Allen & Heath QU-16 Digital Mixer Overview
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Alex from Allen & Heath talks us through the features of the QU-16, describing the main functions of the desk in some detail, and demonstrating how easy it is to work with.
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After 100's of gigs in the bag i can say for sure the QU16 is incredible. So easy to use, sounds so great, and all the knobs and controls still feel like new after 1000's of adjustments.
If you are looking for a very capable small mixer with 16 mic pre's and 3 stereo channels, 7 auxes, multi track recording its a no brainer.
Eehh you have used for so long can you donate it to me 😂😂
@@BusulwaGodfrey HAHA, sorry mate, thats the thing, it works as good as new. Really. Hey if you wanna buy it from me, i'd sell it as i want a SQ5
We're glad you've had success with QU-16! It's a great desk!
A really thorough, clear and comprehensive run through of the QU features, thanks very much!
No worries at all and thanks for checking out our video! We're glad to hear you found our video useful in getting to know the QU-16's feature set!
Great video. I have a QU-16 which I really like, but I have external gear such as a ART pro VLA II compressor that I like to use...How would I get this in my signal chain?
thank you!!! Really good video, I have never used one of these before (im a midas/Behringer guy) and I have one of these next week, was really worried about using it but I am a bit more confident now.
Superb! So can rec via DAW and Q drive simultaneously.Good back up option.
Cant tell you how long I've searched for this info before a massive live show tomorrow... not knowing this machine. Thanks pal!
Hi Lance, you're more than welcome, we've all been there. So glad we could help!
massive live show on a qu16? Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
Im getting some really great recordings from my presonus 16.4.2 pres, How does this stack up? Im looking to upgrade always!!
I use the QU-32 and it's a great board. Most problems can be worked out given enough blood, sweat and tears. For me, I've never had an issue. Great Video even though it's been a while since published.
If you are you a Q-DRIVE does it have to be audio wav files, mp3 or a daw session to be able to have the tracks show up on the 16 channels
Hey Alex I have Qu32....How do I send final mix back to Pro Tools after processing through the board?
I need a mixer for theatre productions, was considering SQ5 but it may be an overshot as I don't really need majority of it's functions. We don't have complex band performances. This QU16 appears to be simpler and friendlier. Any comments? Thanks
may take me a while but i really want this mixer this video is right on point!!
Hello what is the sound quality of this mixer and also does the company have their own DAW like presonus and studio one
Nice video Alex. Interesting and indeed :)
Hello
Can anyone please answer my question, I am using a Qu-16.
How can I obtain the same output on L+R on other stereo outputs like Mix 5-6, Mix 7-8 & Mix 9-10.
I have the same desk and it's awesome. The only thing I struggle with is the FX. I manage to send FX to the main / front of house P.A., but I struggle to get FX on my monitors. I normally assign Mix 1 and Mix 2 as monitors. Some artists wants FX on their monitors. How does one do that? Do you know? Do you have a video available?
Marius Vermaak Hi Marius, adding FX to the Mix Outputs is exactly the same as adding audio. Enter Mix 1 or Mix 2 and just you like you bring up the channel faders to add audio, bring up the FX return on the upper layer to add the FX return. You can't have independent FX for the mix outputs because the audio is being tapped off of the main LR mix, I hope it helps, Mike.
Great video. I'm just about to switch over.
hi and thanks. how i can record from a digital sound board with my zoom H5? Its the same as with the analog sound board? best regards @walocortes
Hey Studiopares, is there a function on the board to link two mono channels as a stereo pair?
Yes there is.
Are these primarily live mixers?
First time user for digital desks - need something I can use for small bands, karaoke etc. Would this desk be over the top or could you recommend something?
+Dale Foulser Depends, because of the ability to upscale with the digi-snake this is actually quite appealing for that sort of work. The ability to recall your settings for the rooms and tasks you go to could save you a lot of time, and make your outfit look very organized and efficent. Same said for all the built in processing, no need for racks of kit. It would do a wonderful job. I wouldn't try to go digital and smaller honestly, 16 channels is a nice number for those small pub/rock, club band type jobs. The little presonus might also do the job, but you lose that up-scaling ability.
Great tuition 🤘
Can someone tells me what is the difference between this mixer and the chrome qu 16? Is there a huge difference between them or just the visual one?
I got the TF5 ( YAMAHA) and it is amazing mixer!
Can you assign 2 line inputs to 1 fader (to work as a stereo fader) and if you can, is it possible to create as many stereo faders as the maximum amount of your inputs (combined) in the back? (The left faders which are not assigned to inputs will be discarded in this setup)
Hi there, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately not you can only link two mono channels to create a stereo pair so it will still take up two faders. There are x3 stereo inputs on the desk which are controlled by single faders on the second layer however
my concern is that: example, I am using AR2412 dSnake and I want all input from dSnake: 2 question:
1) how to control full 24 input in the board?
2) can I use 24 input from dSnake as well as 16 input local simultaneously? It will become 36input in total.
I own a midas f and am wondering about this one.
While controlling my daw, lets say i want to use the a&h eq. For example track 1 in daw is going to track 1 im a&h. Can i use the a&h eq for that? Can i control my vsts as an mackie universal controller?
If i use more than 16 channels do i have access to "next page" or im locked to those 16?
Thanks!
Manca di italiano
Can you record with out a drive?
я Использую свой Qu PAC как аудио интерфейс и меня все устраивало (классная маршрутизация по юзб) но я поменял Ноутбук на более новый и мой пульт начал ИКАТЬ ( я запускаю плей-бэки по ЮЗБ кабелю на 18-19 шину а метроном на 20-21 и при этом с 1-16 использую как микшер, играю командой)
появляется постарений шум как метроном только медленнее и металлический цифровой звук! на шине 18-19.
не подскажите как убрать это?
How do you get a jacked source to a channel, whenever I connect my phone to the sound board it goes to the ST2, I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
lol
How many monitor mixes can this do?
Hey, is there a way of outputting main mix through main L&R, then streaming a different mix through the audio interface? Thanks
Hi Aron! Yes, you can create an auxiliary mix by using one of the Aux outputs. You can get to this via the mix buttons on the right-hand side of the QU-16, the faders will then represent the Auxiliary mix you are creating. - You can then choose the custom Aux mix within your DAW/Streaming platform for the audio input. - We hope that this helps!
@@StudiosparesTV I think so, thank you! Not sure how to choose my custom aux mix on my streaming platform so any advice on that would be amazing! Thanks again
What are you doing if you wish to turn mix to computer / DAW. Mix a song out of the box or hybrid
thanks for the video and i have a question for you sir. can i use allen and heath qu-16 for mixing in a daw with it?
Hey Jeffrey! Yes you can. Which DAW are you using? - There is some useful further information on the QU-16s functionality here: www.allen-heath.com/qu-in-the-studio/
@@StudiosparesTV I use FL studio for production and Cubase 10 for mixing and mastering
Mine doesn't have the Graphic EQ already set up in order to do the fader flip thing, is there something I need to be doing prior in order to set that up? Cheers!
Hi Tommy, it should be there automatically. It may be worth checking that your firmware is up to date!
At first glance it kinda reminds me of my old Yamaha ProMix.
I have a question about using this similar to the way I use my analog board while recording in my studio. What I’d like to know is, if I’m running eight microphones to a drum kit, but I want to go through my ADAT eight input unit, and then into my apogee interface, can I do that via the outs on the back of the Allen and Heath? Basically what I would like to do, is use all of the processing on the board, compression EQ gate etc. and print it into my ProTools session, just like I would in my chain on my analog set up. Will that work? Can I actually track and have the effects from the Allen and Heath print via ADAT?? Thanks in advance.
Hi Mike, yes you can assign each channel to one of the mix outputs on the back of the QU-16 which will send the processed signal out via analogue XLR cable to your ADAT/Apogee setup. Be sure to get your gain structuring right between the preamps and outputs on the QU-16 and your line inputs on the ADAT.
The QU does also function as 16 channel audio interface via USB so you could also just work directly through the QU16 to Pro Tools.
If need any more advice, please don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our sales team, they will be more than happy to help: call us on 020 8208 9930 or Email: sales@studiospares.com
@@StudiosparesTV awesome thank you so much for the response, it’s really appreciated. Nobody really covered whether or not you could actually do it this way. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@TheGarageRecordingSC No problem Mike, anytime!
Can you explain in detail about how to interface Qu pad app will Qu32 with wifi router ?
I use qu pad app with qu16, i use an apple airport express as my router, download the app to your ipad, connect to your secure wi fi, select your desk from the app and you are good to go.
+funkfactor1 This works for any dual band routers or only for Airport express. ? B'coz I tried doing with Netgear WNDR3400 but it was vain.
Question: Can aux 1+2 an 3+4 be linked as stereo outputs as well? I would love to be able to have 5 stereo iem's. :D
Unfortunately aux outputs 1-4 are fixed mono.
Could some please explain to me how exactly I connect and get working monitors? I have two powered monitors that I am connecting XLR ... but Im getting no sound.. ! I'm not even really sure where to plug them into the back of the board ..lol ...I;m assuming Mix output, so In order to get sound to my monitors do I have to go through the entire D snake/ set up process wow! ? Could someone please help or maybe provide a tech support number ? Thanks ... I really need to get working need monitors soon with this .. thanks you.!
Monitor feeds are aux outputs from your mixer. You send a portion of your channel mix to these auxs, usually found on each channel strip and these are then sent out of your mixer via aux 1, aux 2 outputs to the monitors. Depending on which sort of board you own you will need to have the aux output level at say 50% as well as the monitor unit line input level and also your monitor main output level so that the signal chain is maintained.
Nice overview. Just one question, though: the intermittent fan noise in your video, is that from the mixer?
Hey, haha no it is not, don't worry. That sound is from the nearby air con unit. The QU-16 is nice and quiet.
@@StudiosparesTV yup. I actually looked it up afterwards, and the design is clearly made for good airflow without the need for fans.
Hi, I have a serious problem with my ALLEN & HEATH QU24 Mixer.
I bought it in the USA, it worked there but once I brought it to my country in Africa (Guinea), it no longer works. The Message that is displayed (Currrent user does not have permission to access these setting). Please help me find the solution.
How can I Hear Mix 1..etc? Although I select the mix, I always hear LR. Thanks
I figured out you need speakers in mix out 1-2
pafl idiot
bonjour , je viens de découvrir cette console dans un établissement scolaire, pour atelier radiophonique au jeunes de cette établissement, mais j 'ai pas de documentation en français pour la maitre en marche ,quelqu 'un peu m'aider? merci d'avance
+Nadira Djemmali pour la mettre en marche ?
If I use the USB with my computer, can Windows (this is crucial, Windows itself, not the DAW) recognize each channel as both an input and output device (it is also crucial that EACH channel is recognized, not pairs of channels)? If not, what mixer can you recommend that does?
Hi, please call our technical team on 0208 208 9930 and we can advise further. Thanks
Any chance to answer the question here. Others of us are interested too.
does it have banks to expand channels, so more channels can be controlled from my Reasons daw
Hi there, thanks for commenting. Not that we are aware of. The QU16 uses the custom layer page when controlling a DAW via MIDI so it will be capped by the 16 faders available on that page.
I hear you say like , very easy and, very simple .wth.. for me i can say that maybe after 4 years of learning this Allen & Heath QU-16 what its all does :D
Don't worry it's not the easiest mixer to learn!
Can you please tell me
which is the best portable hard drive for the QU 32
D. Brown SanDisk are good. I've got a 32g but that will hold about 100 shows. So a 2g will be good enough.
Thankx OliviaThomas... Im gonna look into it.
It depends what you want to do with it. If you want to record all channels you need a proper hard drive, cannot use a thumb drive.
Thanks, for the response.
Which hard drive would you recommend?
community.allen-heath.com/forums/topic/qu-drive-compatible-usb-device-database
What I want to know is how can you connect this with audio interface and record on cubase
It has a built in audio interface. It works pretty well with DAWs.
nice
Would this desk be a good mixer for a DJ? Or would it be a little too much?
Hey! Apologise for the late reply. The QU16 is great for live, studio, streaming and recording use. What is your current setup?
Is That Fan noise coming from the QU-16?
+Leon Afrifa Actually it's coming from the photography lights we were using!
+ZakarooNetwork yeah, we were wondering. Thanks for clearing that up Joel!
No fan in this box
No
Character In the video It's great, I like it a lot $$
Thank you Kathy!
Does Allen & Heath Qu 16 Have DCA groups ...
yes
@@RatedA4Aliens no
cool Mixer. Please work it next time. Pump some good vibes through it into them studio monitors. Bro you in the studio 🤣🤣🤣 turn it up 😂 🙂🙂 rock that Qu-16
Should at least have some audio under while demoing fx/proc
how do u switch on phantom power..anyone please
Hi there, to switch the phantom power on all you need to do is select the desired channel and then on the touchscreen, simply hold down the 48v button. Following this will give that channel phantom power.
Can you show a mix in progress?
Hi Aaron, we won't have these in stock until May, so we won't be able to put together a video at the moment! But we will definitely consider it in the future. If you're after a QU-16, you can pre-order it here: www.studiospares.com/allen-amp-heath-qu-16-digital-mixer-269580.htm
This mixer good Dj mixer?
No. Its for live sound reinforcement/engineering (i.e mixing bands and live performances)
It's funny how DJ market is always overpriced. This mixer cost similar to Xone DB4 which is far more less complicated and has minimum ins and outs plus it has no tyouch screen. It's just amazing really. I bet AH will make new DB line with touch screen like this mixer and charge DJ's ar least 3K for it or even more.
+mikelo303 Perhaps it's occurred to you by now that this product isn't intended for the DJ market. This is a sound reinforcement mixer and has far more capability than a DJ would ever need or understand. With that said, it's a bargain.
+Sounds OK you missed the point
+mikelo303 DJ's have no business even trying to understand this gear. It's not for them. You need to check out all the stupid cheap DJ crap out there from China.
companies need to forget the analog paradigm with these desks. remove the physical ins and outs off the console, why be forced to run analog snake when you have cat 5 ? have a stage box with all ins/outs, router and processing essentially like QuSb and have the desk out front on cat 5 or WiFi.. exact Qu16 desk as just a controller with faders and LCD and no processing would make things much more flexible
If the mixer is being put into a fixed installation where the analog wires already exist OR if the mixer is on stage with the band....these are just two reasons.
No se ve nada
DOOD!
Why is well kinky why does it keep rubbing it
This guy should work on his Tom Hardy impression and hire himself out as a soundalike.
Wait... it's not Tom Hardy?
Maybe ok for a live desk. Absolutely horrible for recording. My ZEDR16 blows this away
have you tried it for studio recording?
a 2 track recorder blows a multitrack away? How exactly?
nobody can see what is on your screen. need to bring the camera overhead to see that.
Thanks for bring this to our attention, we will keep this in mind for next time!
16 faders? Fine. 16 channel paths? Inexcusable on any digital mixer 48+ physical inputs. Who buys such an inflexible piece of hardware? Is it $500? That would be justifiable. If more than that, it’s a mistake.
Very bad quality video! Almost not visible the letters.
Can you stop stroking it and just talk about it?
I have never been a fan of Allen & Heath, it is junk for a very expensive price. this company is only based on making a profit, but quality is hard to find. if you are looking for a mixer, then look more at Presonus that is more quality and you get a lot more for your money. and the price is a lot lower
Broke boy
Bla Bla Bla ... talk talk talk !!!!! My ears are starting to enter the boredom phase
Work this thing out, we need to hear some sounds
WTF
pls stop petting it!
Character In the video It's great, I like it a lot $$
Thank you!