QSC TouchMix-30 Pro
32-Channel Professional Digital Mixer
Overview:
TouchMix is quite simply the most powerful, compact mixer ever created. It offers the best of both worlds in terms of capabilities and sound quality. It has a very compact and portable package that's small enough to carry-on luggage. Perfect for musicians, larger bands, AV production professionals and performance venues, the TouchMix-30 Pro goes "Beyond Mixing" by offering Wizards, Presets and other beneficial tools that help seasoned audio professionals and novices get great results quickly and easily.
Its 32 mixing channels (24 Mic / Line, 6 Line, Stereo USB) and 16 outputs offer tremendous signal management for advanced features such as class-A microphone preamps, Anti-Feedback and Room Tuning Wizards, two real-time analyzers (RTA), patch matrix, 32-channel direct-to-external-drive recording and DAW interface with macOS® and Windows® computers make it equally competent as a professional live sound or recording tool.
The touch-and-turn interface of TouchMix allows for tactile control over fader and mixer parameters while also providing a hardware connection to mixer functions. Mixer functions and displays are duplicated via iOS or Android devices over Wi-Fi, providing both portable and wireless connectivity as well as additional control surfaces and mixer functionality.
Professional
Results
- 120 Channel Presets developed by
experienced, live sound engineers in live venues working with musicians,
all manner of instruments, popular microphones and pickups and multiple
speaker systems. Specifically designed for live sound reinforcement of
music and speech, less skilled users will be able to put together their
best mixes ever while experienced operators will find that these presets
let them get a great mix together in record time.
- The Anti-Feedback
Wizard – available on all mix outputs – helps the operator “ring
out” the system by automatically dropping narrow-band filters onto
offending feedback frequencies during set-up. After the Wizard has done
its job it continues to identify suspected feedback frequencies that can
be suppressed using the “Manual Kill” button. For those who prefer to do
it themselves, the Anti-Feedback filters may be adjusted manually.
- The Room Tuning
Wizard assists the operator in adjusting equalization and fine
tuning a loudspeaker system to an acoustical space. Once the Wizard has
measured and compensated for room acoustics, the user can apply a factory
programmed response or adjust to taste.
- Knowing what effect to
use, routing inputs to it and sending the effect to the right outputs can
be a daunting task. The Effects Wizard narrows those
choices down to things that make sense for your instrument or vocal. Once
you’ve selected an effect, the Wizard makes it simple to route to and from
the effect. Easy for the novice – fast for the pro.
- The Gain Wizard continuously
monitors and displays input clipping indicators along with providing
guidance on properly setting input gain trim.
- TouchMix also helps get
the most from your QSC amplifiers and loudspeakers. All mixer outputs
include setting guides and presets for QSC amplifiers and speakers.
- Optimum gain setting
for your K, K.2, KLA or KW speakers and GXD series amplifiers.
- On-board presets for
K.2 Series replicate the application presets found on the K.2 Series rear
panel.
- Presets for E-Series
loudspeakers are also available that further optimize these loudspeakers’
performance.
Easy to Use
- The large (10-inch)
color, capacitive multi-touch screen provides a helpful, graphical user
interface. Physical controls including a large, precise, master encoder
combine with the display for fast, intuitive touch-and-turn operation. The
graphic interface also makes it possible to provide more helpful guidance
on many tasks.
- At the push of the Info
button a complete, built-in user guide (in seven
languages) is available on the mixer’s screen to help you understand every
control and function.
- Simple and Advanced
Modes -
Simple mode presents a reduced set of controls that will be less confusing
and intimidating to novice users. Individual sets of controls (EQ,
compressors, gates, effects) may be set to Simple mode. Advanced Mode
opens up all mixer parameters for complete control and refinement.
- Screens and controls
are arranged and linked to assist workflow. Many functions may
be accessed in multiple ways so you’ll find what you want where you expect
to find it.
- A variety of complete
mixer scenesdesigned for everything from corporate events to a
full funk band with horns are built in to the mixers. You can save time
and effort by recalling the scene that’s most similar to your show and
making modifications as needed. You can also save your own scenes to the
mixer’s internal memory or to USB media.
TouchMix Control App for iOS® and
Android™ devices
Powerful
Processing
- All inputs include
4-band, fully parametric EQ. The high and low bands may be set as shelving
EQ and there are variable high- and low-pass filters. Dynamics processing
includes a gate and compressor (with a side-chain input available). EQ and
dynamics processing have been tuned to be both musical and responsive.
- A 100 msec. delay is
provided on all input channels - invaluable for A/V users and has creative
applications in music mixing as well.
- All mix outputs feature
a 1/3 octave graphic equalizer, a 6-band parametric EQ, variable high- and
low-pass filters and a bank of twelve narrow-band
anti-feedback filters. In addition to the user-adjustable graphic
equalizer, there is a second equalizer that’s used by the Room-Tuning
Wizard. Completing the output processing is a limiter and a 100 msec.
signal delay.
- TouchMix-30 Pro’s six
onboard effects model the go-to popular outboard processors professional
engineers rely on. All effects processors can be utilized simultaneously without
giving up any channels or aux mixes. You can choose from reverbs, chorus,
pitch change, mono or stereo delay. In addition, there is a Pitch Correct
effect that can be assigned to any input channel. There is also a
dedicated FX Mute button on the mixer’s front panel.
Audio Quality
- The most important
aspect of any mixer is audio quality and in this regard,
TouchMix leads the pack among all small mixers. With professional-grade,
class-A microphone preamps, top-quality converters and meticulous attention
to design detail throughout the entire signal path, the TouchMix Series
delivers pristine audio quality that rivals mixers multiple times its
cost.
Auxes
- Depending on the
engineer and the situation, there are several ways to work with an Aux
mix. TouchMix supports them all. Mix on faders is directly accessible
from the Home screen. The desired mix may be selected using the clearly
labelled buttons on the left of the screen. If you prefer to send to auxes
from the channels, simply go to the Auxes tab of any channel. And if you
want to work with all the auxes at once, push the Aux button for an
overview of all the aux mixes.
- The TouchMix-30 offers
14 auxiliary mixes. Mixes 11/12 and 13/14 are also sent to a TRS jack that
can drive wired in-ear monitors (IEM). Auxiliaries can function as mix
matrices with Main Output, Sub Groups and other auxiliary mixes available.
Groups
- DCA groups control the level
of all the channels assigned to them. The eight DCA groups are easy to
assign and are far more capable than those found on other mixers. TouchMix
DCA’s can control not only the level of input channels but can also be
assigned to control output channels. So it’s possible to, for example,
assign a DCA that would lower the level of all stage monitors at once.
- There are eight Mute
groups provided to allow for single-button silencing of a group
of inputs and/or outputs. Mute groups may be assigned to User Buttons.
- The TouchMix-30
Pro’s eight Sub Groups may be linked for stereo and
include 6-band full Parametric EQ, variable High- and Low-Pass filters and
Limiter/Compressor. The Sub Groups may be returned to the Main L/R mix or
sent to mixer outputs via the Auxiliary mixes.
Recording
- It just doesn’t get any
easier to capture a live, multi-track performance. TouchMix mixers are
capable of recording all inputs plus a stereo mix directly to an
external USB drive – no computer required. Tracks are created in
32-bit Broadcast Wave format and can be played back and mixed down on the
mixer or imported into Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software for
over-dubs and post production.
- A free TouchMix
DAW Utility for both Windows® and macOS® is
available to help move TouchMix tracks to DAW software and to move DAW
tracks to a TouchMix.
- The TouchMix-30 Pro can
connect via USB to DAW software running on macOS® and
Windows® computers. In this application, the mixer functions as
a 32 x 32 channel audio interface. The auxiliary mix and
headphone drive capabilities of the mixer make it quick and easy to give
even the most demanding musicians the headphone mixes they want.
- All three TouchMix
models include an MP3 player that will play back files
from a USB storage device.
Remote
Control
- The
TouchMix Control app for iOS and Android devices provides a remote,
Wi-Fi interface to the mixer as well as offering multiple, additional
control surfaces for the system operator. When loaded on a tablet, the app
offers the same appearance and operation as the mixer. On smartphones the
apps function as personal monitor mix controls with the additional ability
to operate user buttons and recorder transport functions. Each device can
be granted full access to all functions or limited to a specified set of
controls – such as the aux sends for the user’s own monitor mix.
- With Follow
Mixer engaged, the tablet follows the fader selection on the
mixer. Touch a fader on the mixer and the tablet will display that
channel’s Overview, EQ, Compressor, Sends or Gate screen. Touch a
parameter on the tablet and the mixer’s rotary control will adjust it – or
just drag on the tablet screen.
- The TouchMix-30 Pro
provides an RJ-45 connection for external routers.
Key features include:
- Large (10-inch) multi-touch touchscreen offers a wealth of on-screen information while also providing confident hands-on control
- Anti-Feedback and Room Tuning Wizards simplify complex equalization tasks
- Two real-time analyzers (RTAs) provide instantaneous display of channel tonal balance and room response
- Touch-and-route patch matrix provides easy "multing" and rearrangement of inputs
- 14 Aux mixes provide ample monitor configuration options
- Eight sub-groups with 6-band full parametric EQ, variable high- and low-pass fi lters and limiters may be linked for stereo
- 32-channel direct-to-hard drive record / playback - capture and recall performances without the need for an external computer
- 32-channel DAW interface with macOS® and Windows® computers allows for bidirectional I / O with popular workstation software
- MP3 playback direct from USB
- Download future upgrades directly from the Internet
Specifications:
Display
|
10" /
254 mm diagonal, 1024 x 600 pixel, color TFT, capacitive multi-touch sensing
|
Input
|
24 x
Mic/Line, 20 XLR, 4 Combo XLR-1/4" / 6.35 mm 6 x Line, balanced, 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS + 1 x Top panel 1/8" / 3.5
mm stereo 2 x Stereo USB / MP3 playback Talkback: 1 x XLR (48 V available)
|
Output
|
Main L/R:
2 x XLR line-level Aux: 14 x XLR, line-level; (may be paired for stereo) Stereo In-Ear Monitor: 2 x TRS, (16 Ohm minimum impedance) from Auxes 11/12
and 13/14 Stereo Headphone Cue: 1 x TRS, (line or headphone, 16 Ohm minimum impedance) Monitor L/R: 2 x XLR, line-level
|
Digital Connections
|
2 x USB
Type-A connector 1 x USB Type-B connector 1 x RJ-45 (connection for Wi-Fi router)
|
Processing
|
Mic- and
Line-Input Channel Processing 4-band Parametric EQ with Hi/Low Shelving Option Variable 24 dB/octave HPF and LPF Gate Compressor Delay (100 ms max)
Output Channel Processing 1/3 octave GEQ 6-band Parametric EQ Variable High- and Low-Pass Filters 12-band Variable Notch Filters Limiter Delay
Sub Group Processing 6-band Parametric EQ with High- and Low-Pass Filters Limiter
|
Recording and Playback
|
32 x 32
tracks direct to hard drive or DAW (Core Audio interface to Mac OS) Stereo MP3 playback
|
Groups
|
8 x DCA
Groups (with mutes) 8 x Mute Groups 8 x Sub Groups (may be linked in stereo pairs)
|
Cue
|
Selectable AFL PFL Solo in Place
|
Effects
|
6 simultaneous Reverb Echo Delay Chorus Pitch Shift Plus 1 Pitch Correct (assignable to any mono input channel)
|
RTA
|
2 x 1/3
Octave (1 assigned to the selected channel, 1 with user selectable source)
|
Preset
|
User
Scenes: 99 Factory Presets: 120 User Presets: 99
|
Control
|
External
Control: TouchMix Control App for iPad and Android tablets controls all mixer
functions via Wi-Fi. App runs on iOS and Android smartphones
|
Wi-Fi
|
Requires
user-supplied USB Wi-Fi dongle or external Ethernet Wi-Fi router
(recommended)
|
Sampling Frequency
|
44.1/48
kHz
|
THD
|
<0.005%,
+4 dBu; 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unity gain, any input to any output
|
Frequency Response
|
20 Hz to
20 kHz, ±0.5 dB, any input to any output
|
Dynamic Range
|
105 dB
|
EIN
|
-126 dBu
|
Output Noise
|
Residual
Output Noise: -86 dBu
|
Crosstalk
|
-80 dB
|
Signal to Noise Ratio
|
-94 dB
|
Gain
|
Microphone
Inputs: 75 dB (60 dB analog, 15 dB digital)
|
Maximum Input Level
|
XLR
Mic/Line: +16 dB TRS Mic/Line: +26 dB TRS Line Inputs: +24 dBu Top Panel (1/8" Stereo Input): 0 dBv
|
Maximum Output Level
|
+22 dBu
(all line-level outputs)
|
Phantom Power
|
48 v, all
mic and talkback inputs, individually switchable per input
|
Regulatory Approvals
|
UL, CE,
FCC (Class B), RoHS
|
Line Voltage
|
100 to 240
VAC, 50-60 Hz, 85 W
|
Dimensions (HxWxD)
|
7.5 x 16.9
x 18.1" / 19.1 x 42.9 x 46.0 cm
|
Weight
|
17.5 lb /
7.9 kg
|