Hello All.
I’ve done a fair amount of research on this topic and believe I know the answer but wanted to confirm here before I purchase a console.
Is it true, that I cannot duplicate channels on the Qu-5 unless that input comes from a stage box?
Hi @EDGEMan,
The Inputs on New Qu - 5/6/7 and their ‘D’ variants - are freely assignable.
Double patching is no problem - you can patch any channel to any available source - regardless of where they’re sourced from. You can mix and match Local/SLink/Dante (where fitted) or USB.
Hope this helps.
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Hi @max_ah
So physical input 1 on the console can be duplicated on 17? I assume the head amp is disabled on the duplicate 17 (or only has some DCA functionality) and I can use the processing for 17 independently. You probably get it but - think Man/Mon on one console.
The Qu-5 with no SB extensions will allow me to do this, correct?
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Yes - that’s correct.
Either channel will be capable of controlling the preamp - although trims (and all other channel processing, for that matter) are independent.
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That was only a limitation of the original Qu series.
I have a Qu-5 and the AB168 stage box. Almost all my church audio is connected to the stage box. I currently only have 10 audio analog inputs, AKA mics. Stage box handles the physical inputs, 1-10 inputs to Layer A. Same inputs physically but tap to 17-26 in my layer B, all with different names to separate, shows in scribble strips. The layer A group input 1-10 is assigned to FOH LR, monitor mix, and lobby speaker mix. Layer B is channels 17-26, and handles Livestream mix plus 2 other mixes.
Positive is you get 2 assignable separate channel groups from the same physical inputs. You can do whatever you want to group A or B, and neither affect the other. This is from after input gain down the entire signal chain. You have digital trim to adjust inputs as well as the analog gain.
Negative is you’ve used up double the channels for your whole setup. If you have plenty of spare channels, no big deal.