ALLEN & HEATH QU-PAC

ULTRA COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER

 WITH TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL

Overview:

Qu-Pac takes the power and legendary quality of the Qu family and shrinks it into an uber-compact desk or rack mount format. Qu-Pac frees you to mix from your iPad, but the full functions of the mixer can also be accessed from the front panel and touchscreen.

With custom settings and Cat5 expansion up to 38 inputs, Qu-Pac provides a scalable, failsafe solution for hardworking bands, schools, hotels, corporate events, live music bars, conferences, personal mixing and many more scenarios requiring a pro mixing solution in a tiny footprint.

User permissions and the customizable Qu-Control screen make Qu-Pac convenient and safe for day-to-day use by non-technical staff.

Add the Qu-Pad iPad app to your Qu setup and you’re free to adjust the monitors on stage, roam around the venue whilst tweaking the PA, and then 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.

TOUCH CONTROL

Qu-Pac’s 5 inch, 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 Qu-Control key brings up a fully customizable screen which gives access to channels and settings tailored to the user and application. Several ‘widgets’ can be assigned to the page, these include channel levels, mutes and assignment on/off switches and are arranged to suit the user requirement, for example as a source selection and level control of background music to one or multiple zones.

ANALOGIQTM PREAMPS

Our AnalogiQ 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 AnalogiQ 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.

DSNAKETM

Qu mixers are self-contained, so if you’ve already got the analogue cables you’re good to go. If you’re thinking of trading in the copper multicore for a Cat5 digital snake, Qu’s dSNAKE port has you future-proofed, allowing connection to a combination of AR2412, AR84 or portable AB168 AudioRacks

dSNAKE is our proprietary networking solution, boasting a transport latency of only 105us over cable runs of up to 120m / 390’. So if you’re mixing FoH you can place your I/O on the stage and run a single Cat5 cable back to the Qu mixer in the mix position.

ILIVE FX

The FX library has the ability to grow with future firmware releases. FX are returned to the mix on dedicated return channels, so you’re not tying up your mono and stereo input channels. Each Stereo FX Return has a dedicated 4 band PEQ.

The returns from the computer can be assigned to the Input  channels. The interface is class-compliant on Mac OS X – and drivers are available for Windows systems. Either way, it will be recognized straightaway by any DAW supporting ASIO or Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, Reaper, and Pro Tools.

An independent set of controls is provided for quick stereo recording of the main LR or other mix outputs, and a 2-track USB return can be routed to ST3 for playback of stereo WAV files such as walk-in music.

An advanced yet easy to use Ducker is available on every channel. It can be inserted on the fly on any number of Inputs and Stereo Groups, providing auto signal attenuation and then gently restoring the level to aid the operator in endless applications: reduce the level of background music when a single microphone or mic mix is in use, for example during live announcements, or give a chairman microphone priority over others. Setup is a breeze, with the option to share Ducker settings across multiple channels when in Gang mode.

The mixer’s DSP farm exploits next generation dual core DSPs. With plenty of DSP power under the hood the channel processing is only using a fraction of capacity, so Qu is future-proofed, with ample room for updates and extra functionality.

The 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.

Qu mixers are fully compatible with our ME Personal Mixing System. Any number of ME-1 personal mixers can be chained from the dSNAKE port (or from an AR2412 / AB168 AudioRack if you’ve got one connected to the dSNAKE port). Each performer can be given tailored control over their own mix, leaving the engineer free to focus on the audience experience.

Feature

• 16 acclaimed AnaLOGIQTM recallable preamps
  
  
• 16 on-board Mic / Line Inputs (XLR / TRS)
  
  
• Expandable up to 38 inputs via dSNAKETM
  
  
• 3 Stereo Inputs (TRS)
  
  
• 32 Mono + 3 Stereo Input Channels
  
  
• 12 on-board Mix Outputs (XLR)
  
  
• 4 Stereo Groups
  
  
• 2 Stereo Matrix Outs
  
  
• AES Digital Out
  
  
• 4 DCA Groups
  
  
• 4 Mute Groups
  
  
• Qu-Pad iPad App for all live mixing controls
  
  
• Qu-You iPhone App for personal monitoring
  
  
• Qu-Drive direct Multitrack Recording / Playback on USB drives
  
  
• 15 Soft Keys
  
  
• 16 Custom Select keys
  
  
• Qu-Control custom screen to suit application
  
  
• 4 FX Engines
  
  
• 4 FX Sends / Returns
  
  
• 32×32 USB Audio Interface
  
  
• 5” Touchscreen
  
  
• iLive FX Library
  
  
• Compatible with ME Personal Mixing System
  
  
• Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert / ducker, 4-band PEQ, compressor and delay on all Inputs
  
  
• Insert, 4-band PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay on all Mix outputs
  
  
• Built-in Signal Generator
  
  
• RTA with Peak Band indication
  
  

Specifications:

• Inputs
  
• Mic/Line Inputs-----------------Balanced, XLR and 1/4" TRS jacks, fully recallable
• Input Sensitivity:----------------- -60 to +5 dBu / -50 to +15 dBu (XLR / TRS)
• Analog Gain:----------------- -5 to +60 dB, 1 dB steps
• Maximum Input Level:----------------- +19 / +29 dBu
• Input Impedance:----------------- >5 kOhms (XLR), >10 kOhms (TRS)
• THD+N, Unity Gain 0 dB: 0.0005%, -89 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz, direct out @ 0 dBu, 1 kHz)
• THD+N, Mid Gain +30 dB: 0.001%, -83 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz, direct out @ 0 dBu, 1 kHz)
• Stereo Line Inputs----------------- ST1, ST2 Connector: Balanced, 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS jacks, half-normalled
• ST3 Connector:----------------- Unbalanced 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini jack
• Input Sensitivity----------------- (ST1, ST2, ST3): +4 /0 dBu, nominal
• Trim:----------------- +/-24 dB
• Maximum Input Level----------------- (ST1, ST2, ST3): +22 /+18 dBu
• Input Impedance:----------------- >7 kOhms
• Outputs
• Line Outputs----------------- Mix 1 to 10 & LR Out: Balanced XLR
• Output Impedance:----------------- <75 ohms
• Nominal Output:----------------- +4 dBu = 0 dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: -----------------+22 dBu
• Residual Output Noise:----------------- -90 dBu (muted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
• Stereo Output   Stereo Alt Out & 2 Trk Out :----------------- Balanced 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS jacks
• Source (Alt Output/2 Trk Output):----------------- Patchable/LR post fade
• Output Impedance:----------------- <75 ohms
• Nominal Output:----------------- +4 dBu = 0 dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level:----------------- +22 dBu
• Residual Output Noise:------------------90 dBu (muted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
• AES Digital Audio Outputs ----------------- 2-channel, 48 kHz sampling rate,XLR Out,2.5 Vpp balanced terminated 110 ohms
• dSNAKE
• Inputs-----------------Remote source for CH1-32, ST1, ST2, ST3
• Outputs ----------------- Patchable from Mix 1-10, LR, Grp 1-8, MTX 1-4
• Compatible with AudioRacks AR2412, AR84, AB168
• Compatible with ME personal mixing system
• System
• Dynamic Range----------------- 112 dB
• Frequency Response-----------------     20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-0.5 dB)
• Headroom-----------------         +18 dB
• Operating Level----------------- Internal Operating Level: 0 dBu
• Alignment-----------------         dBFS: +18 dBu = 0 dBFS (+22 dBu @ XLR output)
• Calibration-----------------        Meter Calibration: 0 dB meter = -18 dBFS (+4 dBu @ XLR output)
• Indicators-----------------          Meter Peak Indication: -3 dBFS (+19 dBu @ XLR out), multi-point sensing
• Meter Signal Indication: -48 dBFS (-26 dBu @ XLR out)
• Meter Type: Fast (peak) response
• Sampling Rate----------------- 48 kHz +/-100 PPM
• Converters-----------------24-bit Delta-Sigma
• Latency----------------- 1.2 ms (local XLR in to XLR out) 0.7 ms (local XLR in to AES out)
• Operating Temperature-----------------  32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C)
• Power-----------------   Mains Power:100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 W maximum
• USB
• USB Audio----------------- Qu-Drive: USB A
• Device: Use a USB hard drive (not a USB key)
• Stereo Record: 2-channel, WAV, 48 kHz, 24-bit, patchable
• Stereo Playback: 2-channel, WAV, 44.1 or 48 kHz, 16- or 24-bit, to ST3
• Multitrack Record: 18-channel, WAV, 48 kHz, 24-bit, patchable
• Multitrack Playback: 18-channel, WAV, 48 kHz, 24-bit
• USB Audio Streaming: USB B, Core Audio compliant
• Send (upstream): 32-channel, WAV, 48 kHz, 24-bit
• Return (downstream): 32-channel, WAV, 48 kHz, 24-bit
• Controls
• Touchscreen----------------- 5" TFT, 800 x 480 resolution
• Softkeys-----------------10
• Groups----------------- Mute Groups: 4 DCA Groups: 4
• Network----------------- TCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI commands and iPad app
• Input Processing
• Source-----------------  Channels 1 to 32: Local, dSNAKE, or USB
• ST1, ST2: Local, dSNAKE, or USB
• ST3: Local, dSNAKE, or USB Stereo
• USB Global Source: Qu-Drive or USB B Streaming
• Stereo Linking----------------- Stereo Linking: Odd/even input pairs
• Parameters Linked: EQ, dynamics, insert, delay, assignments, sends
• Link Options: Preamp, polarity, sidechains, fader, mute, pan
• Polarity----------------- Normal & reverse
• HPF-----------------      12 dB/octave, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Insert -----------------   Assign FX1-4 into input channels
• Delay-----------------    Up to 85 ms
• Gate-----------------     Self-key sidechain Threshold: -72 to +18 dBu
• Depth: 0 to 60 dB Attack: 50 μs to 300 msHold: 10 ms to 5 s Release: 10 ms to 1 s
• Equalizer-----------------4-band fully parametric, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-15 dB
• Band 1: Selectable LF shelving (Baxandall), bell
• Band 2 & 3: Bell
• Band 4: Selectable HF shelving (Baxandall), bell
• Bell Width: Non-constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9 octave
• Compressor
• Self-key sidechain
• Threshold: -46 to 18 dBu
• Ratio: 1:1 to infinity
• Attack: 300 μs to 300 ms
• Release: 100 ms to 2 s
• Knee: Soft or Hard
• Types: Peak manual, RMS manual, SlowOpto, PunchBag
• Mix Processing
• USB Output -----------------Channel Direct Out to USB: Follow fader, follow mute (global options)
• Source Select (Global): Post-preamp, pre-EQ, post-EQ, post-delay
• Insert----------------- Assign FX into Mix channels
• Delay    Up to 170 ms
• Equalizer----------------- Graphic EQ: Constant 1/3 octave, 28 bands from 31 Hz to 16 kHz, +/-12 dB
• Parametric EQ: 4-band fully parametric, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 15 dB
• Band 1: Selectable LF shelving (Baxandall), bell
• Band 2 & 3: Bell
• Band 4: Selectable HF shelving (Baxandall), bell
• Bell Width: Non-constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9 octave
• Compressor-----------------Self-key sidechain
• Threshold: -46 to 18 dBu
• Ratio: 1:1 to infinity
• Attack: 300 μs to 300 ms
• Release: 100 ms to 2 s
• Knee: Soft or Hard
• Types: Peak manual, RMS manual, SlowOpto, PunchBag
• Effects-----------------Internal FX: 4x RackFX engines, Send>Return or Inserted
• Types: Reverbs, delays, gated reverbs, ADT, chorus, symphonic chorus, phaser, flanger
• 4x Dedicated Stereo FX Returns: Fader, pan, mute, routing to Mix/LR, 4-band PEQ
• Audio Tools
• PAFL----------------- PFL or stereo in-place AFL
• 0 to -24 dB trim
• 85 ms delay
• Talkback----------------- Assignable to any mix
• 12 dB/octave HPF
• Signal Generator----------------- Assignable to any mix
• Sine, white, pink, bandpass noise
• RTA----------------- 31-bands, 1/3 octave 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Follows PAFL source
• General
• Dimensions (WxDxH)-----------------    Desk mounted: 17.3 x 7 x 7" (440 x 180 x 181 mm)
• Rack mounted: 19 x 6.9 x 7" (483 x 174 x 181 mm), 4U
• Weight-----------------14.5 lb (6.6 g)

Accessories

• AB168 – 16 inputs, 8 outputs portable AudioRack with dSNAKETM connection and expansion port
• AR2412 – 24 inputs, 12 outputs AudioRack with dSNAKETM connection, expansion port and dedicated port for personal monitoring
• AR84 – 8 inputs, 4 outputs AudioRack with dSNAKETM connection
• AH9650 – 100m drum of Etherflex cable with Neutrik EtherCon locking connectors
• AH9981 – 50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
• AH9651 – 20m Etherflex cable with Neutrik EtherCon locking connectors.
• AH9997 – 2m cable with Neutrik EtherCon locking connectors
• LEDLamp – variable brightness 18” gooseneck lamp
• AP9933 – Qu-Pac carry bag