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Qu Mixer User Guide AP9372 issue 5

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2. ALLEN amp HEATH FELEEEEEEETEEE 24 out 22 in USB audio streaming 32 out 30 in USB audio streaming 4 Group out Matrix out 32 Mic Line in ALLEN amp HEATH WT ETUEEEEUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHEET SE OEN AEETU enr outputs L 32 out 32 in USB audio streaming 8 Group out Matrix out Scene Library and Show memories Qu 16 Qu 24 and Qu 32 memories are compatible Files created on one model can be transferred via USB key and loaded on the other The extra features of the bigger models will be ignored when their file is loaded on a Qu 16 The extra features of the bigger models will be reset to factory default when a Qu 16 file is loaded Note To be compatible ensure all your Qu mixers are loaded with the same version of firmware later Check the Allen amp Heath web site 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 compatible but note that the Qu 16 is 24 out 22 in the Qu 24 is 32 out 30 in and the Qu 32 is 32 out 32 in Firmware Different firmware is needed for each model Choose either the Qu 16 Qu 24 or Qu 32 file when downloading firmware from the Allen amp Heath web site The firmware version number will be the same for each update that is made available The procedure for updating firmware is the same for all models Qu Pad and Qu You apps These iOS
3. Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB T GEE GREED GE GLEE GE GEE Ga Scene 1 Recalled EN Audio Mute DCA Mix Sends Group Assign Group Assign FX2 FX 3 FX 4 Level Level Level Level Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB e i Sab Veneri eS ny OTI WE Curr 15 Poll Audio Mute DCA Mix Sends FX Sends Group Assign Group Assign Grp 1 2 Grp 3 4 Grp 5 6 Grp 7 8 o ME MEM MM J IPM Cur 15 Poll 6 10 Each Group provides Stereo routing Source Assign to Group Master Fader and Mute Output Balance Routing to LR and Matrix PEQ GEQ Compressor Delay FX insert Qu Mixer User Guide Channel Mix Sends screen Use this screen to work with the sends and assignments from one channel to all the mixes Each send can be set Pre or Post fader It is typical to set monitor sends pre fade so that the channel fader does not affect the monitor mixes and to set effects and fill speaker sends post fade so that their levels do follow the faders The channel can be assigned routed On or Off to each mix Touch the Level and Pan buttons and use the screen rotary to adjust their settings To work with the sends and assignments from all channels to one mix use the Master Strip Mix keys and the fader strips Channel FX Sends screen Use this screen to work with the sends and assignments from one channel to the FX mixes These are for Mix Return effects such as reverb and delay The sends ca
4. Opens a tab Safes Opens a tab where l where you can block you can make combinations Scene list Scroll through combinations of parameters so of input and mix channels Name Touch to open scenes in the list that they are not overwritten safe so that none of their the screen keypad to Theiumber aussie when any scene is recalled parameters are overwritten edit the scene name depends on the range This filter affects all scenes when any scene is recalled to e allowed for the current A blue dot o displays when cbe iei SAN A red dot o displays when one or more parameters are one or more channels have blocked been made safe i i Use will automatically store Touch to highlight a scene its contents ready to store recall or edit 0 Scenes Global Filter A green tick shows that a scene has contents stored ie M Hold the Copy key and LE touch a scene in the list to copy its name and contents Hold Paste and touch other scenes to paste it to other locations Recall Touch to recall a the scene highlighted in 14 the list Store Touch to store the current settings to A the scene highlighted in lt r the list GUIS POW New16 Abee MS ees Note Stored contents are not affected by the Filter All current hold Per Scene Filter Each scene has its own Clear Touch to clear the settings are stored The Recall Filter Touch to open its Filter page You name and contents of
5. 11 Resetting the Mixer There are two ways to reset the Qu settings 11 1 Reset Mix Settings A starting point for mixing This button in the Scenes screen resets the mixer to a known starting point for mixing It provides a quick way to reset the processing mixes and patching before a show or after another user has finished with it Global Filter Safes 11 Band Show 12 Open Mic 13 Function Curr 15 Poll Next 16 Abee Are you sure Reset mix settings Source Preamp Gain 28dB 48V off ST1 3 trim OdB HPF out 100Hz PEQ and GEQ in flat Gates out thres 36dB depth 20dB Comp out thres OdB ratio 3 2 1 Delays Oms Mix source post EQ Sends to Mixes Inf and pre fade Sends to FX Inf and post fade Direct Out post fade mute trim OdB Mutes off Channel faders Inf FX return faders OdB FX send and Mix master faders 4dB LR master fader Inf FX Mix gt Return Qu 16 FX EMT250 Delay Qu 24 32 EMT250 Hall480 Dly ADT Audio Groups unassigned not Qu 16 Group and Matrix faders Inf not Qu 16 Matrix sends assigned post not Qu 16 Mute DCA Groups unassigned DCA Group masters OdB AES Alt Out patch LR post fade Qu Drive stereo patch LR post fade USB patch default with 17 18 LR USB CH ST Grp source Insert Sends Talkback unassigned HPF 120Hz Custom Strip unassigned SoftKeys Mute Groups 1 4 Channel names cleared Qu Mixer User Guide All parameters that can be sto
6. ALLEN amp HEATH SS SNNSMBNEN E7777 35 Qu SERIES DIGITAL MIXERS User Guide DE iiie MULTITRACK RECORD PLAY 800X480 TOUCHSCREEN For firmware V1 6 Check www allen heath com for the latest firmware available Publication AP9372 Limited One Year Manufacturer s Warranty Allen amp Heath warrants the Allen amp Heath branded hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging Allen amp Heath Product against defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with Allen amp Heath s user manuals technical specifications and other Allen amp Heath product published guidelines for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of original purchase by the end user purchaser Warranty Period This warranty does not apply to any non Allen amp Heath branded hardware products or any software even if packaged or sold with Allen amp Heath hardware Please refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the software for details of your rights with respect to the use of software firmware EULA Details of the EULA warranty policy and other useful information can be found on the Allen amp Heath website www allen heath com legal Repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension or renewal of the warranty period Repair or direct replacement of the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exch
7. Line Inputs MER Line Outputs AES Out quc p 24 32 STi ST2 Qu Drive Grp 1 4 8 2Trk Alt Out Playback Record l C D um i ST3 LR 18 trk LR 18 tk Np arian 10 ii oO Ou lOwW iio 9 oe Bu aO I l 1 R Stream 7 Stream l 1 R DER cern ears E 30c E T 32d M E Local Inputs dSNAKE USB USB dSNAKE Local Outputs Channel SOURCE Inputs Mix Masters LR post Output PATCH Input Channels 1 24 ST1 3 PAFL Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PAFL Output Be Outputs TRIM POL Inset HPF GATE PEQ COMP DELAY pype FADER pay ASSIGN ay Sends Insert PEQ GEQ COMP DELAY ure FADER Pay ASSIN wn Send ED f G4 des so BLAR FX Sends e MM dem H LAR repost FX Sends DIR OUT SENDS MTX Sends FX Send 1 4 insert FX Return 1 4 PAFL Mono 1 4 Stereo 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mix Parl Output s Outputs FADER ASSIGN g PEQ FADER ASSIGN ser PEQ GEQ COMP DELAY FADER C MUTE PRE POST FX 1 4 MUTE 1 PAN pre post MIX Sends a IAM p xis MUTE ASSIGN OO m SENDS qu o0 EH 2 SENDS FX Sends Oo Oo o PRE POST Talkback TALKBACK Main LR PAFL GAIN HPF Output BAL Mic TALK L R ja Insert PEQ GEQ COMP DELAY FADER 4 A e HHH chm 8o Repost RTA PAFL MONITOR 2 a Sine QUUM g WU qae pce a DELAY PFLTRIM Ej Ej PHONES Bandpass T7 Zo Matrix 1 2 3 4 PAFL re O PAFL Output BAL Outputs PAFL Insert PE
8. Qu 24 dSNAKE Qu 24 AB168 Digital snake for 16 mic inputs on stage Qu 24 dSNAKE CH1 16 Outi 8 AB168 16 Qu 24 AR2412 Access all 24 mic inputs near the stage Qu 24 dSNAKE CH1 24 Out1 12 Qu 24 2x AB168 Expands with a second stage box to access all inputs Qu 24 1 8 CH17 24 9 14 ST1 3 15 16 unused Out9 16 dSNAKE CH1 16 Outi 8 AB168 EXPANDER AP9372 iss 5 Qu 32 All inputs and outputs Qu 32 AR84 8 remote inputs Qu 32 AR2412 Access to 24 Provides 4 outputs mic inputs near the stage are available locally Qu 32 Qu 32 Qu 32 dSNAKE dSNAKE CH1 24 Out1 12 CH1 8 Out1 4 AR2412 Qu 32 AB168 Digital snake Qu 32 2x AB168 Add a for 16 mics on stage second AB168 for 32 mics on Qu 32 stage Qu 32 dSNAKE dSNAKE CH1 16 Outi 8 CH1 16 Outi 8 CH17 32 Out9 16 AB168 AB168 EXPANDER Qu 32 AR2412 AR84 Qu 32 AR2412 AB168 Provides all 32 mic inputs near Access to all inputs including the stage stereos Qu 32 Qu 32 dSNAKE dSNAKE 1 8 2 CH25 32 9 14 ST1 3 CH1 24 Outl 12 15 16 unused Out9 16 EXPANDER JGGG AR2412 F AR2412 EXPANDER ME Personal Mixing System The Qu system can interface directly or via the ME U hub to ME 1 personal mixers using any available dSNAKE EXPANDER or MONITOR port
9. Touch a User button to select a User Profile to edit or log in Select User Basic Faders and Mutes only You can assign a User Scene to recall automatically when the User Scene User logs in This Standard recalls when the User is The Admin user User 3 Scene Range changed not when the same user logs back in can press the Fn after power up key to open the Permissions page Password You can restrict Standard or Basic user access to a limited Touch to log in as a different user Enter the Scene Range password if one is set Permissions Access to mixes l The Basic User is Allow or block given access to fader access to the Mix Pre A Standard User Routing Screen Controls and mute control of the Routing key Pre Post and LR mix only They can routing assignment Assign liani wd i l recall scenes if a Scene T Range has been set Block access to the FX1 Send FX Send 9 Sel key Routing The Standard User screens i Mix3 Mix4 Mix5 6 Mix7 8 Mix9 10 does not have access Choose which mixes to any Setup functions can be accessed and can be blocked using the Mix Select Qu Drive Recording Channel Strip Access from certain mixes and keys Custom layer only routing control They have full access to scenes within the specified range Close Curr 9 Polly Next 16 Abee Allow or prevent the user being able to record the mix using Qu Drive Custom Layer Only can be set to lock the use
10. en dSNAKE Global USB Source a Select EL NN QU MTO06 Options Qu Mixer User Guide Qu Drive Multitrack page This screen presents the controls for multitrack recording to and playback from a USB storage device plugged into the top panel Qu Drive port The blue Stop button lights if the USB device is recognised by the mixer The controls are disabled if not plugged in or recognised Multitrack Record vou can record to a USB storage device plugged into Qu Drive e 18 Tracks Individually patchable sources e Record format 48kHz 24 bit WAV file e Data rate 144 KB sec per track max 4GB total e Qu allocates a folder name QU MTnnn for each recording where nnn increments from 001 to 999 starting at the highest number 1 it finds on the device The tracks are named TRKnn within the folder where nn is 01 to 18 Note Use the USB storage device with the Qu mixer only Do not use it for other applications Format the USB device on the Qu mixer before starting to record Use the Setup Utility Qu Drive screen This clears the USB and sets up the Qu directory structure Patch the sources to be recorded using the Setup Output Patch USB Audio screen Touch a track box and turn the rotary to select the source Press the 1 Fn key to increment the assignments Choose the global source for CH and ST channels and the Audio Groups Arm the recording by touching the re
11. 00 21 51 current source The default is LR post fade Options Arm the recording by touching the red circle Record Recording Errors A warning message button Touch the Play button to start the recording displays if buffer overrun errors are detected during recording Try reformatting or using a different USB drive Stereo Playback You can play back audio files from a USB storage device plugged into Qu Drive Ei Ss Removable Disk F e Format 44 1 or 48kHz 16 or 24 bit WAV file El Cz AHQU Note Use the USB device with the Qu mixer only Do LIBRARY not use it for other applications SCENES Lj SHOWS Format the USB device on the Qu mixer before E USBMTK loading the playback files Use the Setup Utility E USBPLAY Qu Drive screen This clears the drive and sets up the 3 USBREC Qu directory structure Copy audio WAV files on to USB from your computer Place these in the AHQU USBPLAY directory Plug the USB device into Qu Drive Patch the playback to the ST3 channel using the Processing Preamp screen Fn key to open the Preamp Source screen Make sure Qu Drive is selected as the Global USB Source Select USB as the source for ST3 i Once you have selected Qu Drive as the global USB cm source you can also use the panel USB key in the Preamp section to toggle between the ST3 preamp and USB source GATE UT PEQ IN Source Fn CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 Select Sour
12. Custom Layer SoftKeys Network MIDI DAW MIDI Channel Control Channel MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI 9 10 11 12 13 14 MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI e Mute key indicator e Sel key indicator e PAFL key indicator e Fader movement a a SEL NM Loa m A mn Select the Custom Layer MERER RH TE EEEF Qu Mixer User Guide DAW control MIDI channel N 1 ALU DE LINE LJ Setup Control MIDI screen to set the Qu MIDI channels Qu DAW control uses its own MIDI channel This is the next number up from that set for the other Qu MIDI messages Qu defaults to Channel 1 for standard messages and Channel 2 for DAW control Connect the Qu mixer to the computer Plug a suitable cable into the rear panel USB B port Set the Custom Layer for fader control Use the Setup Control Custom Layer to assign the faders NE gm as MIDI strips MIDI Strip controls transmit and receive CC and Note on off messages Refer to the Qu MIDI Protocol Document on the Allen amp Heath web site for further information MIDI MIDI Using DAW Control Mac computer only Install this on your Mac and follow the setup instructions in its Help Manual Mute Select DAW Control converts the Qu MIDI Strip messages into HUI or Mackie Control protocol Set the MIDI channel to be the same as the Qu mixer DAW channel xi For USB connection select MIDI Ports Select the MIDI dEJEJ
13. Floor shelf or rack mount The AB168 AudioRack can be used as a stage box on the floor or a surface or mounted in a 19 rack using the optional rack ears EXPANDER To connect to a second AB168 to add more input and output sockets Also compatible with the Allen amp Heath ME personal mixing system dSNAKE To connect to the Qu mixer using a Cat5 digital snake ALLEN amp HEATH AB168 Audionack EXPANDER To connect to an AR84 or AB168 to add more input and output sockets MONITOR To connect to the Allen amp Heath ME personal mixing system dSNAKE To connect to the Qu mixer using a Cat5 digital snake AR84 8 Mic Line in 4 Line out Rack mount ee A EXPANDER To connect to a MR E 5 P du o p um um um Mz the Expander port of the AR2412 or connect directly to the Qu mixer via its SNAKE port Inputs Use the Preamp screen Fn key Source page to choose either Local or dSNK remote for each channel source AudioRack Input sockets are not patchable They are mapped one to one to each Qu channel CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 Note Adding an AudioRack does not expand the number of Qu channels available Outputs The Qu mixer outputs will appear simultaneously at its rear panel sockets and also at the sockets on the remote rack AudioRack output sockets are patchable Qu outputs can be patched to the rack sockets using the Setup Output Patch dSNAKE screen Qu Mixer User Guide 15 A
14. Shows are numbered from 0 They can be named Both the number and name will appear in the USB list Make sure the USB device has been previously formatted using the Qu mixer Utility Qu Drive screen described later in this guide Store New Touch to store a new Show folder on the USB device This opens the screen keypad for naming the Show Recall Select a Show in the USB list Touch the button to overwrite the current Qu mixer settings with the contents of the USB Show A popup will appear Note If you want to keep your existing Qu settings then store these first as a new Show before recalling another Show Overwrite Existing USB Shows can be overwritten with the current mixer settings Touch to overwrite the highlighted Show in the USB list with the current Qu mixer settings Name Touch the Name box to open the screen keypad and rename the Show highlighted in the USB list The Show folder Each Show is stored as a set of data files within a numbered folder in the AHQU SHOWS directory The first show is numbered 0 Note Do not rename or edit the Show folder or its files If you want to archive the Show on your computer we recommend you copy the numbered Show folder to a new named directory on your computer To use the Show again copy just the numbered Show folder back into the SHOW directory of the USB device Note Do not change the format of the Show folder Its name must have 8 charac
15. USB B Streaming 1 32 19 20 25 CH23 Audio Surface Qu Drive Multitrack 1 18 USB B Streaming 1 32 1 2 3 4 5 CH1 9 CH9 Control USB Data Output Patch USB Audio Utility dSNAKE Monitor 6 7 8 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 CH ST source Apply ik Qu Drive LR Stereo Cancel 19 32 gt Output Patch USB Audio Control USB Data Utility e dSNAKE Monitor 21 22 24 CH17 CH18 CH19 CH20 CH21 CH22 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 IE STI ST2 ST2 SE SE CH24 L R L R L R CH ST source Apply Cancel Control USB Data Output Patch USB Audio Utility dSNAKE Monitor 6 7 8 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 CH ST source Apply Qu Drive E Stereo Cancel The following sources can be patched X CH ST Unassigned Mono channel Insert or Direct Out Stereo channel Insert or Direct Out FX returns 1 4 pre fader Group Insert or post fader Mix 1 10 post fader Main LR mix pre fader Main LR mix post fader Main LR mono sum pre fader Matrix post fader Stereo PAFL monitor Qu Mixer User Guide This screen presents the patching of the USB audio outputs This includes the Qu Drive Stereo Qu Drive Multitrack and the USB B audio streaming Note The Qu 16 provides 24 patchable USB outputs The Qu 24 and Qu 32 provide 32 USB outputs Qu Drive
16. and switch them off first 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 to turn the mixer off 13 AP9372 iss 5 5 Connecting dSNAKE Remote Audio The Qu mixer provides local sockets on its rear panel for all audio inputs and outputs It can also work with remote audio by connecting over a single cable digital snake to an Allen amp Heath AudioRack or to the Allen amp Heath ME Personal Mixing System 5 1 Connecting to a remote AudioRack The Qu can connect to an Allen amp Heath AudioRack so that the audio can be plugged into a rack on stage and routed to the mixer over a single Cat5 cable digital snake plugged into its dSNAKE port dSNAKE carries The digital snake dSNAKE provides a convenient single Cat5 cable alternative to the typical heavy Up to 38 remote input signals analogue copper multicore to connect many inputs and outputs on stage One cable carries multiple channels of audio in both directions together with 40 personal mixing sends remote control of the preamps Preval CORO all Pd Cat5 cable Use STP shielded twisted pair Cat5e or higher cables Those with both foil and braided screens provide shielding from interference and are generally more rugged Stranded core cables are less prone to damage when kinked or repeatedly coiled Up
17. buttons and value boxes and use the screen Rotary 6 11 Working with the Matrix not Qu 16 Each Matrix provides Stereo mixing Source send Levels Pan and Assign Master Fader and Mute Output Balance PEQ GEQ Compressor Delay FX Insert Qu Mixer User Guide A Matrix is a mixer within the mixer Inputs route to the Groups Mixes and LR These can then be routed to the Matrix to provide additional outputs for example e Stereo recording video or broadcast e Delay fil speakers Access the Matrix masters using the top fader Layer or assign them to the Custom Layer Patch the Matrix to Alt Out AES Out and USB audio 31 AP9372 iss 5 6 12 Mute and DCA Groups The Qu mixer provides 4 Mute Groups and 4 DCA Groups These let you control the levels of groups of channels or mixes Mute Group Provides a single master Mute key to mute or unmute all channels assigned to the group This is similar to pressing the Mute keys of all assigned channels at the same time All channel pre fade and post fade sends are affected This means that sends to FOH LR mix effects and monitors will all be turned off when the assigned Mute Group is muted using its master key Examples Mute Groups provide a quick way to mute multiple channels during band changeovers groups of instruments when they are not being played or to turn off effects such as reverb when the performer is talking between songs DCA Groups A DCA Digitally
18. d F GR In In a GEQ Pan HPF a a In Gain Gain In Gain Gain Fader Flip JEGEET TIE 5 The following processing is available Width Width Freq Freq Mono input CH Source Preamp HPF Gate PEQ Compressor Delay Stereo Linking Stereo input ST1 3 Source Preamp HPF Gate PEQ Compressor Delay FX Return 1 4 FX parameters PEQ Groups not Qu 16 Parametric EQ Graphic EQ Compressor Delay Mix1 10 LR Parametric EQ Graphic EQ Compressor Delay Matrix not Qu 16 Parametric EQ Graphic EQ Compressor Delay 6 4 Working with the Processing p EE e Press afader strip Sel key The Processing Block controls become active for that channel wach cH 3 GATE NN j e Press the Processing key to work with the parameters on the Touch Screen pm E E OE acl e Touch the top part of the Touch Screen to open the mE BN tabs for the available processing blocks 0 0 dB 2 6 dB l TS e View values in the lower part of the screen Touch screen buttons and use the screen rotary to adjust parameter values Press the Library Fn key to open and close the related User Library Store your own settings Library page Factory Library Provides a starting Use the left hand list for individual processing libraries point for mixing or the right hand list for complete input channel processing libraries including the preamp Store Touch Store New Enter a na
19. iPads or iPod Touch devices running the Qu You monitor app LR mix selected CH preamp shown LN Pm MN Nito Grp Mute Grp3 Mute Q4 Qu Mixer User Guide n ons D aeiaai E EIER Live mixing functions available Fader levels mutes pan Aux and FX sends routing and Pre Post switching Group masters and routing not Qu 16 Matrix masters not Qu 16 Input Preamp USB selection Preamp Gain Pad Polarity and 48V HPF Gate PEQ GEQ Comp Delays FX Tap Tempo Mute Groups DCA Groups RTA function PAFL select Full signal metering Custom strips for personalised channel layout Channel naming stored in the Qu mixer Setup functions not available 64 FX patching and parameter setup Local dSNAKE Preamp source selection Global Qu Drive USB B source selection Insert switching and channel linking Output patching Aux source routing options Matrix sends and routing Scenes and Libraries Show memory store and load Scene Recall Filters and Safes edit Copy Paste Reset of parameters SoftKeys Signal Generator Talkback System configuration options and preferences AP9372 iss 5 Touch to select a Mix LLLI JN FE F 14 53 TANI Channels can be assigned to up to 4 local groups each with its own thumbwheel level control Double tap a wheel to access its channel levels pan and meters N ssec EE F 16 07 Touch to name Group 2 the group Ee Qu You provides persona
20. knobs and touch screen total recall of all settings full input output and FX processing USB streaming and hard drive multitrack recording digital snake capability and remote wireless control using an iPad There are three models in the Qu Digital Audio Mixer Series Qu 16 Compact rack mountable mixer with 16 mic and 3 stereo line input channels Qu 24 Larger model with 24 mic and 3 stereo inputs Adds stereo Groups Matrix and more SoftKeys Qu 24 Largest model with 32 mic and 3 stereo inputs Adds 2 more stereo Groups Qu 16 Qu 24 Qu 32 16 Mic Line channels 24 Mic Line channels e 32 Mic Line channels 3 stereo Line channels e 3 stereo Line channels e 3 stereo Line channels 24 sources to the mix e 32 sources to the mix 40 sources to the mix 12 mixes 4 mono 3 stereo LR 12 mixes 4m 3st LH 12 mixes 4m 3st LH 4 FX 2 send buses e 4 FX 4 send buses e 4 FX 4 send buses 4 SoftKeys e 10 SoftKeys e 10 SoftKeys 24 out 22 in USB streaming e 32 out 30 in USB e 32 out 32 in USB 2 stereo Groups 4 stereo Groups 2 stereo Matrix 2 stereo Matrix 800X480 TOUCHSCREEN TOUCH CONTROL Loca RECALLABLE PREAMP 18CH RECORD PLAY mE NIA MEC Led IPAD APP QO Pad REMOTE AUDIO ME Basis y MIXING SYSTEM Qu Mixer User Guide All models Extra stereo outputs AES digital Alt Out 2TRK out Talkback mic input dSNAKE Catb5 snake for remote audio using AR2412 AR84 or
21. AB168 4 Mute Groups 4 DCA Groups AnaLOGIQ total recall analogue preamps Effects ported from the flagship iLive console Dedicated stereo FX return channels Master strip for quick access to mix levels and processing Input channel linking for stereo sources Input processing Preamp HPF Gate PEQ Compressor Delay Output processing PEQ Graphic EQ Compressor Delay 800x480 pixel colour touch screen for quick control Motorised faders for sends on faders GEQ fader flip and mix recall Quick copy and reset of processing mixes and scenes 100 Scene memories Channel Safes Global and per Scene Recall Filters FX processing and channel User Libraries Qu Drive for stereo and 18 track recording playback to USB hard drive USB streaming to from an Apple Mac or Windows PC computer MIDI DAW Control driver for Mac converts to HUI or Mackie Control USB transfer of Scenes Libraries Shows User assignable Custom Layer Qu Pad engineer s mixing wireless remote app for iPad Qu You personal monitoring app for iPhone iPad iPod Touch Compatible with the Allen amp Heath ME personal mixing system User Permissions to restrict operator access 7 AP9372 iss 5 3 2 System Architecture and Processing The following diagrams show the Qu 16 Qu 24 and Qu 32 I O inputs and outputs audio architecture and processing available The differences between the models and the routing capability of each processing section is illustrated Refer also
22. Controlled Attenuator provides remote control of the levels of the channels assigned to it Unlike a stereo Group audio does not pass through a DCA Group Instead the audio levels are controlled at the channels by information sent from the DCA master The DCA master Fader adjusts the level of assigned channels at their channel fader point and before the Pan control This means that post fade levels to the LR mix and effects are adjusted Pre fade monitor sends are not affected The fader adjusts from fully off to 10dB boost A channel can have a maximum 10dB boost including its own fader and control from any assigned DCA group faders When a DCA fader is at its 0 position it has no effect on the channel levels This is the typical starting point when working with DCA Groups The DCA master Mute key behaves the same as a Mute Group master It affects all pre fade and post fade channel sends including LR effects and monitors DCA Mute keys can be used as additional Mute Groups simply by setting their master faders to 0 Examples DCA Groups provide convenient single fader level control of multiple channels such as drums backing vocals stage and radio mics The following sources can be assigned to Mute Groups Mono and stereo Input Channels FX Send masters FX Return channels Mixes 1 10 and LR Stereo Groups not Qu 16 Matrix masters cannot be assigned to Mute Groups Mix Sends FX Sends Gron Asin Assigning one source
23. EN Mute DCA Matrix Sends Group Assign Channel Source Output Balance TOPE curr 15 Polly Post Preamp Pre EQ Post EQ Post All Mute DCA Group Assign Cee Curr WE OUT C Level Level Inf dB Inf dB m Ss lt MM Curr Next 1 Mix Routing Select a mix master Sel key while the Routing screen is active to Adjust the Output Balance between Left and Right of a stereo mix or LR Choose the global Channel Source for the selected mix This is the point in the channel signal path that feeds the mix Choose Post Preamp if you want the sources to the mix to not be affected by any of the channel processing e Choose Pre EQ for a monitor mix if you do not want the channel EQ to affect the monitor e Choose Post EQ if you want the EQ but not the compressor to affect the monitor e Choose Post All processing for FX sends Mix to Matrix Sends not Qu 16 The Qu 24 and Qu 32 include two stereo Matrix mixes These are not available on the Qu 16 The Groups Mixes and LR can be sent to the Matrix The sends to the matrix can be set Pre or Post the send master fader Each send can be assigned On or Off Its Level and Pan to the matrix can be adjusted here Matrix All Sends View To work with the sends and assignments from all mixes to one matrix use the Matrix master Routing screen Fn key Matrix View Touch a mix source box Use the right of the screen to adjust its parameters Touch the
24. LR process PEQ GEQ Comp Dly Matrix processing not Qu 16 Master Faders Master Mutes Master Names Routing e Audio Groups Assign Mix sends Lev Pan Assign Pre FX sends Lev Assign Pre Matrix sends Qu 24 only Mute DCA Groups Assign Other e Mute DCA Group Masters and Names e Custom Layer Assign e SoftKeys Assign e System Talkback assign HPF Inputs FX Input patch Preamps The Filter screen A Recall Filter protects one or more parameter types for all channels A scene stores all live mixing parameters A Recall Filter can be set to protect block chosen parameters from being overwritten when the scene is recalled Each scene has its own filter You can choose to recall as many or as few parameters as you want for each scene For example you could recall just fader levels and mutes for a range of cues in a theatre show The Global Filter protects parameters from being overwritten by any of the 100 scenes A red dot o appears in the tab if one or more items have been blocked Filter parameters are grouped according to type and association with inputs or outputs Note The Qu 16 does not include Audio Groups and Matrix outputs Their associated parameters are not included in its filter Global Filter Recall Filter affects all Scenes Outputs FX patch Output Patch Custom Layer Processing Processing CH ST Grou FX param Mix LR MTX p Names Faders Pan Routing Audio Qu
25. Mixer User Guide Grps Mixsends FXsends MIXsends Mute DCA Grp masters Mutes Names Faders Bal Mutes System Mute DCA Allow A 49 AP9372 iss 5 8 Touch Screen Setup Functions Press the Setup key next to the Touch Screen to open the Setup screens Touch Screen Control USB Data Output Patch Talkback SigGen Utility Sel follow PAFL On LRto PAFL on Touch the top tabs to access the different categories of setup function Touch the tabs below to open up the related options available Dimmer Hold down the Setup key and turn the screen rotary to adjust the screen and surface LED brightness The Qu mixer always powers up with full brightness 8 1 Audio Setup PAFL Control USB Data Output Patch Talkback SigGen Additive GH Sel follow PAFL On PAFL follow Mix On Output AFL On Input AFL OH Qu Mixer User Guide LRto PAFL On Utility Choose how you want PAFL to work Additive mode Select to listen to more than one channel at a time Pressing a PAFL key adds to the previous selection When off the mode is Auto cancel to listen to one channel at a time where pressing a PAFL key cancels the previous selection Input Output PFL pre fade listen Monitor the signal before the fader for example to check it and set its gain before you bring up the fader This is the default Input Output AFL after fade listen Monitor the signal in ster
26. Pad 48V Polarity Dynamics Compressor and Gate Side Chains Main mix Fader Mute Pan Touch Apply to accept your changes Gate The Noise Gate can be switched in to dynamically turn off the audio when it drops below a certain level For example to reduce resonant decay of a kick drum or floor tom or hiss of a noisy keyboard Use the In key to switch the Gate in or out This is similar to inserting an outboard rack mounted device into the Insert socket on an analogue console channel Set Depth for how much signal reduction you want when the gate closes 20dB is a typical setting Sound check the instrument and reduce Threshold to shut off as much of the tail of the signal as you want The GR indicator lights and red screen meter shows the amount of reduction when the gate is closed Note The lower part of the Gate meter is a darker green to show signal noise level below 40dB Hold sets how long the gate remains open after dropping below the threshold 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 24 AP9372 iss 5 1 27dB 48V 0 4 Insert Delay Touch the curve to turn the colour fill option on or off 1 27dB 48V Insert 4 Delay s0 k 2k Sk 10k 20 0 Hard Knee Thres Gain Attack Release 9 8
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28. Qu Mixer Qu Mixer Qu Mixer Qu Mixer dSNAKE dSNAKE dSNAKE dSNAKE AB1 AB1 R2412 68 _ EXPANDER 68 a ME System ME System Parallel connection Use the ME U hub or a standard PoE hub to power and connect to several ME 1 mixers using individual Cat5 cables xim ME U hub Daisy chain connection Connect to Link In of the first ME 1 mixer Connect its Link Out to daisy chain to the next Use the power units provided with each ME 1 mixer ODOOOOOQO Qu Mixer User Guide 17 AP9372 iss 5 5 3 The ME Personal Mixing System The Allen amp Heath ME Personal Mixing System can be used with the Qu mixer This provides customisable personal monitor control for individual musicians and performers on stage ME 1 personal mixer A compact personal mixer able to work with up to 40 channels Features built in headphones and monitor output Intuitive and easy to operate its 16 select keys can be configured to provide as much or as little control as the musician needs The 40 ME channels are mapped from the Qu input channel direct outputs FX and mixes to dSNAKE Qu sends audio and stereo status information Channels can be chosen and grouped to ME 1 keys using the setup function available on the ME 1 mixer Multiple ME 1 mixers can be connected in series daisy chained by linking the output of one to the input of the next Alte
29. are highlighted touch to Qu A confirmation box appears if you are about to overwrite an existing scene Once transferred the highlighted scenes increment ready to transfer the next if required To USB Highlight both positions as above Touch to USB to transfer Delete Highlight a scene in either list Touch Delete to remove it Scenes can be deleted from either the Qu or from the USB device 8 9 USB Data Library transfer Individual processing and FX Libraries can be Audio Control Output Patch Utility transferred between Qu mixers via a USB device key Scenes Libraries or drive plugged into the Qu Drive port Qu Libraries M Make sure the USB device has been previously LLL MM LLL formatted using the Qu mixer Utility Qu Drive ETE x Z 1 Banjo PEQ screen e CHANNEL The list on the left displays a list of libraries stored in the Qu mixer The list on the right displays those found on the USB device Libraries are transferred as data files numbered from 0 Both the number and name will appear in the USB list To Qu Touch to highlight a USB Library item to copy to the Qu mixer Touch to Qu to copy the item Once copied the highlighted library increments ready to copy the next if required To USB Touch to highlight a Qu Library item to transfer via USB Touch to USB to copy the item to USB Once copied the highlighted library increments ready to transfer the next if requi
30. dB 0 0 dB 4 60 ms 150 ms Scene 1 Recalled Compressor active GR Gain Reduction Qu Mixer User Guide HPF high pass filter The HPF is used to reduce unwanted low frequency sounds such as vocal popping wind noise and stage rumble Switch the HPF in using the In key Use the panel rotary or screen button and rotary to sweep the cut off frequency until you have reduced the unwanted sound The filter has a 12dB slope and can be swept from 20Hz to 2kHz The violet screen curve shows the resulting frequency response PEQ parametric equaliser The Parametric Equaliser allows tonal adjustment of the channel sound It provides independent control of 4 frequency bands LF low frequency LM low mid frequency HM high mid frequency HF high frequency Each provides 3 parameters that can be adjusted Gain Boost or cut frequencies by up to 15dB Centre OdB is flat response no affect Frequency Each band can sweep its centre point frequency across the full range from 20Hz to 20kHz This means you can overlap bands and have more precise control over problem frequency areas Width Each band has a bell shaped response The width of the bell can be varied from a very wide 1 5 octaves affecting many frequencies to a very narrow 1 9 octave affecting a small range of frequencies Setting LF or HF to widest position using the screen rotary changes its response to shelving Experiment with the controls to he
31. fader for Qu Drive stereo recording The patching can be changed here to suit your requirements Note Set the USB Audio Patching before using Qu Drive or USB streaming 59 AP9372 iss 5 8 15 Utility Calibration 8 16 LJLJLJL GEI NENNEN eae 2 eae eae amp ao m m an m m 2 2 m r ry Format am S Format Touch Screen Motor Faders File system Capacity Used space Free space Utility Qu Drive OK 3 698MB 3 399MB 298MB Recording only supported for hard disks not USB keys File system Capacity Used space Free space Unsupported please format Recording only supported for hard disks not USB keys Formatting File system Capacity Used space Free space OK 3 698MB 41MB 3 656MB Recording only supported for hard disks not USB keys Qu Mixer User Guide 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 This screen lets you check and format a USB device key or hard drive for use with Qu Drive Once formatted you do not need to format it again Note Formatting the USB device will erase all current data on it If you want to keep this then make sure you archive the data elsewhere first For reliable performance you must first format your USB device using the Qu mixer Format utility Once formatted us
32. ms 5 125 5 12kHz 2 0 Predelay Decay Time HF Decay HF Slope Expert 60 5 Hz 4 90kHz SS w LF Cut HF Cut input filters 2p delay feedback filter F FA 150 2 MEET We 20 Bk 400 220k 1 11s 1 02s m left tap right tap fine fine scatter ey Link Ze DELAY SEPARATION THICKNESS Qu Mixer User Guide The FX screen Press the FX key next to the Touch Screen to open the FX screen You work with the FX in the same way you would with a traditional outboard rack Start with an empty rack as shown here Each of the 4 FX has a rack slot Touch the tabs at the top to select each slot Library Press the Fn key to open the Library page Select Factory or User library and scroll through and select the FX type you wish to load into the rack The effects are arranged in types on the left with available presets for each in the right hand window Touch Recall to load the FX Listen to and experiment with the different presets and their parameters available FX types Reverb This is the most popular effect in live sound mixing The SMR Live Spatial Modelling Reverberator features 4 fully configurable spatial models Classic Hall Room and EMT plate Each of these use different reflection and decay algorithms to add natural sounding space to the dry signal whether subtle small room echo vintage vocal plate or a massive arena Reverb can make a vocal sound spacious and smooth in the mix or add body to an instrume
33. screen presents the controls for stereo recording to and playback from a USB device plugged into the top panel Qu Drive port The blue Stop buttons light if the USB device is recognised by the mixer The controls are disabled if a USB device is not plugged in or recognised Stereo Record vou can record to a USB storage device plugged into Qu Drive e Format 48kHz 24 bit WAV file e Datarate 288 KB sec maximum 4 hours 4GB e Qu allocates a file name QU STnnn WAV where nnn increments from 001 to 999 starting at the highest number 1 it finds on the USB device 41 AP9372 iss 5 Um mo rm Patch the source to be recorded using the Setup Output Patch USB Audio screen Touch the track 17 Surface dSNAKE Monitor USB Audio box and turn the rotary to select the left source Press Qu Drive Multitrack 1 18 USB B Streaming 1 32 n the 1 Fn key to increment the right source to track cnt cre fens ers EA CA CA 18 or use the rotary to select an unrelated source 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CH9 CH10 CHi1 CH12 chiad CH14 CH15 CH16 Mono or stereo Channels and Groups can be globally P Quore MM eae from their Insert Sends pre processing or irect Out using this button 19 32 Apply Cancel Note Qu Drive Stereo recording shares the same patch as Track 17 18 of the Qu Drive multitrack recording and USB streaming The record meter on the USB page displays the Elapsed 00 02 87 Remaining
34. system including amplifiers and powered speakers To hard reset the Qu mixer Press and hold the touch screen Reset and Setup keys together and then power up the mixer Keep the keys pressed for at least 5 seconds while the mixer boots Release the keys The hard reset e Resets the current settings the same as using the scenes screen Reset Mix Settings button e Resets non scene parameters and user preferences to a factory default e Clears scene recall Safes and Filters e Clears all memories including Scenes User Libraries and User Permissions e Resets the Network IP address and the touch screen calibration 68 AP9372 iss 5 12 Specifications 12 1 Mechanical Details The following provides information for mixer installation The Qu mixer can be operated on a flat surface or fitted into a flightcase The Qu 16 can be mounted in a 19 equipment rack or plinth Ventilation Make sure that air flow around the ventilation slots at the rear and underside of the mixer is not obstructed Keep these areas clear when flight casing installing or operating the mixer Note Blocking or obstructing the ventilation slots may cause damage to the mixer through overheating Qu 16 440 Qu 24 2 632 Qu 32 850mm
35. there is adequate air movement around the equipment e Transport the Qu using a touring grade purpose designed flightcase with adequate foam lining and internal support for protection e Clean the control surface with a soft brush and dry lint free cloth Do not use chemicals abrasives or solvents e It is recommended that servicing is carried out only by an authorised Allen amp Heath agent Contact details for your local distributor can be found on the Allen amp Heath website Allen amp Heath do not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance repair or modification by unauthorised personnel Qu Mixer User Guide 3 AP9372 iss 5 1 Packed contents Qu Mixer User Guide AP9372 Safety Sheets AP3345 English AP7287 French oe Mains lead Check this AP8513 Chinese is correct for your territory Read this before starting Options and Accessories available Remote Audio Racks Provides remote audio over dSNAKE Cat5 cable digital snake AR2412 24 Mic Line in 12 Line out AR84 8 Mic Line in 4 Line out Part GLD AR2412 Part GLD ARO804 AB168 16 Mic Line in of x LEDIamp 8 Line out Remote Right angled 4 pin AudioRack d XLR LED lamp with Part AB1608 built in dimmer Part LEDlampX 19 Rack Ear Kit for Qu 16 To mount the Qu 16 in a standard 19 rack or Soft cover flightcase These fit over the plastic trims AP9262 Qu 16 Part QU 16 RK19 AP9458 Qu 24 Sa RN
36. to the more detailed System Block Diagrams at the rear of this guide Q u 1 6 S G N AL FLOW iia Cat5 Digital Snake to AudioRack dSNAKE a I Line Inputs MEN Line Outputs AES Out 16 ST ST Playback Qu Drive Record 2 rk Alt Out Opus nO mO ST3 LR 18 trk E LR 18 trk E UE 10 L L LR O Ore av R Oe Q Stream Stream R R C3 NN NIRE 4 22 ch 24 ch ee 4 e Local Inputs dSNAKE USB USB dSNAKE Local Outputs Channel SOURCE Inputs Mix LR post Output PATCH Input Channels 1 16 ST1 3 PAFL RTA PAFL MONITOR TRIM POL T HPF GATE PEQ COMP DELAY MUTE FADER PAN ASSIGN Monde E PHONES a dn PRE POST DELAY g BE f y Xs 75 HB LR SENDS its PAFL Us OPAFL FX Send 1 2 Insert FX Return 1 4 PAFL Route to Mono 1 4 Stereo 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mix PAFL Route to Output BAL Outputs FADER ASSIGN FX 1 4 PEQ FADER ASSIGN LR sert PEQ GEQ COMP DELAY FADER 7 MUTE MUTE PAN MIX Sends MUTE PRE POST PRE POST o 0 g SED o 0 H L R els FX Sends A RNI y d O H Talkback TALKBACK EE Main LR PAFL Route to GAIN HPF LR Lien E TALK Assien MIX ee 55 Insert PEQ GEQ COMP DELAY FADER FX T1 SIG GEN HH a Pink MUTE LR Sine White Bandpass tO ASSIGN MIX Qu 24 32 SIGNAL FLOW MM e Cat5 Digital Snake to AudioRack dSNAKE Mic Line Inputs
37. toolbar shows useful system information and is always visible Library rc er Fn key function for example to show that the key is available to select a Library or Options page Scene information Shows the number and name of the current Curr and next Next scenes Curr 15 Polly Next 16 Abee Curr is the last scene recalled This is blank when the mixer powers up and only appears after a scene has been recalled Next is the scene highlighted in the Scenes list ready to be recalled This information is useful when using the SoftKeys for scene recall during a theatre show System messages The scene information can be overwritten by system messages for example when using the Copy Paste Reset keys dSNAKE device status The yellow dS icon appears when an AudioRack device such as the AB168 AR2412 or AR84 is connected to the dSNAKE port and is identified as powered up and operational Note ME 1 personal monitor mixers can be used with the Qu mixer but are not recognised by the mixer The dS icon will only appear when AudioRacks are connected USB status A USB symbol appears when a compatible USB key or drive is plugged into the Qu Drive port and is recognised by the mixer The symbol flashes while the drive is being read If the symbol does not appear then the USB device may need formatting using the Qu Format utility Qu Drive transport status The USB symbol is replaced with one or more icons to
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39. 4 32 Retum downstream Qu 16 24 32 Qu 16 Mixer Desk mounted Rack mounted Packed in shipping box Unpacked weight Packed weight Qu 24 Mixer Desk mounted Packed in shipping box Unpacked weight Packed weight ee Ti 16d BB Faders Touch Screen Qu 16 24 Touch Screen Qu 32 Balanced XLR and 1 4 TRS jack fully recallable 60 to 5dBu 50 to 15dBu 5 to 60dB 1dB steps 19dBu 4 29dBu 25kO gt 10 kQ 0 0005 89 dBu 20 20kHz Direct Out 0dBu 1kHz 0 001 83dBu 20 20kHz Direct Out 0dBu 1kHz Input Balanced 1 4 TRS jack half normalled Processing CH1 32 Unbalanced stereo 3 5mm Mini Jack ST1 ST2 Nominal 4dBu OdBu ST3 24dB USB Global Source 22dBu 18dBu gt 7kQ Stereo Linking Parameters linked Balanced XLR lt 75Q 4dBu 0dB meter reading 22dBu 90 dBu muted 20 20kHz Balanced 1 4 TRS jack Patchable LR post fade Threshold Depth lt 75Q Attack Hold Release 4dBu 0dB meter reading 22dBu PEQ 90 dBu muted 20 20kHz Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Bell Width 2 channel 48kHz sampling rate XLR 2 5Vpp balanced terminated 110Q Remote source for CH1 32 ST1 ST2 ST3 Patchable from Mix1 10 LR Grp1 8 MTX1 4 Threshold Ratio Compatible with AudioRacks AR2412 AR84 AB168 Attack Release Compatible with ME personal mixing system Knee Compressor Types Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out OdB gain OdBu input 112 dB 0 0 5dB 20Hz to 20kHz 18dB OdBu
40. B Local dSNAKE or USB Stereo Qu Drive or USB B Streaming Odd even input pairs EQ dynamics insert delay assignments sends Preamp polarity sidechains fader mute pan Normal Reverse 12dB octave 20Hz 2kHz Assign FX1 4 into Input channels Up to 85ms Self key Sidechain 72dBu to 18dBu 0 to 60dB 50us to 300ms 10ms to 5s 10ms to 1s 4 Band fully parametric 20 20kHz 15dB Selectable LF Shelving Baxandall Bell Bell Selectable HF Shelving Baxandall Bell Non constant Q variable 1 5 to 1 9th octave Self key Sidechain 46dBu to 18dBu 1 1 to infinity 300us 300ms 100ms 2s Soft Hard Peak Manual RMS Manual SlowOpto PunchBag Follow Fader follow Mute global options Post Preamp Pre EQ Post EQ Post Delay Assign FX into Mix channels Up to 170ms Constant 1 3 oct 28 bands 31Hz 16kHz 12dB Gain 4 Band fully parametric 20 20kHz 15dB Selectable LF Shelving Baxandall Bell Bell Selectable HF Shelving Baxandall Bell Non constant Q variable 1 5 to 1 9th octave Self key Sidechain 46dBu to 18dBu 1 1 to infinity 300us 300ms 100ms 2s Soft Hard Peak Manual RMS Manual SlowOpto PunchBag 4x RackFX engine Send Retum or Inserted Reverbs Delays Gated Reverb ADT Chorus Symphonic Chorus Phaser Flanger Fader Pan Mute Routing to Mix LR 4 Band PEQ PFL or stereo in place AFL 0 to 24dB Trim 85ms Delay Assignable to any mix 12dB oct HPF Assi
41. CH2 Linked Channel Dynamics Comp Delay Assignments Pre Post Sends Side Chains ean el Polarity 27dB 48V Insert Delay Thres Depth 38 5 dB 20 0 dB Hold 184 ms Attack Release 106 us 69 6 ms Scene 1 Recalled Gate active GR Gain Reduction Qu Mixer User Guide Gain Turn up Gain so that the average loud signal reads into the yellow of the meter Turn down if any red peak light flashes Polarity Touch to reverse the polarity of the input signal for example that of the lower mic when working with two microphones on a snare drum Other functions in the Preamp section Insert switches an internal FX in or out if one has been patched into the channel The button is disabled when the insert is not patched The FX is inserted between the preamp and EQ Use the FX Back panel screen to choose and assign one of the 4 internal FX as an Insert into a channel Delay up to 85ms can be added to each input channel In most cases delay is not needed but can be useful in time aligning sound from the PA to the acoustic sound from an instrument on stage Allow 1ms per foot distance as a starting point Linking lets you gang the preamp processing and routing of an odd even mono channel pair for stereo operation All parameters including the preamp processing and routing are linked Pan becomes a width control when linked Some parameters can be removed from the link using the buttons Preamp Gain
42. CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 A ME 1 mixer or ME U distribution hub can be plugged into any of these sockets 9 10 11 12 aK 14 15 16 CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 Qu rear panel dSNAKE port AR2412 MONITOR port AR2412 EXPANDER port AB168 EXPANDER port 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CH17 CH18 CH19 CH20 CH21 CH22 CH23 CH24 There are 40 Monitor output channels These can be patched from any input channels FX Groups Mixes and PAFL Mono CH and stereo ST channel sends follow the Global Direct Output settings Mixes are post processing post mute post fader Note Set the Global Direct Out source using a channel Routing screen Set pre fade post mute when working with the ME Personal Monitor System Qu 16 Reset Default Monitor Patch Qu out Mix3 Mix4 Mix5 L Mix6 R Mix7 L Mix8 R Mix9 L Mix10 R Qu out FX1ret L FX1ret R FX2ret L FX2ret R FX3ret L FX3ret R Mix1 Mix2 CONOoaBRWND gt 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 8 co 4oci cnmnm Qu Mixer User Guide 58 Qu out ST1 L ST1 R ST2 L ST2 R ST3 L ST3 R FX1ret L FX1ret R Qu out Grp1 L Grp2 R Grp3 L Grp4 R Mix7 L Mix8 R Mix9 L Mix10 R Qu out Grp1 L Grp2 R Grp3 L Grp4 R Mix7 L Mix8 R Mix9 L Mix10 R AP9372 iss 5 8 14 Output Patch Setup USB Audio Audio Surface Qu Drive Multitrack 1 18 USB B Streaming 1 32 1 2 3 4 5 CH1 E CH9 Audio Surfac Qu Drive Multitrack 1 18
43. Delay up to 170ms can be added to each mix output This is typically used to time align the PA to the acoustic sound from the instruments on stage or to align fill loudspeakers to the main PA Allow ims per foot distance as a starting point GEQ graphic equaliser The Graphic EQ is a popular tool for tuning out resonant frequencies in PA systems for example when ringing out monitor speakers The GEQ allows tonal adjustment of the overall mix sound It splits the 20Hz to 20kHz audio frequency range into 28 standard 1 3 octave bands from 31 5Hz to 16kHz allowing 12dB cut or boost Touch the screen In button to switch the GEQ in or out Touch a slider to highlight it and use the screen rotary to cut or boost its frequency 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 26 AP9372 iss 5 LJdJmm L i sd AI Press the GEQ Fader Flip key to view and adjust the GEQ on the faders while a mono or the LR mix is selected The screen highlights the active range of frequencies Press the switch again to change range or return to normal mix mode The faders toggle between the lower and higher ranges of frequencies with a useful overlap The frequencies are shown on screen and marked on the panel above the faders The fader strip Sel key turns on when the slider is at O
44. EQESI Input and Output ports to be used DAW Control MIDI Ports _ TCF QU 16 MIDI Out QU 16 MIDI In Input Port Output Port Two squares in the status bar flash to display MIDI I O activity To check you are connected to the mixer the left square should flash when you move any Qu fader 62 AP9372 iss 5 Utility Apply MIDI Channel Control Channel 2 Cancel Data Output Patch USB Audio Qu Drive Multitrack 1 18 USB B Streaming 1 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH ST source Apply Cancel 18 Qu Drive E Stereo 19 32 2 Qu Drive Multitrack 1 18 USB B Streaming 1 32 19 20 21 22 23 CH17 CH18 CH19 CH20 CH21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 STi EI ST2 ST2 CH23 CH24 L R L R CH ST source Pr ae IN b Select Source Next 1 Pre Show Mac Change this in the OS X preferences Go to Utilities Audio MIDI Setup Audio Devices select the Qu mixer and click on Configure Speakers Then assign stereo Left and Right to the required interface output PC From Qu Windows Driver version 2 20 5 onwards this audio returns to the Qu 16 and Qu 24 ST3 channel or to CH31 32 for the Qu 32 Download the latest driver from the Allen amp Heath web site Qu Mixer User Guide DAW Bank Up Down You can assign SoftKeys as Bank Up and Bank Down to scroll through the banks on the DAW when using DAW Control
45. H 12 Stage Phaser Library 12 Stage Phaser Library Qu Mixer User Guide Apply Cancel Symphonic Chorus A faithful emulation of the 80 s classic chorus effect Simple to use and frequently requested The unit has just two controls Frequency and Depth controlling the rate and delay range of the stereo modulator The unit produces a rich lively and wide chorus sound with a suggestion of very mild phasing flanging Live engineers commonly use this for thickening vocals and strings and creating a spatial sound from a mono source This has led to two factory presets SymphonicVox and SymphonyStrings Flanger Qu provides three classic flanger effect emulations Ambient Vintage and Wild During research of classic pedal flangers we found numerous LFO modulators and stereo splitting techniques We implemented them all For classic deep flange set Stereo Split and Stereo Spread off pick triangular modulation Vintage type and adjust Depth and Regeneration Phaser A classic 12 stage emulation producing rich textured phasing with plenty of control You can control the number of stages feed forward and feed back and zero depth manual mode to manually sweep the Phaser using the offset control Gated Verb An accurate emulation of the popular 80 s Gated Reverb plus two other variants called Panned and Powerbox The user interface gives instant access to L
46. Ire Insert 18dBu OdBFS 22dBu at XLR output Processing Delay OdB meter 18dBFS 4dBu at XLR out 3dBFS 19dBu at XLR out multi point sensing GEQ 48dBFS 26dBu at XLR out Fast peak response PEQ Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Bell Width Channel Direct Out to USB Source select global 48kHz 100PPM 24 bit Delta Sigma 1 2 ms local XLR in to XLR out 0 7 ms local XLR in to AES out 0 deg C to 35 deg C 32 deg F to 95 deg F 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Qu 16 82W Qu 24 120W Qu 32 150W USB A Use a USB hard drive not a USB key 2 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit patchable 2 channel WAV 44 1 or 48kHz 16 or 24 bit to ST3 18 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit patchable 18 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit Audio Tools USB B Core Audio compliant 24 32 32 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit 22 30 32 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit DANSO Qu 32 Mixer AUTA Desk mounted Packed in shipping box Width x Depth x Height 440 x 500 x 186 mm 17 4 x 19 7 x 7 4 483 x 472 x 190 mm 19 x 18 6 x 7 5 610 x 680 x 350 mm 24 x 27 x 13 8 10 kg 22 lbs 13 5 kg 30 Ibs Unpacked weight Packed weight Width x Depth x Height 632 x 500 x 186 mm 24 9 x 19 7 x 7 4 670 x 790 x 350 mm 26 4 x 31 1 x 13 8 14 kg 31 Ibs 18 kg 40 Ibs 100mm motorised 5 TFT 800x480 resolution 7 TFT 800x480 resolution 4 Qu 16 10 Qu 24 32 4 4 TCP IP Ethernet for MIDI and iPad app Local dSNAKE or USB Local dSNAKE or US
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48. Mac computers only MMC transport Control Transport controls are available in the Setup Contro MIDI screen These can also be assigned to SoftKeys for quick access Assign the SoftKeys using the Setup Control SoftKeys screen Stream audio to the computer Audio is sent via the rear panel USB B port Go to the Setup Output Patch USB Audio screen to choose which Qu outputs to patch to the USB stream The following sources can be patched X Unassigned CH Mono channel Insert or Direct Out ST Stereo channel Insert or Direct Out FX returns 1 4 pre fader Group Insert or post fader Mix 1 10 post fader Main LR mix pre fader Main LR mix post fader Main LR mono sum pre fader Matrix post fader Stereo PAFL monitor CH ST Grp source button Set this to Insert Sends if you do not want the input channel and group USB sends to be affected by the mixer processing EQ Comp Gate Delay This sends the raw Preamp and unprocessed Group signals to the USB stream and is the typical setting for live recording Set this to Direct Outs if you want the input channel USB sends to follow the channel global Direct Output option It also sets the Group sends to be post processing and post fader This is the typical setting for studio recording working with a DAW Note The global Direct Output option affects all inputs and is set in the channel Routing screen Stream audio back to the Qu mixer Audio is retur
49. P9372 iss 5 The Qu mixer has sockets for all its inputs and outputs on its rear panel and can therefore be used without any additional rack However if you wish to use a digital snake to connect remote stage audio to the mixer using a single Cat5 cable then there are several rack options available The following diagrams show suggested combinations Qu 16 All inputs and outputs are available locally Use on stage or with an analogue snake Qu 16 Qu 16 AB168 Provides a rugged digital snake and stage box for all 16 mic inputs and up to 8 returns Qu 16 dSNAKE CH1 16 Outi 8 AB168 Qu 16 AR84 8 remote inputs Provides 4 outputs ideal for feeding a stereo PA and two monitors Qu 16 dSNAKE Qu 16 AR2412 Access all inputs and outputs near the stage ST1 3 provide stereo mic inputs Qu 16 dSNAKE 1 16 CH1 16 17 22 ST1 3 23 24 unused Outl 12 AR2412 dSNAKE AB168 Qu 24 All inputs and outputs are available locally Qu 24 Qu 24 AR2412 AR84 Adds the ST1 3 stereo mic inputs near the stage Qu 24 dSNAKE CH1 24 Out1 12 AR2412 Qu Mixer User Guide EXPANDER Qu 16 2x AB168 A second stage box expands the first to access ST1 3 on its first 6 inputs and provides more outputs Inputs 7 16 are not used 6 ST1 3 1 Out1 8 6 unused Out9 16 EXPANDER Qu 24 AR84 8 remote inputs Provides 4 outputs
50. Q GEQ COMP DELAY FADER a MET mnn UE mmt SENDS Qu Mixer User Guide 8 AP9372 iss 5 3 3 Differences between the Qu models All three models operate in the same way and have a similar touch screen menu structure The larger models add Groups and Matrix Other differences are shown here 4 SoftKeys Shelf for iPad 2 Group masters 2 Matrix masters 10 SoftKeys 6 ALLENSHEATH dd ALLEN amp HEATH Qu ct 3 a amp 3 a a d E e amp CS ee ee ee oe oe ood ee KE Hi Big i i gt yr BAIE JI d COL TIRS JTITTI E A m Pausa ec VIDES Ra SR Eo la lg Ilg Ia lS Ge heme c c Bea SS m m aM O haa of i L hm bow Ve Vm Lc E Ee Rn Dn EU EIN FORCE A A A E A LIES LI gt LI gt a E a w E 2 2 30 00 10 c e M E amp 7 3 amp T o m m ax ax LJ E 1 E we rrr we n r E BENE EET D CU e Ceo 99700997 ee C8 CORO ERE ERE XXX X o XX 0390 03097 o T I n E E ELLE ML e vt 1010 LAUIAL TT 16 fader strips 24 fader strips Extra FX Send and Group Mix selects LED colour strips to identify layer 4 Group masters Larger Touch Screen 2 Matrix masters 4 DCA Group masters ALLEN amp HEATH L i m G B B E E 3 7 c CHIO Cun e e 0 0 6 6 6 6 6 Gi 6 G 32 fader strips Extra 2 Group Mix selects 16 Mic Line in 24 Mic Line in
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52. S Tip Ring Sleeve jack inputs for plugging in line level stereo sources such as CD players The L input normals switches through the R input so that you can work with a mono source by plugging into just the L M input To work with RCA phono connections use jack to RCA converter plugs Talkback Input Dedicated balanced XLR input for plugging in a microphone to route to the mixes for the engineer to talk to the performers on stage Phantom power can be switched to the socket for condenser microphones Qu Mixer User Guide 11 AP9372 iss 5 4 2 Local Output Connections Mix outputs Qu Mixer User Guide Group Mix Matrix outputs Balanced XLR line level outputs for the mono and stereo mixes for example to feed monitor amplifiers external processing devices delay fill speaker systems and recording devices These use low impedance high quality differential driver circuits for connection to 4 or OdBu equipment Maximum output is 22dBu Professional equipment provides balanced connections for maximum interference rejection over long cable runs If you are connecting to unbalanced equipment then make sure the XLR pin 3 signal cold is linked to pin 1 signal ground Main LR output Balanced XLR line level outputs for the main Left and Right stereo mix These typically plug into the FOH speaker processor amplifier or powered speakers AES out 2 channel digital output using a single XLR connection
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54. ad the latest Qu mixer firmware Set up the wireless network Connect and configure a suitable wireless router as described below Connect the iOS device to this network Start the app and log in to the Qu mixer The app opens in its Login page You should see your Qu mixer in the list if it is recognised on the wireless network Select this and touch Connect The app detects the Qu mixer model Qu 16 Qu 24 or Qu 32 Some settings such as Qu Pad Custom layers and Qu You Group names and assignments are stored locally and remembered when the app is started More information Read the Help Manual by touching the button on the Login page for further instructions on how to set up and operate Qu Pad More information is available in the Knowledgebase and Digital Community on the Allen amp Heath web site Qu Mixer User Guide 65 AP9372 iss 5 Setting up the Qu wireless network The app sends and receives control data over a wireless Wi Fi network This requires a wireless router wireless access point connected to the Qu mixer Network port iOS device Qu mixer ALUEN amp HEATH e um16 ux a um wuj wji uou mE E op E Qu Network port Cat5 cable Choosing a wireless router For best performance we recommend you use a dual band 2 4 and 5GHz wireless router wireless access point with auto channel selection A wireless router with auto channel selection automatically sets itself to an available or le
55. agaass 64 11 mic nmieb m gem P 67 11 1 Reset Mix Settings A starting point for mixing eeeeeeeeseseeeeeennnnnnnenn nn 67 11 2 System Hard BeSL veis Fio mentunbdaciedbieinus x dade paa edpd Find unda nfetin ed nt ujsutd DI Erud RU ERE 68 12 Pec AIO seer 69 12 1 Mechanical CLANS 69 12 2 Qu 16 System Block Diagram esccsiccdnctenrassiecsncdeuasaanncenietasloessansddsmanesssiereiextsceiadateennicieneasnnnedninnass 70 12 3 Qu 24 and Qu 32 System Block Diagram cccccececccececeeeaeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaaaaaseseeeeeeeeeeees 71 12 4 eris lO elei NE LO OO LEE 72 About this guide This is the User Guide for the Allen amp Heath Qu 16 Qu 24 and Qu 32 digital mixers Please Note This guide refers to Qu firmware V1 6 Please refer to the Allen amp Heath website for the latest version of firmware and this user guide For more details read the Release Notes available with the firmware For information on the AR2412 AR84 and AB168 remote AudioRacks please refer to their user guides Qu Mixer User Guide 6 AP9372 iss 5 3 Introduction 3 1 Overview and Features Building on the heritage of the GLD and flagship iLive digital consoles the Qu presents exceptional performance together with an intuitive analogue style user interface with a motorised fader per channel
56. and USB B streaming share the same block of patchable tracks e Qu Drive Stereo Track 17 18 e Qu Drive Multitrack Track 1 18 e USB B Streaming Track 1 32 Qu 16 has 24 There are two screens e Track 1 18 Tracks associated with Qu Drive e Track 19 32 The rest of the tracks for USB B Touch the lower left 19 32 or 1 18 buttons to navigate between the screens Touch a button and then turn the screen Rotary to scroll through the available output sources Use the Fn key 1 function to quickly assign strips in sequence Once you have chosen the outputs press Apply to accept or Cancel to discard the changes CH ST Grp source button Set this to Insert Sends if you do not want the input channel and group USB sends to be affected by the mixer processing EQ Comp Gate Delay This sends the raw Preamp and unprocessed Group signals to the USB stream and is the typical setting for live recording Set this to Direct Outs if you want the input channel USB sends to follow the channel global Direct Output option It also sets the Group sends to be post processing and post fader This is the typical setting for studio recording working with a DAW Note The global Direct Output option affects all inputs and is set in the channel Routing screen Output sources are post processing post fader The USB Audio factory reset default patching varies according to Qu model All ensure that tracks 17 18 LR post
57. and standard mic 2 core screened audio cable It follows the AES Audio Engineering Society digital audio standard and can connect to any equipment fitted with an AES input socket The source to this output is patched using the Setup Output Patch Surface screen Applications include the feed to a PA speaker processor amplifier stereo broadcast or recording device equipped with AES input Alt out Stereo alternative output on balanced TRS jacks for connection to 4 or OdBu equipment such as zone feeds fill soeakers broadcast or local monitor The source to this output is patched using the Setup Output Patch Surface screen 2TRK out Stereo output on balanced TRS jacks for connection to 4 or OdBu equipment such as stereo recorders It follows the post master fader main LR mix Lamp Plug in a 4 pin gooseneck lamp to illuminate the mixer surface You can use any industry standard 12V 5W or lower power lamp We recommend the Allen amp Heath LEDLamp with built in thumbwheel dimmer USB B Type B USB connection for multi channel bi directional audio streaming between the mixer and a computer Follows the high speed USB 2 0 standard Refer to the Allen amp Heath web site for information on Windows and Apple Mac drivers available for Qu Network Fast Ethernet 100 Mbit s port for Cat5 cable connection to a computer for MIDI over TCP IP control of mixer parameters or to a wireless router access point for l
58. ange units This warranty is not transferable This warranty will be the purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and neither Allen amp Heath nor its approved service centres shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or breach of any express or implied warranty of this product Conditions Of Warranty The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental neglect or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual or approved by Allen amp Heath Any necessary adjustment alteration or repair has been carried out by an authorised Allen amp Heath distributor or agent The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to the place of purchase an authorised Allen amp Heath distributor or agent with proof of purchase Please discuss this with the distributor or the agent before shipping If the unit is to be repaired in a different country to that of its purchase the repair may take longer than normal whilst the warranty is confirmed and parts are sourced Units returned should be packed in the original carton to avoid transit damage DISCLAIMER Allen amp Heath shall not be liable for the loss of any saved stored data in products that are either repaired or replaced Check with your Allen amp Heath distributor or agent for any additional warranty information which may apply If further assistance is required please contact Allen amp Heath Ltd Compatibility directiv
59. annel These se elsissis sisis sls slslalala provide access to the input and master channel levels and ASPERIS C processing The main channel levels master levels and all sends to the FX and mixes can be easily viewed and adjusted using the faders The faders can also be used to adjust the Graphic EQ while in Fader Flip mode The faders are motorised and instantly move to show the current settings when the layer or function is changed Layers There are three Layers These provide access to inputs and masters as identified by the labels alongside the layer select keys Indicators next to the keys show which layer is active Press the lower key to access the mono channels Press the upper key to access the 3 stereo channels FX returns FX sends and Mix masters Press both keys together to access the user assignable Custom layer Note There is an option in the Setup Control Custom Layer screen to enable Custom Layer only This lets you choose which channels the user should have access to Master Master CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 Qu Mixer User Guide 19 AP9372 iss 5 Qu Mixer User Guide Mute key Press to turn off the channel audio signal This affects the send to all mixes including LR groups effects and stage monitors The key lights red when muted It flashes when muted by a Mute or DCA Group master Sel key select Press to access the Channel Processing Parameters can be adjusted using t
60. apps are compatible with all Qu mixers They identify the model and load the appropriate controls when you log in Qu Mixer User Guide 10 AP9372 iss 5 4 Connection Overview The following connections are available on the rear panel of the Qu mixer The Qu 16 is shown here AES digital out Alt out Lamp 2Trk out LR main out Analogue Mix outputs Mic and Line inputs ALL N amp HEATH Qu I e Line 11 Line 10 Line Line 6 Line 5 Line 4 Line 3 Line 2 une 1 iS j 3 a a 1 1 a Talkback Mic in em MET 9 8 ST1 and ST2 Kensington stereo line in Lock Cable clamp dSNAKE remote audio Power On Off Network Mains fuse USB B streaming Mains power input 4 1 Local Input Connections Mono Line Input Balanced TRS Tip Ring Sleeve jack input for plugging in line level signals such as multitrack players and radio mic receivers To work with unbalanced sources use a mono jack or link ring to sleeve within the TRS stereo jack Use DI boxes plugged into the Mic input for high impedance low level sources such as acoustic instrument pickups Microphone Input Balanced XLR input for plugging in a low level source such as a microphone or DI box 48V can be switched to the socket for condenser mics and active DI boxes that require phantom power Note To avoid loud thumps mute the channel before plugging in cables or equipment while 48V is turned on ST1 in C Stereo Line Input ST1 and ST2 balanced 4 TR
61. ar their affect on different sounds Switch the PEQ in or out using the In key to compare the sound It is better to cut rather than boost frequencies where possible Compressor The Compressor is a powerful tool for controlling the dynamics of the sound for example to smooth out a bass guitar or to narrow the dynamic range of a vocal to make it more intelligible in a busy mix At its extreme setting the compressor can be used as a limiter to prevent the signal exceeding a preset maximum level A compressor works by dynamically reducing the amount of gain when the signal increases above a certain threshold This pulls back loud moments Applying make up gain restores the average volume and also has the effect of bringing up quiet moments The result is a reduced dynamic range While listening to the signal adjust Thres threshold to set the point at which compression starts The GR indicator and red screen meter will start to show that compression is active Set Ratio for how much compression you want from none 1 1 to full limiting Inf A ratio of 3 1 is a good starting point 25 AP9372 iss 5 GH GATES PEQ 27dB 48V Insert 4 Delay Hard Knee Insert Delay Curr 15 Polly Thres Gain Attack 9 8 dB 0 0 dB 4 60 ms Release 150 ms Next 16 Abee Insert ITE Qu Mixer User Guide Use the In key to switch the compressor in and out and turn up Gain so that th
62. are Choose the firmware for your Qu mixer model The file has a QUU extension and a name that includes the model and version number Save the file to your computer For example Qu16UpdtV1_23_4567 QUU Read the Release Notes available on the download page step2 Remove previous Qu Firmware from USB It is important to remove previous firmware files as the Qu will attempt to load the first version it finds The firmware file is in the root directory of the USB device and has a QUU extension Step3 Copy the file to the USB root directory The Qu mixer will look for a valid firmware file in the root directory of the device Audio Control USB Data Output Patch Step4 Run the Firmware Update Diagnostics Calibration Qu Drive Firmware Plug the USB device into the Qu Drive port Open the Setup Utility Firmware screen If valid firmware is found its version number will be displayed on the screen For example Found V1 30 2857 Touch the Update button The update will start immediately The screen goes blank and the Pan control indicators flash in sequence while the update is running After a few minutes the mixer will reboot Important note Do not remove power during the firmware update Do not remove the USB device until the update has completed The mixer restarts automatically after the firmware update Qu Mixer User Guide 61 AP9372 iss 5 9 Working with Audio Streaming and a DAW The Qu mixer can s
63. are licence agreement By using this Allen amp Heath product and the software within it you agree to be bound by the terms of the relevant End User Licence Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found on the Allen amp Heath website www allen heath com legal You agree to be bound by the terms of the EULA by installing copying or using the software Further information Please refer to the Allen amp Heath website for further information knowledgebase and technical support You can join our Allen amp Heath Digital Community to share knowledge and information with other Qu users General precautions e To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the control surface obstructing movement of the motorised faders scratching the surface or touch screen with sharp objects or rough handling and vibration e Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination Avoid dust or small objects getting into the fader slots Cover the mixer when it is not being used for a long period e Computer and touch screen technology can be affected by extreme cold If the equipment has been stored in sub zero temperatures allow time for it to reach normal operating temperature before use at the venue Recommended operating temperature for Qu is 5 to 35 degrees Celsius e Avoid using the equipment in extreme heat and direct sunlight Make sure the mixer ventilation slots are not obstructed and that
64. ast congested channel when you power it up Setting up the Qu mixer Network The default setting is DHCP enabled This is recommended as it means that the mixer gets it network IP address automatically from a DHCP enabled router Go to the mixer Setup Network screen to check that DHCP is enabled If you choose to use manual network settings then you need to make sure that both the mixer and the router have compatible TCP IP addresses Setting up the wireless router The default settings of many routers are immediately compatible with the Qu mixer so you should be able to connect quickly However if you do experience difficulty or wish to change security settings then you will need to access the router setup utility To do this connect the router to a PC or Mac using a wired LAN network connection to access its setup menus Follow the instructions provided by the wireless router manufacturer Wireless router DHCP settings Make sure the router is set for DHCP so that it automatically allocates a compatible IP address to your iPad This is the default setting for most routers Wireless security To prevent other people accessing your Wi Fi we recommend you enable WPA WPA2 encryption A wireless key password will need to be assigned Make a note of this as it will be needed to log on to the network MAC address filtering is another method that can be used for security SSID This is the name broadcast by the wireless router to help ident
65. ce Local dSNAKE Global USB Source E ES ia Select the track to play back by touching the name EETETCITAM box You can choose a track from the Playback or the Recordings directory Touch Select to confirm Press the Fn key for options to choose playback mode Playback Mode Recordings Play Single Repeat All Repeat Single Qu Mixer User Guide 42 AP9372 iss 5 VIA CA ES Multitrack CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH ST 162 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Touch to select Track Elapsed 00 00 00 Remaining 00 00 00 Options E i AHQU E LIBRARY Cj SCENES E SHOWS El E USBMTK E QU MTO001 iE qu MT002 E Qu MT003 iE Qu MTO004 G QU MTOO5 Ey Qu MTO06 E QU MTO007 i qu MTD008 qu MTD09 E USBPLAY E USBREC Note We recommend you transfer previous recordings to your computer and then reformat the USB device on the Qu mixer before using it for each show This will avoid potential audio skipping that may occur with some USB devices containing long recordings Audio Control USB Data Output Patch Surface dSNAKE Monitor USB Audio Qu Drive Multitrack 1 18 USB B Streaming 1 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 9 10 11 12 aK 14 15 16 CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 Stereo CH ST source Insert Sends Apply Cancel SIE CH14 CH15 CH16 Select Source
66. d circle Record button Touch the Play button to start the recording Multitrack Playback You can play back your multitrack recordings from the USB device plugged into the Qu Drive port Patch the playback to the input channels using the Processing Preamp screen Fn key to open the Preamp Source screen Make sure Qu Drive is selected as the Global USB Source Select USB as the source for the channels you wish to play back Select the recording to play back by touching the name box You can choose a folder from the list Touch Select to confirm ee ne Press the Fn key for options to choose playback mode Play Single Repeat All E Repeat Single Note Qu always expects 18 tracks to be present in the multitrack folder You can create dummy tracks by duplicating and renaming your files 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 43 AP9372 iss 5 7 8 The FX Qu features 4 internal stereo FX effects processors Each can be loaded from a library of different effects types and presets These are the same as found in the flagship Allen amp Heath iLive digital mix system and are based on emulations of popular industry standard effects cm JC Lm amp Arena 2 Chamber Large Chamber Mid Chamber Small EMT Echo Close Curr 15 Poll Next 16 Abee Front Panel view sael ione HLTMO 0
67. dB ELE lt SS jto DCA n Polly Next Po Press the Fn key to access the Mute and DCA Groups Pan The rotary Pan control becomes active when an input channel Sel key is active Its function depends on currently selected Master Strip mix LR Channel main pan FX send Disabled Group Qu 24 Channel main pan 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 Mix Sends FX Sends Brus Reser rete Channel Routing screen Adjust the channel Direct Output Trim from off to Post delay Vv 10dB gain The Direct Outputs can be patched to rl feed the internal FX devices for example a delay effect ania send for a single vocal They also feed the SNAKE Monitor outputs ME Personal Mixing System and can be set as the CH ST channel USB source Follow mute The channel source for the Direct Outputs can be LISSE curr 15 Poll 36 l changed on this screen This is a global setting affecting all channel direct outputs ELIT NM Typical Direct out settings e FXsend Post Delay Follow fader Follow mute e ME Monitor Post Comp pre fader Follow mute Qu Mixer User Guide 29 AP9372 iss 5 FX Sends Mute Grp Assign Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 Mix 5 6 Mix7 8 Mix 9 10 LR Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Inf dB Inf dB
68. dB mid flat position while in fader flip mode Press a Sel key to return a slider to OdB It is better to cut rather than boost frequencies when tuning speakers using the GEQ E D Tk EIL Dk Tes igi j 18 MEE VN 1 mw w m w L L LA eu m xs Gs p zm NI Te a 1o L ie a in E i xx 6 6 Processing Libraries ser E Bell PF Banjo s Bass A NN Soe s Bass E2 1 Channel Library Recall Preamp on FTT J D amp Keys 8 String Ir IL EIL L V Speech 1 Channel Library Recall Preamp Processing block settings can be stored as Libraries e PEQ e GEQ e Gate e Comp e Channel Preamp Gate PEQ Comp Delay You can store up to 128 library items including all types Press the Fn key on the related Processing screen to open the Library page The Channel library is available from its Gate PEQ and Comp screens Channel Library This is available for the mono and stereo input channels Turn the Recall Preamp option on if you want to recall the input preamp settings along with the processing This includes the settings for all its preamp sources Local dSNAKE and USB Factory Libraries Built in libraries are available as examples or to give you a starting point for live mixing These cannot be deleted or edited User L
69. e 2004 108 EC and the European Low Voltage C Qu Series products comply with the European Electromagnetic directive 2006 95 EC Any changes or modifications to the product not approved by Allen amp Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the users authority to operate it Qu Mixer User Guide AP9372 Issue 5 Copyright 2014 Allen amp Heath All rights reserved ALLEN amp HEATH Allen amp Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LU UK http www allen heath com Qu Mixer User Guide 2 AP9372 iss 5 IMPORTANT Read these instructions before starting Safety instructions Before starting read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheets supplied with the equipment For your own safety and that of the operator technical crew and performers follow all instructions and heed all warnings printed on the sheet and on the equipment panels System operating firmware The function of the Qu mixer is determined by the firmware operating software that runs it Firmware is updated regularly as new features are added and improvements made The firmware version current when this guide was released is noted in the Contents section The latest firmware can be downloaded from the Allen amp Heath website transferred to USB key and then loaded into the Qu mixer using the Firmware Update utility e Checkthe Allen amp Heath website for the latest version of Qu firmware Softw
70. e average volume is similar Attack sets how fast the compressor starts to work when the threshold is reached Release sets how fast it stops compressing when the signal drops below the threshold For example adjust these to achieve a punchy dynamic sound or smooth out the response to reduce an audible pumping effect Two knee settings are available Hard Knee means that compression is applied at the set ratio as soon as the threshold is reached Soft Knee means that the compression ratio increases gradually from 1 1 to the set ratio as it approaches the threshold The curve illustrates this 4 Compressor types are available using the drop down menu Two Manual types allow user control of attack and release Two Auto types provide automatic control of the compressor dynamics Experiment with the effect of the compressor settings on different sounds Try to use compression only where it is needed and avoid compression in stage monitor speakers Mix processing The mix masters provide PEQ GEQ Compressor FX Insert capability and output Delay To access the Mix processing press its master strip green Sel key Insert switches an internal FX in or out if one has been patched into the mix The button is disabled when the insert is not patched The FX is inserted at the start of the processing before the EQ Use the FX Back panel screen to choose and assign one of the 4 internal FX as an Insert into a mix
71. e this with Qu only Do not use the device for other applications Note Qu Drive audio recording and multitrack playback require the USB storage device to support high sustained transfer rates Not all USB devices will guarantee flawless performance To find out more please refer to the Understanding Qu Drive and USB document in the Qu Knowledgebase on the Allen amp Heath web site Once formatted on the Qu mixer use the USB device with the mixer only Do not use it for other storage and applications Plug in the USB device Wait for the mixer to read the drive The status window displays information about the USB device File system OK no need to format File system Unsupported you need to format it Touch Format to start formatting When complete wait a few seconds for the mixer to read the key If successful the status window will display Ok Note Do not remove the USB device or turn off power until formatting is complete 60 AP9372 iss 5 8 17 Utility Firmware Update The Qu mixer operating firmware can be easily updated using a USB device key or drive Make sure the USB device has been previously checked and formatted to work with the Qu mixer d e o If you need to format the device then use the Format facility in the Setup Utility Qu Drive screen Step1 Download the firmware Visit the Allen amp Heath web site and download the latest Qu firmw
72. edited from the Processing screen The pencil icon appears when the name is blank All names are cleared when the Qu mixer is reset or the Reset Mix Settings scene is recalled Touch the name box to open the screen keypad and edit the name Names can have up to 6 characters Touch the Shift button to type in an uppercase character Touch the button twice for Caps Lock Mute and DCA Group names Open the Routing screen Fn key Mute DCA page to view the Mute and DCA Group masters Their names are displayed Touch a name box to open the screen keypad and edit the name Qu Pad iPad app names Names stored in the Qu mixer are sent to the iPad These are displayed and can be edited using the iPad Names and Scene memories Names are stored as part of the Qu mixer Scene memories You can block or allow names in Scene recall using the Global and per scene Filters Three filter items affect names e Input FX Names CH ST Groups and FX Returns e Output Names FX Sends Mix LR Matrix e Mute DCA Grp Masters Mute and DCA names 21 AP9372 iss 5 6 3 Channel Processing The SuperStrip provides familiar analogue feel one function per knob control of channel and mix master processing such as equalisers and dynamics The Touch Screen displays the parameter values and provides additional related controls while in the Processing screen This processing is accessed using the fader strip Sel keys Gate Comp Pk Ko GR
73. eo after the fader and pan so that you can hear its contribution and position in the LR mix Sel follow PAFL Link the Sel switch so that pressing PAFL automatically selects the processing for that channel PAFL follow Mix When turned on PAFL will follow the active Mix selected using the Master strip Mix keys This applies only if PAFL is first selected using the Master strip PAFL key Default for this option is On LR to PAFL Routes the main LR mix to the monitor when there is no PAFL selected PAFL Delay Delay the monitor to time align it with the acoustic sound from the source when the mixer is a long distance away from the stage Start with 1ms per foot PAFL Trim Attenuate the PFL pre fade signal by up to 24dB to match it with the average AFL after fade signal which is often much lower than PFL 50 AP9372 iss 5 8 2 Audio Setup Talkback Control USB Data SigGen Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 7 8 Options Curr Talkback options Momentary Latch Hold the Talk button for momentary Talkback or tap the Talk button to latch Talkback Output Patch Mix 3 Utility Mix 4 Set up and assign Talkback to talk to the musicians via their monitors or make announcements via the house PA mix HPF Dial in the High Pass Filter to remove low frequency pops and resonance while talking Factory default is 120Hz 48V Hold for 1 second to switch on phantom power Gain Adjust the talkback
74. er These can also be downloaded from the Allen amp Heath website Also read the safety notes printed on the rear of the mixer AC MAINS IN Standard IEC socket for connecting the mixer to the local mains supply Plug in a mains lead with moulded plug suitable for your territory A suitable mains lead is shipped with the mixer Note Do not replace the mains plug or modify the lead in any way For your own safety and that of the operator and performers do not remove or defeat the ground connection A cable clamp is provided You can slot the cable into this or lock it in place To lock the cable use a star head Torx T20 screwdriver to refit the clamp around the cable Fuse Mains input fuse to protect the mixer circuits in the unlikely event of a failure or excessive power surge If you need to replace the fuse always use one of the same type and rating as printed on the rear panel If the replacement fuse blows then refer to your authorised Allen amp Heath service agent for advice Power ON OFF switch Press to switch the mixer on Press again to switch it off Switching the mixer on Press the ON OFF switch The rear panel blue Power indicator lights The mixer takes just a few seconds to boot up It restores its previous settings LR mix is selected and its processing shown on the screen Note To avoid loud thumps do not switch the mixer on or off while the PA speakers are powered Always switch the amplifiers on last
75. er or a send to an effect or mix depending on which Mix Select key is active in the Master Strip The faders can also control the Graphic EQ frequency bands while in GEQ Flip mode The range of frequencies accessed by the faders is highlighted in the touch screen and labelled at the top of the faders The centre OdB flat position is marked on the fader scale 20 AP9372 iss 5 6 2 Channel Naming Qu channels FX mixes and groups can be named using the screen keypad The following can be named PEQ Delay 3 Linking Delay o 0 0 ms CITEE DCA Groups Mute Groups On SoftKey DCA Grpi DCA Grp2 DCA Grp3 DCA Grp4 ARR ARR ARR Level Level Level Level 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB ES DCA Groups Mute Gra ins On SoftKey DCA Grpi DCA Grp2 DCA Grp3 DCA Grp4 e Global Filter Recall Filter affects all Scenes utputs Inputs FX Input patch Preamps FX patch Output Patch Custom Layer CH ST lode FX param SoftKeys m Allow Allow iow Nlow Aliow Allow Names Faders Pan Mutes Names Faders Bal Mutes System low Allow TM Git Gw DCA Routing Audio Grps Mixsends FXsends MTXsends Mute DCA Mute Grp masters Qu Mixer User Guide Mono input channels Stereo input channels FX Returns FX Sends Mix LR Groups Matrix Mute Groups DCA Groups Channel names The name is displayed at the top left of the Processing and Routing screens The name can be
76. fader for the amount of reverb you want You can also send other channels to the reverb by turning up their send faders for example backing vocals and instruments perm e When done remember to return the faders to the main mix by turning off the FX1 Mix key or selecting the LR key e Youcan assign the FX sends or returns to a Mute Group if you want to be able to turn off all the effects with a single key for example between songs F2 hiiri B Hiid D Mix Lr Mix e Youcan assign a SoftKey as a tap tempo key for a delay effect This lets you quickly tap in the beat for a vocal delay without the need to open the FX screen Use the FX Library to recall different effects types and presets or to store your own parameter settings as User presets Listen to their effect on different signals and experiment with their levels and settings so that you can use them as a creative tool while mixing Qu Mixer User Guide 46 AP9372 iss 5 7 10 Scene Memories Qu provides 100 Scene memories These store and recall a snapshot of all live mixing parameters Scenes have many applications They can be used to store settings for bands during sound check for recall before they take to the stage during the show Scenes can also be used for cue recall during theatre shows or to provide a known starting point for different events or users in a multi purpose venue The Scenes screen Press the Scenes key next to the touch screen Global Filter
77. g instrument Full String instrument Mellow Vocal mic Male vocal Female vocal Choir mic Speech mic talking Slow response Fast response percussion Subtle reduction of noise Kick and tom drums Subtle compression 2 2 1 Heavier compression 3 2 1 Protection limiting Soft bass compression Punchy bass compression Soft vocal compression Vocal compression Strong vocal compression Vocal wedge monitor reduce feedback 28 Mic Line DI 48V Bass A Bass E Drm Hat Drm KK Drm OH Drm SN Drm Tom Gtr A Gtr E Horn Keys string Vox V Choir V Speech Vocal or instrument mic Line level source With 48V on for DI box Acoustic upright bass Electric bass Hi hats Kick bass drum Overhead for cymbals Snare drum Tom drum Acoustic guitar Electric guitar Sax trumpet trombone Keyboard electric piano Stringed instruments Vocal mic Choir mic Speech mic talking Channel Libraries are intended to provide a useful starting point for live mixing Settings are mosily flat with parameters set to typical values for the associated source These libraries are available for the mono and stereo input channels They recall all processing settings including Gate PEQ and Compressor They can also recall the Preamp settings such as Gain 48V and Polarity if you turn the Recall Preamp option on Recall these libraries while setting up the mixer before sound check When sound checking each instrument
78. gnable to any mix Sine White Pink Bandpass Noise 31 Bands 1 3 octave 20 20kHz follows PAFL source Width x Depth x Height 850 x 500 x 186 mm 33 5 x 19 7 x 7 4 1000 x 680 x 350 mm 39 4 x 26 8 x 13 8 20 kg 44 Ibs 24 kg 53 Ibs
79. gned to different functions by the user Function Touch the box to open and choose from the list of available functions Touch Apply to confirm the changes Note SoftKey settings are stored in scenes If you do not want these settings overwritten when scenes are recalled then block the SoftKeys item in the Global Filter Use the Scenes Global Filter screen Unassigned The SoftKey does nothing Unassigned Mute Group Becomes the Mute master n for the assigned Mute Group This is the factory default setting for SoftKeys 1 4 Mute Group Tap Tempo L R DCA Mute Becomes the Mute key forthe assigned DCA Group You could use these as extra Mute Groups if you set the DCA master level to OdB Tap Tempo Use the SoftKey to tap in the time setting for Delay FX Choose L R or Tap Tempo L Tap Tempo R EN NE _Recallscene_ Scene Store Current Recall Scene Scene Recall Go i L R both to follow the same tap Scene Next Scene Previous PAFL Clear Recall Scene Instantly recalls the scene number assigned to the SoftKey Scene Store Current Instantly stores the current mixer settings to the last recalled scene This is shown in the Curr bar QuDrive Stereo Rec QuDrive Multitrack i E e Scene Recall Go Instantly recalls the Scene shown in the Next bar DAW Control Scene Next Advances to the next scene in the list Scene Previous Ste
80. he SuperStrip controls The touch screen will display the settings and provide additional controls if either the Processing or Routing screen is active The Sel key is also used for Assign mix routing Hold down the Assign key and press Sel keys to assign channels to the mix currently selected in the Master Strip The Sel keys light green to show channels assigned to the selected mix Assign Pre Post fade sends Hold down the Pre Fade key and press Sel keys to toggle channel sends pre or post fader for the mix currently selected in the Master Strip The Sel keys light green to show channels set pre fade Copy channel processing Hold down the Copy key and press a channel Sel key to copy its processing settings Then hold down the Paste key and press one or more Sel keys to instantly paste those settings to other channels Reset channel processing Hold down the Reset key and press a channel Sel key to instantly reset all its processing to factory default Reset Graphic EQ band Press Sel to reset the associated GEQ frequency band to OdB while in GEQ Flip mode PAFL key Press to listen to a channel using headphones and check its level on the main meters The meter PAFL indicator lights Press PAFL again to turn it off A SoftKey can be assigned to clear all active PAFL selections Options are available in the Setup Audio PAFL screen to choose how you want PAFL to Work Additive mode Pressing a PAFL key automatical
81. he need to switch to the Masters layer Mute key Press to turn off the mix master audio signal The Mute key lights red when the audio is muted Sel key select Press to access the mix Processing PEQ GEQ Compressor Delay and its Routing parameters using the SuperStrip and Touch Screen The screen presents related parameters while its Processing or Routing key is active The Sel key can also be used to Copy mix processing Hold down the Copy key and press the Sel key to copy the processing settings Then select a different Mix hold down the Paste key and press the Sel key to instantly paste those settings to that mix Reset mix processing Hold down the Reset key and press the Sel key to instantly reset all its processing to factory default Assign all sources Hold down the Assign key and press the Sel key to toggle all sources on assigned or off to the mix Set all sources Pre or Post Fade Hold down the Pre Fade key and press the Sel key to toggle all sources Pre or Post Fade PAFL key Press to listen to a mix using headphones and check its level on the main meters The meter PAFL indicator lights Press PAFL again to turn it off A SoftKey can be assigned to Clear All active PAFL selections Options are available in the Setup screen to choose how you want PAFL to work The default setting is AFL after fade listen Mix meter The strip meter lets you keep an eye on the mix master signal level This is pos
82. hen you assign to the mixes Mute Turns the signal off Assign Touch to toggle the assignments to the LR and Mixes 1 10 on or off Assignment to the Groups and Matrix is not available on the Qu 16 Note To avoid noise in the system remember to turn the assignments off when you have finished using the generator 51 AP9372 iss 5 8 4 Control Setup Custom Layer Custom Layer 1 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH6 CH7 CH8 9 10 11 14 15 CH9 CH10 ST2 BALG 17 18 19 The following strip types are available X Unassigned CH Mono input channels ST Stereo input channels FX Ret FX returns FX Send FX sends Mix Mix masters 1 10 LR Main LR master Grp Stereo Groups not Qu 16 MTX Stereo Matrix not Qu 16 DCA DCA Group master MIDI MIDI DAW control To select the Custom Layer press both Layer keys together The Custom Layer can have any combination of channel FX master and MIDI strips assigned to its faders Faders can be left unassigned This lets you arrange the faders you are using for your show into one convenient layer or use the Custom Layer to control your Digital Audio Workstation DAW The screen presents an assignment button for each fader Touch a button and then turn the screen Rotary to scroll through the available strips Use the Fn key 1 function to quickly assign strips in sequence DAW control When working with a DAW Digital Audio Workstation it is typical to assign all faders as MIDI
83. ibraries You can name and save your often used settings for quick recall User libraries can be overwritten renamed and deleted using this screen Library lists The left hand list displays related processing block libraries for example the PEQ The right hand list displays libraries for complete input Channel processing Note There is no standard setting for instruments in live mixing as many factors affect the sound for example the instrument itself its pickup the mic used room acoustics and more For this reason the Factory libraries simply provide a starting point or examples You can also save your preferred settings as User libraries Qu Mixer User Guide 27 AP9372 iss 5 6 7 List of Factory Libraries Comp GEQ Qu Mixer User Guide Bell Shelf Banjo Bass A Bass E1 Bass E2 Drm KK1 Drm KK2 Drm SN1 Drm SN2 Gtr A1 Gtr A2 Gtr E1 Gtr E2 Horn Keys 1 Keys 2 Stomp string 1 String 2 Vox 1 Vox 2M Vox 3F V Choir V Speech Gentle Heavy Limit Bass 1 Bass 2 Vox 1 Vox 2 Vox 3 Flat 4 bell 0 5 octave Flat Shelving LF and HF Banjo pickup or mic Acoustic upright bass Electric bass Deep Electric bass Punch Kick drum Rock Kick drum Jazz Snare drum Standard Snare drum Deep Acoustic guitar Mellow Acoustic guitar Bright Electric guitar Mellow Electric guitar Bright Brass instrument Sax Keyboard Full Keyboard Tight Foot stomp box Strin
84. ify it in the network list you will see in the device Settings Wi Fi page Positioning your wireless router It is important that your iOS device operates within the specified range and in line of sight of the wireless router Place it high up to avoid obstacles such as people and equipment Avoid locating it behind pillars or walls near metal beams or on top of loudspeakers Connecting to the wireless router Make sure the iOS device Wi Fi is turned ON in its Settings screen Choose your wireless router from those shown in the Network list Enter the password to connect to the router After a few moments a tick should appear to show the iPad has successfully connected to the wireless network Check that the icon in the iPad top toolbar shows good Wi Fi signal strength Note To prevent unauthorised control of your Qu mixer we strongly recommend that you password protect your wireless network Note The iPad remembers the network settings To prevent an iPad connecting again in future without the password for example if you have given a guest engineer access your Qu with their own iPad select your network in their iPad Settings Wi Fi menu and use the Forget this network function 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 Mixer User Guide 66 AP9372 iss 5
85. ive mixing control using the Allen amp Heath Qu Pad app running on an iPad The Lnk indicator flashes to indicate network activity dSNAKE The proprietary Allen amp Heath digital snake connection for remote audio using an AR2412 AR84 or AB168 AudioRacks and for personal monitoring using the ME Personal Mixing System 12 AP9372 iss 5 4 4 Powering up the mixer CLES WETH PARIT 14 CE THE PET RULES ORATOR ASAT TO THE FCALLOATHG TWO CONDITIONE 3 THIS HAUL IMTERFEREHTLE AMD 2 THI ee IMAPET Void CAN IC p LAUAR 1 UG WARRING TIS APPLIANCE MT H COMME CTD TO A MAHI L CET PPR DONT TIRE A cr hse CLR re Ee ee RA TIERS irk Bread Dui Caci PLR PAE hil PAL cere pnis qe COMTI D ARTIC TOH AA ri OF FIRE SECT OUTLET WITH A FROTECTPVE DART eG CONNECTION E n kr i TTENTION ACCOR A UHE i APPARAEET M Trin OPLICR hiiit VIHONHERKT APPARATEN REALI AHSLIUTIT TLL AGAT UTER LAITE G LHTETTAAA pU 4TI T THE LA VATFECHT LA CHORDA D IH THE UK FY RLLEF amp HEATH LATED MACA LK Qu Mixer User Guide Kan ON TT e 106 ERUTAZDUITTELITOS The Qu mixer has an internal universal voltage power supply unit This means you can use your mixer in most parts of the world without the need to modify the unit as long the local mains supply is within the range Mains Voltage 100 to 240 V AC Mains Frequency 47to 63Hz Important Before starting read the Safety Instructions Sheet packed with the mix
86. l monitor mix control for musicians and performers on stage The engineer can still Keep an eye on and control each mix at the Qu mixer at any time Qu You runs on Apple iOS devices including iPhone4 or later iPad iPad Mini or iPod Touch running iOS7 or later Note You can connect up to 8 iOS devices to the Qu mixer This includes multiple devices running Qu You and the one iPad running Qu Pad if that is also being used Qu You lets you Choose which Mix to control Select Mix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or 9 10 View channels numbers and names Assign which sources to access Sources can be CH ST FXret Grp Assign up to 4 group level wheels Use the Me group for your own channels Name each Group Control master fader and mute Control input send levels and pan Rotate for portrait or landscape view 14 24 e Assign Om CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 4 B 3 nm 3 Nn na CH11 CH13 CH14 CH15 GTR1 KBL KBR CH19 CH20 CH21 CH10 MC SAX TRUMP CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 GIR KBP ACO CH18 1 CH20 CH21 CH22 CH23 A i a M FR Using the Qu Pad or Qu You app Qu Mixer Requirements The Qu mixer firmware and Qu Pad feature release version number must be the same for example V1 5 firmware will not run with the V1 6 app However the maintenance version numbers do not need to be identical for example Qu Pad V1 60 would run with Qu mixer V1 61 Refer to the Allen amp Heath web site for more information and to downlo
87. lights orange to show it is selected and can be adjusted using the screen rotary Option Menu Touch to open a list of options available Scroll using the screen rotary and touch an item in the list to select it Several menu lists are available within the screens for example to choose a compressor type Screen Rotary Use this to change the value of the parameter in the box highlighted orange on the screen or to scroll through lists Apply Cancel Some setup screens present several parameters associated with one function for example channel linking These can be chosen before they are applied Touch Apply to accept the changes or Cancel to close the screen without accepting the changes ee Function Key The Fn key provides access to further options associated with the currently selected screen for example channel source selection and o BE on EE on ME o B on ME on BE on ME on processing libraries It is also used to access the Mute Group and Matrix mix settings If available its function will appear in the lower toolbar above the key Press Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level the key again to close the option screen Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB A Gane ae Se This example shows access to the Mute Groups Mute Grps Scene 1 Recalled screens from within a Routing screen Qu Mixer User Guide 37 AP9372 iss 5 Status Bar This lower screen
88. liser 45 AP9372 iss 5 7 9 Working with FX Adding vocal reverb P JC JE Mix gt Return Press the FX key to open the FX screen Touch to select FX1 fm V l 7 Press the Fn key to open the Library page Touch Factory _ AM Recall a Reverb into the FX1 slot if one is not already loaded Open the Back Panel view and check that FX1 is set for Mix Return with FX1 as its input Start by turning up a vocal channel fader while the master strip LR mix is selected to hear the signal in the main PA mix Select the top layer to view the FX Return channel strips Set these faders to their 0 position and check they are unmuted to ensure the effect signals will be returned to the main mix me me me ne Ema ass CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 e Press the FX1 Mix key The master strip now presents the FX1 Send master fader and controls The channel faders move to show the sends to FX1 Sends on faders e Press the master strip Sel key to view the FX1 parameters on the screen Press the Fn key to access the library e Setthe master strip fader to its O position and check that it is unmuted to ensure the channel sends will be sent to the FX e Move the vocal channel fader to adjust its send level to the selected FX This is similar to turning an Aux send knob on an analogue mixer to feed an outboard effects unit e You should now hear the reverb added to the dry vocal signal Adjust the send
89. ly cancels any previous selection Turn Additive on to PAFL more than one channel at a time Sel follow PAFL Link the Sel switch so that pressing PAFL automatically selects the processing for that channel LR to PAFL Routes the main LR mix to the monitor when there is no PAFL selected Output AFL This option sets the mix strip PAFL keys to monitor AFL after fade listen With this option turned off these keys monitor PFL pre fade listen The default is AFL so that you can check mixes after the master fader Input AFL This option sets the input strip PAFL keys to monitor AFL after fade listen With this option turned off these keys monitor PFL pre fade listen PFL is the usual setting for inputs so that you can check and set their gain before you bring up the faders Channel meter The strip meters let you keep an eye on signal levels while you are mixing These display channel level before the fader and mute control Pk Lights red to warn that the signal is too hot and gain or trim should be reduced It turns on 3dB before clipping to warn you before audible distortion Pk senses the signal at several points within the channel 0 Lights when the signal reaches nominal OdBu allowing a healthy 18dB headroom This is the normal level for mixing Sig Lights to show signal presence It turns on at 26dBu Fader Controls the level of the input channel FX or mix master assigned to it This can be the main channel fad
90. me using the EUM TN screen keypad to store a new User Library You can store up to 128 Libraries E Horn P Keys a Recall Highlight a library item and touch Recall to Ec instantly recall its settings Turn on Recall Preamp if e you want to recall the preamp settings Edit Highlight a library item and touch Overwrite to overwrite an existing library with the current settings or Delete to delete it from the list Touch the Name box to edit its name Qu Mixer User Guide 22 AP9372 iss 5 Coma E Jm Delay Source CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 STi ST2 EIE Global USB Source sg Scene 11 Stored From Mem Choose either Qu Drive or USB affects all channels Local red Gain dSNAKE yellow Gain 48V Hold CINE arED Es Source Qu Drive dark blue Gain Qu Mixer User Guide Preamp An analogue preamplifier head amp matches each connected microphone or line signal to the operating level of the console before it gets converted to digital to be processed and mixed with the other channels Source lets you choose one of four sources as the input to the channel Local Mic Line sockets on the Qu rear panel dSNK Remote preamps via dSNAKE Qu Drv Playback from USB hard drive USB B Audio streaming from a Mac computer Press the Fn key to open the Source screen Touch the CH buttons to highlight those you
91. mic level Assign Touch to toggle the assignments to the different mixes on or off Press the surface Talk key to talk to the musicians or house Active Talk is indicated by the green T icon in the lower toolbar Momentary Latch option Press the Fn key to open the Options screen to access the Talk option Option Off The Talk key is momentary action only Press and hold to talk Option On The Talk key latches on or off when you press it quickly It becomes momentary when you press and hold it for longer than 0 5 second Select this option when you are working with a switched talkback microphone and therefore want Talk to be permanently selected Control USB Data PAFL Talkback Mix 1 Mix 2 Qu Mixer User Guide Output Patch Mix 3 Utility Mix 4 Set up and assign the Signal Generator to test loudspeakers and align levels between equipment Source Touch to open the list of sources available e Sine Pure tone with adjustable frequency Set to 1kHz and use meters to match equipment levels e White Noise Equal energy per Hz e Pink Noise Filtered white noise for equal energy per octave This is a good source to use for testing loudspeaker drivers and phase Its response matches the way we hear frequencies e Band pass Noise Pink noise filtered around a frequency which can be swept from low to high Level Start with the level set low to avoid unexpected loud sounds w
92. n assign any combination of DCA Masters to fader strips in the Custom Layer Do this using the Setup Control Custom Layer screen USB Data Output Patch Utility Custom Layer SoftKeys Network MIDI 5 X 1 X 9 13 14 15 X X X X 17 21 22 23 X DCA1 DCA2 DCA3 DCA4 4 Assign and use one or more SoftKeys as DCA Group Mute keys Any DCA Group mute can be assigned to any SoftKey 5 Use the Qu Pad iPad app DCA Group strips The Mute key will flash red if the channel is muted by a Mute or DCA Group A short flash shows it is muted by the group only A long flash shows it is muted by its Mute key and a Mute or DCA group Start with the DCA Master level set to OdB At this setting it has no effect on the channel levels Raise or lower the master level to adjust the post fade levels of all sources assigned to the DCA Group DCA Groups can be used as additional Mute Groups when their masters are set to OdB Note If there is no signal when you raise a channel fader check that it has not been turned down by any DCA master assigned to it Qu Mixer User Guide 34 AP9372 iss 5 6 15 The Master Strip Qu provides a dedicated fader strip for the Mix Masters It presents the fader and controls for the mix currently selected using the Mix keys alongside The sends to the selected mix are presented on the channel faders They move to show the current settings This provides a very quick way to access each mix without t
93. n be set Pre or Post fader but it is usual to leave these set post fade so that the effects follow the channel fader level Each send can be assigned On or Off Its Level can be adjusted here To work with the sends and assignments from all channels to one FX mix use the Master Strip Mix keys and the fader strips Qu 16 FX3 and FX4 do not have dedicated sends However you can assign any of the Mix1 10 buses to feed these To do this use the FX Back panel screen Channel Audio Group Assign screen The Qu 24 includes two stereo Group mixes and the Qu 32 has four Groups are not available on the Qu 16 This screen lets you assign one channel to all groups To work with the assignments from all channels to one group use the Master Strip Mix keys and the Assign fader strip Sel keys Working with the Groups not Qu 16 Mono and stereo input channels and FX returns can be routed to groups Group routing follows the channel faders and pan They do not have send levels You can use a Group to sub mix several channels for single fader level control or to process several channels for example FX return or stereo drum sub mix Compressor over several backing singers Single EQ over several lavalier microphones Grouping signals for recording or ME monitoring For sub mixing Assign channels to the Group rather than LR then assign the Group to LR Access the Group masters using the Master Strip Mix keys 30 AP9372 iss 5
94. nected A Qu system can have up to two Mai deel oem om add achd aidd lad AudioRacks connected These are shown as 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 uud rd ias ncn wl mud ad arn dSNAKE The first main AudioRack connected 9 10 11 12 uad iud iam ri Expander The second expander AudioRack pply ance dSNAKE outputs can be patched with or without physical AudioRacks connected The following sources can be patched All Qu mixer patching is stored in Scene memories The Reset Mix Settings defaults are shown below X Unassigned Grp Group post fader Qu 16 Reset dSNAKE Patch Mix Mix 1 10 post fader dSNAKE Qu out LR pre LR mix pre fader Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 LR post LR mix post fader L R pre LR mono sum pre fader L R LR mono sum post fader MTX Matrix post fader PAFL Stereo PAFL monitor Mix 5 Mix 6 Mix 7 Mix 8 CONOoaBRWN gt CONOoaBRWN gt Qu 24 and Qu 32 Reset dSNAKE Patch dSNAKE Qu out Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 Mix 5 Mix 6 Mix 7 Mix 8 CONOoaBRWN gt 1 2 3 4 5 6 T7 8 Qu Mixer User Guide 57 AP9372 iss 5 8 13 Output Patch Setup Monitor This screen presents the patching of the dSNAKE USB Data remote monitor audio outputs This allows the Qu USB Audio Audio Control Utility mixer to work with the Allen amp Heath ME Personal Surface dSNAKE Monitor Monitor mixing system Channel sends follow Global Direct Out settings 4 5 6 7 8 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
95. ned via USB B This is mapped one to one to the inputs channels Use the Preamp screen Fn key Source page to patch USB B to the channels Make sure you have set USB B Streaming as the global USB source Note Most DAWs allow flexible patching and routing of tracks to from any interface I O However if you are using iTunes QuickTime or similar for playback to the mixer the stereo output will default to the Qu Input CH 1 and 2 You can change this manually on the Mac and use the latest version of the Qu Windows Driver on the PC 63 AP9372 iss 5 10 iOS Apps for Wireless Control Two Qu apps are available from the Apple Store Qu Pad Engineer s live mixing control Qu You Musician s personal monitor control Qu Pad is an engineer s mixing tool giving you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed Qu Pad gives you control of the live mix It is not for system setup or memory management which can be accessed at the mixer Qu Pad and the Qu console can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions for example one engineer using the console to mix front of house sound and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage Qu Pad runs on all models of iPad running iOS5 1 1 or higher Current version tested at the time of this release is iOS8 Note Current firmware supports only one iPad running Qu Pad However you can connect up to 7 additional iPhones
96. nt such as acoustic guitar or flute There are plenty of factory presets available The 4 buttons at the top control the main parameters if you wish to make adjustments HF and LF cut shape the response and Expert opens up a host of parameters for fine control if you wish to experiment further You also have the 4 band PEQ available in the FX Return channel processing Delay Generates separate left and right tap delay outputs from the input Delay time can be dialled in using the screen rotary tapped on screen or tapped using a SoftKey The left and right delay taps can be linked to produce a mono effect Feedback adds regeneration for a repeating echo effect Set a short delay time around 80 to 160ms for the classic slapback effect ADT An Automatic Double Tracking module capable of creating short echo chorusing classic double tracking and slapback tape delay loops It includes a stereo width enhancer and auto panning within the stereo field The ADT is perfect for creating classic doubling effects thickening programme on stage or developing a stereo sound field as an alternative to chorusing 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 44 AP9372 iss 5 FREQUENCY CHORUS DEPT
97. o cut Hi cut decay spectrum filters and the gate envelope controls predelay attack hold and release Patching the FX Touch the top right tab to select the Back Panel view Open the option list to select the type of FX patching Touch Apply to confirm any changes e Mix Return Known as a system effect this uses a bus to Send a mix of the channels to the effect and a dedicated stereo FX Return channel to add the wet effect to the dry original sound This is used for effects such as reverb and delay Choose which mix bus to use as its input For the Qu 16 FX1 and FX2 have dedicated buses If you want to use FX3 or FX4 as another system effect you could patch one of the Mix1 10 buses as its input e Ch gt Return This is similar to a Mix Return system effect but fed from one channel rather than a mix of channels It uses the assigned input channel Direct Output as its source Examples include a vocal channel delay gated verb on a snare or chorus added to guitar e Insert Here the effect is patched in line with an input channel or mix master It is switched in or out using the channel Insert switch Inserted FX provide a Dry Wet control to balance the effect with the original signal FX processing view Press an FX Send or Return strip Sel 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 equa
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99. on the Qu 16 S e Press the Mix key again or press LR to return to the main mix or press another Mix key to adjust a different mix 3 s 8 A WS Wal ce a r a a N VI E Note Always remember to return to the main LR mix once you have finished adjusting monitor or effects levels o Hold and then press Sel Toggle individual sources Toggle all sources A B Pre Post w Assign Sends on faders 3D o gt lt gt E NEN 3t ap E NEN Qu Mixer User Guide 36 AP9372 iss 5 7 Touch Screen Mixing Functions The Qu features an 800x480 pixel colour touch screen for quick and intuitive setup and control of the mix The Qu 16 and Qu 24 have 5 screens The Qu 32 has a larger 7 screen TouchChannel Touch to select each processing block Button Parameter box Status toolbar Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 4 Mix 5 6 Mix7 8 Mix 9 10 LR cH 3 GATE PEQ Sel screens 28dB Local Insert Hard Knee Option menu Thres Gain Attack Release 0 0 dB 0 0 dB 4 60 ms 150 ms Other screens Eels Curr 15 Poll Next 16 Abee Fn Copy Reset Function key Edit keys screen Rotary Screen select keys Button Touch to select its function or change its state Some functions need be touched for at least 1 second to avoid accidental operation for example switching 48V phantom power or resetting the mixer These are marked Hold Parameter box Touch to change its value The box high
100. on the network The default name is the model number for example Qu 16 or Qu 24 8 7 Control Setup MIDI The Qu mixer can send and receive MIDI messages for remote control of many of its functions It also provides MMC transport control from this page or assigned to SoftKeys The Qu uses two MIDI channels one for Qu mixing functions the other for DAW control using the Custom Layer Custom Layer Audio USB Data Output Patch Utility SoftKeys Network Apply MIDI Channel Control Channel 2 Cancel MIDI control available Mutes Faders and Pan Audio Group Assign not Qu 16 Mix and FX Sends Pan Assign Pre LR Assign Matrix sends Pan Assign Pre not Qu 16 Mute DCA Group Assign master Mute PAFL select Input channel source Preamp Gain Trim Pad 48V Insert In Out Input Polarity Gate PEQ Comp Delay Mix PEQ GEQ Comp Delay Scene Recall FX Tap Tempo MIDI Custom strips DAW control MMC MIDI transport control Bank Up Down DAW control Qu Mixer User Guide MIDI over USB The rear panel USB B port allows direct connection to Apple Mac computers running OSX 10 6 or later This carries MIDI and audio streaming USB B is the recommended connection for DAW and other computer based MIDI control Note USB MIDI is supported natively by the Mac so no driver is needed A driver for Windows computers can be downloaded from the Allen amp Heath web site MIDI over TCP Network The
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102. oo E x i posu am cde e n den o o Note Allow space for the connectors Oo OUO Fa OUO OO Ce Oc On and cables at the rear S de The rack ears can be fitted without Jo pLRRRETTTTTTTTRTI pete _ the need to remove the plastic side J 7 7 trims Simply secure them to the base oco of the mixer with the 6x M4x8 screws supplied part number AB0332 using O6 6 GO O O O oO O o 0 00000909 o Es a 20 Torx screwdriver E olig p Secure the mixer in the 19 rack with 8x M6 screws with plastic cup 483 washers to protect the mixer surface Qu Mixer User Guide 69 AP9372 iss 5 E v San O S ea aw Oo 9 a E Per o V m 6 12 2 dvd ino ey 61p Sav NO SAV sod Xii 1sod aJd u4 ysod aid 47 dvd sod XIN 1sod aJd 4 7 ysod aud 47 Le NO dv Ox ngpp va NO dlg O Kh l ee ox yoyed 1nding o1 sod i ngpy 1v8 O a INO H1 OLH OX 01 6 8 7 9 G INO XIN I I l I I i ngpr qe I I I I I HV ngpp Wa IMO XIN HY apo aPrz ud 6 Wal 14 JOU uc 161 ald q HYdO E E N Yadav 82400 pueq Lg Vly Hitt 039 pueq gc SJa se N Y 1 pueq gc SJeJSe N 0 L 6 8 7 9 G XIN pueq 8 SJeSe t LXI e INO wx LLS synduy ejqneduuo2 3j d3aNvaxa JMYNSP HVd ysod aud Y 7 ysod aid 47 1s0d
103. press and hold the Paste key and touch the scene in the list to paste to This copies the scene contents and name The Safes screen A Recall Safe protects all parameters for one channel Scene recall affects all input channels FX and mixes You can make one or more of these Scene Safe so that none of their parameters are overwritten by any of the 100 scenes For example walk in music and continuity microphone channels A blue dot o appears in the tab if one or more channels have been made safe Input Safes Make any combination of the sources to the mixes safe CH ST1 3 FX Returns Protects e Channel processing e Channel fader and pan e Routing and sends to all the mixes e Mute and DCA Group assignments Mix Safes Make any combination of the mixes safe Mix1 10 FX Sends1 2 LR The Qu 24 includes Safes for its Groups and Matrix mixes Protects e Master processing Master fader and balance Routing and sends from the channels Global channel send source Mute and DCA Group assignments 48 AP9372 iss 5 Filter parameters Inputs FX All CH ST FX Ret Groups Input patch Local dSNAKE USB Preamps Gain Pad Trim 48V Pol CH ST process Gate PEQ Comp Dly Group processing not Qu 16 FX patch FX parameters Inputs FX Group Faders Pan Inputs FX Group Mutes Inputs FX Group Names Outputs All FX Sends Mix LR Matrix Input patch Output patch Sockets Qu Drive Mix process PEQ GEQ Comp Dly
104. ps back to the previous scene PAFL Clear Set a SoftKey to clear any active PAFL keys The SoftKey lights to show when a PAFL is currently selected Qu Drive Set SoftKeys as transport controls for stereo and multitrack recording and playback Touch and scroll using the rotary to select the transport control required MMC Set SoftKeys as transport controls for MIDI DAW Bank Control Set SoftKeys as DAW Bank up down controls 53 AP9372 iss 5 Output Patch Utility 8 6 Control Setup Network Use this screen set the TCP IP address for the Network Audie USB Data port and the name used to identify the Qu mixer on the network Network MIDI Unit Name STH TLCS IP Address Custom Layer It is important that the network address is compatible with the addresses of equipment connected to the port for example a laptop providing MIDI control of mixer parameters or a wireless router providing Apply remote control using the Qu Pad iPad app DHCP Enable this if the connected device has DHCP capability and is therefore able to automatically allocate a compatible IP address to the mixer This is the factory default and is the typical setting for connecting to a wireless router used to interface with an iPad Subnet Mask Cancel For manual setting of the network address enter compatible IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway settings Unit Name Enter a name with up to 15 characters to identify the Qu mixer
105. r out of the standard Inputs and Masters fader layers Admin can assign just the required channel strips and therefore prevent the user accessing channels that should not be touched This is a powerful tool in customising the Qu mixer to suit the intended user and application Qu Mixer User Guide 40 AP9372 iss 5 7 5 Home Screen Meters CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH 1 2 gt 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 ST ST ST LEES FX FX FX FX Grp Grp Mix Mix Mix Mix Mix Mix Mix Mix Ret Ret Ret Ret 1 2 3 4 amp a N i BUE UE RUE SIE SIC JE Qu Drive CH CH CH 22 23 24 This screen provides a convenient view of all channel mix and FX signal activity For optimum performance the loudest signals should read into the yellow If any red Peak meter flashes then reduce the level of that signal to avoid possible distortion Increase levels if the meter readings are consistently low The Qu 24 meters screen is shown here Qu 32 provides two pages of meters The Qu 16 does not include Group and Matrix meters 7 6 Home Screen RTA User Meters RTA follows PAFL 31 BAND OCTAVE ANALYSER USB Audio This screen displays a Real Time Analyser RTA which analyses the frequency content of the audio signal currently being monitored using the PAFL keys It splits the frequency into 31 third octave bands from low 20H
106. re sources are assigned within the tab Press the Fn key again to close the Mute DCA view lt muts 6 13 Using Mute Groups There are 4 ways to access the Mute Groups Clu 5 1 Touch the master buttons on the Home screen i Wear AE 2 While in any Routing screen press the Fn key to open the Mute DCA view Touch the Mute master buttons in the Masters tab 3 Assign and use one or more SoftKeys as Mute Group masters Any Mute Group can be assigned to any SoftKey am JE JE 4 Use the Qu Pad iPad app Mute Group strips Level Level Level Level 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB a WES ea soe The Mute key will flash red if the channel is muted by a Mute or DCA Group A short flash shows it is muted by the group only A long flash shows it is muted by its Mute key and a Mute or DCA group Qu Mixer User Guide 33 AP9372 iss 5 614 Using DCA Groups 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 There are 5 ways to access the DCA Groups 1 All Qu mixers provide DCA master controls in the Routing screen Mute DCA view Masters tab Press the Fn key to open this view Touch a Mute button to mute or unmute a DCA group Touch a DCA Level box and use the screen rotary to adjust its level Its value is shown in the box Curr 15 Polly Next 15 Polly Fn key 2 The Qu 32 provides dedicated DCA fader control strips on its Master layer These provide direct access to the 4 DCA groups 3 On all Qu mixers you ca
107. re not overwritten when the 4 scene is recalled Close the Filter page using the Fn key Qu Mixer User Guide 47 AP9372 iss 5 A Scene stores the following Preamp settings Channel processing and linking Channel patch and routing Channel sends Channel mutes Channel faders pan Mix processing Mix mutes Mix faders FX parameters Output patch Talkback assign and filter Mute Groups DCA Groups Custom strip assign SoftKey assign A Scene does not store PAFL settings Signal generator settings USB record playback settings Scene preferences User profile settings Network and MIDI settings Custom Layer Only option e Scenes Global Filter Oo Inputs CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Sate Sate Safe Sale CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH15 CH16 EIE ST2 EIE FX1 Ret Scenes Global Filter FX1 Send FX2 Send Mix Mix2 Mix3 Mix4 Mix5 6 Mix7 8 Mix9 10 LR Qu Mixer User Guide Scene contents A Scene is a snapshot of the Qu mixer settings It stores the current layout and patch and parameters associated with live mixing It does not store user configuration setup preferences and functions not typically needed for live show recall Use the USB Show file function if you wish to archive the full Qu configuration and Scene Library memories Scenes Global Filter 11 Band Show 4 12 Open Mic To Copy a Scene Press and hold the Copy key below the screen and then touch the scene to copy Now
108. rear panel Network port is used for connection to a WiFi router to work with an iPad running the Qu Pad app The app uses these MIDI messages to remotely control the Qu mixer Alternatively the Network port can be used with a touch panel or other remote controller that allows configurable MIDI over a TCP IP port Note Qu currently allows only one TCP connection at a time over its Network port MIDI channel number The Qu uses two MIDI channels one for mixing functions the other for DAW control Choose and Apply the mixing function MIDI channel DAW control will use the next MIDI channel above that 54 AP9372 iss 5 8 8 USB Data Scene Transfer Individual Scenes can be transferred between Qu mixers via a USB device key or drive plugged into the Scenes Libraries Shows Qu Drive port This provides a quick way to transfer settings without overwriting the current scenes and preferences Audio Control USB Data Output Patch Utility Qu Scenes USB Scenes Make sure the USB device has been previously formatted using the Qu mixer Utility Qu Drive screen The list on the left displays a list of scenes stored in the Qu mixer The list on the right displays those found on the USB device Scenes are transferred as data files numbered from 0 Both the number and name will appear in the USB list To Qu Touch to highlight a USB Scene to transfer Touch a Qu Scene to highlight the position to transfer to Once both
109. red Delete Highlight a library in either list Touch Delete to remove it Libraries can be deleted from either the Qu or from the USB device Qu Mixer User Guide 55 AP9372 iss 5 8 10 USB Data Show transfer Audio Control USB Data 0u Scenes Libraries From USB tput Patch Utility USB Shows Grace Notes G1 O K4 1 Sound Eclectic Z 2 Cosmo NJar 13 A show stores SSS Existing USB show e Al Scenes 2 3 Duncan Dis PP A Show stores the following Current mixer settings Mixer setup and prefere All Scenes All User Libraries MIDI channel number A Show does not store e Network settings e User profile settings 4 dBs Avalon nces 0 Lead Balloon 1 Carniva MM 2 Beach Hut Session w Removable Disk E E iz AHQU 3 LIBRARY 3 SCENES El i sHOWS 9 sHOWDOD0 y sHOWO001 53 sHOwWO0002 E USBMTK Ey USBPLAY E USBREC E NVDATA DAT SCENEOOO DAT SCENEDO2 DAT SCENEOO3 DAT SCENEDO4 DAT z 5HOW DAT Qu Mixer User Guide Qu mixer settings can be stored to a USB device key or drive plugged into the Qu Drive port Data can be archived to computer and transferred between Qu mixers A Show stores all the Qu mixer settings and memories It is stored as a set of files in a numbered folder on the USB device Shows are not stored in the Qu mixer The Qu mixer displays a list of Shows found on the USB device
110. red in Scene memories are reset to a factory default Parameters that are not stored in scenes are not affected This reset does not affect existing scenes stored in the mixer If you want to keep your current settings then save these as a Scene before resetting the mixer Note This reset is not affected by the Global filter and Safes settings Touch and hold the Reset Mix Settings button for 1 second until the confirmation screen appears Touch Yes to reset the mixer or No to exit without resetting This resets the board ready for mixing e All preamps are patched and have nominal mic gain set and phantom power switched off a good start for vocal microphones e All EQ is switched in and set flat ready to start adjusting tone e Gates and compressors are switched out but have their parameters set ready for being switched in for applications such as drum gating and vocal compression e Channels are assigned to the mixes and FX with their faders and send levels turned down ready to start dialling into the mix e The mixes are set pre fade and sourced post EQ pre compressor ready to be used as monitor sends a common application for the mixes e The FX master and return faders are turned up and default reverbs and delay patched ready for you to hear the effects as soon as you raise a channel send e The Mix master faders are turned up ready to hear sound when you raise a channel send The main LR master is turned do
111. rnatively they can be connected in parallel and powered over their Cat5 cables using a standard PoE Ethernet switch or the Allen amp Heath ME U hub The ME connects directly to a dSNAKE compatible port using a Cat5 cable Connecting ME to the AR2412 AudioRack ME 1 mixers a standard Ethernet switch or the ME U hub can be plugged into either or both the AR2412 MONITOR and EXPANDER ports Power unit MLLENEMENTR al EXPANDER port MEELEL OQQQOOK o Connecting ME to the Qu mixer ME 1 mixers a standard Ethernet switch or the ME U hub can be plugged directly into the Qu dSNAKE port if you are not using this to connect to an AudioRack Power can be provided over the Cat5 by the ME U or a PoE switch ALLEN amp HEATH 16 CNET aa OO eal Daisy chain other ME 1 sa MID Find out more about the ME Personal Mixing System at www allen heath com Qu Mixer User Guide 18 AP9372 iss 5 6 Operational Overview This section provides an overview of the Qu layout and operation to help you get started quickly The Qu 16 mixer is shown here Touch Screen SuperStrip TouchChannel Screen select T ALLEN amp HEATH e Fader Flip Qu Drive Engineer s monitor Copy Paste reset Function key Fn Mix assign SoftKeys Layer select l Master Strip Fader Strips Mix select Mix keys Channel select Sel key 6 1 Fader Strips 88a eee eeeeaaaeae The Qu mixer has a group of fader strips one per ch
112. s 5 6 16 Working with the sends on faders e Select a Mix Press a Mix key The master strip presents the mix fader and controls The channel faders move to present the sends to that mix Qu 16 e Adjust Send levels For Mix and FX sends Move the channel faders These become the sends to the selected mix e Adjust Send pans While a stereo Mix is selected press a channel Sel key and use the Pan control to pan its send in the mix e Assign sends to the mix Hold the Assign key to view the current channel assignments routing to the mix The Sel keys light when the channel is assigned to the mix To toggle individual assignments on or off press channel Sel keys while holding Assign e Totoggle all assignments on or off Hold the Assign key and press the master strip Sel key on do dedos dissi Set sends Pre or Post fader For Mix and FX sends Hold the Pre Fade key to view the current channel pre post fade settings for the mix The Sel keys light when set to Pre fade To toggle individual sends pre or post press the channel Sel keys while holding Pre Fade It is typical to use Pre fade for monitor sends and Post fade for effects sends e e e To toggle all sources Pre or Post Fade Hold the Pre Fade key and press the master strip Sel key e Group mixes Selecting a Grp mix lets you assign channels and FX returns to the group The LR mix channel faders and pan positions remain active Groups are not available
113. settings 38 AP9372 iss 5 7 2 The Sel screens Processing and Routing Processing Screen when selected this screen presents the processing including Preamp Gate EQ Compressor for the channel or master currently selected using its strip Sel key cH 1 GATE Touch the top part of the screen to select the 2748 processing block you wish to view or adjust for 48V g example Preamp or PEQ This section is known as the l j TouchChannel ELEY ea a ee k x Kk 10 EE NM The lower part of the screen changes to provide access to the related parameters and additional related controls Touch a parameter box and turn the screen rotary to change its value Scene 1 Recalled The physical controls in the SuperStrip and the touch controls in this screen provide quick access to live mixing functions FX Sends Mute Grp Assign R S TETUR o UTI E E Ue outing Screen When selected this screen lets you access the assignment and routing for the channel or master currently selected using its strip Sel key This lets you work with routing to all mixes from one channel To work with all channels to one mix use the Master Strip Mix keys and sends on faders Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level pze En En En En En En aud The Fn key provides access to the Mute Group Mute Grps Scene 1 Recalled masters and assignments 7 3 Home Screen Meme User Meters RTA Qu Drive Press the Home key Pressing it again restores
114. show the transport status of the Qu Drive Stereo or Multitrack playback and recording 7 1 Copy Paste Reset keys Press hold down one of these keys and then press another key or screen item to copy paste or reset the related parameters For example Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group4 MG Masters 2 gt CH1 CH2 ris CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 Bb TP NO M t FX2 Ret FX8 Ret FX4 Ret sn ST2 ST3 FXiRe CP HP TP TH TH TH TH FX1 Send FX2 Send W c e Paste Reset CH16 Copy Press Copy a channel Sel key to select its processing to copy Press Paste another channel Sel key to paste the processing to that channel You can copy just one processing block such as PEQ using its In key and then paste it into other channels using their strip Sel keys Reset Press Reset a channel Sel to instantly reset its processing to factory default settings The following Copy Reset is supported Reset parameters Paste parameters Copy parameters Qu Mixer User Guide Input strip Sel key HPF Gate PEQ Comp Delay Mix strip Sel key PEQ GEQ Comp Delay Master Mix key Send levels Pans Assign Preamp USB key Preamp only HPF In key HPF only PEQ In key PEQ only Gate In key Gate only Comp In key Compressor only Fader Flip key GEQ touch Scene item in list Scene contents Note Copy Reset of Mix does not affect the Pre Post fader
115. start by checking its preamp Gain and then dial in EQ Gain and Gate Compressor Threshold PEQ GEQ Gate Comp Libraries recall just their associated parameters and are intended to provide examples to demonstrate how the processing can be used with different instruments and sources Libraries starting with can give you a general purpose starting point PEQ libraries store and recall both the HPF and PEQ settings AP9372 iss 5 6 8 Channel Routing The Touch Screen presents tabs to access the channel assignments and send levels when its fader strip Sel key is selected and the Touch Screen Routing screen is active The Channel Block Pan control provides quick access to the related mix pan setting for the channel The Fn key is used to access the Mute Group masters while in any Routing screen Touch Screen cH 16 Audi Mute DCA Ee Mix Sends FX Sends Group Assign Group Assign Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 Mix 5 6 Mix7 8 Mix 9 10 LR Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB ED SD GD GD GED GE Gee ae ute rr 19 ext 10 FO Press a fader strip Sel key Press the Touch Screen Routing key Touch the tabs at the top of the screen E3 Touch screen buttons and use the rotary ft Wf aft C AK AK f Level Level f Level Yt Level Level li Level W Level Level Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf
116. strips so that the Custom Layer can be used to control the audio tracks within the DAW Touch button 1 turn the rotary until it displays MIDI then press Fn key 1 to quickly assign the other strips for DAW control Turn on the Custom layer only option if you want to lock out the two standard layers and let the operator work with just the Custom layer Use the space provided to label the custom strips 2 KE 77 FX4 Ret FX1 FX2 Mix1 Mix2 Mix3 Mix5 6 Mix7 8 EM ee ee Ue ee Master Master CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 Qu Mixer User Guide 52 AP9372 iss 5 8 5 Control Setup SoftKeys Qu 24 shown Audio USB Data Output Patch Utility Custom Layer SoftKeys Network MIDI Function Tap Tempo L AB aS a Audio USB Data Network Utility Custom Layer SoftKeys MIDI Function Scene Recall Go Set Auto Increment if you want to step through your scenes using a single key This recalls a scene then advances to the next available scene ready to recall it when the key is pressed again For example step through your cues in a theatre show Auto increment skips blank scenes Audio control USB Data Output Patch Utility Custom Layer SoftKeys Network MIDI Function QuDrive Stereo Play V C apply _ a Curr 15 Poll Next 16 Abee Qu Mixer User Guide Qu 16 provides 4 SoftKeys The Qu 24 and Qu 32 provide 10 SoftKeys These are called Soft because they can be assi
117. t fader and displays the level after the fader and mute control to follow the signal available at the output of the mixer Pk Lights red to warn that the signal is too hot and mix level should be reduced It turns on 3dB before clipping to warn you before audible distortion 0 Lights when the signal reaches nominal OdBu allowing a healthy 18dB headroom This is the normal level for mixing Sig Lights to show signal presence It turns on at 26dBu Fader Controls the level of the mix master currently selected There is 10dB boost available Normal setting is around the 0 position Mix Select keys These select which mix master is presented on the master strip Only one can be active at any time Press a key to select a mix The channel faders move to become the sends to the selected mix Channels can be assigned using the Sel keys Press the key again turn return to the main LR mix LR sets the strip to control the main LR mix This is the normal selection for mixing the FOH main PA sound FX sets the strip to control the FX internal effects send master The Qu 16 has 2 FX buses The Qu 24 and Qu 32 have 4 FX buses Mix Grp sets the strip to control one of the mono or stereo mix or Group masters Groups are not available on the Qu 16 The Mix key can also be used to copy or reset any of the FX and Mix send levels pan and assignments This does not affect the Pre Post settings Qu Mixer User Guide 35 AP9372 is
118. ters SHOWnnnn where nnn is a number from 0000 upwards Note The Show name is stored within a data file in the numbered Show folder on the USB device The name is not part of the folder name It is held within the SHOW DAT file in the folder To view the Show name on your computer Open the numbered Show folder and find its SHOW DAT text file at the end of the list Open the file to view the Show name Do not edit the file 56 AP9372 iss 5 8 11 Output Patch Setup Surface Use this screen to patch signals to Audio Control USB Data Utility the rear panel Alt Out and AES LR pre fade LR post fad Surface dSNAKE Monitor USB Audio outputs Touch a box to open up the Ammitin list of available options Changes are oU uet applied instantly You can also touch MESA NNI pow outside the list to exit Alt Out Choose the source for the rear panel stereo Alt Out jacks AES Out Choose the source for the rear panel AES digital output Em uum Mix 3 4 The reset default for both is LR post fade i Matrix 3 4 Group and Matrix outputs are not available on the Qu 16 8 12 Output Patch Setup dSNAKE This screen presents the patching for the SNAKE Audio Control USB Data Utility remote audio outputs These outputs can be mapped from any combination of Qu mixer output sources Surface dSNAKE Monitor USB Audio ET REFE The Qu mixer detects which AudioRack type is Catia pacc ER Chin weer aoe con
119. the filter blocks parameters can block combinations of parameters so that highlighted scene This also on recall only they are not overwritten when the scene is clears the filter recalled Reset Mix Settings This provides a quick eee Con dpa mone ORO Toolbar The last recalled way to Zero the board by resetting the mix persmetersate 2OChee Oy IGN Curr and highlighted and processing to a typical starting point To Hold the Copy key and touch a Filter button to Next scenes are shown in ayoig accidental operation the button must be copy its settings Hold Paste and touch other the lower toolbar touched for 1 second or more to action the Filter buttons to paste those settings into other reset asi Note Reset Mix Settings affects all scene Hold the Reset key and touch Filter buttons to settings and is not affected by the Global Recall clear all their blocked parameters Filter Note Reset Mix Settings restores the Local preamps as the source to input channels Recall Filter affects all Scenes Inputs FX Outputs Input patch Preamps FX patch Output Patch Custom Layer Allowed parameters These GUTES Goi PIAN Mix SR MTX SoftKeys are overwritten with the Cw Gi Gi Gi Gin Gow contents stored in the scene when it is recalled Names Faders Pan Mutes Names Faders Bal Mutes System Audio Grps Mixsends FXsends MTIXsends Mute DCA EDT DE Blocked parameters 7 These Milow Allow Allow Allow Allow a
120. the last selected Sel screen The Home tab presents een e Current Firmware version e Current User Firmware 1 40 Rev 3232 e The 4 Mute Group master buttons Current User Admin e Shut Down button to safely shut down the mixer before turning power off e Lock Surface to protect settings when the mixer is left unattended Qu Mixer User Guide 39 AP9372 iss 5 7 4 Home Screen User Three User Profiles are available to protect selected functions and restrict user access for example for volunteer operators in houses of worship or guest engineers visiting venues The Admin user has access to all functions and can set permissions and allocate passwords if required for the other users This screen lets you log in as one of 3 Users with different permissions Select User Admin Setup and operation lt EN e Admin Full access to all functions This is the factory default and normal setting when User User 2 User Scene No Scene Profiles are not needed Admin can set the User 3 Scene Range passwords and permissions for the other users e Standard Operation only The user is locked out of setup Admin configures the channel mix access layout patching and scene range to be allowed for the day to day or guest operator e Basic Faders and mutes only This is for very simple level control Admin can set access to none or a range of scenes for recall only Touch the Password box to enter a Password
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122. to 16 remote output signals Remote Inputs dSNAKE inputs are mapped one to The OU mixer provides a locking Neutrik one to the Qu input channels They are not patchable EtherCon socket to protect the connections and ensure suitability for Note dSNAKE does not add channels to the mixer touring Use a touring grade cable fitted Choose either Local rear panel or dSNK remote with locking EtherCon plugs input for each channel Maximum cable length 120m 396 Remote Outputs Qu outputs can be patched to the depending on cable type Recommended output sockets on the remote racks These duplicate maximum length 100m 330 the outputs on the Qu rear panel Connecting Qu to the AudioRack Plug one end of your Cat5 digital snake into the Qu mixer dSNAKE port Plug the other end into the dSNAKE port of the AudioRack Connecting a second AudioRack The AR2412 and AB168 AudioRacks include an EXPANDER port You can use this to connect to an AR84 or AB168 AudioRack Note The AR2412 AudioRack cannot be used as an expander in a Qu system Note You can connect up to two AudioRacks in a Qu system This includes the main rack and one expander rack rr Once connected and powered up the Qu touch screen should dS display the dS icon in its toolbar to show that one or more dSNAKE devices are recognised by the system Qu Mixer User Guide 14 AP9372 iss 5 Available AudioRacks AB168 16 Mic Line in 8 Line out
123. to many Groups Press the source fader strip Sel key and select the Touch Screen Routing screen Open the Mute DCA Group Assign tab Use this screen to assign the channel to any combination of the Mute and DCA Groups DCA Grp1 DCA Grp2 DCAGrp3 DCAGrp4 On SoftKey A green tick next to a Mute Group button indicates that its master is available on a SoftKey Assigning many sources to one Group While in any Routing screen press the Fn key to open the Mute DCA view This opens in the Masters tab The master Mutes and DCA levels are accessed in this tab There are two tabs to access the group assignments Qu Mixer User Guide 32 AP9372 iss 5 To assign Mute Groups Select the Mute Group nn iiia Assign tab then touch the tab for the Mute Group you wish to assign Ja am _ T_T TTT To assign DCA Groups Select the DCA Group SSE EES Assign tab then touch the tab for the DCA Group you Out Out Out zx M M M jJ wish to assign CH17 CH18 CH19 CH20 CH21 CH22 CH23 CH24 CHE E All sources to that group are shown The larger Qu GE ED mixers present two pages of assignments Touch the arrow button to navigate between the two pages Touch buttons to assign sources in or out of the group Touch the All button to turn all the assignments in or FX2Ret FX3Ret FX4Ret FX1Send FX2Send FX3Send FX4 Send out This affects assignments on both pages TR SNR SEA CHR CHA CUR um A yellow dot o In the tab indicates that one or mo
124. tream audio and send MIDI messages to and from an Apple Mac or Windows PC computer via the rear panel USB B port This lets you work with a DAW Digital Audio Workstation running on your computer The Custom Layer can provide MIDI control faders and keys You can work with the standard Qu MIDI messages or download the Allen amp Heath DAW Control driver available for the Mac computer only to convert these into one of the popular HUI or Mackie Control protocols Note Make sure you are running a version of V1 3 or higher Check for the latest firmware at the Allen amp Heath web site Apple Mac Windows PC USB audio streaming with Qu MIDI message control is supported natively by the Mac so it does not require any driver If you wish to convert the standard Qu MIDI messages into the HUI or Mackie Control protocol download and install the Allen amp Heath DAW Control driver USB audio streaming with Qu MIDI message control needs a driver Download and install the Allen amp Heath Qu Windows Driver Power up the Qu mixer connect its rear panel USB B port to the PC run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen The driver is ASIO 2 2 compliant and supports standard WDM DirectX Windows interfaces including MME and DirectSound Note DAW Control is available only for Apple Mac computers It is not available for the Windows PC USB Data Output Patch Utility Set the Qu mixer MIDI channel number Use the
125. wish to change Select the source from the list Channel Preamp source Local red Gain Rear panel Mic Line sockets feeding the internal Qu mixer preamps These are pad less preamps featuring wide gain range dSNAKE yellow Gain Remote preamps located in an AudioRack on stage or other remote location and connected to the Qu dSNAKE port via a Cat5 cable The AudioRack preamps include 20dB Pad switching Channel USB source Qu Drive source blue Gain Stereo or multitrack playback from a USB hard drive plugged into the top panel Qu Drive port Provides a 24dB Trim control USB B source blue Gain Multi channel streaming from a Mac computer via the rear panel USB B port Provides a 24dB Trim control The panel USB Select key in the SuperStrip switches between the current Preamp source Local or dSNAKE and the current USB source Qu Drive or USB B Phantom Power Turn on 48V if the connected device requires phantom power for example a condenser microphone or active DI box Touch and hold for 1 second to toggle on or off This prevents accidental operation Note To prevent audible thumps make sure the channel is muted before switching 48V on or off Do not plug or unplug sources while phantom power is on 23 AP9372 iss 5 Delay Insert Delay FX4 Inserted mr Delay 0 0 ms Post EQ Crime Gain ogdB S l Post Preamp Pre EQ Post All GATES PEQ ow CH1 lt gt
126. wn to avoid unexpected loud level in the PA e The Groups are unassigned and their master faders turned down not Qu 16 e The Matrix sends are assigned and their master faders turned down not Qu 16 Creating your own start settings vou 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 67 AP9372 iss 5 11 2 System Hard Reset Hold for 5 seconds while powering up the mixer System hard reset Reset Mix Settings default as above Input PAFL PFL mix AFL PAFL additive mode off Sel follow PAFL on LR to PAFL on PAFL trim OdB delay Oms Talkback mic gain 27dB Sig Gen Pink Noise unassigned Clears all scene Safes Clears all Scene memories Clears all Scene Filters Clears all User Libraries Resets all User Permissions Resets Network address to DHCP Resets touch screen calibration Qu Mixer User Guide A power up reset is available if you need to fully reset the Qu mixer settings and memories This could be done to clear the system out before sending the mixer to a client or if you Suspect a system problem To reset mix parameters before starting a show or sound check use a Scene or the Reset Mix Setting function described earlier in this guide Note A hard reset clears all current settings all scenes User Libraries and User Permissions First turn off the
127. z to high 20kHz the same frequencies as used on a graphic equaliser The dominant Peak Band frequency displays in red The RTA is a useful tool to help you identify problem frequencies such as room resonance and feedback The iPad Qu Pad app can also show a display of the RTA peak band most dominant frequency 7 7 Home Screen Qu Drive USB audio Note Qu Drive audio recording and multitrack playback require the USB storage device to support high sustained transfer rates Not all USB devices will guarantee flawless performance To find out more please refer to the Understanding Qu Drive and USB document in the Qu Knowledgebase the Allen amp Heath web site User VLC ES Stereo Multitrack Stereo Record Stereo Playback Touch to select Track Kezia P r Us Apart ST 3 Elapsed 00 00 00 Remaining 00 00 00 Options User Meters Stereo Multitrack Stereo Record QU STOO6 WAV Stereo Playback Touch to select Track Kezia P r Us Apart Elapsed 00 00 00 Remaining 00 00 00 Options Qu Mixer User Guide on This opens screens associated with the USB stereo and multitrack recording Note Use the USB storage device with the Qu mixer only Do not use it for other applications Format the hard drive on the Qu mixer before starting to record Use the Setup Utility Qu Drive screen This clears the drive and sets up the Qu directory structure Qu Drive Stereo page This

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