Allen & Heath Qu-16 Digital Mixer Rental: Compact Power and Clarity

Qu-16 – Our Best-Selling 22-Input / 12-Output Digital Mixer Available for Rent 

The Allen & Heath Qu-16 is a compact powerhouse, delivering class-leading sound quality and professional functionality in a portable format. As one of our most popular mixers, the Qu-16 is the perfect audio rental solution for small bands, corporate meetings, school auditoriums, and venues across NJ, NY, CT, and PA.

Key Features & Benefits of the Qu-16 Rental

Qu Makes Mixing Feel Natural

The Qu-16 is designed for immediate, analogue-style operation, making the transition to digital mixing simple and efficient.

• Fader Per Mono Input: Features a dedicated fader for each of the 16 mono input channels, reducing fader layers for a simpler, quicker workflow and instant control.
• True Colour Touchscreen: The intuitive central interface provides super-fast access to all settings, FX racks, scenes, and setup menus.
• SuperStrip: Instant, dedicated physical controls for Gain, HPF, 4-band PEQ, Gate, Compressor, GEQ, and Pan for immediate channel processing.

Capture Every Detail

• The Qu-16 delivers professional audio quality from input to output, ensuring your event sounds pristine.
• 16 AnalogiQ Preamps: Features digitally controlled preamps with advanced zero-crossing detection, offering superb transparency, minimal distortion, and an ultra-low noise floor.
• 24-bit Converters: High-class, low-latency converters ensure the required high-quality output for all your audio needs.

World-Class Processing & FX

• 4 Stereo RackFX Engines: Equipped with dynamics and FX algorithms derived from Allen & Heath’s pro touring series, offering high-quality emulations of legendary reverbs, delays, and modulators.
• Dedicated FX Returns: FX are returned on dedicated channels, each with a 4-band PEQ, keeping your main input channels free.

Record, Stream, Mix.

• The Qu-16 offers flexible recording and playback options without needing extensive external gear.
• Qu-Drive: Record without a computer: Integrated multitrack USB recorder provides 18 channels of 48kHz, 24bit recording and playback straight to/from a USB drive—ideal for reliably capturing performances or virtual soundchecks.
• 24x22 USB Audio Interface: Built-in interface allows you to record up to 24 tracks to your Mac or PC, and easily send a stereo mix over USB for seamless livestreaming.

Advanced Features for Versatility

• Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM): Vital for conferences and discussions, the D-Classic dynamic gain sharing algorithm manages up to 16 microphone sources simultaneously, reducing background noise and feedback.
• Everything I/O: The built-in dSNAKE™ port allows connection to remote stageboxes (AB168, AR2412, AR84) for expansion of your rental system.
• Remote Control Apps: Seamless integration with Qu-Pad (iPad) and Qu-You (Personal Monitoring) for wireless control and performer monitoring.
• Strong, Silent Type: Built with a robust Zintec steel chassis and a fanless design, ensuring silent operation in any live or studio environment.