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Allen & Heath Qu-16

Digital Mixer with 16 Channels, USB 2.0 Audio Interface, Built-in Effects, Moving Faders, MIDI Control, iPad Controllability, and Touchscreen
Item ID: Qu16

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A Compact and Budget-friendly Digital Mixer

The Allen & Heath Qu-16 rackmountable digital mixer utilizes the technology found in the GLD and iLive digital mixing systems to create a powerful and compact mixer for live and studio use. This powerful 16-channel mixer offers 14 mixes, an easy-to-use touchscreen, multi-track recording, motorized faders, and much more. You can even use your iPad to take control of key functions of the mixer, including key settings, monitor mixes, FOH mix, and more. Add an affordable digital mixer to your rig with the Allen & Heath Qu-16 digital mixer.

Allen & Heath Qu-16 Digital Mixer at a Glance:
  • A powerful, feature-laden digital mixer
  • Integrated USB recording
  • Take control with the Qu-Pad app
A powerful, feature-laden digital mixer

Allen & Heath's rackmountable Qu-16 digital mixer makes a fantastic mixing solution for live applications, studio work, and installations. This digital mixer gives you 16 TRS/XLR inputs, three TRS stereo inputs, 16 buses, and four stereo effects returns. You'll appreciate the flexibility the Qu-16's connectivity creates. You'll also love the Qu-16's four onboard effects engines, AES digital output options, moving faders, and direct-to-multitrack recording capability. A large touchscreen makes it easy to navigate the Qu-16's functions, and iPad compatibility means even more control over your mixes. We've only scratched the surface of what this powerhouse can do; call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today and find out more!

Integrated USB recording

Record your shows and rehearsals with the Allen & Heath Qu-16's built-in Qu-Drive. This integrated USB recorder works with an external USB drive and lets you record and playback up to 18 channels of 24-bit/48kHz audio straight to/from your USB hard drive. In the studio, you can use the Qu-16 as a USB audio interface into your Mac DAW systems.

Take control with the Qu-Pad app

Take complete control of the Allen & Heath Qu-16 digital mixer with the Qu-Pad iPad app. Roam the venue to check the sound while tweaking the mix and EQ of the system. Simply set up a Wi-Fi router and gain control of all the live mixing parameters you need, right on your iPad. Mixing a show has never been this easy.

Allen & Heath Qu-16 Digital Mixer Features:
  • Built-in touchscreen offers access to channel strips, effects, and more
  • Motorized faders make settings recall easier than ever
  • Use your iPad to take control of key functions of the mixer
  • Features many iLive effects emulations
  • USB interface for library date, scene storage, and multi-track recording
  • Powered by 5 high-speed dual core ARM processors
  • Rackmountable with optional rack kit, sold separately (call for assistance)
Put a compact digital mixer in your rack with the Allen & Heath Qu-16 digital mixer!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: Qu-16

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