Allen & Heath - Qu-SB

Allen & Heath has expanded its acclaimed range of compact digital systems QU with a new, ultra-compact addition, the Qu-SB. It is an efficient mixing system and audio interface in one. Designed as a stagebox with all the features found in other products of the Qu family, the Qu-SB integrates an iPad as a wireless mobile control interface that handles most of the control elements.
It represents an ideal solution for bands, clubs, project studios, schools, and conference rooms where space-saving is necessary without compromising on sound quality and reliability.
The Qu-SB is equipped with 18 inputs and 14 outputs and allows expansion up to 32 inputs and 24 outputs using compatible AudioRacks (AR84, AR2412, and AB168). When combined with the ME-1 personal mixer and the Qu-You personal monitoring app for Android and iOS, it provides a comprehensive and flexible solution for bands and other artists on the road or in the studio.

Qu-Pad Mixing App
Powerful processing and advanced features are great, but they would be useless if not easily accessible. The Qu-SB is designed to work seamlessly with the Qu-Pad app on the iPad, providing super-fast access to all settings, including channel processing, VU meters, RTA analyzer, effects units, scene management, USB audio control, Setup menu, and much more. Qu-Pad connects to the console via Wi-Fi, giving you the freedom to adjust monitor mixes from anywhere on stage or in the audience, even during PA setup. * Requires connection to a Wi-Fi router or access point to the Qu Network port.

AnalogiQ Preamps
The Qu-SB features 16 AnalogiQTM preamps with zero crossing detection and advanced gain control in 1 dB steps. Premium 24-bit A/D & D/A converters with low latency process the input analog signal and generate the console's analog output. The design of the AnalogiQTM preamps has been refined over many months, offering perfectly transparent sound with minimal distortion, ultra-low noise levels, and a pleasant color for the musical signal, which many digital consoles lack.

Qu-Drive
Forget about installing sound card drivers and control software. The Qu-SB has a built-in 18-channel multi-track USB recorder (48 kHz) for recording and playing back 24-bit digital audio directly to/from a USB storage device. Recording a multi-track concert has never been easier. Mixes and FX returns can be recorded along with channels, and multi-track audio can be sent to the monitor mix. For quick stereo recording of the main LR mix and other outputs, there is a separate set of controls. A 2-track USB return can be sent to an output, such as background music.

iLive FX
The Qu-SB includes dynamic processing and effect algorithms derived from the processing used in the iLive series consoles, which many acclaimed sound engineers have preferred on their tours over top-notch plug-ins and external effect units. The Qu-SB boasts 4 stereo iLive FX engines, providing faithful emulations of legendary classic effects such as reverb, gated reverb, delay, modulator, flanger, and more.

Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)
The AMM function is crucial in applications such as conferences, meetings, and panel discussions where multiple microphones are used simultaneously, reducing background noise and minimizing the risk of feedback. It helps the sound engineer control the levels of multiple microphone inputs and ensure that each contribution is well heard. The dynamic gain sharing algorithm D-Classic is inspired by the industry standard of automatic mixing systems. Up to 16 microphone signals can be mixed simultaneously, with each channel having its own priority settings that determine its "weight" in the overall mix.

USB Audio Streaming
The console has a built-in interface that sends multi-track digital audio to a computer (PC or Mac) via flexible routing: you can simultaneously record all input channels and the main LR, or record something else, such as an effects return, etc. Returns from the computer can be sent to input channels. The interface is compatible with Mac OS X, and drivers are available for Windows systems. In any case, it will be immediately recognized by any DAW that supports ASIO or Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, Reaper, and Pro Tools.

The Qu-SB can be expanded up to 38 inputs using the dSNAKE port connected by a Cat5 cable to the AB168, AR2412, or AR84 audio rack. dSNAKE is Allen & Heath's proprietary network solution, boasting a latency of just 105us over cable runs of up to 120m. The audio racks provide all the power of the Qu-SB and also access to additional outputs for stereo Matrix, groups, or special mixes for monitoring.

Features:

• 16 Mono inputs (TRS + XLR)
• 1 Stereo input (TRS)
• 12 built-in outputs (LR, Mono Mix 1-4, Stereo Mix 1-3)
• 1x Stereo Matrix Out (TRS)
• Qu-32 core (32 Mono + 3 Stereo inputs)
• Up to 11 monitor mixes (4 mono + 7 stereo)
• 4 FX units
• 4x FX Sends / Return
• 4x Mute Group
• 4x DCA Group
• 32×32 USB Audio interface
• Qu-Drive: direct recording/playback of multi-track audio to/from USB drive
• AnaLOGIQTM preamps
• iLive FX library
• dSNAKE expansion up to 32 inputs and 24 outputs
• Automatic Mic Mixer
• Rack-mountable
• Compatibility with ME-1 personal monitoring system
• Qu-Pad iPad App
• Qu-You iPhone / Android app for personal monitoring
• Trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert / ducker, 4-band PEQ, compressor, and delay on all outputs
• Insert, 1/3 octave graphic EQ, 4-band parametric EQ, compressor, and delay on all bus outputs
• Built-in signal generator
• Connection to iPad and other mobile devices via Wi-Fi, router NOT integrated in the device
• Spectrogram for feedback elimination and problematic room analysis
• Weight: 4.5 kg