Allen & Heath optimizes the features and ecosystem of the Qu series mixers

Allen & Heath has optimized the features and ecosystem of the Qu series compact digital mixers. Accompanying the release of firmware v1.9 has added new updates for the Qu-Pad app, microphone presets, Simplified DAW control for Windows plus a new app for installation applications.

Qu-Pad v1.9 has become the most powerful iPad app in its class, implementing each setting, parameter and control of Qu mixers. Plus control of live mixing functions, processed, addressing and effects, Qu-Pad offers full access to scene management, control of 15 Mixer SoftKeys on all Qu Series Mixers, AMM, I/O configuration and stereo and multitrack recording/playback over Qu-Drive. Also new to the app is the ability to set permissions with password-protected user profiles..

Allen & Heath, whose products it sells Lexon Distribution, has collaborated with two of the leading microphone manufacturers, Shure y Sennheiser, to provide a library of channel presets for a large number of popular microphones considered industry standards. Presets give the user a starting point to achieve the best possible sound from the microphone/mixer combination.

Qu series mixers now have a new add-on that makes their controllability even easier. Qu-Control is a customizable app for iPod Touch, iPhone e iPad. Offers five screens with up to 15 Control widgets each and allows control of parameters such as source selection for background music, main zone level, scene recovery or microphone control.

Password protection prevents unwanted access to controls, making it the ideal solution for wireless control in venues, conference rooms, hotel lobbies and other fixed sound installations.

The DAW control driver, so far only available for Mac, will soon also be available for Windows. A driver that allows easy integration of the Qu mixer into the studio environment, emulating popular HUI and Mackie control protocols, allowing you to control various DAWs, like Cubase, Sonar y Pro Tools.

Qu firmware version V1.9 also adds support for the recently announced Qu-SB compact smart mixer/interface, Designed as a smart stage box that offers an optimal solution for bands, concert halls, model studies, schools and corporate events that need a professional mixer for live mixing/recording, in a small space.

“Qu V1.9 diversifies the range of control options and the updated Qu-Pad app opens a new dimension of mixing via tablet, fully functional. Allen & Heath has responded to customer demands, “provided the best service to its users and kept Qu at the forefront of compact digital mixers.”, says Nicola Beretta, company product manager.