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ALLEN & HEATH Qu-16 User Manual

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

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    It is recommended that servicing is carried out only by an authorised Allen & Heath agent. Contact details for your local distributor can be found on the Allen & Heath website. Allen & Heath do not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance, repair or modification by unauthorised personnel. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 4: Packed Contents

    Read this before starting Accessories available 19” Rack Ear Kit Part: QU-16-RK19 To mount the Qu-16 in a standard 19” rack or flightcase. These fit over the plastic trims. LEDlamp Part: LEDlampX Right angled 4-pin XLR with built-in dimmer 120m (396’) Cat5 drum...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Utility – Qu-Drive ........................40     8.12 Utility – Firmware Update ......................41     Resetting the Mixer ........................... 42     Reset Mix Settings – A starting point for mixing ..............42     Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 6   Please Note V1.1 This User Guide refers to Qu-16 firmware version . A few features are not supported by this release. Please refer to the Allen & Heath website for the latest version of firmware and this user guide. For more details read the Release Notes available with the firmware.

  • Page 7: Introduction

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

  • Page 8: Connection Overview

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

  • Page 9: Output Connections

    The Lnk indicator flashes to indicate network activity. dSNAKE – The proprietary Allen & Heath ‘digital snake’ connection for remote audio using an AR2412 or AR84 AudioRack, and for personal monitoring using the ME Personal Mixing System. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 10: Powering Up The Mixer

    Switching the mixer off – First select the Home screen. Touch Shut Down to safely complete processes such as parameter storing and USB data transfer or recording. Once complete, press the ON/OFF switch to turn the mixer off. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 11: Connecting Dsnake Remote Audio

    5. Connecting dSNAKE Remote Audio The Qu-16 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 & Heath AudioRack, or to the Allen &...

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Me Personal Mixing System

    Connecting ME to the Qu-16 - ME-1 mixers, a standard Ethernet switch or the ME-U hub can be plugged directly into the Qu-16 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.

  • Page 13: Operational Overview

    6. Operational Overview This section provides an overview of the Qu-16 layout and operation to help you get started quickly. Touch Screen TouchChannel Screen select SuperStrip Qu-Drive Fader Flip Engineer’s monitor Copy/Paste/reset Function key Mix assign SoftKeys Layer select Master Strip...
  • Page 14 Sel key active. The range of frequencies accessed by the faders is highlighted in the touch screen and labelled at the top of the faders. The centre 0dB flat position is marked on the fader scale. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 15: Channel Processing

    Press the Fn key to open the Source Select screen. Touch the CH buttons to highlight those you wish to change. Select the source from the list. Choose either Qu-Drive or USB (affects all channels) Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 16 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. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 17 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 0dB is flat response (no affect). Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 18 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. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 19 0dB mid (flat) position while in fader flip mode. Press a Sel key to return a slider to 0dB. It is better to cut rather than boost frequencies when tuning speakers using the GEQ. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 20: Channel Routing

    FX devices, for example a delay effect send for a single vocal. The channel source for the Direct Outputs can be changed on this screen. This is a global setting affecting all channel direct outputs. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 21 EQ to affect the monitor.  Choose Post-EQ if you want the EQ but not the compressor to affect the monitor.  Choose Post-All for effects sends. Post-Preamp Pre-EQ Post-EQ Post-All Insert Gain/Trim GATE COMP DELAY Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 22: Mute Groups

    The Mute key will flash red if the channel is muted by a Mute Group. A short flash shows it is muted by the group only. A long flash shows it is muted by the Mute key and a group. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 23: The Master Strip

    The channel faders move to become the sends to the selected mix. Channels can be set pre or post-fader and assigned using the Sel keys. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 24: Working With The Sends On Faders

    + HPF In key = HPF only + PEQ In key = PEQ only + Gate In key = Gate only + Comp In key = Compressor only + touch Scene item in list = Scene contents Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 25: Touch Screen Mixing Functions

    If available, its function will appear in the lower toolbar above the key. Press the key again to close the option screen. This example shows access to the Mute Groups screens from within a Routing screen. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 26: The Sel Screens - Processing And Routing

    Admin – Full access to all functions Firmware V1.1 does not support User Permissions. The only User Profile available is Admin.  Standard – Operation only, setup not allowed  Basic – Fader and Mute control only Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 27: Home Screen - Meters

    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-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 28 Select the track to play back by touching the name box. You can choose a track from the Playback or the Recordings directory. Touch Select to confirm. Press the key for options to choose playback mode: Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 29 Press the key for options to choose playback mode: Note – Choose to play back either Qu-Drive stereo or multitrack. It is not possible to play back both stereo and multitrack at the same time. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 30: The Fx

    Chorus - Chorus derives from the late 80’s where different stereo field creation techniques influenced the sound of each chorusing unit. Chorus recreates the classics using 3 stereo-field emulations. These emulations can be switched in any combination creating many different stereo fields. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 31 Press an FX Send or Return strip key while the Processing screen is active to view and work with its parameters. Touch the top of the screen to open the PEQ view and adjust its return channel equaliser. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 32: Working With Fx - Adding Vocal Reverb

    Use the FX Library to recall different effects types and presets. Listen to their effect of different signals and experiment with their levels and settings so that you can use them as a creative tool while mixing. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 33: Scene Memories

    This copies the scene contents and name.  PAFL settings  Signal generator settings  USB record/playback settings  Scene preferences  User profile settings  Network settings Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...
  • Page 34  FX sends FX1-2  Main LR mix This protects its:  Master processing,  Master fader and balance  Routing and sends from the channels  Global channel send source  Mute Group assignments Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 35: Touch Screen Setup Functions

    Gain – Adjust the talkback mic level. Assign – Touch to toggle the assignments to the LR and Mixes 1-10 on or off. Press the surface Talk key to talk to the musicians or house. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 36: Audio Setup -Signal Generator

    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. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 37: Audio Setup - Dsnake Output Patch

    Mix5 L CH12 ST2 R FX2ret R Mix6 R CH13 ST3 L FX3ret L Mix7 L CH14 ST3 R FX3ret R Mix8 R CH15 Main L Mix1 Mix9 L CH16 Main R Mix2 Mix10 R Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 38: Control Setup - Custom Strip

    Qu features 4 SoftKeys. These are called ‘Soft’ because they can be assigned 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. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 39: Usb Data - Show Transfer

    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. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 40: Network Setup

    – Do not remove the USB device or turn off power while until formatting is complete. For more information on working with USB refer to the ‘Understanding Qu-Drive and USB’ article in the Qu Knowledgebase at www.allen-heath.com. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 41: Utility - Firmware Update

    After a while 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-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 42: Resetting The Mixer

     SoftKeys = Mute Groups 1-4 preferences. Name and store this as a Scene, for example Scene 1 “Reset Board”. You could also copy this to another Scene as a backup. Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 43: System Hard Reset

    Sig Gen Pink Noise, unassigned  Clears all scene Safes (not in V1.0)  Clears all Scene memories  Clears all User Libraries (not in V1.0)  Resets Network address to DHCP  Resets touch screen calibration Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    100‐240V AC, 50/60Hz, 82W max Meter Calibration 0dB meter = ‐18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out) Meter Peak indication ‐3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi sensing Fuse rating T1.6 AL 20mm Meter Signal indication ‐48dBFS (‐26dBu at XLR out) Main meter Type 12 LED, Fast (peak) response Strip meter Type 3 LED, Fast (peak) response Dimensions and Weights Sampling Rate 48kHz +/‐100PPM Qu‐16 Mixer Width x Depth x Height 24‐bit Delta‐Sigma Desk mounted 440 x 500 x 186 mm (17.4" x 19.7" x 7.4") 24‐bit Delta‐Sigma  Rack mounted 483 x 486 x 190 mm (19" x 19.1" x 7.5"), 11U Latency 1.2 ms (local XLR in to XLR out) Packed in shipping box 610 x 680 x 380 mm (24" x 27" x 15") 0.7 ms (local XLR in to AES out) Packed weight 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Unpacked weight 10 kg (22 lbs) Operating Temperature Range 0 deg C to 35 deg C  (32 deg F to 95 deg F) Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 45: System Block Diagram

    10.1 System Block Diagram Qu-16 User Guide AP9031 iss.2...

  • Page 46: Mechanical Details

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