The Allen & Heath Qu-16 is a compact, rack-mountable 16-channel digital mixer designed for live sound, studios, and installations. It features 17 motorized faders, 16 recallable AnaLOGIQ preamps, 4 stereo FX engines, and built-in 24x22 USB multi-track recording. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Key Hardware & Channels

• Mono Inputs: 16 x XLR/TRS combo jacks for mic/line
• Stereo Inputs: 3 x 1/4 inch TRS pairs (plus a dedicated 3.5mm stereo input)
• Faders: 17 motorized ALPS faders (16 channel, 1 master) in 3 layers
• Preamps: 16 x AnaLOGIQ digitally controlled, recallable preamps
• Phantom Power: +48V independently switchable on every channel [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Outputs & Routing

• Main Outputs: 2 x XLR (Left/Right)
• Mix Outputs: 12 x Mix outputs (4 mono XLR, 3 stereo XLR pairs, and a 1/4 inch TRS stereo Alt out)
• Digital Outputs: 1 x XLR (AES digital) and 1 x dSnake Ethernet port (for remote stage boxes like the AR2412) [1, 2, 3]

Processing & Effects

• Signal Processing: High-pass filter, Gate, 4-band Parametric EQ, Compressor, and Delay on all inputs
• Output Processing: 1/3 octave Graphic EQ (GEQ), 4-band Parametric EQ, Compressor, and Delay on Main and Mix outputs
• FX Engines: 4 x Stereo iLive FX engines (Reverbs, Delays, Modulations)
• Groups & Matrix: 4 x DCA groups, 4 x Mute groups, and an Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Recording & Interface

• USB Interface: 24x22 USB Audio Interface (Mac/PC compatible)
• Qu-Drive: Built-in multitrack USB recorder (records/plays up to 18 channels directly to a USB hard drive)
• DAW Control: DAW MIDI control driver for Mac and PC (HUI, Mackie Control) [1, 2, 3]

Display & Connectivity

• Touchscreen: 5-inch, 800x480 color touchscreen
• Network: Ethernet port for connecting a Wi-Fi router (for wireless control via the free Qu-Pad iPad app)
• Physical Dimensions: 17.3" W x 19.5" D x 7.3" H (440mm x 496mm x 186mm)
• Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg) [1, 2, 3, 4]