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Allen & Heath

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Allen & Heath's QU-16 Chrome Edition mixer gives musicians and engineers a portable yet powerful mixing solution. With 16 high-performance mic preamps, total recall and onboard DSP, the QU-16 delivers studio-quality results for live shows, recordings, conferences and more.

16 High-Performance Mic Preamps With Total Recall

The QU-16 provides 16 studio-grade mic preamps to capture pristine recordings and polished live mixes. Total recall allows you to save and recall all mixer settings so you can easily switch between setups on the fly or return to a saved state. The QU-16's preamps provide a clean gain range and wide dynamic range to capture the nuances of any performance.

Intuitive Interface With Customizable Controls

Despite its advanced capabilities, the QU-16 features an intuitive interface with familiar rotary encoders and faders, making it easy to dial in the perfect mix. The innovative Qu-Control app allows you to customize fader layouts, channel names and more for an optimized workflow. Save your custom layouts and recall them instantly for faster setup.

Built-In DSP Provides High-Quality Effects and Processing

The QU-16 includes built-in DSP to provide studio-quality effects and audio processing. Choose from reverbs, delays, compressors, gates and more to polish your mix. The QU-16's processing allows you to achieve professional results without requiring expensive outboard gear. Tweak parameters on the mixer itself or with the Qu-Pad app for full control of your sound.

Wireless Control and Automatic Mic Mixing

The free Qu-Pad app provides wireless control of the QU-16 from anywhere in the venue. Adjust monitor mixes, tweak the house sound and even mix the show from the audience. The QU-16 also includes Automatic Mic Mixing which helps prevent feedback and minimizes background noise when multiple mics are open. Set priority levels to ensure the most important speakers are always heard clearly.

Allen & Heath QU-16 Chrome Edition Digital Mixer
Allen & Heath QU-16 Chrome Edition Digital Mixer
Allen & Heath QU-16 Chrome Edition Digital Mixer

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  • 16 Mono Inputs (TRS + XLR)
  • 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
  • 4 Stereo FX Returns
  • 16 Busses
  • 12 Mix Outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)
  • 4 FX Engines
  • AES Digital Out
  • 19" Rack Mountable Moving Faders
  • Recallable AnaLOGIQ Preamps
  • Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording/Playback on USB drives
  • 800x480 touchscreen
  • iLive FX Library
  • dSNAKE Remote Audio Port Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
  • Qu-Pad iPad App
  • USB Audio Streaming
  • DAW MIDI Control
  • 4 Mute Groups
  • Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all inputs
  • Insert, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay on Main LR and Mono Mix outputs
  • Insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on Stereo Mix outputs
  • Built-in Signal Generator

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One year parts and labor warranty.

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4.67

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  • Good Value

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byGene

    fromLas Vegas, NV

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good replacement/upgrade from an ancient analog mixer. I plan to record as well as currently using it for live performances!

  • Amazing mic pre's

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bywallst.

    fromLeoti, KS.

    We are using this for our local church. The mic pre's are so good that you could tell the difference on Sunday. We have 100 person church and multiple people the first day we used the mixer said it was more clear than the before. Way less noise. In a recording setting you can tell if a mixer sounds better. I would have assumed with the ceiling, chairs, people and carpet you may not be able to tell a huge difference, but you really could!

  • Heads up- QU16 only has 2 FX engines, NOT 4 !

    4

    submitted7 years ago

    byHowie O.

    fromBuffalo, NY

    Guitar Center Specs say it has 4 FX engines. It has 2. Only the QU24 and 32 have 4. Just got it, so I'm still finding my way around. Quite versatile. Be aware that QU Drive won't recognize a lot of Flash and Hard Drives if they are not capable of very high transfer speeds. (Even if you just want to update the firmware). So Check the user groups online. I think I will like this unit if it proves to be reliable for mixing/ recording my 4 and 5pc. bands

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  • asked byChris

    fromRocky mount, NC

    Do I need any external hard drives, usb, etc to record or does it have its own memory?

    Do I need any external hard drives, usb, etc to record or does it have its own memory?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, this isn't a recorder. This is a mixer. What are you trying to do?
  • asked byBc

    fromLas Vegas

    How many monitor mixes can I have with this mixer?

    How many monitor mixes can I have with this mixer?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    7 Monitor Mixes (4 mono + 3 stereo) Please see "https://www.allen-heath.com/qu-series/qu-16/"
  • asked byBert

    fromSahuarita, AZ

    Is this a powered mixer?

    Is this a powered mixer?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it's not