Allen & Heath Qu-16C Rackmountable Digital Mixer (Chrome Edition)

Allen & Heath Qu-16 — Professional Sound, Premium Control, and Effortless Mixing Wherever You Perform Where Digital Feels Naturally Analog The Qu-16 makes digital mixing intuitive, fast, and effortless. With 16 motorized faders and microphones always at your fingertips, it’s ideal for live sound, studios, houses of worship, and first-time digital users. The True Colour Touchscreen paired with a rotary encoder provides instant access to meters, RTA views, FX racks, channel processing, USB audio, scenes, and setup menus. The SuperStrip gives hands-on control over gain, HPF, 4-band PEQ, gate, compressor, GEQ, and pan—just like an analogue console. Exceptional Audio Fidelity 16 AnalogiQ preamps, zero-crossing detection, and precise 1dB gain steps deliver ultra-low noise, minimal distortion, and warm, musical sound. High-quality 24-bit A/D and D/A converters ensure pristine capture and playback for live or studio use. World-Class Effects & Processing Four stereo RackFX engines provide premium reverbs, delays, flangers, and more, each with a dedicated 4-band EQ for precise shaping. Recording & Streaming The 24×22 USB interface enables multitrack recording to Mac/PC or livestreaming via USB. Qu-Drive records up to 18 channels directly to a USB drive and supports flexible stereo playback. Intelligent Mic Control The built-in Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) manages up to 16 microphones, reducing noise and feedback while ensuring clarity. Robust, Silent Design 18-gauge steel construction and a fan-less design make Qu-16 road-tough yet studio-silent. Remote Control Anywhere The Qu-Pad iPad app offers wireless control of channels, FX, meters, and more, from anywhere in the venue.