Description
The Qu-32 extends the series' philosophy (one fader per channel, a physical SuperStrip) to 32 mic inputs. Thirty-two AnalogiQ preamps, 33 faders, Qu-Drive recording and a dSNAKE port make it the most generously specced fixed-surface Qu, for shows that outgrow sixteen or twenty-four channels.
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 38 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 32 |
| Mic preamps | 32 recallable AnalogiQ preamps, padless 1 dB-step gain |
| Computer interface | 32×32 USB interface, Qu-Drive multitrack recording to USB media |
Processing
| Mix buses | 11 |
|---|---|
| Matrices | 2 |
| DCA/VCA groups | 4 |
| Max sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24 bits |
| Architecture | Compact 38-in / 28-out digital mixer |
| Channels | 32 mono channels + 3 stereo channels |
| Buses | LR + 10 configurable mix buses (aux/group), 4 stereo groups, 2 stereo matrices |
| Effects and plug-ins | 4 stereo rack FX engines, 4 DCAs, 4 mute groups, 48 kHz FPGA engine |
Surface
| Physical faders | 33 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Screens | 1 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Faders | 33 motorised faders (one per mono channel + master), 7″ colour touchscreen and SuperStrip |
Recording
| Onboard recording | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recording type | Qu-Drive USB 18 tracks (48 kHz / 24-bit) |
Networking
| Networking & protocols | USB / Network |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
| Stage boxes | dSNAKE port for AB168/AR2412/AR84 stageboxes and ME-1 personal monitoring |
| Audio networking | 2-channel AES digital output (48 kHz), Alt Out and 2TRK |
Physical
| Width | 850 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 500 mm |
| Height | 186 mm |
| Weight | 20 kg |
Power
| Power draw | 150 W |
|---|
Strip & details
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Software
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Accessories
Stagebox / rack
- AR2412
dSNAKE stagebox with 24 mic inputs / 12 line outputs.
- AB168
Portable dSNAKE stagebox, 16 inputs / 8 outputs.
Other
- ME-1
40-channel personal monitor mixer on the dSNAKE/Monitor network.
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Our take
History & design
The Qu-32 is the largest fixed-surface digital mixer in Allen & Heath's Qu series, in a 38-in / 28-out format, launched in 2014. Like the rest of the range it runs on an in-house FPGA DSP engine clocked at 48 kHz.
It carries 32 recallable AnalogiQ preamps (zero-crossing detection, padless 1 dB-step gain) and presents one fader per input: 33 motorised faders (32 mono channels + master), plus 3 stereo channels. The interface pairs a 7″ colour touchscreen and dedicated encoder with the SuperStrip, a set of single-function physical controls (gain, HPF, 4-band PEQ, gate, compressor, GEQ, pan).
Mixing offers the LR bus, 10 configurable mix buses (aux or group), 4 stereo groups, 2 stereo matrices, 4 stereo FX engines, 4 DCAs and 4 mute groups. Digital connectivity includes a 32×32 USB interface, Qu-Drive multitrack recording to USB media, an AES digital output and a dSNAKE port for stageboxes (AB168, AR2412, AR84) and ME-1 personal monitoring.
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