Quick Start Guide

7. Qu-Start
This section provides a quick guide to get you started mixing with Qu-SB and Qu-Pad. For more information
please refer to the Qu-Pad Help manual and to the Qu Mixer Reference Guide available for download from
www.allen-heath.com/key-series/qu-series.
7.1 Set a known starting point
To completely reset the mixer you can perform a power up
System Hard Reset. Only do this if absolutely necessary. This
clears all Scenes, User Libraries, User Profiles and passwords
and resets all settings to factory default. See section at end of
this guide.
To zero the board as a start for setting up a new session or
event you could use the Reset Mix Settings function on the
Scenes page. This is a special Scene that resets all current mix
parameters to factory default to give you a clear starting point
to mix. It does not affect the memories and system settings and
preferences.
This reset is not affected by the Global Scene Filter nor channel
Safes. It also resets the Global Filter and clears the Safes.
Touch and hold the Reset Mix Settings button for 2 seconds
and then confirm.
To set your preferred starting point you could set up and
store your own template Scene and keep this on USB device as
a backup to load into this and other Qu mixers you may use.
7.2 Prepare the mixer for your session
Choose the channels sources – You can choose one of 3
sources for each mono and stereo channel – Local socket (rear
panel, dSNAKE socket (remote IO), or USB (playback). The
reset default is the Local input sources.
To change channel sources use the Processing screen
Preamp tab Source button. If you are using dSNAKE you can
patch any remote socket to any channel. If you are using USB
select either Qu-Drive or USB B as the global source.
Name the channels and masters – Working from your plot
sheet, use the Preamp screen to enter names with up to 6
characters. Touch the name to open the keypad.
Link channels for stereo – You can link odd/even pairs for
stereo operation. This links the preamps, processing and
levels.
Use Channel Libraries to get you started – open the Library
to select a Channel Library and recall a typical starting point for
common instruments and vocals. Set ‘Recall with Preamp’ on
to include gain and preamp settings.
Copy / Paste / Reset – Double tap a channel or master strip
to copy or reset its settings. Use the popup menu.
Check Mix routing and pre/post fade settings – Mixes 1-10
can be set pre or post fader, channels can be assigned, and
the send point within the channel signal path can be chosen.
Touch the right arrow in the Processing screen Mix tab to view
routing options. Set up a starting point for each mix with all
channels on or off, and all sends pre or post.
The reset default is all pre fade, all channels assigned and the
sends post-EQ (affected by the EQ but not the compressor).
This is ideal for using the mixes as monitor sends.