Allen & Heath Chrome 24-Ch Digital Mixer AH-QU-24C

Description

Allen & Heath Chrome 24-Ch Digital Mixer AH-QU-24C

The Allen & Heath Qu-24C Chrome Edition is a 24-channel digital mixer designed to deliver professional-grade audio performance with intuitive controls and a sleek, durable build. Packed with features like integrated multitrack USB recording, advanced FX processing, and wireless control via the Qu-Pad app, the Qu-24C is ideal for live sound, recording studios, and AV installations. With its enhanced Chrome Edition functionality, it provides a seamless digital mixing experience for users of all levels.

Features

Audio Performance

• AnalogiQ™ Preamps: 24 recallable preamps with 1dB step gain accuracy, ultra-low noise, and transparent sound.
• RackFX Engines: 4 stereo FX engines with high-quality emulations of classic reverbs, delays, flangers, and modulators.

User Interface

• Touchscreen Display: 800x480 color touchscreen for quick and clear access to settings, FX racks, and channel processing.
• SuperStrip Controls: Dedicated physical knobs for gain, EQ, compression, and other channel parameters for hands-on control.
• Custom Layers: User-defined fader layout for easy access to key channels and outputs.

Recording and Connectivity

• Qu-Drive USB Recording: Integrated 18-channel multitrack recording/playback directly to a USB drive.
• 32×32 USB Audio Interface: Stream audio to/from Mac/PC for DAWs like Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, and Cubase.
• dSNAKE Support: Expandable remote I/O options with Cat5 connectivity for stageboxes like AR2412 or AB168.

Mixing Power

• Automatic Mic Mixing (AMM): Manages multiple open mics seamlessly for conferences and discussions.
• 4 Stereo Groups: Subgroup channels for streamlined mixing or additional monitor mixes.
• 2 Matrix Mixes: Dedicated outputs with independent processing for zones, delay stacks, or broadcast feeds.

Additional Features

• ProFactory Mic Presets: Expertly crafted EQ settings for popular microphones from brands like Shure, Audio-Technica, and Sennheiser.
• Wireless Mixing: Qu-Pad app for iPad offers remote control of all mixing parameters from anywhere in the venue.
• Flexible Scenes: Save up to 100 snapshots with safe modes to protect critical settings.

Specifications

• Channels: 24 mono (XLR/TRS), 3 stereo (TRS)
• Outputs: 10 mix outs, 4 stereo groups, 2 matrix outs, main LR
• Recording: 18-channel multitrack via USB drive or DAW integration
• Processing: 4-band PEQ, dynamics, GEQ, and delay on inputs and outputs
• Control: 24 motorized faders, touchscreen, SuperStrip controls
• Compatibility: Works with ME personal mixing system, Qu apps, and popular DAWs