Designed to accommodate a wide variety of live-sound reinforcement and recording scenarios, the Allen & Heath Qu-SB 18x14 Digital Mixeris an 18-in/14-out rack-mountable, console-less digital mixer that doubles as a 32x32 USB recording interface. Featuring 16 of the company's recallable AnalogiQ microphone preamps, and powered by a 5-core ARM processor, the Qu-SB provides a variety of integrated effects and processing, including channel-independent 4-band parametric EQs, compressors, delay, and reverb.

The mixer is compatible with both the ME Personal Mixing System and dSNAKE digital connectivity system from Allen & Heath, which allows for up to 38 inputs. The Qu-SB is designed to be used with the Qu-Pad app, allowing you to use your iPad to mix from anywhere in the venue when connected to a wireless network.

16 Mic/Line Inputs    16 Recallable AnalogiQ Preamps    12 Mix Outputs    32x32 USB Recording Interface    4 Built-In FX Engines    iPad App for Wireless Mixing    EQ & Dynamics on Each Input and Output    RTA with Peak Band Indicator    Up to 38 Inputs via dSNAKE

• Qu-SB is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Qu-Pad iPad app, providing super-fast, easy access to all settings, including channel processing, meters and RTA views, FX racks, scene management, USB audio control, setup menus and much more
• Qu-Pad connects to the mixer over Wi-Fi and gives you the freedom to adjust the monitors on stage, roam around the venue whilst tweaking the PA, and then mix the show from the heart of the audience

• Qu-SB's sixteen AnalogiQ total recall preamps feature zero-crossing detection and an advanced pad-less 1 dB 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 24-bit analog-to-digital converters matched to high-quality 24-bit digital-to-analog converters to deliver the required outputs. The AnalogiQ design offers superb transparency, minimal distortion and an ultra-low noise floor, with a warm, musical sound

• Qu-SB has an integrated multitrack USB recorder, providing 18 channels of 48 kHz/24-bit recording and playback straight to/from your USB hard drive. Mixes and FX returns can be recorded alongside channels, and multitrack audio can be played back to the mixer for virtual soundchecks
• An independent set of controls is provided for quick stereo recording of the main LR or other mix outputs, and a 2-track USB return can be routed to ST3 for playback of stereo WAV files such as walk-in music

• Qu-SB's dynamics and FX algorithms are derived from the FX used in the iLive pro touring series. Qu-SB boasts 4 stereo iLive FX engines, featuring emulations of legendary classic reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators, flangers and more

• 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 minimizing the risk of feedback. The Automatic Microphone Mixer feature helps the engineer manage the levels of multiple mic inputs, ensuring that each speaker's contribution is heard. 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

• 16 Mono Inputs (TRS + XLR)
• 1 Stereo Input (TRS)
• 12 on-board Mix Outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)
• 1 Stereo Matrix Out (TRS)
• Qu-32 Core inside (32 Mono + 3 Stereo Input Channels)
• Up to 11 Monitor Mixes (4 mono + 7 stereo)
• 4 FX Engines
• 4 FX Sends/Returns
• 4 Mute Groups
• 4 DCA Groups
• Recallable AnaLOGIQ Preamps
• iLive FX Library
• dSNAKE Remote Audio Port expansion up to 38 inputs
• Automatic Mic Mixer
• 32×32 USB Audio Interface
• Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording/Playback on USB drives
• Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
• Qu-Pad iPad App
• Qu-You iPhone/Android personal monitoring app
• Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert/ducker, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all Inputs
• Insert, 1/3 octave GEQ, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all Mix outputs
• Built-in Signal Generator
• RTA with Peak Band indication
• 19” Rack Mountable with optional rack ears

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. When controlling this mixer from an iPad, it doesn't have built-in wifi correct? You would need to plug it into a router or access point via Ethernet it seems? If so, any recommended access point products that would allow it to join an existing network on 5Ghz?

A: The mixer does not have built-in wi-fi. There is a Network port on the rear panel to connect a router for remote/wi-fi control. Use any quality router. Instructions for this connection are in the owner's manual which can be downloaded from a href= http://www.allen-heath.com. target= _blank www.allen-heath.com./a Go to QU Series, then DOCUMENTS, then USER GUIDE.

Q: 3. Can each of the Mix outputs on the back of the Qu16 be sent to individual stereo headphones.?? or will I have to create pairs in the mix outputs for each headphone mix?

A: The XLR mix outputs are mono, however output 5/6, 7/8, and 9/10 are configured as stereo pairs.

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. How do i coonect the A&H with the AB168? need a Cat-6 cable

A: The AB168 will connect to the Qu-16 with Cat5 cable.

Q: 6. Hello! Does this mixer comes with any DAW? If so, what DAW? If there is no DAW in the package, is this compatible with any DAW? (preferably Studio One 3) What are some software comes with mixer? And also, is this a windows compatible for recording purposes? Does it record individual track per channel on DAW or any recording software? Do I need a speaker amplifier or it has already a built in amplifier?

A: It does not come with free DAW software. It is a digital mixer and includes no bonus software. Yes. You may use either Windows or Mac for recording. It will record via USB from your choice of the main left/right mix or individual channels. This mixer does not have a speaker, nor power for amplification. You need peripheral equipment.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Can this mixer be controlled from a hardware fader box?

A: The Allen & Heath Qu-SB is not controllable with a traditional mixer. It can be controlled with an iPad via WiFi

Q: 9. Hello! Does this mixer comes with any DAW? If so, what DAW? If there is no DAW in the package, is this compatible with any DAW? (preferably Studio One 3) What are some software comes with mixer? And also, is this a windows compatible for recording purposes? Does it record individual track per channel on DAW or any recording software? Do I need a speaker amplifier or it has already a built in amplifier?

A: The Allen & Heath Qu-16C is a 16-channel digital mixer and USB audio interface designed for live and installed sound, as well as studio use. The built-in USB audio interface is compatible with Apple and Windows computers, and will allow you to record individual tracks in a multi-track DAW. The QU-16C does not ship with software, but can be used with most popular DAW software in the market. Currently, DAW templates are available on the Allen & Heath website for users of Cubase, Logic X, and Pro Tools. Digital mixers in general do not provide power for speakers. Therefore, the QU-16C needs to be integrated with a passive or active speaker solution for sound reinforcement.

Q: 10. Hello! Does this mixer comes with any DAW? If so, what DAW? If there is no DAW in the package, is this compatible with any DAW? (preferably Studio One 3) What are some software comes with mixer? And also, is this a windows compatible for recording purposes? Does it record individual track per channel on DAW or any recording software? Do I need a speaker amplifier or it has already a built in amplifier?

A: You can use it with most softwares using midi. For most uses you can use Mackie control software. for recording straight from the board, you can use a USB drive that plugs into the top port in order to record all tracks as well.