Name: Allen & Heath Qu-16
Brand: Allen & Heath
Price: 1899 USD

Mixer-Type

$1,899

Allen & Heath Qu-16 is an audio interface with USB-B connectivity. Inputs include 16 mic preamps, 16 combo inputs, and 6 line inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs, 14 line outputs, and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 48 kHz / 24-bit, 48V phantom power, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 112 dB dynamic range. Reference price: $1,899.

Audio interface specs: Allen & Heath Qu-16
Spec	Allen & Heath Qu-16
General
Category	Mixer-Type
Reference Price (USD)	$1,899
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	USB-B
Inputs
Mic Preamps	16
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	16
Line Inputs	6
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	—
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Input)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	—
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	2
Analog Line Output	14
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Output)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	—
AES/EBU Output	1
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	Yes (USB)
Loopback	—
DSP Effects	Yes (Built-in)
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	48
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	-5 to +60
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	—
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	—
DR (Unknown Conditions)	112
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	-89dB (0.0005%)
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	Manufacturer (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	—
Notes	16-ch digital mixer; USB-B 24x22 multitrack streaming + 18-track Qu-Drive; AES stereo out

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