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ALLEN & HEATH Qu-16 User Manual

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  • Page 1 For Firmware Version V1.0 Check www.allen-heath for the latest version available Publication AP9031...
  • Page 2 Any changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the users authority to operate it. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 Issue 1b Copyright © 2013 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved ALLEN&HEATH Allen &...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Contact details for your local distributor can be found on the Allen & Heath web site. Allen & Heath do not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance, repair or modification by unauthorised personnel. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 4: Packed Contents

    Please Note V1.0 This User Guide refers to first release Qu-16 firmware version . Several features are not supported by this release. Please refer to the Allen & Heath web site for the latest version of firmware and this user guide. For more details read the Release Notes available with the firmware.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reset Mix Settings – A starting point for mixing ..............34     System Hard Reset ........................35     Specifications ............................ 36     System Block Diagram ......................37     Mechanical Details ........................38     Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    3. Introduction The Qu-16 is a compact, rack mountable digital audio mixer from Allen & Heath. Building on the heritage of the GLD and flagship iLive digital consoles the Qu presents exceptional performance together with an intuitive analogue style user...

  • Page 7: Connection Overview

    4. Connection Overview The following connections are available on the rear panel of the Qu-16. AES digital out Alt out Lamp 2Trk out LR main out Analogue Mix out 1-10 Mic and Line inputs 1-16 Talkback Mic in ST1 and ST2...

  • Page 8: Output Connections

    The Qu-Pad app is not supported by firmware V1.0. dSNAKE – The proprietary Allen & Heath ‘digital snake’ connection for remote audio using the AR2412 AudioRack, and personal monitoring using the ME system. dSNAKE is not supported by firmware V1.0. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 9: Powering Up The Mixer

    Switching the mixer off – 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. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 10: Operational Overview

    5. Operational Overview This section provides an overview of the Qu-16 layout and operation to help you get started quickly. Touch Screen TouchChannel Screen select SuperStrip Engineer’s tools Qu-Drive Copy/Paste/reset Function key Mix assign SoftKeys Layer select Master Strip Fader Strips...
  • Page 11 Sel key active. The range of frequencies accessed by the faders is highlighted in the touch screen and labelled at the top of the faders. The centre 0dB flat position is marked on the fader scale. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 12: Channel Processing

    Turn down if any red peak light flashes. Touch Ø to reverse the polarity of the input signal, for example the lower mic when working with two microphones on a snare drum. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...
  • Page 13 Attack sets how fast the gate opens when the signal rises above the threshold. Release sets how fast it closes when dropping below the threshold. Experiment with these controls to achieve smooth operation without a pumping effect. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...
  • Page 14 (1:1) to full limiting (Inf). A good starting point is around 3:1. Use the In key to switch the compressor in and out and turn up Gain so that the average volume is similar. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...
  • Page 15 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. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 16: Channel Routing

    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. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...
  • Page 17 EQ to Post-Preamp Pre-EQ Post-EQ Post-All affect the monitor. Choose Post-EQ if you want the EQ Insert but not the compressor to affect the Gain/Trim GATE COMP DELAY monitor. Choose Post-All for effects sends. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 18: Mute Groups

    The Mute key will flash red if the channel is muted by a Mute Group. A short flash shows it is muted by the group only. A long flash shows it is muted by the Mute key and a group. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 19: The Master Strip

    The channel faders move to become the sends to the selected mix. Channels can be set pre or post-fader and assigned using the Sel keys. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 20: Working With The Sends On Faders

    + HPF In key = HPF only + PEQ In key = PEQ only + Gate In key = Gate only + Comp In key = Compressor only + touch Scene item in list = Scene contents Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 21: Touch Screen Mixing Functions

    If available, its function will appear in the lower toolbar above the key. Press the key again to close the option screen. This example shows access to the Mute Groups screens from within a Routing screen. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 22: The Sel Screens - Processing And Routing

    Admin – Full access to all functions  Standard – Operation only, setup not allowed  Basic – Fader and Mute control only Firmware V1.0 does not support User Permissions. The only user available is Admin. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 23: Home Screen - Meters

    (rear panel USB port). Depending on the switch settings and option the following channel sources will be patched: Channel Qu-Drive USB B CH1-16 XLR/Jack Trk1-16 Stream1-16 Jack Trk17-18 Stream 17-18 Jack none Stream 19-20 Mini-jack Stereo Stream 21-22 Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...
  • Page 24 Select the track to play back by touching the name box. You can choose a track from the Playback or the Recordings directory. Touch Select to confirm. Press the key for options to choose playback mode: Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...
  • Page 25 Press the key for options to choose playback mode: Note – Choose to play back either Qu-Drive stereo or multitrack. It is not possible to play back both stereo and multitrack at the same time. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 26: The Fx

    Chorus - Chorus derives from the late 80’s where different stereo field creation techniques influenced the sound of each chorusing unit. Chorus recreates the classics using 3 stereo-field emulations. These emulations can be switched in any combination creating many different stereo fields. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...
  • Page 27 Press an FX Send or Return strip key while the Processing screen is active to view and work with its parameters. Touch the top of the screen to open the PEQ view and adjust its return channel equaliser. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 28: Working With Fx - Adding Vocal Reverb

    Use the FX Library to recall different effects types and presets. Listen to their effect of different signals and experiment with their levels and settings so that you can use them as a creative tool while mixing. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 29: Scene Memories

    V1.0. Scene preferences  User profile settings Please check the Allen & Heath web site for the latest  Network settings version of firmware and this user guide, and information on the Qu mixer. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 30: Touch Screen Setup Functions

    Gain – Adjust the talkback mic level. Assign – Touch to toggle the assignments to the LR and Mixes 1-10 on or off. Press the surface Talk key to talk to the musicians or house. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 31: Audio Setup -Signal Generator

    FX for single channel system effects. Source – Choose the point in the channel signal path that feeds the direct output. Touch the buttons for Follow Fader (post-fade) and Follow Mute. Set this Post-Delay (post all processing) for FX sends. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 32: Control Setup - Softkeys

    Note – First release firmware V1.0 does not support the Qu-Pad iPad app. 7.9 Utility - Calibration Use the routines here to calibrate the touch accuracy of the Touch Screen and positional accuracy of the Motor Faders. Follow the on-screen instructions. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 33: Utility - Qu-Drive

    USB key to be read. If valid firmware is found its version number will be displayed.  Touch Update to update the Qu mixer to this version of firmware. The surface Pan control indicators flash in sequence while the update is running. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 34: Resetting The Mixer

     SoftKeys = Mute Groups 1-4 preferences. Name and store this as a Scene, for example Scene 1 “Reset Board”. You could also copy this to another Scene as a backup. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 35: System Hard Reset

    Sig Gen Pink Noise, unassigned  Clears all scene Safes (not in V1.0)  Clears all Scene memories  Clears all User Libraries (not in V1.0)  Resets Network address to DHCP  Resets touch screen calibration Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    100‐240V AC, 50/60Hz, 82W max Meter Calibration 0dB meter = ‐18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out) Meter Peak indication ‐3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi sensing Fuse rating T1.6 AL 20mm Meter Signal indication ‐48dBFS (‐26dBu at XLR out) Main meter Type 12 LED, Fast (peak) response Strip meter Type 3 LED, Fast (peak) response Dimensions and Weights Sampling Rate 48kHz +/‐100PPM Qu‐16 Mixer Width x Depth x Height 24‐bit Delta‐Sigma Desk mounted 440 x 500 x 186 mm (17.4" x 19.7" x 7.4") 24‐bit Delta‐Sigma  Rack mounted 483 x 486 x 190 mm (19" x 19.1" x 7.5"), 11U Latency 1.2 ms (local XLR in to XLR out) Packed in shipping box 610 x 680 x 380 mm (24" x 27" x 15") 0.7 ms (local XLR in to AES out) Packed weight 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Unpacked weight 10 kg (22 lbs) Operating Temperature Range 0 deg C to 35 deg C  (32 deg F to 95 deg F) Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 37: System Block Diagram

    9.1 System Block Diagram Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...

  • Page 38: Mechanical Details

    9.2 Mechanical Details The following provides information for mixer installation. The Qu-16 can be operated on a flat surface, mounted in a 19” equipment rack or plinth, or fitted into a flightcase. Ventilation - Make sure that air flow around the ventilation slots at the rear and underside of the mixer is not obstructed.

  • Page 39: Register Your Product

    REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT Register online at: http://www.allen- heath.com/uk/support/Pages/ProductRegistration.aspx Register by post using the PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD on the rear cover to: Allen & Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LU England Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.1b...
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