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Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide 9 AP9815 iss1

2TRK output - Dedicated stereo recording jack output that follows the

main LR mix. It is post-fader and therefore affected by the LR master fader.

AES output - 2-Channel AES (Audio Engineering Society) digital audio

standard output for connection using an XLR cable to equipment fitted with an AES

input. Use the Setup / Output Patch / Surface screen to patch outputs to the AES

socket.

USB B port - USB type B socket for 32 channel, bi-directional audio

streaming and MIDI control between the mixer and a computer running DAW (digital

audio workstation) software. Use the Setup / Output Patch / USB Audio screen to

patch mixer signals. Qu-Drive and USB B streaming share the same patch.

It is typical to set the channel source to Insert Sends (pre-processing) for live

recording, or Direct Outs (set post) for DAW recording.

Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for information on Windows

and Apple

Mac

drivers available for Qu.

dSNAKE port - Proprietary Allen & Heath ‘digital snake’ single Cat5

cable connection for remote audio using optional AR2412, AR84 or AB168

AudioRacks, and for personal monitoring using ME-1 personal monitor mixers.

Note Qu-Pac has the same connectors as the Qu-16 mixer but the processing

engine of the Qu-32. Use dSNAKE to access the additional 17-32 inputs and

dedicated Group and Matrix outputs.

Use the Setup / Output Patch / dSNAKE screen to patch mixer outputs to the

AudioRack sockets. Use the Setup / Output Patch / Monitor screen to patch

channels to the ME monitor system. It is typical to set the global Direct Out option to

pre-fade, post-mute, post-processing for these monitor sends.

Network port - For connection to a wireless router (access point) for

live mix control using iOS devices running Allen & Heath Qu apps. You can use one

iPad running Qu-Pad (engineer’s mix control), and up to 7 iPhones, iPad or iPod

Touch devices running Qu-You (musicians personal monitor control).

Lamp - 4-Pin socket to plug a standard 12V, 5W or lower power

gooseneck lamp to illuminate the connector panel or working space around the

mixer. We recommend the Allen & Heath LEDLamp with built-in thumbwheel

dimmer.

Power On/Off switch - Press to switch the mixer on. Press again to

switch it off.

AC Mains input - IEC socket to plug in a mains lead with moulded

plug suitable for your territory. A suitable mains lead is shipped with the mixer.

Note – Do not replace the mains plug or modify the lead in any way. Do not remove

or defeat the ground connection.

Cable clamp - A plastic P-clip cable clamp is provided to secure the

mains cable. Slot the cable in or lock it in place using a star head Torx T20

screwdriver to refit the clamp around the cable.

Fuse - Mains input fuse to protect the mixer circuits in the unlikely event

of a failure or excessive power surge. Always replace with the same type and rating

as printed on the rear panel.

Kensington lock - A slot for fitting a standard Kensington anti-theft

security device.