Allen & Heath | Qu-16

22-input / 12-output digital mixing console

Technical specifications

Technology : 24-bit / 48 kHz digital audio mixing console

Mixing channels : 22 channels / 16 mono + 3 stereo

Microphone preamps : 16 recallable AnalogiQ™

System latency : < 0.7 ms

Motorised faders : 16 channel faders + Master LR

Mixing buses : 4 Mix + 2 Groups + LR + 1 stereo Matrix

Integrated FX engines : 4 stereo FX processors

Equalisation : 4-band parametric EQ on all channels

Graphic EQs : 28-band on Mix and Main LR

Dynamics : Gate, compressor and delay on every channel

Control : 800 × 480 pixel colour touchscreen

Local inputs : 16 XLR/Jack Mic/Line with mute + 2x 6.35 mm TRS Jack ST1 and ST2 + 1x 3.5 mm Jack ST3

Local outputs : 10 + 2 XLR Line + 1x 6.35 mm TRS MON + 2x 6.35 mm TRS 2TRK + Alt Out

USB audio interface : 24 inputs x 22 outputs

Dimensions W x H x D : 440 x 186 x 500 mm

Weight without accessories : 10.0 kg

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Frequently asked questions

Thanks to its compact format, motorised faders, touchscreen and integrated processing, the Qu-16 provides the features of a professional digital console while remaining easy to deploy for live shows, conferences, corporate events and music performances.

Qu-Drive allows up to 18 audio tracks to be recorded directly to a USB storage device without a computer. It also supports multitrack playback for Virtual Soundcheck sessions or playback of prerecorded content.

Each channel features an AnalogiQ™ preamp, high-pass filter, gate, compressor, 4-band parametric EQ and delay. This architecture enables complete mixing without the need for external processors.

The Qu-16 can be remotely controlled via the Qu-Pad and Qu4You applications, allowing sound engineers to mix wirelessly and performers to manage their own stage monitoring from a smartphone or tablet.