Designed to accommodate a wide variety of live sound reinforcement and recording scenarios, the Allen & Heath Qu-Pac is a 16-in/12-out rack-mountable, console-less digital mixer that doubles as a 32×32 USB recording interface. Featuring 16 of the company’s recallable AnalogiQ microphone preamps, and powered by a 5 core ARM processor, the Qu-Pac provides a variety of integrated effects and processing, including channel-independent 4-band parametric EQs, compressors, delay, and reverb.
The mixer is compatible with both the ME Personal Mixing System and dSNAKE digital connectivity system from Allen & Heath, which allows for up to 38 inputs. The Qu-Pac can also be used with the Qu-Pad app, allowing you to use your iPad to mix from anywhere in the venue when connected to a wireless network. Engineered for intuitive navigation, the mixer also features a 5″ touchscreen display, providing access to all settings.
Features at a Glance:
- 16 AnalogiQ recallable preamps
- 16 On-board Mic / Line Inputs (XLR / TRS)
- Expandable up to 38 inputs via dSNAKE
- 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
Mixer
| Number of Analog Input Channels | 32 |
| Mix Routing | 4 x Stereo FX Return |
| Groups | 4 x Mute Group 4 x DCA Group |
| Display | 5″ Touchscreen |
| Display Resolution/Color | Main Display: 800 x 480 |
| Meter Range | -48 to -3 dBFS Peak/Clip (+19 dBu at XLR Output) |
| Meter Calibration | 0 dB on Meter = -18 dBFS (+4 dBu at XLR Output) |
Signal Processing
| Gain/Trim Range | Line: ±24 dB (Stereo Channels) Mic/Line: -5 dB to +60 dB (in 1 dB Steps) |
| Input Polarity | Normal/Reverse |
| Gate Parameters | Threshold: -72 to +18 dBu Depth: 0 to 60 dB Attack: 50 μs to 300 ms Hold: 10 ms to 5 sec Release: 10 ms to 1 sec |
| Compressor Parameters | Threshold: -46 to 18 dBu Ratio: 1:1 to ∞:1 Attack: 300 μs to 300 ms Release: 100 ms to 2 sec Knee: Soft / Hard |
| EQ | FX Returns: 4-Band Parametric |
| EQ Parameters | 1 x HF Shelf: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Shelf or Bell Selectable) 2 x MF Notch/Peak: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 x LF Shelf: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Shelf or Bell Selectable) |
| Graphic EQ | 28-Band 1/3 Octave, ±12 dB 31 Hz to 16 kHz |
| Filters | High-Pass: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 12 dB/Octave |
| Channel Output/Source Monitoring | AFL, PFL, Post-Preamp, Post-EQ, Post-FX |
| Built-In Effects | Reverb Delay Reverb (Gated) ADT Chorus Phaser Flanger |
| Real Time Analyzer | 31-Band 1/3 Octave, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Audio Delay | Adjustable Up to 170 ms |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates | 48 kHz AES3 Output: 48 kHz Stereo Record: 48 kHz Stereo Playback: 44.1 / 48 kHz Multitrack Record: 48 kHz Multitrack Playback: 48 kHz |
| Bit Depth | AD/DA Conversion: 24-Bit Delta Sigma Stereo Record: 24-Bit Stereo Playback: 16 / 24-Bit Multitrack Record: 24-Bit Multitrack Playback: 24-Bit |
| Latency | 1.2 ms (Mic Input to XLR Output) 0.7 ms (Mic Input to AES Output) |
Performance
| dBFS Reference Level | +18 dBu = 0 dBFS |
| Headroom | +18 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB |
| Max Input Level | Mic Input: +19 dBu Line Input: +29 dBu Aux Input: +22 dBu (+4 dBu) +18 dBu (0 dBu) |
| Output Level | Aux Output: +22 dBu (Max) +4 dBu (Nominal) Line Output: +22 dBu (Max) +4 dBu (Nominal) |
| Analog Dynamic Range | 112 dB |
| I/O Impedance | AES3 Output: 110 Ohms Aux Input: > 7 Kilohms Aux Output: < 75 Ohms XLR Line Output: < 75 Ohms XLR Mic/Line Input: > 5 Kilohms 1/4″ Mic/Line Input: > 10 Kilohms |
| Noise Floor | -90 dBu (with Inputs Muted) |
| THD+N | Mic/Line Input: 0.0005% at Unity Gain 0.001% at +30 dB Gain |
| Signal Generator | Sine, White, Pink, or Band-Pass Noise (Assignable to Any Mix) |
Connectivity
| Analog Inputs | 1 x XLR Talkback Input 16 x XLR Balanced Mic Input 16 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Input 4 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Aux Input (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled) 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Unbalanced Aux Input |
| Analog Outputs | 10 x XLR Balanced Mix Output 2 x XLR Balanced Main Output 4 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Aux Output (2 Stereo Pairs) |
| Digital I/O | 1 x RJ45 (Network) 1 x XLR AES3 Output 1 x etherCON dSNAKE (I/O) |
| USB | 1 x USB Type-A (External Memory) 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0, Audio Streaming) |
Recording
| Max Multitrack Recording | 18 Tracks |
Power
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 150 W (Maximum) |
Physical
| Rackmount Size | 4 RU |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C |
| Dimensions | 17.3 x 7 x 7″ / 440 x 180 x 181 mm (Desk-Mounted) 19 x 6.9 x 7″ / 483 x 174 x 181 mm (Rack-Mounted) |
| Weight | 14.5 lb / 6.6 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 20.8 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 24 x 11.5 x 11″ |
