Rack-mount mixer joins A&H Qu range
Published: PRODUCTS
Adding to the growing trend for rack-mount mixers offering remote iPad operation, Allen & Heath has launched Qu-Pac, which boasts an integrated 5-inch touchscreen to guard against wifi connectivity issues.
Designed for both live and installed applications, the mixer can be operated in either freestanding or rack-mounted configurations and offers 16 mono inputs, three stereo inputs and 12 mix outputs on the rear panel (expandable to 38-in / 28-out by connecting to a remote AudioRack over Cat-5).
Other features include total recall of settings and preamps, multi-track recording to USB via an 18-channel Qu-Drive system, channel ducking, multi-channel USB streaming and the incorporation of the same effects library as found on iLive consoles. Remote operation is via the manufacturer’s Qu-Pad iPad app, though full control is also available from the front-panel touchscreen plus 15 soft-keys (different levels of user-access can be password protected).
Meanwhile, personal monitoring is available on the Qu-Pac via either A&H’s ME-1 units or the recently announced Qu-You iOS application, which can reportedly cater for up to seven users.
Available from the Apple App Store and compatible with Qu-16, Qu-24 and Qu-32 mixer models, the app features a ‘Four Wheel Drive’ interface that presents users with thumbwheel level control for four groups of sources, plus a master mute and output level control. Double tapping on a group provides an expanded view with additional options for individual channel metering, send levels and stereo pan. The groups can also be custom named for quick recognition and channels can be assigned to groups via checkbox selection.
In other Allen & Heath news, the company has debuted the Zed Power 1000, a compact powered mixer offering 2 x 500W of Class-D power plus onboard effects, a 9-band GEQ and USB recording and playback capabilities.
On board the 10.3kg desk are eight mic/line inputs offering 3-band EQ with swept mid, plus two stereo inputs. Two of the jack inputs can be switched to take a low level input from a guitar pickup, meaning a DI box is not required. Also included are XLR main stereo outputs, 60mm faders and 16 digital effects.
Finally, the Xone:DB4 and Xone:DB2 DJ FX mixers are now supported by Serato DJ software. The platform allows users to manipulate digital audio files with special time-coded vinyls. The Xone:K1 controller – connected to a Xone:DB mixer over X:Link – will also offer hands-on control of Serato DJ cues, loops and effects.