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QU-16 16-Channel Rack Mount Digital Mixer

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Overview

Rackmountable digital mixer for live, studio, and installation applications.

Qu-16 takes compact digital mixing to a new level with innovative design and exceptional functionality combining to create a superb professional mixing experience. Bristling with all the features youShow More
Specs

QU-16 16-Channel Rack Mount Digital Mixer Specifications:

INPUTS
    XLR Mic/Line Inputs 1?16
    • : Balanced, 48V phantom power
    • Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
    • Input Sensitivity: ?60 to +5dBu
    • Analogue Gain: ?5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
    • Maximum Input Level +19dBu Input Impedance: >5k?
    TRS jack Line inputs 1?16:
    • Balanced
    • Input Sensitivity: ?50 to +20dBu
    • Analogue Gain: ?10 to +60dB, 1dB steps
    • Maximum Input Level: +29dBu
    • Input Impedance: >10k?
    Stereo ST1, ST2 Line Inputs:
    • Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
    • Mono capability: L normals through R for Mono input
    • Input Sensitivity: Nominal +4dBu
    • Trim: +/?24dB
    • Maximum Input Level: +22dBu
    • Input Impedance: >7k?
    Stereo ST3 Line Input:
    • Unbalanced, 3.5mm Mini Jack
    • Input Sensitivity: Nominal 0dBu
    • Trim: +/?24dB
    • Maximum Input Level: +18dBu
    • Input Impedance: >7k?
    Mic/Line Channel noise:
    • 20?20kHz, Direct Out
    • Mic EIN: ?126 dB with 150? source
    • Unity gain 0dB: ?92 dBu
    • Mid gain +30dB: ?85 dBu
    Mic/Line Channel THD+N:
    • 20?20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz
    • Unity gain 0dB: 0.0005 % ?89 dBu
    • Low gain +10dB: 0.001% ?83dBu
    • Mid gain +30dB: 0.001% ?83dBu
    Talkback Mic Input:
    • Balanced, 48V phantom power
    • Input Sensitivity: ?55 to +6dBu
    • Maximum Input Level: +10dBu Input Impedance >5k?
    SYSTEM
    • Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
    • Dynamic Range: 112 dB
    • System Signal to Noise: 90 dB (@+4dBu, 22Hz ? 22kHz)
    • Frequency Response: +0/?0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
    • Headroom: +18dB
    • Internal operating Level: 0dBu
    • dBFS Alignment: +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
    • Meter Calibration: 0dB meter = ?18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
    • Meter Peak indication: ?3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi sensing
    • Meter Signal indication: ?48dBFS (?26dBu at XLR out)
    • Main meter Type: 12 LED, Fast (peak) response
    • Strip meter Type: 3 LED, Fast (peak) response
    • Sampling Rate: 48kHz +/?100PPM
    • ADC: 24?bit Delta?Sigma
    • DAC: 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 Range: 0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
    OUTPUTS
      Mix1?10 and LR Outputs:
      • Balanced, XLR
      • Output Impedance: <75?
      • Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
      • Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
      • Residual Output Noise: ?90 dBu (muted, 20?20kHz)
      Stereo Alt Output:
      • Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
      • Source: Patchable
      • Output Impedance: <75?
      • Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
      • Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
      • Residual Output Noise: ?92 dBu (mid level, source muted, 20?20kHz)
      Stereo 2Trk Output:
      • Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
      • Source: LR post?fade
      • Output Impedance: <75?
      • Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
      • Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
      • Residual Output Noise: ?90 dBu (muted, 20?20kHz)
      AES Digital Output:
      • 2 channel, XLR
      • Sampling rate: 48kHz
      • Output: 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110?
      USB AUDIO
        Qu?Drive Stereo:
        • Q?Drive
        • Device: USB hard drive required for recording
        • Stereo Record: 2 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24?bit, patchable
        • Stereo Playback: 2 channel, WAV, 44.1/48kHz, 16/24?bit, to ST3
        Qu?Drive Multitrack:
        • Q?Drive
        • Device: USB hard drive only
        • Multitrack Record: 18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24?bit / CH1?16 + patchable stereo pair
        • Multitrack Playback: 18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24?bit / CH1?16, ST1
        USB B Streaming:
        • USB 2.0 MAC compliant only
        • Send (upstream): 24 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24?bit
        • Return (downstream): 22 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24?bit
        MAINS POWER
        • Qu?16: 100?240V AC, 50/60Hz, 82W max
        • Fuse rating: T1.6 AL 20mm
        DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
        • Qu?16 Mixer: Width x Depth x Height
        • Desk mounted: 440 x 500 x 186 mm (17.4" x 19.7" x 7.4")
        • Rack mounted: 483 x 486 x 190 mm (19" x 19.1" x 7.5"), 11U
        • Packed in shipping box: 610 x 680 x 380 mm (24" x 27" x 15")
        • Packed weight: 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
        • Unpacked weight: 10 kg (22 lbs)
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