The black Allen & Heath AR2412 24x12 Stage Rack for GLD & Qu Mixersprovides 24 XLR inputs and 12 XLR outputs when connected to a GLD-80 or GLD-112 mixer. Connection is over a Cat5 cable running Allen & Heath's dSNAKE protocol, allowing the AR2412 to be positioned up to 120m from the mixer. dSNAKE provides control to the remote preamp, and all mic preamps are scene recallable. For larger systems, an AR84 or AB168 AudioRack can be connected to the AR2412 to add up to 16 further XLR inputs and 8 XLR outputs. AR2412 also includes an Aviom Pro16 compatible Monitor port.

Main Stage Rack for GLD or Qu Mixers    24 XLR Inputs    12 XLR Outputs    Connects via Cat5

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a Windows 10 app. To control it using a surface pro? Or is it iPad only?

A: Currently, the Qu-Pad app is available only for iOS for the Apple iPad.

Q: 2. Is there a way you can run this past the maxx distance of 120 meters?

A: i have seen the stage box run 500ft via fiber and media converters. works like a charm.

Q: 3. Would you recommend a power conditioner for the AB168 or can I just plug it in the wall on stage?

A: The Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack 16 x 8 Audio Interface Stage Box can be connected to a wall outlet or you can use a power conditioner like the Furman M-8x2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector (B&H # FUM8X2).

Q: 4. I'd like more info on the effects. Is there a delineation between what DSP FX are available as inserts and what are available as returns? Is there a limit to the number of insert FX on each channel or FX returns? For example, on an FX return can I place an EQ, then reverb, then compress the reverb? Also, does the recallable scene / snapshot function also recall all the FX on each channel, the returns, and any parameter changes from default FX settings? Thanks so much! This looks like a great mixer.

A: Regarding SCENES: All of these are stored---channel processing and linkingchannel patch and routingchannel sendschannel muteschannel faders/panmix processingmix mutesmix fadersFX parametersoutput patchtalkback assign and filtermute groupsDCA groupsCustom strip designSoftkey assignThese are NOT stored:PAFL settings, signal generator settings, USB record-playback settings, scene preferences, user profile settings, network and midi settings, custom-layer-only settings.

Q: 5. does it come with rack mount ears?

A: Yes, 19" rack ears are included with the Allen & Heath Qu-Pac - 16-In/12-Out Compact Mountable Mixer.

Q: 6. How many rack spaces are needed for these?

A: The Allen & Heath 19 Rack Ear Kit is used to mount the Qu-16 Digital Mixer in a standard 19 rack. Rack mounted the QU-16 requires 11 spaces.

Q: 7. How many RU does this take up? Looks like 3?

A: The Allen & Heath AR2412 24x12 Main Remote Stage Rack for GLD & Qu Mixers occupies 3 RU.

Q: 8. Can you simultaneously record multichannel to a hard drive and connect to a DAW via usb?

A: USB audio sreaming and USB Qu-Drive recordingsmay occur simultaneously.

Q: 9. How long is the cord?

A: The manufacturer has not provided any specifications for the length of the power cord that is included with the Allen & Heath AR2412 24x12 Main Remote Stage Rack. We estimate that it is approximately 3- to 6-feet long. If you were referring to CAT5 cable, the maximum length that can be used is 328 feet.

Q: 10. Does this come with rackmount accessories ?

A: The Allen & Heath Qu-16C Rackmountable Digital Mixer (Chrome Edition) does not include rack mount accessories with its purchase. The appropriate rack mount accessory for this unit is BH #ALQU16RK19 Allen & Heath QU-16-RK19 Rack Ear Kit for Qu-16 Digital Mixer.