Hello
I do not trust in WiFi.
I prefere using the CQ20B, but I like to have a direct control to the mixer, as with the built in screene.
So is there a hard wired connection possible, directly from a Laptop to the unit?
Is it as safe as the internal connection of the built on screne in the CQ18T?
I found some hints in the Manual, but not the definite answer to this question.
One thing you can do is wire a PC over wired ethernet directly to the CQ and run CQMixpad app on the PC which brings up a screen almost identical to the CQ built-in screens. You should be able to do this with a single CAT5/CAT6 cable and no routers or other network gear, Just PC–>CAT5e–>CQ.
There’s a demo mode in the app so you can check it out by downloading it.
Hello bullmoon
Thanks for your reply. I have the demo app on my PC. So I think it is ready to work with the CQ.
But before purchasing the unit I wanted to be sure.
There is no statement in the manual that the mixpad app works via ethernet vable conection.
I connect it to my Macbook via ethernet using a usb-c/ethernet adapter, and keep wifi on so I can do other things which require internet access at the same time.
Works like a charm.
Hallo Robert
That is the idea. But why do you use the usb/Ethernet-Adapter?
CQ units have Ethernet. Macbooks not?
(I am Windows-user)
Olaf
Robert, cancle my question. They really divide into wifi and ethernet.
Strange!
Do perhaps I have to use the dame workarround.
But then I think I‘ll rather go with an extenal Router.
Really not funny.
Guys, I am looking to get a new desk and everyone is pushing for A&H however I can’t find one that us user name and password to login. This is age of security and digitisation and I cant believe Allen and Heath devices don’t have the option to setup account with different level of access and be password protected.
Perhaps someone gave you the wrong advice.
My SQ already has a fairly extensive user management with numerous permissions - see SQ manual pages 91-93 and pic.
And I just see that even the entry-level QU can manage up to 3 users with just a few permissions.
Of course, this is possible to an even greater extent with all the more expensive desks.
@SQuser Thank you very much for the above reply, perhaps I should have quoted that my comments related to the CQ series which has the has the latest releases. I got the information after searching through the Allen and Heath manuals and this chat thread.
https://community.allen-heath.com/forums/topic/lock-screen-option
I would love to be corrected if I have this wrong. Would love it if the CQ also had the same security ‘options’ as the SQ. Was thinking about getting the CQ-18T but are being forced to go for the CQ0-20B just that it has not buttons and can not do anything unless you have the app and a network connection.So this I think would be a bit more secure desk.
Just one stupid question?
Why don‘t you just put a screen saver on?
Olaf
There are some good reasons to use the 20B prior the 18T. But no Buttons on the 20B sounds interesting to me.
I have the 20B back for the 18T to have the more Compact System and quicker access to the menues using the Buttons.
But I miss the stagebox Design and the XLR outs.
And if there are people touching my Mixing desk then will learn how it feels to be touched by the Devil.
Lol! Yeah okay if the screen saver is active will you then need a password or a passcode to get in ? yes don’t why the 18T opted for the 1/4 inch rather than XLRs.
