Allen & Heath Qu-32 38-In/28-Out Digital Mixing Console/USB Recording Interface
₦3,400,000.00 Original price was: ₦3,400,000.00.₦2,900,000.00Current price is: ₦2,900,000.00.
Brand | Allen & Heath |
Number of Channels | 32 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 40.2 x 13.8 x 27.2 inches |
Item Weight | 53 Pounds |
Connectivity Technology | Interface |
About this item
- 32-channel digital mixing console with 33 motorized faders, instant recall, parametric EQ, 5-core ARM DSP processing, 4 onboard FX Engines, and integrated multitrack USB recorder
- Recallable AnalogiQ preamps and 24-bit conversion, for warm, musical sound
- 7-inch, 800 x 400, sixteen million-color touchscreen display provides access to all settings
- Total-recall moving-fader automation supercharges your mixing
- Intuitive, comfortable, natural layout and workflow
Description
With its responsive touchscreen, 33 motor faders and acclaimed AnalogiQ recallable preamps, Allen & Heath’s Qu-32 Digital Mixer combines exceptional ease of use with class-leading 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. Designed to accommodate a wide variety of live sound reinforcement and recording scenarios, the Allen & Heath Qu-32 is a 38-in/28-out digital mixing console that doubles as a 32Ă32 USB recording interface. Featuring 32 of the company’s recallable AnalogiQ microphone preamps, and powered by a 5-core ARM processor, the Qu-32 provides a variety of integrated effects and processing including channel-independent 4-band parametric EQs, compressors, delay and reverb. The Qu-32 mixer is compatible with both the ME Personal Mixing System and dSNAKE digital connectivity system from Allen & Heath. The Qu-32 can also 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. Engineered for intuitive navigation, the mixer also features a 7-inch, 800 x 400, sixteen million-color touchscreen display, providing access to all settings. In addition, the mixer has 33 automatable, motorized faders for fast recall of levels when mixing FOH for multiple acts on the same stage, dealing with multiple monitor mixes, and similar scenarios.
DIGITAL MIXING RESHAPED
Now in a feature-packed new Chrome Edition, Qu-32 reshapes digital mixing, combining innovative design and exceptional functionality to create a superb professional mixing experience. Bristling with all the features youâd expect from a top of the range digital console and incorporating technologies pioneered on the GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-32 has the power and pedigree to deliver class-leading audio performance.
Qu series features include multitrack recording direct to USB, Automatic Mic Mixing, ProFactory mic presets, plus an ever growing ecosystem of apps, accessories and remote I/O.
Whether youâre switching from analogue or updating your digital desk, itâs time to experience the new digital with Qu-32
Qu Ecosystem
Qu provides much more than just a mixer. Qu is an entire ecosystem with Remote AudioRacks allowing I/O to be placed where itâs needed, ME Personal Mixers expanding monitor mixes and enabling simple, time-saving local control, Qu Apps for complete remote setup and wireless mixing on stage or anywhere else in the venue, ProFactory Mic presets to speed up preparation time and ensure the best sound, plus USB recording and DAW integration for powerful workflow optimisation from one centrepiece device.
AnalogiQTMÂ Preamps
Qu-32 features thirty-two AnalogiQTMÂ digitally controlled preamps with advanced zero-crossing detection and a padless 1dB-step gain stage, which have been 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, and are matched to 24bit digital to analogue converters to deliver the required high quality output. The AnalogiQTMÂ preamp design has been refined 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 counts for nothing if you canât access the controls you need in a heartbeat. The 800Ă480, True Colour Touchscreen and its dedicated rotary encoder form the heart of Qu-32âs interface, providing super-fast access to all settings and parameters. 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. Complementing the touchscreen is the SuperStrip â a set of single function physical controls for instant access to gain, HPF, 4 band PEQ, gate, compressor, GEQ and pan. The screen overview also follows the control being turned.
One Channel / One Fader
Qu-32 has a fader per mono input channel and fewer fader layers for simpler, quicker workflow. Some digital mixers donât offer a fader per physical input, meaning you have to access an additional fader layer to control these channels. This can be confusing and time consuming. Because every mic input is presented on its own fader for fast, easy control, this makes Qu-32 the perfect mixer for first-time converts from analogue to digital and those not comfortable working with several layers of faders.
Total Recall
True digital mixing is about being able to save and recall Scenes (snapshots) at the press of a button. Qu can store up to 100 full Scenes for recall and Channels or Mixes can be made Safe from being overwritten. Qu-32 features 33 motorized ALPS faders, 32 allow instant access to all input channels and masters over 2 layers, and a dedicated master fader dynamically follows the Mix selection. A third user-defined Custom layer is available for ad-hoc strip layout, where any combination of Inputs, FX Sends, FX Returns, DCAâs and Mix masters can be assigned.
ProFactory Mic Presets
Allen & Heath has teamed up with leading microphone manufacturers and top engineers at Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, and Shure to provide EQ Library presets for a large number of popular and industry standard microphones. Presets for vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums, brass and woodwind have been painstakingly crafted to offer you the best possible starting point for the source and your microphone of choice. Whether youâre a keen amateur or a seasoned professional, you can get to work quickly and easily, saving valuable time so you can concentrate on EQâing the source and room acoustics.
Download ProFactory preset libraries here:
Rack FX
Qu-32âs dynamics and FX algorithms are derived from those used in Allen & Heathâs pro touring consoles. Some of the worldâs most respected audio engineers have chosen to use RackFX on tour in preference to top-end plug-ins and external FX units. Qu-32 boasts 4 stereo RackFX engines, featuring lovingly crafted emulations of legendary classic reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators, flangers and more. FX are returned to the mix on dedicated return channels, so youâre not tying up your mono and stereo input channels. Each Stereo FX Return has a dedicated 4 band
More Mixes, More Flexibility
GROUPS
Qu-32 provides 4 stereo Groups which can be used as subgroups to the main LR mix for group level and processing, for example to buss-compress an entire drum kit, or to tame multiple lavalier mics with a single graphic EQ. Groups can also be switched to Mix mode to provide additional outputs for monitor mixes.
THE MATRIX
Qu-32 adds 2 further stereo Matrix outputs equipped with full processing to the consoleâs extensive I/O. A Matrix is a âmixer within a mixerâ, fed from any combination of Group 1-4, Mix 1-10, and main LR. It can be used to provide a broadcast feed, a recording mix, or duplicate the main outputs for delay stacks, fill or zone speakers where independent GEQ and delay is applied.
Qu-Drive
Qu-32 has an integrated multitrack USB recorder, providing 18 channels of 48kHz, 24bit recording and playback straight to / from your USB key or hard drive. Capturing multitrack recordings of your shows has never been so easy. A selectable stereo pair can be recorded alongside the 16 Mono channels, and multitrack audio can be played back to the 16 Mono inputs plus ST1. On top of this, Qu-Drive also provides stereo recording patchable from any pair of Mix outputs, the Main LR (pre, post, or summed to mono) or even the PAFL bus, with 2- track stereo playback to ST3.
Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)
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 minimising the risk of feedback, the Automatic Microphone Mixer helps the engineer to manage the levels of multiple mic inputs, ensuring that each speakerâs contribution is heard clearly. 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 âweightâ in the total system gain.
Mac OS and Windows DAW Integration
Qu-32âs built-in audio interface streams up to 32 selectable tracks to your Mac or PC and returns from the computer can be easily assigned to the Input channels. The interface is class-compliant on Mac OS X making it truly plug ân play and will be recognized straight away by any DAW supporting Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, Reaper, and Pro Tools. An ASIOTMÂ and WDM compatible driver is available for Windows computers. Standard MIDI control is tunnelled over the USB connection so you can map the faders to the tracks of your favourite DAW. A DAW Control driver is available for easy setup and emulation of HUI or Mackie Control protocols on Mac OS X and Windows systems.
Qu apps for greater wireless control
Add the fully-featured Qu-Pad app for iPad to your Qu-32 and youâre free to EQ and mix monitors on stage, roam around the venue whilst adjusting the PA, and mix the show from the heart of the audience. Qu-Pad connects to the mixer over Wi-Fi and gives instant access to all live mixing parameters and settings.
Qu-You allows up to seven performers to control their own monitor mixes using any iOS or Android device, and frees up the engineer to focus on mixing for the audience.
Qu-Control is a customisable iOS app providing a simple interface for non-technical users to control the essential parameters of Qu mixers when technical operators are not around.
Apps require the connection of a Wi-Fi router or access point to the mixerâs Network port.
dSNAKE Remote Audio Racks
Qu-32 is a self-contained mixer, so if youâve already got the analogue cables youâre good to go. If youâre thinking of trading in the copper multicore for a Cat5 digital snake, Qu-32âs built-in dSNAKE port has you future-proofed, allowing connection to a remote AB168, AR2412 or AR84 Stagebox. dSNAKE is our proprietary networking solution, boasting a transport latency of only 105us over cable runs of up to 120m / 390â. So if youâre mixing FoH you can place your I/O on the stage and run a single Cat5 cable back to the Qu-32 in the mix position.
ME Personal Mixing System
Qu-32 is fully compatible with our ME Personal Mixing System. ME-1 expands available monitor mixes and gives each performer tailored control over their own mix, leaving the engineer free to focus on the audience experience. Any number of ME-1 personal mixers can be chained from the dSNAKE⢠port (or from an AR2412 or AB168 Stagebox connected to the dSNAKE⢠port).
Digital Mixing Reshaped
Made from 18 gauge, cold-rolled Zintec steel, Quâs distinctive frame is designed for strength and rigidity. Weâve done unspeakable things to that chassis in the lab and itâs taken everything weâve thrown at it â even being stomped on by our resident ex-tank commander!
Silence is a precious commodity in the live or studio environment, which is why nobody wants those moments of stillness ruined by whirring coming from the mix position. Quâs sleek profile generates optimal airflow through the mixer, eliminating the need for any fans.
ARMED to the Hilt
Qu-32 is equipped with 5 high efficiency ARM core processors. Between them, the ARM cores provide state-of-the-art processing, working in parallel to deliver extensive control, instant-on operation, and lightning-fast response, with dedicated cores running the touchscreen and surface, USB streaming, Qu-Drive multi-channel recording / playback, Ethernet control and fader automation. The mixerâs DSP farm exploits next generation dual-core DSPs, giving 10 DSP cores, 8 of which are dedicated to channel and mix processing alone. Qu-32âs DSP architecture employs varied bit depths, tailored to specific algorithms, with 48 bits on critical EQ functions and a 56-bit accumulator on the mix bus where it really counts, allowing every nuance of the audio to be captured in the final mix.
Feature Summary
- 32 Mono Mic/Line Inputs (TRS + XLR)
- Recallable AnaLOGIQTMÂ Preamps
- 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
- 24 Mix Outputs (XLR)
- 4 Stereo Groups (switchable to Mix mode)
- Up to 11 Monitor Mixes (4 mono + 7 stereo)
- 2 Stereo Matrix Outs
- 4 FX Engines
- 4 dedicated FX Sends / Returns
- 4 Mute Groups
- 4 DCA Groups
- AES Digital Out
- 32Ă32 USB Audio Interface
- dSNAKETMÂ Remote Audio Port
- 33 Motor Faders
- 7â Touchscreen
- 10 Soft Keys
- Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor, delay on all Inputs
- Insert, 4-band PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor, delay on all Outputs
- Automatic Mic Mixer
- Channel Ducker on all inputs
- ProFactory Mic Presets
- RackFX Library
- Built-in Signal Generator
- RTA with Peak Band indication
- Spectrogram to aid feedback elimination and room acoustics
- Automatic Mic Mixer
- Qu-Drive Direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
- DAW MIDI Control
- Qu-Pad iPad App
- Qu-You iPhone / Android personal monitoring app
- Qu-Control customisable iOS app for simple wireless control
- Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
- High contrast metallic finish controls, matching premium GLD Chrome series
Accessories
- AR2412 â 24 inputs, 12 outputs AudioRack with dSNAKE connection and expansion port for personal monitoring.
- AR84 â 8 inputs, 4 outputs AudioRack with dSNAKE connection.
- AB168 â Portable, rugged 16 inputs, 8 outputs stagebox with dSNAKE connection and expansion port for personal monitoring.
- AH9650 â 100m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors.
- AH9981 â 50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
- AH9651 â 20m of Neutrik EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
- LEDLamp â variable brightness 18â gooseneck lamp.
- AP9639 â Dust cover for Qu-32.
Brand
Allen & Heath
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