With its responsive touchscreen, 25 motor faders and acclaimed AnalogiQ recallable preamps, Qu-24 combines exceptional ease of use with class-leading audio performance.
Drawing on the technologies and workflow pioneered on our GLD and iLive touring systems, Qu makes Allen & Heath digital mixing more accessible and more compact than ever.
Qu V1.8 Chrome firmware (scheduled for release in mid-October) adds hot new features, including Automatic Mic Mixing, more monitor mixes and a Spectrogram for feedback-hunting. Qu Chrome Edition models will also feature upgraded, high contrast metallic finish controls.
ANALOGIQ PREAMPS
Qu-24’s twenty four AnalogiQTM 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 AnalogiQTM 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.
THE MIXING EXPERIENCE
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-24 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.
TOUCH CONTROL
The 800 x 480, sixteen million colour Touchscreen and its dedicated data encoder form the heart of the Qu 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.
THE SUPERSTRIP
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.
FADER AUTOMATION
Moving faders started as an expensive option in the studio desks of the 80s, and later became the norm with the advent of digital technology. Nevertheless some entry-level digital mixers lack this precious commodity which is a fundamental part of the Total Recall approach. Fader automation is essential for rapid mixing, especially when you’re dealing with multiple monitor mixes – just press a mix key and the faders immediately fly to the send levels for that mix. Qu-24 features 25 motorized ALPS faders, 24 arranged over 2 layers, allowing instant access to all channels and masters in a compact space, plus a dedicated master fader which dynamically follows the mix selection. A third, Custom layer is available for ad-hoc user strip layout, where any combination of Inputs, FX Sends, FX Returns and Mix masters can be assigned.
Inputs | |
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Mic/Line Inputs | Balanced, XLR and 1/4" TRS jack, fully recallable |
Input Sensitivity (XLR / TRS) | -60 to +5dBu / -50 to +15dBu |
Analogue Gain | -5 to +60dB, 1dB steps |
Maximum Input Level (XLR / TRS) | +19dBu / +29dBu |
Input Impedance (XLR / TRS) | >5kΩ / >10 kΩ |
THD+N, Unity gain 0dB | 0.0005% -89 dBu (20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz) |
THD+N, Mid gain +30dB | 0.001% -83dBu (20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz) |
Stereo Line Inputs | |
ST1, ST2 connector | Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack, half-normalled |
ST3 connector | Unbalanced, stereo 3.5mm Mini Jack |
Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2 / ST3) | Nominal +4dBu / 0dBu |
Trim | +/-24dB |
Maximum Input Level (ST1,ST2 / ST3) | +22dBu / +18dBu |
Input Impedance | >7kΩ |
Outputs | |
Mix1-10 and LR Out | Balanced, XLR |
Group and Matrix Out | |
Output Impedance | <75Ω |
Nominal Output | +4dBu = 0dB meter reading |
Maximum Output Level | +22dBu |
Residual Output Noise | -90 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz) |
Stereo Alt Out & 2Trk Out | Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack |
Source (Alt Output / 2Trk Output) | Patchable / LR post-fade |
Output Impedance | <75Ω |
Nominal Output | +4dBu = 0dB meter reading |
Maximum Output Level | +22dBu |
Residual Output Noise | -90 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz) |
AES Digital Output | 2 channel, 48kHz sampling rate, XLR 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110Ω |
dSNAKE | |
Inputs | Remote source for CH1-32, ST1, ST2, ST3 |
Outputs | Patchable from Mix1-10, LR, Grp1-8, MTX1-4 Compatible with AudioRacks AR2412, AR84, AB168 Compatible with ME personal mixing system |
System | Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input |
Dynamic Range | 112 dB |
Frequency Response | +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz |
Headroom | +18dB |
Internal operating Level | 0dBu |
dBFS Alignment | +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output) |
Meter Calibration | 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out) |
Meter Peak indication | -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi-point sensing |
Meter Signal indication | -48dBFS (-26dBu at XLR out) |
Meter Type | Fast (peak) response |
Sampling Rate | 48kHz +/-100PPM |
ADC, DAC | 24-bit Delta-Sigma |
Latency | 1.2 ms (local XLR in to XLR out) 0.7 ms (local XLR in to AES out) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F) |
Mains Power | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
Maximum Power Consumption | 120W |
USB Audio | |
Qu-Drive | USB A |
Stereo Record | 2 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit,patchable |
Stereo Playback | 2 channel, WAV, 44.1 or 48kHz, 16 or 24-bit, to ST3 |
Multitrack Record | 18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit, patchable |
Multitrack Playback | 18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit |
USB Audio Streaming | USB B, Core Audio compliant |
Send (upstream) | 32 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit |
Return (downstream) | 30 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit |
Control | |
Faders | 100mm motorised |
Touch Screen | 5" TFT, 800x480 resolution |
SoftKeys | 10 |
Mute Groups | 4 |
DCA Groups | 4 |
Network | TCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI and iPad app |
Input Processing | |
Source | |
CH1-32 | Local, dSNAKE, or USB |
ST1, ST2 | Local, dSNAKE, or USB |
ST3 | Local, dSNAKE, or USB Stereo |
USB Global Source | Qu-Drive or USB B Streaming |
Stereo Linking | Odd/even input pairs |
Parameters linked | EQ, dynamics, insert, delay, assignments, sends |
Link options | Preamp, polarity, sidechains, fader/mute, pan |
Polarity | Normal/Reverse |
High Pass Filter | 12dB/octave 20Hz – 2kHz |
Insert | Assign FX1-4 into Input channels |
Delay | Up to 85ms |
Gate | Self-key Sidechain |
Threshold / Depth | -72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB |
Attack / Hold / Release | 50us to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s |
PEQ | 4-Band fully parametric, 20-20kHz, +/- 15dB |
Band 1 | Selectable LF Shelving (Baxandall), Bell |
Band 2, Band 3 | Bell |
Band 4 | Selectable HF Shelving (Baxandall), Bell |
Bell Width | Non-constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9th octave |
Compressor | Self-key Sidechain |
Threshold / Ratio | -46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity |
Attack / Release | 300us – 300ms / 100ms - 2s |
Knee | Soft/Hard |
Types | Peak Manual, RMS Manual, SlowOpto, PunchBag |
Mix Processing | |
"Channel Direct Out to USB" | Follow Fader, follow Mute (global options) |
Source select (global) | Post-Preamp, Pre-EQ, Post-EQ, Post- Delay |
Insert | Assign FX into Mix channels |
Delay | Up to 170ms |
Dimensions & Weights | |
Qu-24 Mixer | Width x Depth x Height |
Desk mounted | 632 x 500 x 186 mm (24.9" x 19.7" x 7.4") |
Packed in shipping box | 670 x 790 x 350 mm (26.4" x 31.1" x 13.8") |
Unpacked weight | 14 kg (31 lbs) |
Packed weight | 18 kg (40 lbs) |
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