The Allen & Heath QU16 is a compact 16-channel digital mixing console with a 7-inch touchscreen, 16 onboard mic preamps, and 12 motorized faders. Known for its intuitive workflow, high-quality sound, and flexible connectivity, it’s ideal for smaller live sound, theater, and broadcast setups. With optional expansion cards, it supports integration with Dante, Waves, and other systems.
1 Available with Road Case
Description
The Allen & Heath QU16 is a compact and versatile 16-channel digital mixing console designed for smaller live sound, theater, and broadcast applications. It combines a user-friendly interface, high-quality sound, and flexible connectivity, making it a popular choice for engineers and performers. With its 7-inch touchscreen, 12 motorized faders, and optional expansion cards, the QU16 offers a powerful and portable mixing solution.
Key Features:
- 16-Channel Mixing: 16 onboard mic preamps with 12 motorized faders for flexible control.
- 7-Inch Touchscreen: Intuitive touch interface for quick navigation and control.
- High-Quality Sound: 96 kHz processing, 12 FX engines, and premium EQ for exceptional audio performance.
- Flexible I/O: Includes onboard analog and digital I/O, with expansion slots for optional cards (e.g., Dante, Waves, etc.).
- Built-in Ethernet: Allows wireless control via the Allen & Heath Qu-Pad app or other compatible devices.
- Customizable Workflow: User-defined keys and customizable fader layers for personalized operation.
- Recording and Playback: USB port for multitrack recording and playback.
Specifications:
- Processing Power: 96 kHz, 40-bit floating point.
- Input Channels: 16 inputs (expandable with optional cards).
- Output Channels: 16 mix buses, 12 matrix buses, and 8 DCAs.
- FX Engines: 12 premium FX engines with dynamic EQs and multiband compression.
- Faders: 12 motorized faders with customizable layers.
- Touchscreen: 7-inch capacitive multi-touch display.
- I/O:
- 16 x 16 local I/O (16 mic/line inputs, 8 line outputs).
- 2 x expansion slots for optional cards (e.g., Dante, Waves, etc.).
- Connectivity:
- 2 x Ethernet ports (for remote control and networking).
- 1 x USB port (for recording/playback).
- Dimensions: 21.7″ x 19.7″ x 7.1″ (550 x 500 x 180 mm).
- Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg).
Included Accessories:
- 1 x QU16 Console.
- 1 x Power Cable.
- 1 x User Manual.
- 1 x Road Case.
The Allen & Heath QU16 is a reliable and compact digital mixing console, offering exceptional sound quality, flexibility, and connectivity for smaller professional audio setups.
