Allen & Heath Qu-32
MPN #Qu-32
$4899.00
Save 12.5%, MSRP $5599.00
Digital mixer with 33 motorized faders, responsive touchscreen, and recallable preamps, delivering intuitive control and high-quality audio performance.
Drawing on the technologies and workflow pioneered on our GLD and iLive touring systems, Qu makes Allen & Heath digital mixing more accessible than ever.
Qu V1.8 Firmware adds hot new features, Automatic Mic Mixing, more monitor mixes and a Spectrogram for feedback-hunting. Qu Chrome Edition models also feature upgraded, high contrast metallic finish controls.
AnalogiQ Preamps
Qu-32's thirty two AnalogiQTM total recall preamps feature zero crossing detection and an advanced padless 1dB 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 24bit analogue to digital converters matched to high quality 24bit digital to analogue converters to deliver the required outputs. The AnalogiQTM design has been refined over many months to offer superb transparency, minimal distortion and an ultra-low noise floor, with a warm, musical sound that is missing from some digital consoles.
The mixing experience
Having massive processing power and advanced functionality is great, but it counts for nothing if you can't access the controls you need in a heartbeat. Once you start using Qu-32 you'll sense the years of research into ergonomics and the hands-on mixing experience that our team has drawn upon to deliver a wonderfully natural layout and workflow. It's not about recreating an analogue interface, it's about creating an experience that's fluid, comfortable and intuitive for novices, digital natives and old school road warriors alike, making all the benefits of digital mixing technology readily accessible to all. High contrast metallic finish controls complete the picture, offering excellent low light visibility and enhanced tactile control.
Touch Control
The 7", 800 x 480, sixteen million colour Touchscreen and its dedicated data encoder form the heart of the Qu interface, providing super-fast, easy access to all settings. The user-friendly interface has been designed with clarity in mind. Dedicated keys and screen tabs quickly guide you to meter and RTA views, FX racks, channel processing, USB audio control, scenes, setup menus and much more.
The SuperStrip
All your key processing tools are presented in a clean layout on the SuperStrip, with 1 function per physical control. The SuperStrip is complemented by an onscreen Touch Channel for intuitive access to full processing parameters without clutter or complex menu structures. Processing for Mono and Stereo inputs includes trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4 band PEQ, compressor and delay. The main LR and the Mono mixes have controls for Insert, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay. The Stereo mixes provide Insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor, delay and balance control.
Fader Automation
Moving faders started as an expensive option in the studio desks of the 80s, and later became the norm with the advent of digital technology. Nevertheless some entry-level digital mixers lack this precious commodity which is a fundamental part of the Total Recall approach. Fader automation is essential for rapid mixing, especially when you're dealing with multiple monitor mixes - just press a mix key and the faders immediately fly to the send levels for that mix. Qu-32 features 33 motorized ALPS faders, 32 arranged over 2 layers, allowing instant access to all channels and masters in a compact space, plus a dedicated master fader which dynamically follows the mix selection. A third, Custom layer is available for ad-hoc user strip layout, where any combination of Inputs, FX Sends, FX Returns and Mix masters can be assigned.
Features
10 Soft Keys32x32 USB Audio InterfaceDAW MIDI ControlAES Digital OutRecallable AnaLOGIQTM PreampsQu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives7" TouchscreeniLive FX LibrarydSNAKETM Remote Audio PortAutomatic Mic MixerQu-Pad iPad AppQu-You iPhone / Android personal monitoring appCompatible with ME Personal Mixing SystemTrim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all InputsInsert, 4-band PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay on all Mix outputsBuilt-in Signal GeneratorRTA with Peak Band indicationSpectrogram to aid with feedback elimination and taming room acousticsHigh contrast metallic finish controls, matching premium GLD Chrome series
Specifications
Inputs: 32 mono mic/line inputs with recallable AnalogiQ preamps; 3 stereo line inputsOutputs: 24 mix outputs, including 12 XLR mix outputs; AES digital out; dedicated stereo and mono outputsFaders: 33 motorized faders with 3 layers for flexible controlProcessing Channels: 32 mono and 3 stereo DSP channels; 4 stereo FX engines with dedicated returns, totaling 46 processing channelsMix Buses: 4 mono and 3 stereo auxiliaries; 2 stereo subgroups; 2 stereo matrix mix busesUSB Interface: 32x32 USB audio interface for multitrack recording and playback; Qu-Drive for direct recording to USB storage devicesTouchscreen: 7-inch color touchscreen for intuitive control and parameter adjustmentDimensions: Width: 849 mm; Depth: 471 mm; Height: 190 mmWeight: Approximately 20 kg
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