So I downloaded the latest version from the Allen & Heath web site and installed it - hello custom fader layers and more! I did have to change my USB stick for a larger one because the QU16 prefers to see at least 4GB when formatting, but after that the whole process was automatic and painless, and the additional features were available as described in the release notes.
One of these was the ability to create a custom user fader layer, and when I checked by pressing the appropriate buttons, sure enough that didn't work. In a bit of a departure from my usual method, I decided to read through the user guide before trying anything clever (well, I did plug in an iPod and some headphones just to check it was working), and I noticed that a number of functions were flagged as being unavailable in version 1.0 of the firmware. I can now answer 'yes' to at least the first two of these questions.Īfter unpacking the QU16, I switched it on and was immediately impressed by how quickly it booted up, being completely ready for use in about 10 seconds. The new QU16 from Allen & Heath has generated a lot of interest in the audio world, not least because of its inbuilt multitrack recording ability, and on numerous occasions I've been asked if I've seen one, tried one or bought one yet. The small-format portable digital mixer marketplace is currently a healthy and expanding one, with some models on at least their second version and with new models bringing new feature sets. Has Allen & Heath's latest contribution got what it takes to fend off the competition? The market for compact digital desks is hotting up.
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