User Manual
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Scene, Library and Show memories - All Qu mixer memories are compatible. Files created on
one model can be transferred via USB key and loaded on the other. The extra features of the
bigger models will be ignored when their file is loaded on a Qu-16. The extra features of the bigger
models will be reset to factory default when a Qu-16 file is loaded.
To be compatible, ensure all your Qu mixers are loaded with the same version of firmware.
Check the Allen & Heath web site for the latest firmware available.
USB Audio - A USB hard drive formatted on one model can be used on the other. Stereo and
multitrack Qu-Drive recordings are compatible. USB B audio streaming is compatible, but note that
the Qu-16 is 24out/22in, the Qu-24 is 32out/30in, and the Qu-32 and Qu-Pac are 32out/32in.
Firmware – The same version but different firmware download is needed for each model. Choose
either the Qu-16, Qu-24, Qu-32 or Qu-Pac file when downloading firmware from the Allen & Heath
web site. The procedure for updating firmware is the same for all models.
Qu-Pad and Qu-You apps - These apps are compatible with all Qu mixers. They identify the
model and load the appropriate controls when you log in. Qu-Pad is available for iOS devices. Qu-
You is available for iOS and Android devices.
Make sure the app version and mixer firmware versions are compatible.
Qu-24 24 Mic/Line in
4 Group out Matrix out
Qu-16 16 Mic/Line
32 out, 30 in USB audio streaming 24 out, 22 in USB audio streaming
Qu-32 32 Mic/Line in
8 Group out Matrix out 32 out, 32 in USB audio streaming
Qu-Pac 16 Mic/Line in
32 out, 32 in USB audio streaming Use dSNAKE to access up to 32 Mic/Line in and other mix outs