Allen & Heath QU-16 Digital Mixer Overview

Alex from Allen & Heath talks us through the features of the QU-16, describing the main functions of the desk in some detail, and demonstrating how easy it is to work with.

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[tablatom]

After 100's of gigs in the bag i can say for sure the QU16 is incredible. So easy to use, sounds so great, and all the knobs and controls still feel like new after 1000's of adjustments.
If you are looking for a very capable small mixer with 16 mic pre's and 3 stereo channels, 7 auxes, multi track recording its a no brainer.

[Coolhandrup]

A really thorough, clear and comprehensive run through of the QU features, thanks very much!

[lancepeach]

Cant tell you how long I've searched for this info before a massive live show tomorrow... not knowing this machine. Thanks pal!

[NoodlesXD]

thank you!!! Really good video, I have never used one of these before (im a midas/Behringer guy) and I have one of these next week, was really worried about using it but I am a bit more confident now.

[tommypoi]

I use the QU-32 and it's a great board. Most problems can be worked out given enough blood, sweat and tears. For me, I've never had an issue. Great Video even though it's been a while since published.

[maxflex]

Superb! So can rec via DAW and Q drive simultaneously.Good back up option.

[arontreharne]

Hey, is there a way of outputting main mix through main L&R, then streaming a different mix through the audio interface? Thanks

[Marius]

I have the same desk and it's awesome.  The only thing I struggle with is the FX.  I manage to send FX to the main / front of house P.A., but I struggle to get FX on my monitors.  I normally assign Mix 1 and Mix 2 as monitors.  Some artists wants FX on their monitors. How does one do that? Do you know? Do you have a video available?

[JamesMesidor]

may take me a while but i really want this mixer this video is right on point!!

[jeffreysithole]

thanks for the video and i have a question for you sir. can i use allen and heath qu-16 for mixing in a daw with it?

[Tyreneno]

Hey Alex I have Qu32....How do I send final mix back to Pro Tools after processing through the board?

[paulkeys_music_dev]

Hello what is the sound quality of this mixer and also does the company have their own DAW like presonus and studio one

[hakonsoreide]

Nice overview. Just one question, though: the intermittent fan noise in your video, is that from the mixer?

[pedrogoyamusic]

I own a midas f and am wondering about this one.
While controlling my daw, lets say i want to use the a&h eq. For example track 1 in daw is going to track 1 im a&h. Can i use the a&h eq for that? Can i control my vsts as an mackie universal controller?
If i use more than 16 channels do i have access to "next page" or im locked to those 16?
Thanks!

[TheGarageRecordingSC]

I have a question about using this similar to the way I use my analog board while recording in my studio. What I’d like to know is, if I’m running eight microphones to a drum kit, but I want to go through my ADAT eight input unit, and then into my apogee interface, can I do that via the outs on the back of the Allen and Heath? Basically what I would like to do, is use all of the processing on the board, compression EQ gate etc. and print it into my ProTools session, just like I would in my chain on my analog set up. Will that work? Can I actually track and have the effects from the Allen and Heath print via ADAT?? Thanks in advance.

[climbjay]

Great video. I'm just about to switch over.

[dfk-officiel]

Hi, I have a serious problem with my ALLEN & HEATH QU24 Mixer.
I bought it in the USA, it worked there but once I brought it to my country in Africa (Guinea), it no longer works. The Message that is displayed (Currrent user does not have permission to access these setting). Please help me find the solution.

[AntinutellasFC]

I got the TF5 ( YAMAHA) and it is amazing mixer!

[ZakarooNetwork]

Is That Fan noise coming from the QU-16?

[presidentstudio]

What are you doing if you wish to turn mix to computer / DAW. Mix a song out of the box or hybrid