Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Qu-16 Allen & Heath
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For Firmware Version V1.8 Publication AP10025 Before starting please check www. allen-heath.com for the latest Qu firmware and documentation..
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 2 AP10025 iss1 Qu Series products comply with the European Electro magnetic Compatibility directive 2004/108/EC and the European Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 3 AP10025 iss1 IMPORTANT - Read these instruct ions before starting: Safety instructions Before starting, read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheet supplied with the equipment.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 4 AP10025 iss1 1. Packed contents Options and Accessories available REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT online at: www.allen-heath.com/register Safety Sheet AP9240/CL-1 • Read this .
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 5 AP10025 iss1 2. Contents 1. Packed contents ............................................................................................................... .................. 4 2. Contents .................
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 6 AP10025 iss1 3. Introduction to the Qu Series Building on the heritage of the GLD and flagship iLi v e digital consoles, the Qu Se ries presents exceptional performanc.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 7 AP10025 iss1 3.1 Differences between the Qu models All Qu mixers operate in the same way and have a similar touch screen menu structure.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 8 AP10025 iss1 AudioRacks - All models are compatible with the optional Allen & Heath AB168, AR2412 and AR84 AudioRacks. These provide remote mic inputs and line outputs that con nect to the mixer using a C at5 ‘digital snake’ cable u p to 100m long.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 9 AP10025 iss1 483 190 440 40 43 43 471 486 30 171 133 186 496 62 70 134 27 20 degrees 4. Installation The Qu mixer can be operated on a flat surf ace or fitted into a flightcase. The Qu-16 can be mounted in a 19” equipment rack or plinth.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 10 AP10025 iss1 5. Rear Pa nel This shows the Qu-16 rear pa nel. The Qu-24 and Qu-32 are similar but include Group an d Matrix outputs. 5.1 Connecting and powering up the mixer If you are using a remote AudioRack then c onnect it with a Cat5 digital snake.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 11 AP10025 iss1 6. Fr o n t Pan e l This shows the Qu-16 front panel. The Qu-24 and Qu-3 2 a re similar but include more fader strips, Group mix select keys, more SoftKeys and an iP ad tray. Fader Strips - These provide access to the input and master channel levels and processing.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 12 AP10025 iss1 7. Audio Signal Processing The following diagrams illustrate the Qu signal flow and pr ocessing. The Qu-24 and Q u-32 include Group and Matrix mixes. All models include a buil t-in au tomatic mic mixer (AMM) fo r the first 16 channels.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 13 AP10025 iss1 8. W ireless Control The Allen & Heath Qu-Pad and Qu-You apps are av ailabl e free from the Apple Store for iOS devices including iPad, iPhone and i Pod Touch. Qu-You is also av ailable for Android devices.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 14 AP10025 iss1 9. Qu-Start This section provides a qui ck guide to get you started setting up and mixing wit h Qu. For more information please refer to other sections in this gu ide and to the Qu Mixer Reference Guide available f or download from www.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 15 AP10025 iss1 9.3 Prepare the mixer for your session Name the channels and masters – Working from your plot sheet, use the mixer Processing screens to enter names with up to 6 characters. Touch the name to open the keypad.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 16 AP10025 iss1 Patching – The reset default patch is a simple one-to-one mapping of local sockets to the channels, and a traditional patch of outputs suitable for the typical PA application. However, Qu offers flexible patching letting you route signals anywhere you want.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 17 AP10025 iss1 9.4 Set a starting point for processing and mix parameters Start by using the Processing screen Preamp page Linking button to link parameters for any odd/even stereo pairs of channels you may need. For example, stereo keyboards or backing tracks.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 18 AP10025 iss1 9.5 Save the settings Scene memories – Once you have set up the mixer ready for the session, go to t he Scenes screen to n ame and store the current mix settings as a scen e.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 19 AP10025 iss1 9.6 Mixing with Qu-16, Qu-24 and Qu-32 Press the Processing key and touch the top part of the screen to access preamp and processing parameters for the selected channel using the screen. Press a green Sel key to work with channel processing and pan using the SuperStrip controls.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 20 AP10025 iss1 Processing screen – This screen lets you work with the processing for the selected channel or master. Touch the top part to open the related parameters in the section below. The top part can also b e used with the Copy/Paste/Reset keys to quickly copy or reset d ifferent processing blocks.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 21 AP10025 iss1 9.8 USB recording and playback USB B Streaming – Connect an Apple ® Mac or Windows ® PC computer to the rear panel USB B port to stream up to 32 channels of audio in both dire ctions and send MIDI messages.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 22 AP10025 iss1 9.9 A few more functions Use the Signal G enerator to test spea kers - After plugging up the PA check that all the amplifier and spe aker levels are correctly set. Turn the system on in the correct sequence: Turn the mixer on first, amplifier/speakers on last.
Qu Mixer Getting Started Guide 23 AP10025 iss1 10.Resetting the Mixer There are two ways to reset the Qu sett ings to give you a known starti ng point: 10.1 Reset Mix Settings – A starting point for mixing This button in the Scenes screen instantly resets the mixer to a known starting point for mixing.
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