ALLEN & HEATH QU-16C User Manual

Qu-16 User Guide 9 AP9031 iss.2
4.2 Output Connections
Mix outputs – Balanced XLR line level outputs for the
mono and stereo mixes, for example to feed monitor
amplifiers, fill speaker systems, and external processing
devices. These use low impedance, high quality differential
driver circuits for connection to +4 or 0dBu equipment.
Maximum output is +22dBu.
Professional equipment provides ‘balanced’ connections for
maximum interference rejection over long cable runs. If you
are connecting to ‘unbalanced’ equipment then make sure
the XLR pin 3 (signal cold) is linked to pin 1 (signal ground).
Main LR output – Balanced XLR line level outputs for
the main Left and Right stereo mix. These typically plug into
the FOH speaker processor, amplifier or powered speakers.
AES output – 2-channel digital output using a single
XLR connection and standard mic (2-core screened) audio
cable. It follows the AES (Audio Engineering Society) digital
audio standard and can connect to any equipment fitted
with an AES input socket. The source to this output is
patched using the Setup / Audio / Output Patch screen.
Applications include the feed to a PA speaker processor,
amplifier, stereo broadcast or recording device equipped
with AES input.
Alt out – Stereo ‘alternative’ output on balanced TRS
jacks for connection to +4 or 0dBu equipment such as zone
feeds, fill speakers, broadcast or local monitor. The source
to this output is patched using the Setup / Audio / Output
Patch screen.
2TRK out – Stereo output on balanced TRS jacks for
connection to +4 or 0dBu equipment such as stereo
recorders. It follows the post master fader main LR mix.
4.3 Other Connections
Lamp – Plug in a 4-pin gooseneck lamp to illuminate the
mixer surface. We recommend the Allen & Heath LEDLamp
with built-in thumbwheel dimmer.
USB B – Type B USB connection for multi-channel
bi-directional audio streaming between the mixer and a
computer. Follows the high speed USB 2.0 standard.
Firmware V1.1 supports connection to an Apple Mac only.
Windows PC drivers are currently not available.
Network – Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) port for Cat5 cable
connection to a computer for MIDI over TCP/IP control of
mixer parameters, or to a wireless router (access point) for
live mixing control using the Allen & Heath Qu-Pad app
running on an iPad. The Lnk indicator flashes to indicate
network activity.
dSNAKE – The proprietary Allen & Heath ‘digital snake’
connection for remote audio using an AR2412 or AR84
AudioRack, and for personal monitoring using the ME
Personal Mixing System.
Pin2 = hot

ALLEN & HEATH QU-16C Specifications

General

Brand	ALLEN & HEATH
Model	QU-16C
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English