direct to a USB hard drive.
I have been using the Qu-16 mixer for over two years now. What an amazing mixer. Coming from the Presonus Studio Live the A&H is leaps and bounds easier to navigate. It is laid out more like a traditional analog mixer. The Qpad app. is great also.
- Touchscreen Interface
- 16x Mic/Line Inputs & 3x Stereo Inputs
- Motorized 100mm Faders
- Recallable Preamps
- USB Audio Interface
- Record/Playback with USB Drives
- iPad Qu-Pad Control App
- 16 Busses & 4 Stereo FX Returns
- Built-In Processing and Effects
- Desk or Rackmountable
