![]() The faders operate in two factory–preset layers one for the mono input channels and one for stereo inputs, effects returns and mix buses, with orange or blue LEDs telling you whether the fader is controlling a channel or a bus. When fired up, the Qu24 was ready for action very quickly (about 10 seconds) and the surface layout and I/O connections are so obvious that you can get your hands on those sexy motorised faders straight away. I mean, they can’t go around saying things like that without expecting someone to actually try it, can they? The casing is very well made, as with every other A&H product I’ve come across, and I can personally endorse the makers’ claim that it’s strong enough for a large person to stand on without causing any damage. However, this space is actually really useful for keeping your tape, Sharpies and lunch items out of sight. The space directly below the control surface is consequently empty - there are no side panels so there’s no need for cooling fans as the air can circulate freely underneath. The Qu24 has a strong all–steel casing that is unusual in that it looks, from the side, like a very thin mixer that has been bent around into a three–sided shape with the connectors at the rear. The printed labelling is on the small side, but it’s clear enough and the use of white text on a blue background stands out well from the black surface, even under coloured lights. Those more used to their mixer lighting up like a Christmas tree may initially wonder where all the bells and whistles are, but when you get around the surface everything you need is there, and the uncluttered layout is helped by appropriate and intelligent use of the colour touchscreen. There’s no element of gimmickry or flashiness in the external design, and the console has a very purposeful ‘pro’ look to it that I find ergonomically very pleasing and effective. ![]() ![]() It looks great, with its all–black surface, nice obvious control blocks and clearly grouped functions. When the Qu24 arrived I was surprised at how small the box was, and when unwrapped it was apparent that a lot of thought has gone into producing a functional but very compact unit. As if all this isn’t enough, you can also control all the mix parameters over a Wi-Fi connection using the QuPad iPad app and a wireless router. The Qu24 offers moving faders for total recall, four effects processors, USB audio streaming of 32 tracks direct to PC- or Mac–based DAWs, an integrated direct–to–drive 18–track QuDrive recorder, and it is fully compatible with Allen & Heath’s dSnake and ME1 personal monitor system, both of which can be programmed from the desk. A comprehensive complement of DSP including EQ, dynamics and effects is controlled by a combination of top-panel controls and the LCD touchscreen, and mix control is enhanced, compared to the smaller Qu16, by the addition of sub–groups and a matrix facility. Despite its compact size the Qu24 manages to house a full local complement of inputs and outputs on the back panel (there are no fewer than 24 analogue outputs on this thing!) making it a direct drop–in replacement for an existing analogue mixer if desired. There are 24 mono inputs on the back panel with on–board preamps, plus a further three stereo input pairs and a stereo USB playback facility. The Qu24 is a 32–input console with a fader count of 25 (including one fixed master). Allen & Heath’s Qu series goes from strength to strength, with the latest offering more I/O, more faders and more mix groups.
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