ALLEN & HEATH Qu-Pac Getting Started Manual

ALLEN & HEATH Qu-Pac Getting Started Manual

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Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest
Qu-Pac firmware and documentation.
For Firmware Version V1.8
Publication AP9815

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Владимир
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Какая самая актуальная прошивка на QU-PAC?

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Mr. Anderson
May 27, 2025

The latest firmware version for the Allen & Heath Qu-Pac mentioned in the context is V1.8.

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Summary of Contents for ALLEN & HEATH Qu-Pac

  • Page 1 Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest Qu-Pac firmware and documentation. For Firmware Version V1.8 Publication AP9815...
  • Page 2 Any changes or modifications to the product not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the user’s authority to operate it. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 Issue 3 Copyright © 2015 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved ALLEN&HEATH Allen &...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

     Check the Allen & Heath website for the latest version of Qu-Pac firmware. Software licence agreement By using this Allen & Heath product and the software within it you agree to be bound by the...
  • Page 4: Packed Contents

    AH9981 50m (165’) drum AH9650 100m (330’) drum ME Personal Mixing System ME-1 Personal Mixer ME-U 10-port PoE hub Full mix control Personal monitoring Qu-Pac polyester carry bag Part AP9933 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT online at: www.allen-heath.com/register Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

        About this guide This is the Getting Started Guide for the Allen & Heath Qu-Pac rack mount digital mixer. For more information about Qu-Pac setup and mixing functions please refer to the Qu Mixer Reference Guide available for download from www.allen-heath.com...
  • Page 6: Introduction To Qu-Pac

    3. Introduction to Qu-Pac Qu-Pac is part of the Allen & Heath Qu Series of digital mixers. It is a faderless version with the same local connections as the Qu-16, but features the Qu-32 mix engine and can therefore be expanded to a full 32 channels using an optional AudioRack linked via the dSNAKE Cat5 digital snake.
  • Page 7: Installing Qu-Pac

    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:...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    – First select the Home screen. Touch Shut Down to safely complete processes such as parameter storing and USB data transfer or recording. Once complete, press the ON/OFF switch to turn the mixer off. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Filters. You can protect selected channels from being overwritten by making them scene recall Safe. Setup – Pages to configure Qu-Pac. Includes PAFL options, Talkback, Signal Generator, Custom Sel keys, SoftKeys, Network, MIDI, Output Patching and more. You can transfer Scene, Library and Show data to a USB storage device, calibrate the screen, format a USB drive for recording, and update the mixer firmware.
  • Page 10: Audio Signal Processing

    7. Audio Signal Processing The following diagram shows the available Qu-Pac 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.
  • Page 11: Wireless Control

    Assign channels to up to 4 local groups, each with its own thumbwheel level control. Double tap a wheel to access its source levels, pan and meters. The currently selected mix name is displayed. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 12: Qu-Start

    To set your preferred starting point you could set up and store your own template Scene and keep this on USB key to load into this and other Qu mixers you may use. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 13: Prepare The Mixer For Your Session

    It can be useful to assign a mute or DCA group to the FX returns providing a quick way to silence or reduce the effects between songs. For quick access the group mutes can be assigned to SoftKeys. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 14 You may wish to change this to Direct Outputs for studio recording and other applications. SoftKeys Assign the SoftKeys – 15 Qu-Pac front panel keys can be user assigned for various functions such as mute, tap tempo, scenes, Qu-Drive transport and more. Assign these using the Setup / Control / SoftKeys screen.
  • Page 15: Set A Starting Point For Processing And Mix Parameters

    CH2 PEQ only to CH3, 4 and 5: Copy+CH2 PEQ top of screen, then Paste+CH3, then CH4, then CH5 keys Qu-Pad app – You can also name channels, set channel linking and recall the Libraries using the Qu-Pad app. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 16: Save The Settings

    Keep the USB device for use with the Qu mixer only. Go to the Setup / USB Data screen to transfer Scenes, User Libraries and Shows files. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 17: Mixing With Qu-Pac

    Qu-Pac front panel mixing Reset default for the SoftKeys: 1-4 = Mute Group 1-4 Part of the design brief for Qu-Pac was to be able to access 5-13 = unassigned every channel and function from the front panel. This means...
  • Page 18 SoftKeys - Use these for quick access to functions such as commonly used mutes, recalling specific scenes, navigating scenes, tap tempo, Qu-Drive transport control, talkback to the stage, clearing active PAFL and more. SoftKeys are assigned using the Setup / Control / SoftKeys screen. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 19: The Qu-Control Screen

    The Qu-Pad app requires the Admin password if set. Admin can set a separate password for Qu-You users. A scene range and login scene can be set for the Standard and Basic users. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 20: Usb Recording And Playback

    Using SoftKeys for transport control – You can assign transport controls for stereo or multitrack recording or playback using the Setup / Control / SoftKeys screen. For example, to arm, start and stop recordings while using the screen for other mixing functions. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 21: A Few More Functions

    Slowly raise the vocal level again until you hear the next frequency ring. To avoid degrading the overall tone of the sound do not tune out too many frequencies in this way. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
  • Page 22: Resetting The Mixer

    Keep the keys pressed for at least 5 seconds while the mixer boots. Release the keys. Refer to the Qu Mixer Reference Guide for more information on these and other Qu hardware and operational functions. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss3...
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