ALLEN & HEATH Qu-Pac Getting Started Manual
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- Page 1 Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest Qu-Pac firmware and documentation. For Firmware Version V1.7 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 users authority to operate it. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 Issue 2 Copyright © 2015 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved ALLEN&HEATH Allen &...
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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 iss2... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
10.2 System Hard Reset ....................... 26 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 the Allen &... -
Page 6: Introduction
3. Introduction 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 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
Mic/Line inputs 17-32 can be accessed using an optional AudioRack connected via dSNAKE. You can choose the source to Qu-Pac channels from these local inputs, remote dSNAKE inputs, Qu-Drive USB playback or USB streaming from a computer. Note - To avoid loud thumps, mute the channel before plugging in mic cables or equipment while 48V phantom power is turned on. - Page 9 ME-1 personal monitor mixers. Note Qu-Pac has the same connectors as the Qu-16 mixer but the processing engine of the Qu-32. Use dSNAKE to access the additional 17-32 inputs and dedicated Group and Matrix outputs.
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Page 10: Front Panel
Touch Screen - All live mixing, setup and memory management functions can be controlled from the Qu-Pac front panel. The colour touch screen provides quick access to these functions. The top presents tabs for the available pages. The bottom presents a toolbar showing status information. - Page 11 Filters. You can protect selected channels from recall by making them Safe. Setup – Access menus to configure Qu-Pac. Includes PAFL options, Talkback, Signal Generator, Custom Sel keys, SoftKeys, Network, MIDI, Output Patching and more. You...
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Page 12: Audio Signal Processing
Mixer Reference Manual from the Allen & Heath web site. 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 &... -
Page 13: Operating Principles
RTA (real time analyser) screen. Use the Setup / Audio / PAFL screen to set the PAFL (pre-fade and after-fade listen) options. You can set a SoftKey to Clear PAFL selections. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2... - Page 14 - Use these for quick access to functions such as commonly used mutes, recalling specific scenes, navigating scenes, tap tempo, talking to the stage, clearing active PAFL and more. SoftKeys are assigned using the Setup / Control / SoftKeys screen. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2...
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Page 15: Mixing Using Wireless Control
If you experience connection problems or drop outs – You may suffer interference from other wireless networks or equipment in the area. Try rebooting the router to pick up a different channel, or change its band (2.4 or 5GH). Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2... - Page 16 Qu-Pad V1.70 would run with Qu mixer V1.71. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information and to download the latest Qu mixer firmware. Wireless devices – Qu-Pac supports Apple iOS devices including iPhone4 or later, iPad, iPad Mini or iPod Touch running iOS7 or later.
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Page 17: Qu-Control
Example: Admin User Engineer in charge of the installation Standard User Mixes live shows, blocked from setup functions Basic User Controls background music only Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2... -
Page 18: Qu-Start
LR mix. Name and assign the Matrix sends – Use the Matrix Processing screen to apply names. Use the Matrix Routing screen Matrix View page to work with its send levels and routing. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2... - Page 19 Setup / I/O Patch / Monitor screen to patch Qu outputs to the 40 ME-1 sends. It is typical to send the input channel direct outputs. Recommended direct out setting is post delay, pre fader, post mute. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2...
- Page 20 You may wish to change this to Direct Outputs for studio recording. 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.
- Page 21 100 scenes, libraries and setup. Shows are not stored within the mixer. They are created directly to a USB drive in the Qu-Drive socket. Note – Do not edit file names or locations on the USB key. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2...
- Page 22 Refer to the app Help page. 1-4 = Mute Group 1-4 5-13 = unassigned Qu-Pac front panel – Part of the design brief for Qu-Pac was 14 = PAFL Clear to be able to access every channel and function from the front 15 = Talk panel.
- Page 23 Stereo mix output balance control You can also use the Routing screen key to access the Matrix sends while a Matrix is selected, or the Mute/DCA group assignments and naming while anything else is selected. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2...
- Page 24 Preamp page key view. Choose ‘USB’ as the source to the channels. Select ‘Qu-Drive’ as the Global USB Source. Refer to the Qu Mixer Reference Guide for further information on these and additional Qu functions. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2...
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Page 25: Resetting The Mixer
– 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 Scene 1 “Reset Board”. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2... -
Page 26: System Hard Reset
Clears scene recall Safes and all Filters. Clears all memories including Scenes, User Libraries and User Permissions. Resets the Network IP address and the touch screen calibration. Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2... - Page 27 Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide AP9815 iss2...
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