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Allen & Heath QU-16C 16 Channel Digital Mixer, Chrome Edition - Open Box Mint

Original price $1,999.99
Original price $1,999.99 - Original price $1,999.99
Original price $1,999.99
Current price $1,775.00
Default Title: $1,775.00
Current price $1,775.00
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Rethink Your Digital Mixer With The Allen & Heath QU-16C Digital Mixer

Now in a feature-packed new Chrome Edition, The Allen & Heath Qu-16 reshapes digital mixing with innovative design and exceptional functionality combining to create a superb professional mixing experience. Bristling with all the features you’d expect from a top of the range digital console and incorporating technologies pioneered on our GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-16 has the power and pedigree to deliver class-leading audio performance. Hot new features in Qu V1.8 firmware include Automatic Mic Mixing and a Spectrogram for feedback-hunting. Qu Chrome Edition models also feature upgraded, high contrast metallic finish controls. Whether you’re switching from analogue or updating your digital desk, it’s time to experience the new digital with Qu-16.

Qu-16's sixteen AnalogiQ total recall preamps feature zero crossing detection and an advanced padless 1dB step gain stage, closely allied to the DSP for optimal gain accuracy and audio transparency. The analogue signal is captured by high class, low latency 24bit analogue to digital converters matched to high quality 24bit digital to analogue converters to deliver the required outputs. The AnalogiQ design has been refined over many months to offer superb transparency, minimal distortion and an ultra-low noise floor, with a warm, musical sound that is missing from some digital consoles.

Having massive processing power and advanced functionality is great, but it counts for nothing if you can’t access the controls you need in a heartbeat. Once you start using Qu-16 you’ll sense the years of research into ergonomics and the hands-on mixing experience that our team has drawn upon to deliver a wonderfully natural layout and workflow. It’s not about recreating an analogue interface, it’s about creating an experience that’s fluid, comfortable and intuitive for novices, digital natives and old school road warriors alike, making all the benefits of digital mixing technology readily accessible to all. High contrast metallic finish controls complete the picture, offering excellent low light visibility and enhanced tactile control.

The 800 x 480, sixteen million color Touchscreen and its dedicated data encoder form the heart of the Qu-16 interface, providing super-fast, easy access to all settings. The user-friendly interface has been designed with clarity in mind. Dedicated keys and screen tabs quickly guide you to meter and RTA views, FX racks, channel processing, USB audio control, scenes, setup menus and much more.

All your key processing tools are presented in a clean layout on the SuperStrip, with 1 function per physical control. The SuperStrip is complemented by an onscreen Touch Channel for intuitive access to full processing parameters without clutter or complex menu structures. Processing for Mono and Stereo inputs includes trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4 band PEQ, compressor and delay. The main LR and the Mono mixes have controls for Insert, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay. The Stereo mixes provide Insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor, delay and balance control.


SPECIFICATIONS

  • 16 Mono Inputs (TRS + XLR)
  • 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
  • 4 Stereo FX Returns
  • 16 Busses
  • 12 Mix Outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)
  • 4 FX Engines
  • AES Digital Out
  • 19" Rack Mountable
  • Moving Faders
  • Recallable AnaLOGIQ Preamps
  • Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
  • 800×480 Touchscreen
  • iLive FX Library
  • dSNAKE Remote Audio Port
  • Automatic Mic Mixer
  • Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
  • Qu-Pad iPad App
  • Qu-You iPhone / Android personal monitoring app
  • USB Audio Streaming
  • DAW MIDI Control
  • 4 Mute Groups
  • 4 DCA Groups
  • Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all Inputs
  • Insert, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay on Main LR and Mono Mix outputs
  • Insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on Stereo Mix outputs
  • Built-in Signal Generator
  • RTA with Peak Band indication
  • Spectrogram to aid with feedback elimination and taming room acoustics
  • High contrast metallic finish controls, matching premium GLD Chrome series


Manufacturer: Allen & Heath
Model: AH-QU-16C
SKU: I400193-GA240816-10-WHXB
UPC: 6938122243798


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