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3. CH11 CH9 CH10 IE RIP ST3 SU CH14 CH15 CH16 Clear Set CH12 CH13 1 USB Source QU ST002 WAV QU ST003 WAV Recordings Qu 16 User Guide Qu Drive Stereo page This screen presents the controls for stereo recording to and playback from the top panel Qu Drive port The blue Stop buttons light if the USB key or drive is recognised by the mixer The controls are disabled if not plugged in or recognised Stereo Record vou can record to a USB hard drive 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 drive Note Use a USB hard drive not a key for all stereo and multitrack recording Note Use the USB hard drive for 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 disk and sets up the Qu directory structure Patch the source to be recorded using the Setup Audio Output Patch screen Qu Drive option menu The record meter on the USB page displays the current source The default is LR post fade Arm the recording by touching the red circle Record button Touch the Play button to start the re
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5. r ells I Mono input CH1 16 Source HPF Gate PEQ Compressor Delay stereo Linking Stereo input ST1 3 Source Trim HPF Gate PEQ Compressor Delay FX Return 1 4 FX parameters PEQ Mono Mix1 4 Graphic EQ Compressor Delay Stereo Mix5 10 Parametric EQ Compressor Delay Main LR Graphic EQ Compressor Delay 5 3 Working with the Processing Press a fader strip Sel key The Processing Block controls become active for that channel The following processing is available Press the Processing key to work with the parameters on the Touch Screen Touch the top part of the Touch Screen to open the tabs for the available processing blocks View values in the lower part of the screen Touch screen buttons and use the screen rotary to adjust parameter values PEQ 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 48 Hold D Insert Delay Turn on 48V if the connected device requires phantom power for example a condenser microphone or active 27 dB 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 Turn up Gain so th
6. User VAGE CH Source Stereo Multitrack CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 ST1 ST2 SIE USB Source QU MT003 amu T QU MT0O5 QU MT006 QU MTOO7 _ 00 008 Qu 16 User Guide Qu Drive Multitrack page This screen presents the controls for multitrack recording to and playback from the top panel Qu Drive port The blue Stop button lights if the USB drive is recognised by the mixer The controls are disabled if not plugged in or recognised Multitrack Record vou can record to a USB hard drive plugged into Qu Drive 18 Tracks CH1 16 and a patchable stereo Record format 48kHz 24 bit WAV file e Datarate 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 drive The tracks are named TRKnn within the folder where nn is 01 to 18 Note Use a USB hard drive not a key for all stereo and multitrack recording Note Use the USB hard drive for 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 disk and sets up the Qu directory structure Patch the source to be recorded using the Setup Audio Output Patch screen 17 18 option menu The default is the ST1 channel Tracks 1 16 are mapped from CH
7. Qu 16 User Guide 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 Lo cut Hi cut decay spectrum filters and the gate envelope controls predelay attack hold a
8. N3TIV duiejs ALLEN amp HEATH PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for buying an Allen amp Heath product We hope that you re happy with it and that you enjoy many years of faithful service with it SERIAL NUMBER Please return this section of the card by mail and retain the other part for your records Alternatively you can register online at www allen heath com Thanks for your help Your name Company name mem Address Town City County state Country Postcode Zip Telephone Email Why did you choose this console Which other products did you consider before choosing A amp H What will you use this product for Is there anything you would like to improve on this mixer What audio magazines do you read If you were going to design a mixer for your work what are the 6 most important features it should have in order of importance 1 2 3 1 5 8 We may use the information you provide to inform you of future product developments We will not give or sell this data to third parties Please indicate with an x if you do not wish to receive any further communications from us
9. Follow Mute Qu 16 User Guide This screen presents the setting for all channel Direct Outputs These outputs can be patched to the internal FX for single channel system effects Source Choose the point in the channel signal path that feeds the direct output Touch the buttons for Follow Fader post fade and Follow Mute Set this Post Delay post all processing for FX sends 31 AP9031 iss 1b 7 6 Control Setup SoftKeys Network Utility Function SL I Qu features 4 SoftKeys These are called Soft because there function can be freely assigned by the user Function Touch the box to open and choose from the list of available functions Touch Apply to confirm the changes teal ENT ma GN Mute Group Tap Tempo L R Tap Tempo L E 1 Recall Scene Scene Previous Scene Store Go Scene Recall Go 7 7 USB Data Note First release firmware V1 0 does not support the archiving of the Qu configuration and Scenes to USB key Please check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest firmware and information on the Qu mixer 7 8 Network Setup Audio Control USB Utility IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask Gateway 192 168 1 1 Use this screen set the TCP IP address for the Network port It is important that this address is compatible with the addresses of equipment connected to the port for example a laptop provid
10. 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 Touch outside the box to exit Several menu lists are available within the screens for example to choose the source for the AES output 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 ZU Function Key The Fn key provides access to further options associated with the currently selected screen If available its function will appear in the lower on NN on N on BE on N on B on BE on toolbar above the key Press the key again to close the option screen This example shows access to the Mute Groups Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level 1 1 1 E E screens from within a Routing screen Mute Grps Qu 16 User Guide Scene 1 Recalled 21 AP9031 iss 1b 6 1 The Sel screens Processing and Routing Processing Screen When selected this screen presents the processing such as Preamp EQ Gate Compressor for the channel or master currently selected using its strip Sel key Touch the top part of the screen to select the processing b
11. STEREO INPUTS FX ENGINES DIGITAL OUT MUTE GROUPS 7 MOUNTABLE 800 480 TOUCHSCREEN TOUCH CONTROL oco RECALLABLE PREAMP 18CH RECORD PLAY Clu Drive PAD APP QO Pad SNAKE REMOTE AUDIO ME PERSONAL MIXING SYSTEM Qu 16 User Guide The Qu 16 is a compact rack mountable digital audio mixer from Allen amp Heath Building on the heritage of the GLD and flagship iLive digital consoles the Qu presents exceptional performance together with an intuitive analogue style user interface with knobs and touch screen total recall of its settings full input output and FX processing USB multitrack recording capability and remote wireless control using an iPad e 16mono Mic Line channels with XLR and TRS jack inputs e 3stereo Line channels e 4 built in FX engines with dedicated stereo FX return channels e Talkback mic input e Provides up to 24 simultaneous sources to the mix 16 mix buses 10 mix 2 FX LR PAFL 12 XLR mix outputs 4 mono mix stereo mix LR 2channel AES digital output patchable from any mix e Stereo Alt Out TRS jack output patchable from any mix e 2THK output for recording e Input channel linking Input processing Preamp HPF Gate PEQ Compressor Delay e Mono mix and LR processing Graphic EQ Compressor Delay e Stereo mix processing PEQ Compressor Delay 800 480 colour touch screen for quic
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13. Touch to toggle the assignments to the LR and Mixes 1 10 on or off Note To avoid noise in the system remember to turn the assignments off when you are finished using the generator 7 4 Audio Setup Output Patch Control USB Data Network Utility PAFL Talkback SigGen Output Patch Global Qu Drive Stereo Alt Out AES Out USB B Multitrack Qu Drive Multitrack 1 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CH1 16 ST2 Use this screen to patch signals to the outputs Touch a box to open up the list of available options Changes are applied instantly Qu Drive Stereo Choose the source for the top panel Qu Drive stereo recording Use the LR main mix if you want to record your desk mix 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 Multitrack This section shows the sources for the top panel Qu Drive multitrack recording and rear panel USB B streaming They share the same sources Tracks 1 16 are permanently sourced from CH1 16 post preamp Insert sends Qu Drive is 18 tracks with one patchable stereo pair for track 17 18 USB B is 24 channel with three patchable stereo pairs including the same track 17 18 as Qu Drive and the LR post fade mix on track 23 24 7 5 Audio Setup Global Control USB Data Network Utility PAFL Talkback SigGen OutputPatch Global Direct Out Source Post Preamp Follow Fader Or
14. Dynamic Range System Signal to Noise Frequency Response Headroom Internal operating Level dBFS Alignment Meter Calibration Meter Peak indication Meter Signal indication Main meter Type Strip meter Type Sampling Rate ADC DAC Latency Operating Temperature Range Balanced 48V phantom power Fully recallable 60 to 5dBu 5 to 60dB 1dB steps 19dBu gt 5kO Balanced 50 to 20dBu 10 to 60dB 1dB steps 29dBu gt 10 Balanced 1 4 TRS jack L normals through R for Mono input Nominal 4dBu Unbalanced 3 5mm Mini Jack Nominal OdBu 20 20kHz Direct Out 126 dB with 1500 source 92 dBu 85 dBu 20 20kHz Direct Out OdBu 1kHz 0 0005 89 dBu 0 00196 83dBu 0 00196 83dBu Balanced 48V phantom power 55 to 6dBu 10dBu gt 5kO 112 dB 90 dB 4dBu 22Hz 22kHz 0 0 5dB 20Hz to 20kHz 18dBu OdBFS 22dBu at XLR output OdB meter 18dBFS 4dBu at XLR out 3dBFS 19dBu at XLR out multi sensing 48dBFS 26dBu at XLR out 12 LED Fast peak response 3 LED Fast peak response 48kHz 100PPM 24 bit Delta Sigma 24 bit Delta Sigma 1 2 ms local XLR in to XLR out 0 7 ms local XLR in to AES out deg C to 35 deg C 32 deg F to 95 deg F Qu 16 User Guide 36 Outputs Mix1 10 and LR Outputs Output Impedance Nominal Output Maximum Output Level Residual Output Noise Stereo Alt Output Source Output Impedance Nominal Output Maximum Output Level
15. Residual Output Noise Stereo 2Trk Output Source Output Impedance Nominal Output Maximum Output Level Residual Output Noise AES Digital Output Sampling rate Output USB Audio Qu Drive Stereo Device Stereo Record Stereo Playback Qu Drive Multitrack Device Multitrack Record Multitrack Playback USB B Streaming Send upstream Return downstream Mains Power Qu 16 Fuse rating Dimensions and Weights Qu 16 Mixer Desk mounted Rack mounted Packed in shipping box Packed weight Unpacked weight Balanced XLR 750 4dBu OdB meter reading 22dBu 90 dBu muted 20 20kHz Balanced 1 4 TRS jack Patchable 750 4dBu OdB meter reading 22dBu 92 dBu mid level source muted 20 20kHz Balanced 1 4 TRS jack LR post fade 750 4dBu OdB meter reading 22dBu 90 dBu muted 20 20kHz 2 channel XLR 48kHz 2 5Vpp balanced terminated 1100 Q Drive USB hard drive required for recording 2 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit patchable 2 channel WAV 44 1 48kHz 16 24 bit to 513 Q Drive USB hard drive only 18 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit CH1 16 patchable stereo pair 18 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit CH1 16 ST1 USB 2 0 MAC compliant only 24 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit 22 channel WAV 48kHz 24 bit 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 82W max 11 6 20 Width x Depth x Height 440 x 500 x 186 mm 17 4 x 19 7 x 7 4 483 x 486 x 190 mm 19 x 19 1 x 7 5 11U 610 x 680 x 380
16. and turn up Gain so that the average volume is similar Qu 16 User Guide 14 AP9031 iss 1b rm Attack sets how fast the compressor starts to work when the threshold is reached Release sets how fast 27dB it stops compressing when the signal drops below the ed 5 threshold For example adjust these to achieve x punchy dynamic sound or smooth out the response to reduce an audible pumping effect Delay Hard Knee mz 9 Two knee settings are available Hard Knee means Thres Gain Attack Release that compression is applied at the set ratio as soon as 9 8 dB 0 0 dB 4 60 ms 150 ms the threshold is reached Soft Knee means that the Scene 1 Recalled 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 EQ Compressor FX Insert capability and output Delay Insert se atcha 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
17. 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 This guide relates to Version 1 0 firmware The latest firmware can be downloaded from the Allen amp Heath web site transferred to USB key and then loaded into the Qu mixer using the Firmware Update utility e Checkthe Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version of Qu firmware Software 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 in the product s pages You agree to be bound by the terms of the EULA by installing copying or using the software Further information For further information knowledgebase and technical support please refer to the Allen amp Heath web site 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 dama
18. 43 NM ANZ 2 AAN 2 O 133 0 9 P S n CO e M Rack Mount Option A kit of 1 FC WWW WWW WWW Www 1 1 1 parts is available from Allen amp Heath to mount the Qu 16 in a standard 19 o o equipment case 956000292 ui 10 Rack kit part number QU 16 RK19 00000 Je 0000 n conoooooooooooooo o 7 c c Minimum rack space required is 11U oo eo eo eo eo 9 e 050 DID Oa Oa OUO Ca OD 0 Note Allow space for the connectors eo and cables at the rear d ATTRITI i The rack ears be fitted without 7 oJ 4 the need to remove the plastic side 950 trims Simply secure them to the base of the mixer with the 6x M4x8 screws supplied part number 2 using 218 alc o 20 Torx screwdriver Y H Secure the mixer in the 19 rack with 483 8x M6 screws with plastic cup washers to protect the mixer surface Qu 16 User Guide 38 AP9031 iss 1b REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT Register online at http www allen heath com uk support Pages ProductRegistration aspx Register by post using the PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD on the rear cover to Allen amp Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LU England Technical Support At Allen and Heath we are committed to provid
19. 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 fader or a send to an effect or mix depending on which Mix Select key is active in the Master Strip The faders can control the Graphic EQ frequency bands while in GEQ Flip mode with a mix master Sel key active The range of frequencies accessed by the faders is highlighted in the touch screen and labelled at the top of the faders The centre OdB flat position is marked on the fader scale 11 AP9031 iss 1b 5 2 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 p 5 A
20. PLO TELA ALPE TTL Caci BLECTEHHH hil 4 CONTINU TD The Qu has a built in 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 Mains Voltage 100 to 240 V AC Mains Frequency 47 63Hz Important Before starting read the Safety Instructions Sheet packed with the mixer These can also be downloaded from the Allen amp Heath web site 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 All
21. Setup Talkback Audio Conto Talkback Qu 16 User Guide USB Data SigGen Network Utility Output Patch Global Scene 2 Recalled 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 48V Hold for 1 second to switch on phantom power Gain Adjust the talkback mic level Assign Touch to toggle the assignments to the LR and Mixes 1 10 on or off Press the surface Talk key to talk to the musicians or house 30 AP9031 iss 1b 7 3 Audio Setup Signal Generator Control USB Data Network Utility PAFL Talkback Output Patch Global 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 when you assign to the mixes Mute Turns the signal off Assign
22. channels NL using their strip Sel keys Fn Copy Ju Paste Reset Press Reset a channel Sel to instantly reset its processing to factory default settings Reset parameters l The following Copy Reset is supported Paste parameters Input strip Sel key HPF Gate PEQ Comp Delay Mix strip Sel key PEQ GEQ Comp Delay HPF In key HPF only PEQ In key PEQ only Gate In key Gate only Comp In key Compressor only touch Scene item in list Scene contents Copy parameters Qu 16 User Guide 20 AP9031 iss 1b 6 Touch Screen Mixing Functions The Qu features an 800x480 pixel full colour touch screen for quick and intuitive setup and control of the mix TouchChannel 274 Touch to select each processing 1 block Insert Delay N 2 Button Parameter box Gain 27 dB Function key FX Sends Mix 7 8 Mix 9 10 LR Mix 1 Mix 2 3 4 5 6 PEQ Sel screens Insert j Delay E Delay Scene 1 Recalled Other screens Reset Edit keys Screen Rotary screen select keys Button Touch to select its function or change its state To avoid accidental operation some functions need be touched for at least 1 second for example switching phantom power These are marked Hold Parameter Touch to change its value The box highlights orange to show it is selected and can be adjusted using the screen rotary
23. mutes Channel faders pan Mix processing Mix mutes Mix faders FX parameters Output patch Talkback assign and filter Mute Groups Custom strip assign not in V1 0 SoftKey assign A Scene does not store PAFL settings Signal generator settings USB record playback settings Scene preferences User profile settings Network settings Qu 16 User Guide The Scenes screen Press the Scenes key next to the Touch Screen to open the Scenes screen Scene list Scroll through the list of 100 Scenes using the screen rotary The currently selected Scene is highlighted The last Scene recalled may be shown in the lower toolbar Name Touch the Name box to open the screen keypad Touch characters to name the selected scene Touch OK to accept A confirmation screen appears for the following functions Store Touch this button to store the current mix settings to the Scene selected in the list Recall Touch this button to instantly recall the scene overwriting the current mixer settings Reset Mix Settings This provides a quick way to zero the board by resetting the mix and processing to a typical starting point To avoid accidental operation the button must be touched for 1 second or more to action the reset To Clear a Scene Press and hold down the Reset key below the screen and then touch the Scene in the list This clears the scene contents and name To Copy a Scene Press and hold the Copy key belo
24. 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 k The fader strip Sel key turns on when the slider is at OdB mid flat position while in fader flip mode Press a Sel key to return a slider to OdB s 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 lk 1k25 lk 2k 2k5 3kl5 Ak 5k 6 3 8k Ok 12k5 1 It IS better to cut rather than boost frequencies T tuning speakers using the GEQ EC on 19 10 aM 5 4 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 EN LLL Mix Sends FX Sends Mute Grp Assign Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LR Press a fader strip Sel key Press the Touch Screen Routing key Touch the tabs at the top of the screen c Touch screen buttons and use the rotary R Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB Inf dB C pu AK J 2 Press the Fn key t
25. 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 for 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 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 screen to choose how you want PAFL to work Auto cancel Listen to one channel at a time Additive mode Listen to more than one channel at a time 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 AFL after fade listen Monitor the signal in stereo after the fader and pan controls 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 LR to PAFL Routes the main LR mix to the monitor when there is no PAFL selected
26. 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 it Press it 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 FX1 2 sets the strip to control the FX1 or FX2 internal effects send master The channel faders move to become the sends to the selected FX Channels can be assigned using the Sel keys Mix1 10 sets the strip to control one of the mono or stereo mix masters The channel faders move to become the sends to the selected mix Channels can be set pre or post fader and assigned using the Sel keys 19 9031 iss 1b 5 9 Working with the sends on faders Press a Mix key The master strip presents the mix fader and controls The 16 channel faders move to present the sends to that mix Move a channel fader to adjust its send level to the selected mix Hold the Assign key to view the cur
27. 1 16 insert sends Arm the recording by touching the red circle Record button Touch the Play button to start the recording Multitrack Playback vou can play back your multitrack recordings from the hard drive plugged into Qu Drive Patch the playback to the input channels using the Home USB Audio CH Source screen Select the Ch1 16 and ST1 button and check that Qu Drive is selected in the USB Source option menu Select the recording to play back by touching the name box You can choose a folder from the list Touch Select to confirm Press the Fn key for options to choose playback mode Playback Mode Play Single Repeat All Repeat Single 1 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 25 AP9031 iss 1b 6 7 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 Arena 2 Chamber Large H3 Gated Verb Chamber Mid i Empi Chamber Small EMT Echo 250 SEMT Vocal ii Overwrite EE LL SN Front Panel view R Live 0 ms Modellin REVERBERATO 5 125 5 12kHz 2 0 Predelay Decay Time HF Decay HF Slope Ha
28. ALLEN amp HEATH C lui C9 MONO INPUTS oo USB AUDIO STREAMING STEREO D STEREO FX MUTE RETURNS RACKMOUNTABLE DIGITAL MIXER User Guide MOVING FADERS ECALLABLE PREAMP Qu Drive TOUCH CONTROL M For Firmware Version V1 0 Check www allen heath for the latest version available Publication AP9031 Limited One Year Manufacturer s Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured read this User Guide before operating In the event of a failure notify and return the defective unit to the place of purchase If this is not possible then please contact the authorised ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent in your country as soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions Conditions Of Warranty The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this User Guide 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 This warranty does not cover f
29. 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 FX1 and FX2 These are for Mix Return effects such as reverb and delay The sends can 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 and 4 do not have dedicated sends However you can assign any of the Mix1 10 buses to feed these effects To do this use the FX Back panel screen Mix Routing Select a mix master Sel key while the Routing screen is active to Adjust the Output Balance between L and R of a stereo mix Choose the global Channel Sour
30. NI eur Read this before starting Accessories available 19 Rack Ear Kit Qu 16 RK19 To mount the Qu 16 in a standard 19 rack or flightcase These fit over the plastic LEDIamp trims Part LEDIampX SS Right angled 4 pin XLR with built in dimmer Please Note This User Guide refers to first release Qu 16 firmware version V1 0 Several features are not supported by this release Please refer to the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version of firmware and this user guide For more details read the Release Notes available with the firmware Features not supported by firmware V1 0 USB key Scene and mixer data transfer User libraries for FX and processing scene Recall Filters and Safes User assignable Custom layer Qu Pad wireless remote app for iPad dSNAKE port for remote audio connection ME personal mixer compatibility User permissions Note USB streaming is compatible with a MAC computer only Windows PC is not supported Qu 16 User Guide 4 AP9031 iss 1b 2 Contents 1 mise 10 ap E PH 4 2 eni RO m T 5 3 H Mm 6 4 Connection 7 4 1 Gre FIC CTO IAS E 7 4 2 os 8 4 3 Su dveideiM T
31. 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 FX1 Mix gt Return Reverb EMT250 FX2 Mix gt Return Delay Vocal FX 3 and 4 unassigned Mute Groups unassigned AES Alt Out patch LR post fade Qu Drive stereo patch LR post fade USB patch CH1 16 ST1 3 LR Talkback unassigned HPF 120Hz Custom Strip unassigned SoftKeys Mute Groups 1 4 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 not in V1 0 Clears all Scene memories Clears all User Libraries not in V1 0 Resets Network address to DHCP Resets touch screen calibration Qu 16 User Guide 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 and all User Libraries First turn off the sy
32. ader wear and tear 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 to avoid transit damage In certain territories the terms may vary Check with your ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent for any additional warranty which may apply If further assistance is required please contact Allen amp Heath Ltd Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 2004 108 EC and the C The Qu range of products complies with the European European Low Voltage directives 2006 95 EC Any changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Allen amp Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the users authority to operate it Qu 16 User Guide AP9031 Issue 1b Copyright 2013 Allen 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 16 User Guide 2 AP9031 iss 1b IMPORTANT Read these instructions before starting Safety instructions Before starting read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheets supplied with the
33. at the average loud signal reads into the yellow of the meter Turn down if any red peak light flashes Touch to reverse the polarity of the input signal for example the lower mic when working with two microphones on a snare drum Qu 16 User Guide 12 AP9031 iss 1b belay _ Delay 0 0 ms Scene 1 Recalled met Pre EQ Crm Gain 27 dB Post Preamp Post EQ Post All Channel Dynamics insert Comp a 5 Delay Gate Assignments PEQ Pre Post GEQ Sends Side Chains 48V Insert Delay Hold 184 ms Attack Release 106 us 69 6 ms Scene 1 Recalled Thres Depth 38 5 dB 20 0 dB Gate active Qu 16 User Guide 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
34. ce for the selected mix This is the point in the channel signal path that feeds the mix Choose Pre EQ for a monitor mix if you do not want the channel EQ to affect the monitor Choose Post EQ if you want the EQ but not the compressor to affect the monitor Post All Choose Post All for effects sends 17 AP9031 iss 1b 5 6 Mute Groups The Qu features 4 Mute Groups You can assign channels to a Mute Group so that pressing its master key will instantly mute all assigned channels For example mute all drum channels mute all mics on stage during band changeover or mute all FX returns between songs Mute masters are accessed from the Home or any Routing screen or using the SoftKeys The following may be assigned to Mute Groups e Mono and stereo Input Channels FXSend masters FX Return channels Mix Sends FX Sends Mute Grp Assign Available on SoftKey Assigning a single channel Press an input channel or FX send or return fader strip Sel key and select the Touch Screen Routing screen Open the Mute Grp Assign tab Use this screen to assign the channel to any combination of the 4 Mute Groups A green tick next to the button indicates that the Mute Group master is available on the related SoftKey Assigning all channels While in any Routing screen press the Fn key to open Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 MG Masters B the Mute Groups view CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 Select the tab for the Mute Grou
35. cording Stereo Playback vou can play back audio files from a USB key or hard drive plugged into Qu Drive e Format 44 1 or 48kHz 16 or 24 bit WAV file Note Use the USB key or hard drive for the Qu mixer only Do not use it for other applications Format the USB key or hard drive on the Qu mixer before loading the playback files Use the Setup Utility Qu Drive screen This clears the disk and sets up the Qu directory structure Copy audio WAV files on to USB from your computer Place these in the AHQU USBPLAY directory Plug the key or drive into Qu Drive Patch the playback to the ST3 channel using the Home USB Audio CH Source screen Select the ST3 button and select Qu Drive in the USB Source option menu Select the track to play back by touching the name box You can choose a track from the Playback or the Recordings directory Touch Select to confirm Press the Fn key for options to choose playback mode Playback Mode 24 9031 iss 1b Home User Meters USB Audio CH Source Stereo Multitrack CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH 1 2 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 2 AHQU E LIBRARY SCENES SHOWS E USBMTK QU MT001 Qu MT002 Qu MT003 Qu MT004 Qu MTO05 Qu MTO006 QU MT007 23 Qu MTO008 009 USBPLAY USBREC
36. e 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 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 hiiri B Lr 5 e Youcan assign 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 Listen to their effect of different signals and experiment with their levels and settings so that you can use them as a creative tool while mixing Qu 16 User Guide 28 AP9031 iss 1b 6 9 Scene Memories Qu provides 100 Scene memories These store and recall a snapshot of all live Mix 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 Are you sure A Scene stores the following Preamp settings Channel processing and linking Channel patch and routing Channel sends Channel
37. en 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 CH1 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 turned on Always switch the amplifiers on last 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 9 9031 iss 1b 5 Operational Overview This section provides an overview of the Qu 16 layout and operation to help you get started quickly Touch Screen SuperStrip TouchChannel Screen select 3 ALLEN amp HEATH lt T Engineer s tools Qu Drive Copy Paste reset Function key Mix assign SoftKeys Layer select eer Master Strip E j HL Fader Strips Mix select Mix key 17122 Channel select Sel key 5 1 Fader Strips The Qu 16 has a group of 16 fader strips These provide access to the input and master channel levels and processing The main channel levels master levels and all sends to the effects and mixes can be easily viewed and ad
38. ess the FX key to open the FX screen Touch to select FX1 iam l Press the Fn key to open the Library page Recall Reverb _ AY 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 e 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 atvERBERATORLIVe Wms 1525 671k e Select the top layer to view the FX Return channel strips Set these faders to their 0 position and check they are unmuted pri ere to ensure the effect signals will be returned to the main mix we me me me Ema ass CH12 CH13 CH14 15 16 e Press the FX1 Mix key master strip now presents the FX1 Send master fader and controls The 16 channel faders move to present the sends to FX1 Sends on faders e Pressthe master strip Sel key to view the FX1 parameters on the screen Press the Fn key to open the library and recall a reverb preset e GSetthe master strip fader to its 0 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 fader for th
39. ge 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 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 web site Allen amp Heath do not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance repair or modification by unauthorised personnel Qu 16 User Guide 3 AP9031 iss 1b 1 Packed contents Qu 16 Mixer User Guide AP9031 Registration Card on rear cover Return the card or register online at www allen heath com Safety Sheets AP3345 English l zu AP7287 French is correct for your territory
40. he 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 s 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 26 9031 iss 1b FREQUENCY DEPTH CHORUS 12 Stage Phaser Apply Cancel Library 12 Stage Phaser Library
41. ing MIDI control of mixer parameters or a wireless router providing remote control using the Qu Pad iPad app Typical setting is to enable DHCP as most wireless routers will be set to allocate an IP address to the mixer automatically Note First release firmware V1 0 does not support the Qu Pad iPad app 7 9 Utility Calibration Audio Control USB Data Network ETE Diagnostics Calibration Qu Drive Firmware Touch Screen Calibrate Motor Faders Calibrate sss 4 Scene 2 Recalled Qu 16 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 32 AP9031 iss 1b 7 10 Utility Qu Drive Audio Control USB Data Network ETE Diagnostics Calibration Qu Drive Firmware This screen provides utilities to test and format the USB key or hard drive used in the top panel Qu Drive socket Plug in the USB key or drive Wait for the mixer to read les the drive If it is recognised then the Format button will St Playback be enabled Use this to format the drive ready to St Record Mund handle the Qu audio recording and data Once ae formatted you do not need to format it again Space Note Formatting the drive will erase all current data on it If you want to keep this then make sure you archive the data elsewhere first Note For reliable performance we recommend you always format your USB key o
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43. inserted at the start of the processing before the EQ Delay Use the FX Back panel screen to choose and assign one of the 4 internal FX as an Insert into a mix 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 foot distance as a starting point GEQ graphic equaliser A GEQ is provided on each of the 4 mono mixes and the main LR mix as these are likely to feed stage Insert monitors and PA speakers where traditional graphic equalisation is popular A PEQ is provided on each of the 3 stereo mixes where more precise parametric equalisation may be preferred for in ear and other sends The Graphic Equaliser 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 In button to switch the GEQ in or out Touch Insert a slider to highlight it and use the screen rotary to cut aa sits 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 Qu 16 User Guide 15 AP9031 iss 1b Press the GEQ Fader Flip key to view and adjust the GEQ on the faders while a mono
44. justed 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 two Layers These provide access to 32 strips identified by the labels alongside the layer select keys Press the lower key to access the 16 mono channels Press the upper key to access the 3 stereo channels FX returns FX send and Mix masters Press both keys together to access the user assignable Custom layer Not supported by V1 0 Slam Master Master Master CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 15 CH16 Qu 16 User Guide 10 AP9031 iss 1b Qu 16 User Guide Mute key Press to turn off the channel audio signal This affects the send to all mixes including LR effects and stage monitors The Mute key lights red when the channel is muted It flashes when it is muted by a Mute Group master Sel key Press to access the Channel Processing Parameters can be adjusted using the 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 to 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 for channels assigned to the selected mix Assign Pre Post fade sends Hold down
45. k control e Motorised faders for sends faders and mix recall e Master strip for quick access to mix levels and processing e AnaLOGIQ recallable analogue preamp e Effects ported from the flagship iLive console 4assignable SoftKeys e Quick copy and reset of settings and scenes 100 Scene memories e Qu Drive for stereo and 18 track recording playback to USB drive e USB streaming to from a MAC computer PC currently not supported USB key transfer of Scenes and mixer setup Not supported by V1 0 e User assignable Custom layer Not supported by V1 0 e Qu Pad wireless remote app for iPad Not supported by V1 0 dSNAKE port for remote audio conection Not supported by V1 0 e Compatible with ME personal mixing system Not supported by V1 0 e User permissions to restrict operator access Not supported by V1 0 6 9031 iss 1b 4 Connection Overview The following connections are available on the rear panel of the Qu 16 AES digital out Alt out Lamp 2Trk out LR main out Analogue Mix out 1 10 Mic and Line inputs 1 16 ALL N amp HEATH E Line 16 Lin 15 1 Line 12 Line 11 Line 10 Line 9 Line 8 Line 7 Line 6 E 41 Talkback Mic in ST2 in ST in 2TRKout ls 4 5 2 Mix outputs ST1 and ST2 x ey Kensington stereo line in gt p i E e pe lt Lock Cable clamp dSNAKE remote audio Power On Off Netw
46. ll Expert 60 5 Hz 4 90 LF Cut HF Cut input filters feedback filter PT 150 gt p delay 20 8k 400 20 1 02 5 right tap fine scatter s Link 5 F ME DELAY SEPARATION THICKNESS Qu 16 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 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 instrument such as acoustic guitar or flute There are plenty of factory presets available T
47. lock you wish to view or adjust for example Preamp or PEQ This is known as the TouchChannel lS The lower part of the screen changes to provide access to the related parameters and additional related controls The physical controls in the SuperStrip and the touch controls in this screen provide quick access live mixing functions FX Sends Mute Grp Assign R T 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 on B BN o BB o BE o DE o BE on 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 Mute Grps Scene 1 Recalled 6 2 Home Screen User Meters RTA USB Audio Press the Home key Pressing it again restores the last selected Sel screen The Home tab presents Qu il e Current Firmware version e Current User Current User Admin e The 4 Mute Group master buttons e Shut Down button to use before powering down the mixer e Lock Surface to protect settings when the mixer is left unattended 6 3 Home Screen Changing User RTA USB Audio This screen lets you log in as one of 3 Users with different permissions ME Setup and operation e Admin Full access to all functions Recalled change this User Sta
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49. n 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 We recommend the Allen amp Heath LEDLamp with built in thumbwheel dimmer USB B Type B USB socket for multi channel bi directional audio streaming between the mixer and a computer Follows the high speed USB 2 0 standard Firmware V1 0 supports connection to an Apple MAC only Windows PC drivers are currently not available 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 live mixing control using the Allen amp Heath Qu Pad app running on an iPad The Lnk indicator flashes to indicate network activity The Qu Pad app is not supported by firmware V1 0 dSNAKE The proprietary Allen amp Heath digital snake connection for remote audio using the AR2412 AudioRack and personal monitoring using the ME system dSNAKE is not supported by firmware V1 0 8 9031 iss 1b 4 4 Powering up the mixer THAT CALLE IUNIO CAN B HL 1181 CHORDA D IH THE UK RLLEF LATED Qu 16 User Guide Cr ATTENTIME Dor TRE RACCORDI PHE m PEE APPARERET PT RT TILI UTEAG LATED GAA LITT TAMA
50. nd 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 Touch Apply to confirm any changes e Mix gt 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 FX1 and FX2 have dedicated FX 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 equaliser 27 AP9031 iss 1b 6 8 Working with FX Adding vocal reverb P JC JE Mix gt Return Pr
51. nd 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 a default reverb and delay patched ready for you to hear the effects as soon as you raise a channel send The master faders turned up ready to hear sound when you raise a channel send The main LR master is turned down to avoid unexpected loud level in the PA e The output patching follows the main LR mix to suit the more common applications 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 You could also copy this to another Scene as a backup 34 AP9031 iss 1b 8 2 System Hard Reset Hold for 3 seconds while powering up the mixer System hard reset Source Preamp Gain 28dB 48V off ST1 3 trim OdB HPF out 100Hz
52. ndard Standard Operation only setup not allowed e Basic Fader and Mute control onl Firmware V1 0 does support User Permissions The only user available is Admin Qu 16 User Guide 22 AP9031 iss 1b 6 4 Home Screen Meters USB Audio This screen provides a convenient view of all channel mix and FX signal activity For optimum performance the loudest signals should a a pa a C M BN NN read into the yellow If any red Peak meter flashes then 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 reduce the level of that signal to avoid possible distortion Increase levels if the meter readings are consistently low Mix R N ES ES ES E User Meters USB Audio This screen displays a Real Time Analyser RTA which VADO 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 20Hz to high 20kHz the same frequencies as used on a graphic equaliser 31 BAND t s OCTAVE ANALYSER The is a useful tool to help you identify problem frequencies such as room resonance and feedback 6 6 Home Screen USB Audio This opens three screens associated with the USB stereo and multitrack recording User Meters CH Source page The input channels can be sourced from the analogue preamp or USB playback This screen presents a view of the source setting
53. o access the Mute 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 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 Mute Grp Assign Global Direct Out Source Post Preamp Direct Out Trim 0 0 dB Scene 1 Recalled FX Sends Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 Mix 5 6 Mix7 8 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 T E 9 Scene 1 Recalled Mute Grp Assign Mix Sends FX 1 Mute Grp Assign Level Level Inf dB Inf dB Scene 1 Recalled Channel Source Post Preamp Output Balance USE d Post Preamp Pre EQ Post EQ Qu 16 User Guide Channel Routing screen Adjust the channel Direct Output Trim from off to 10dB gain The Direct Outputs can be patched to feed the internal FX devices for example a delay effect send for a single vocal The channel source for the Direct Outputs is displayed on this screen This is a global setting affecting all direct outputs It can be changed using the Setup Audio Global screen Channel
54. ork Mains fuse USB B streaming Mains power input 4 1 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 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 switching 48V on or off Stereo Line Input ST1 and 572 balanced TRS 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 Deaicated 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 16 User Guide 7 AP9031 iss 1b 4 2 Output Connections Mix outputs Qu 16 User Guide Mix Outputs Balanced XLR line level o
55. p you wish to assign ap All sources to that group are shown Touch buttons to LI I 1 1 1 toggle assignments on or off Touch the Clear Set All nen button to turn off or on all the assignments CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 Press the Fn key again to close the Mute Groups view There are 3 ways to use the Mute Groups User Meters RTA USB Audio e Touch the master buttons on the Home screen uu e While in any Routing screen press the Fn key to open the Mute Groups view Select the MG Masters tab and touch the master buttons Assign and use one or more SoftKeys as Mute m Group masters The Mute Groups are assigned to EZ SoftKeys with the same number as the group The Mute key will flash red if the channel is muted by a Mute Group A short flash shows it is muted by the group only A long flash shows it is muted by the Mute key and a group Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Sel e Sel Sel Sel Sel PAFL PAFL PAFL PAFL PAFL PAFL PAFL PAFL PAFL PAFL PAFL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qu 16 User Guide 18 AP9031 iss 1b 5 8 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 16 faders They move to show the current settings This provides a very quick
56. r hard drive for use with the Qu mixer Use this with Qu only Do not use the key for other applications 7 11 Utility Firmware Update The Qu mixer operating firmware can be easily Audio Control USB Data Network ETE updated using a USB key Diagnostics Calibration Qu Drive Firmware e Download the latest version of Qu firmware from the Allen amp Heath web site Found V0 3 1967 e Read the Release Notes provided with the firmware e Usethe Setup Utility Qu Drive screen to format a USB key before using it with the mixer Note This will delete all existing data on the key It is important to remove any previous versions of Qu firmware from the USB key e Copy the latest firmware file to the root directory of the USB key e Plug the USB key into the Qu Drive port Select the Setup Utility Firmware screen and wait for the USB key to be read If valid firmware is found its version number will be displayed e Touch Update to update the Qu mixer to this version of firmware The surface Pan control indicators flash in sequence while the update is running Qu 16 User Guide 33 AP9031 iss 1b 8 Resetting the Mixer There are two ways to reset the Qu settings 8 1 Reset Mix Settings A starting point for mixing 3 Scene 3 Are you sure 1 CXTA Reset mix settings Source Preamp Gain 28dB 48V off ST1 3 trim OdB HPF out 100Hz PEQ and in flat Gates out thres 36dB dep
57. rent channel assignments to the mix The Sel keys light when the channel is assigned routed to the mix To toggle the assignments on or off press channel Sel keys while holding Assign 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 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 hold 22 a m Press the Mix key again or press LR to return to the main mix or press another Mix key to adjust a different mix Note Always remember to return to the main LR mix once you have finished adjusting monitor or effects levels Pre Post Assign 16 10 10 19 Sends on faders GEQ Pip e Ue E Ge eel he TM 5 10 Paste Reset keys Press 4 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 Group 4 MG Masters E CH1 CH2 CH3 ae ee ee Copy Press Copy a channel Sel key to select its D processing to copy Press Paste another channel me m e Sel key to paste the processing to that channel FX1 Ret FX2 Ret Ret FX4 Ret pem You can copy just one processing block such as PEQ using its In key and then paste it into other
58. s for all channels Each button is the same as the USB CH Source Stereo Multitrack CH9 source key in the physical Preamp section CDICDICD cms 519 You set any combination of channels for USB 511 512 playback or turn them all on or off using the Clear Set USB Source Clear Set All button Use the USB Source option to choose which USB port feeds the source switch This can be either the Qu Drive top panel USB port or USB B streaming rear panel USB port Depending on the switch settings and option the following channel sources will be patched Channel Off Qu Drive USB B XLR Jack Trki 16 Stream1 16 Jack Trk17 18 Stream 17 18 Jack none Stream 19 20 Mini jack Stereo Stream 21 22 Qu 16 User Guide 23 AP9031 iss 1b Home CH Source Stereo Stereo Record Stereo Playback Touch to select Track QU STOO1 WAV ST 3 Elapsed 00 00 00 Options Home CH Source Stereo Stereo Record QU STOO1 WAV Mix LR Stereo Playback Touch to select Track ST 3 Elapsed 00 00 00 Options USB Audio Multitrack Remaining 00 00 00 USB Audio Multitrack Remaining 00 00 00 E w Removable Disk F AHQU User CH Source Stereo LIBRARY SCENES SHOWS USBMTK USBPLAY USBREC Meters RTA USB Audio Multitrack CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
59. stem 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 3 seconds while the mixer boots Release the keys The hard reset Resets the current settings as described for the Reset Mix Settings button e Resets non scene parameters and user preferences to a factory default e Clears scene recall Safes e Clears all memories including Scenes and User Libraries e Hesets the Network IP address and the touch screen calibration Note Channel Safes User Libraries and data transfer via USB key are not available in first release firmware V1 0 35 9031 iss 1b 9 Specifications Inputs XLR Mic Line Inputs 1 16 Mic Line Preamp Input Sensitivity Analogue Gain Maximum Input Level Input Impedance TRS jack Line inputs 1 16 Input Sensitivity Analogue Gain Maximum Input Level Input Impedance Stereo ST1 ST2 Line Inputs Mono capability Input Sensitivity Trim Maximum Input Level Input Impedance Stereo ST3 Line Input Input Sensitivity Trim Maximum Input Level Input Impedance Mic Line Channel noise Mic EIN Unity gain OdB Mid gain 30dB Mic Line Channel THD N Unity gain OdB Low gain 10dB Mid gain 30dB Talkback Mic Input Input Sensitivity Maximum Input Level Input Impedance System Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out OdB gain OdBu input
60. th 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 FX1 Mix gt Return Reverb EMT250 FX2 Mix gt Return Delay Vocal FX 3 and 4 unassigned Mute Groups unassigned AES Alt Out patch LR post fade Qu Drive stereo patch LR post fade USB patch CH1 16 ST1 3 LR Talkback unassigned HPF 120Hz Custom Strip unassigned SoftKeys Mute Groups 1 4 Qu 16 User Guide This button in the Scenes screen resets the mixer toa 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 All parameters that can be stored 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 Touch and hold the Reset Mix Settings button for 1 second until the confirmation screen appears The hold function prevents accidental operation during performance 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 a
61. 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 13 9031 iss 1b HPF 1 The High Pass Filter is used to reduce unwanted low 2748 EBEN frequency sounds such as vocal popping wind noise Insert 7 and stage rumble Delay ue 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 splits the 20Hz to 20kHz audio frequency range into 4 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 bell shaped response The width of the bell can be varied from a very wide 1 5 octaves affecting many frequencies to a very narro
62. utputs for the mono and stereo mixes for example to feed monitor amplifiers fill speaker systems and external processing 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 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 Output 2 channel digital output using a single XLR connection 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 Audio Output Patch 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 speakers broadcast or local monitor The source to this output is patched using the Setup Audio Output Patch screen 2TRK Out Stereo output on balanced TRS jacks for connectio
63. w 1 9 octave affecting a small range of frequencies Setting LF or HF to widest position changes its response to shelving Experiment with the controls to hear 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 au The Compressor is a powerful tool for controlling the TAr dynamics of the sound for example to smooth out a fi i bass guitar or to narrow the dynamic range of a vocal 24 mom to make it more intelligible in a busy mix At its extreme setting the compressor can be used as a limiter to P prevent the signal exceeding a preset maximum level Thres Gain Attack Release A n mi r In h dm Fo a compressor works by dy a ca y reducing the amount of gain when the signal increases above a Scene 1 Recalled 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 good starting point is around 3 1 Compressor active Use the In key to switch the compressor in and out
64. w the screen and then touch the Scene to copy Now press and hold the Paste key and touch the Scene in the list to paste to This copies the scene contents and name The Global Filter screen The Scene stores all mix parameters A Recall Filter can be set to protect chosen parameters from being overwritten when the scene is recalled Note The Scene Filter function is not available with first release firmware V1 0 The Safes screen The Scene affects all input channels FX and mixes You can set a selection of these Scene Safe so that they are not affected by any scene recall For example walk in music players and continuity microphones Note The Scene Safes function is not available with first release firmware V1 0 USB Scene transfer Note Scene transfer via USB key is not available with first release firmware V1 0 Please check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version of firmware and this user guide and information on the Qu mixer 29 AP9031 iss 1b 7 Touch Screen Setup Functions Press the Setup key next to the Touch Screen to open the Setup screens Touch Screen Audio Control USBData Network Utility Talkback SigGen IN Ska Output AFL Input AFL Output Patch Global 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 Turn the screen rotar
65. way to access each mix without the need to switch to the Masters layer Qu 16 User Guide Mute key Press to turn off the mix master audio signal The Mute key lights red when the audio is muted Sel key Press to access the Mix Processing Its PEQ and Compressor parameters be adjusted using the SuperStrip controls The Touch Screen will display their controls and settings and provide access to the GEQ and routing options if either the Processing or Routing screen 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 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 post 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
66. when linked Some parameters can be removed from the link using the buttons Preamp Gain 48V Polarity Dynamics Compressor and Gate Side Chains Main mix Fader Mute Pan Touch Apply to accept your changes The USB Source key in the Preamp control block selects the input source to the channel either the analogue Mic Line input or the USB digital source Use the Home USB Audio screen to set a range of channels and choose the Qu Drive or USB B streaming as the global digital source For digital sources USB and stereo ST1 3 line inputs Gain is replaced with a Trim control providing 24dB range The red knob in the screen changes to blue for digital sources 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 Hold sets how long the gate remains open after dropping below the threshold Attack sets how fast
67. y while pressing and holding the Setup key to adjust the screen and surface LED brightness 7 1 Audio Setup PAFL Control Talkback USB Data SigGen Network Utility Output Patch Global One PAFL on Output AFL Input AFL ot PAFL Delay Trim 0 0 ms 0 0 4 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 stereo 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 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 7 2 Audio

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