DIGITAL MIXING RESHAPED
Now in a feature-packed new Chrome Edition, Qu-16 reshapes digital mixing, combining innovative design and exceptional functionality 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 the GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-16 has the power and pedigree to deliver class-leading audio performance.
Qu series features include multitrack recording direct to USB, Automatic Mic Mixing, ProFactory mic presets, plus an ever growing ecosystem of apps, accessories and remote I/O.
Whether you’re switching from analogue or updating your digital desk, it’s time to experience the new digital with Qu-16
 
The Mixing Experience
Having massive processing power and advanced functionality counts for nothing if you can’t access the controls you need in a heartbeat.The 800×480, True Colour Touchscreen and its dedicated rotary encoder form the heart of Qu-16’s interface, providing super-fast access to all settings and parameters. 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. Complementing the touchscreen is the SuperStrip – a set of single function physical controls for instant access to gain, HPF, 4 band PEQ, gate, compressor, GEQ and pan. The screen overview also follows the control being turned.
 
One Channel / One Fader
Qu-16 has a fader per mono input channel and fewer fader layers for simpler, quicker workflow. Some digital mixers don’t offer a fader per physical input, meaning you have to access an additional fader layer to control these channels. This can be confusing and time consuming. Because every mic input is presented on its own fader for fast, easy control, this makes Qu-16 the perfect mixer for first-time converts from analogue to digital and those not comfortable working with several layers of faders.
 
Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)
AMM is vital in applications such as conferences, meetings and panel discussions where a number of microphones are open at the same time. Reducing background noise and minimising the risk of feedback, the Automatic Microphone Mixer helps the engineer to manage the levels of multiple mic inputs, ensuring that each speaker’s contribution is heard clearly. The D-Classic dynamic gain sharing algorithm is inspired by industry standard automixers. Up to 16 microphone sources can be mixed at once, with each channel having a priority setting which determines its ‘weight’ in the total system gain.
 
Qu apps for greater wireless control
Add the fully-featured Qu-Pad app for iPad to your Qu-16 and you’re free to EQ and mix monitors on stage, roam around the venue whilst adjusting the PA, and mix the show from the heart of the audience. Qu-Pad connects to the mixer over Wi-Fi and gives instant access to all live mixing parameters and settings. More info.
Qu-You allows up to seven performers to control their own monitor mixes using any iOS or Android device, and frees up the engineer to focus on mixing for the audience. More info.
Qu-Control is a customisable iOS app providing a simple interface for non-technical users to control the essential parameters of Qu mixers when technical operators are not around. More info.
Apps require the connection of a Wi-Fi router or access point to the mixer’s Network port.
 
dSNAKE™ Remote Audio Racks
Qu-16 is a self-contained mixer, so if you’ve already got the analogue cables you’re good to go. If you’re thinking of trading in the copper multicore for a Cat5 digital snake, Qu-16’s built-in dSNAKE™ port has you future-proofed, allowing connection to a remote AB168, AR2412 or AR84 Stagebox. dSNAKE™ is our proprietary networking solution, boasting a transport latency of only 105us over cable runs of up to 120m / 390’. So if you’re mixing FoH you can place your I/O on the stage and run a single Cat5 cable back to the Qu-16 in the mix position.
 
ME Personal Mixing System
Qu-16 is fully compatible with our ME Personal Mixing System. ME-1 expands available monitor mixes and gives each performer tailored control over their own mix, leaving the engineer free to focus on the audience experience. Any number of ME-1 personal mixers can be chained from the dSNAKE™ port (or from an AR2412 or AB168 Stagebox connected to the dSNAKE™ port).
 
FEATURE SUMMARY
19” Rack Mountable
16 Mono Mic/Line Inputs (TRS + XLR)
Recallable AnaLOGIQTM Preamps
3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
12 Mix Outputs (XLR)
7 Monitor Mixes (4 mono + 3 stereo)
4 FX Engines
2 dedicated FX Sends / Returns
4 Mute Groups
4 DCA Groups
AES Digital Out
24×22 USB Audio Interface
dSNAKETM Remote Audio Port
17 Motor Faders
800×480 Touchscreen
4 Soft Keys
Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor, delay on all Inputs
Insert, 4-band PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor, delay on all Outputs
Automatic Mic Mixer
Channel Ducker on all Inputs
ProFactory Mic Presets
RackFX Library
Built-in Signal Generator
RTA with Peak Band indication
Spectrogram to aid feedback elimination and room acoustics
Qu-Drive Direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
DAW MIDI Control
Qu-Pad iPad App
Qu-You iPhone / Android personal monitoring app
Qu-Control customisable iOS app for simple wireless control
Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
High contrast metallic finish controls, matching premium GLD Chrome series
 
Accessories
AR2412 – 24 inputs, 12 outputs AudioRack with dSNAKE connection and expansion port for personal monitoring.
AR84 – 8 inputs, 4 outputs AudioRack with dSNAKE connection.
AB168 – Portable, rugged 16 inputs, 8 outputs stagebox with dSNAKE connection and expansion port for personal monitoring.
AH9650 – 100m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors.
AH9981 – 50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9651 – 20m of Neutrik EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors.
LEDLamp – variable brightness 18” gooseneck lamp.
QU-16-RK19 – Rack mounting kit.
AP9262 – Dust cover for Qu-16.
AP9931 – Qu-16 Carry Bag.