Quick Start Guide

Local Mic/Line Inputs
Local Stereo Line Inputs
Talkback Mic Input
Local XLR Outputs
Local TRS Jack Outputs
AES Digital Output
Mono/Dual Footswitch Connection
Mains Power Input and Switch
I/O Port - Option Card
Multi-format multi-channel digital audio
USB-B Port
Connection to a computer for multi-channel audio and MIDI I/O
Network Port
Connect to a router for network/wireless control
SLink Port
For connection to Allen&Heath remote audio racks, including AB,
AR and DX ranges, as well as the ME personal monitoring system
Touch Screen, Screen
Select Keys and Screen
Encoder
View processing and access
the routing and setup menus
using keys below. Touch to
select a parameter and use
the rotary to adjust values.
Fader Strips and Layer
Select Keys
6 layers of 24 faders provide
144 assignable strips for
access to any combination
of channels, returns,
masters and DCAs. Each
strip has fader, mute, select
and PAFL keys, peak and
signal meter.
Ident Strip
LCD displays show channel
name and colour for each of
the 24 strips. Press the
‘View’ key to see secondary
information such as input
source.
Channel
(Pre/HPF/Gate/Comp)
Physical controls for the selected channel. Preamp, HPF
frequency, Gate threshold, Comp threshold.
Channel (PEQ/GEQ)
Physical controls
for the selected channel. EQ band select
keys and parametric controls. Use the ‘Fader Flip’ key to
present selected mix GEQ on faders.
Pan Control
Master Strip and Mix Select Keys
Press a blue ‘Mix’ k
ey to present its sends on the 24
faders
and its master on the master fader strip. Select ‘LR’ to work
with the main LR mix and channel faders.
FX Send Select Keys
Press a blue ‘FX’ ke
y to present its sends on the 24
faders
and its master send on the master fader strip.
Headphone Output and Level Control
Main Meter
Displays the LR Mix or selected PAFL signal level.
Talk Key
Momentary or latching switch for the talkback microphone.
SQ-Drive Port
Record/play audio direct to/from a USB drive. Transfer scene, show
and library data using a USB key. Update SQ firmware.
ST3 Input
3.5mm stereo jack input, can be used for connection to an external
background music device.
Pre Fade and Assign Keys
Hold ‘Pre-Fade’ and press ‘Sel’ to toggle channels pre or post fade
to the mix. Hold ‘Assign’ and press ‘Sel’ to route channels to the
selected mix.
CH to All Mix Key
Press and hold to present all sends to mixes for the currently
selected channel. The ident strip displays mix names.
Copy/Paste/Reset Keys
Used to copy, paste or reset processing blocks or channel
parameters.
Library Key
Opens different libraries to enable save and recall of presets for
channel/mix/FX processing.
Assignable SoftKeys
Use Setup screen to assign functions such as mutes, tap tempo,
scene recall, SQ-Drive control and more.
Assignable Encoders
Use Setup screen to assign functions for quick access to often
used parameters.