Thanks heaps Rob. I feel this just brought me many more steps into the world of mixing. Your entire channel is a gold mine of great tips and tutorials.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx very much. Glad you found it helpful

You are explaining better than my college professors , they probably couldn't even explain the basic Yamaha mg32 .

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx very much LOL. Glad you found it helpful

game changer for us thank you so much for that clear concise tutorial

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx John. Glad to help

Just found your channel, very informative and extremely helpful!!! Thanks so much.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Jeremy. Glad it was helpful

Thank you so much sir for your packaged information.

Thank You, very valuable information

Wow this is gold, thank you so much!

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Willy. Glad it was helpful

Thank you for all videos really helpful and educational. Question for you if you can make a video about USB, multi tracking recorded, and virtual sound check on the QU-16 would be great. Again thank you

Thanks Rob very helpful!

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Thx John. Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you so much!

Perfect. Thank you

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Germanic. Glad you found it helpful

The best

My daw controller of qu 32 is problem when I use daw software for work .. and during sometime missing my daw controller of qu 32..

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain the problem a little more?

Hi- thanks for this really helpful! By the way you didn’t mention the 3-LED meter just above the faders- are those essential worth looking at as well?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx. Honestly the 3LED per channel I only use to see if there is signal to the channel. It’s not really detailed enough for much else.

Thanks so much for this! It would be helpful to see where and how exactly ( on the board) you are adjusting gain during gain staging. Are you using the gain knob on the upper left of the board?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Thx. I find it easier to select the gain on screen then use the rotary encoder dial next to the screen. However either knob will do the same thing

Thanks Rob again for the excellent video. I have a question about setting the channel input from library. After I set one of the channel as Shure Beta 58 from the library, and then I set my guitar as line in from the library but this will change my shure beta 58 to line in as well. i check the rest of all 16 channels, and they're all set to line in as well. Do I have to do something to keep individual input setting ? Hopefully this is not a factory defect as I bought the QU 16 mixer brand new from music store. Thanks

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Jason, and also a great question. You should be able to select a preset for a single channel without affecting other channels. I’ll try to recreate the problem but I’m not sure why it would happen as you describe. Are you sure you’re not choosing a preset for a group or other output rather than the single channel? Just a guess. I’ll check and see what i can find

This is very helpful! Thank you! How do you save what you just created to a mix? I want to create a mix for our livestream that doesn't interfere with what others will hear, in the house.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx. Glad you found it helpful. To save a current mix to another, select the first mix then press and hold Copy then press Select above the main fader for this mix. Next select the target mix, then press and hold Paste and press select above the main fader.

Hi rob.. Your educational videos are very good. Thank you. I have one question to ask, the multi track I downloaded, its seem not to work on the qu16. It is not readable or not reconised by the qu16. I have tried to convert to the qu-mt01 for the name and trk01 on the file name. Its still doesn't work. any ideas how to get this up and running?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx very much. Glad you enjoyed the video. The qu series is actually very particular about formats. It’s very possible that your downloaded files are not the correct format. I have found that several downloads need to be converted from 44.1 to 48. You can use a free program like Audacity to convert the bit rate to 48000hz

hi Bob. I wanted to thank you for the advice of the ssd instead of the usb stick. I must say the difference is considerable, no problem and much more space. I saw that there is a folder called playback I think. is it possible to load some music to listen now that the space is greater? i wanted to know if mp3 possible or what format you need to prepare wav16 / 44 24/48

@soundadvicewithrob3083

Жыл бұрын

Thx. Glad you found it helpful. Qu needs wav at 44.1/24bit

Thanks for this so are the faders set around -30Db when you are setting the gain and should this be around -20Db to -Db on the PAFL led light meter?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 ай бұрын

Position of the faders for gain staging is actually irrelevant. I only only chose a level that allowed me to hear a minimum signal on my monitors while filming the video. I set the gain so that the signal bounces "around" 0db on PFL meters

Hey Rob, can you please clarify the difference between gain unity and fader unity? I noticed in this video you are initially setting all gains to 0 (Noon position) within the super strip/touchscreen and then adjusting from there. However I'm not seeing that you are addressing the faders and their positioning as it specifically relates to gain structure & headroom. Do they not have a relationship that needs to be considered when doing the initial set up/structuring? From many of the other videos that I have seen, the recommendation is to set all faders to unity and then adjust the gain so that incoming levels are at roughly -18dB to a max of zero as to avoid clipping and distortion of course. I did watch your part two as when you are mixing the track by Avalon you are using the faders to make adjustments. As you start to make those adjustments, you can see that most of your channel faders are at roughly -10 (below unity). As faders are logarithmic, I believe there is a heavy importance on the faders being set to unity for proper fader resolution and more finite adjustments. I recently heard the analogy that gain is like the water main that comes into the house and faders are like the faucet on the bathtub which I thought was good for the layman. I'm on a Qu-24 by the way. Great videos and thank you for sharing your knowledge Rob!

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ross. Technically Gain does not have a unity setting. In the video, gains are not set to Noon, but are adjusted for each incoming channel signal to get that signal to peak at about the zero mark on the meters. This means gain settings will be completely diff for each input. Faders are used to adjust the “output” of each channel, and that process would be referred to as mixing. See my follow up video on mixing outputs once the input gains are set. Since I was setting the input gains based on the meters, I could have technically shut down all channel faders and completed the process with no sound at all. I only brought the faders up to a minimum just to have some sound for reference. Yes I’ve seen the “faders all to unity and then adjust gains” method (basically the opposite of my preferred method. I won’t argue with someone if they choose that method, I just don’t understand how it makes sense to set output volume levels using the input gain control. To use your water analogy, that’s like turning on the bathtub faucet, then running to the basement to adjust the water main to adjust how fast the bathtub is filling up. Doesn’t make sense.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Fader position during mixing can actually have many factors. In the case of that mixing video, I had studio monitors set fairly loudly, plus I only wanted the track to be background noise so I wasn’t yelling as I was narrating. Of course a closer overall setting nearer to 0/unity would be ideal, but there are lots of other things to consider. I could run all the channel faders up IF I turned down the master fader to get the same overall volume level. I could also adjust the output levels of the amps powering the speakers etc etc. Lots of other factors in the signal chain

New to Allen and Heath and gain staging. Saw the video on how to set gain to 0 but where do you set the faders for the channel and for main speakers for FOH?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Setting channel and main faders are for volume or the process referred to as mixing. Stay tuned that the next video!

Hi Rob, I am have enjoyed all your videos. You make it very understandable. I am a semi novice in the mixing world especially with my new QU Pac. I have been trying to playback multitrack wav files via the qu drive. I always a get a invalid message. I thought I placed in the corrected folder, renamed and proper bit and khz settings based on the manual. Are you able to help. I mix sound for my daughter who is moving from a solo artist to performing with a band. I would like to practice mixing with multiple instruments. Can you help! Also have you had any thought of making a video with using QU PAD? Thank again!!!

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Howard. Glad you found them helpful. Best bet to get started is to format the USB device on the qu then record a very short multitrack project. Doesn’t even need to actually record audio you just want to allow the qu to create all the correct folders and files. Then rename you wav files and replace the test files created by the test recording. See how far you get….

@wy84health

2 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 I will try, thanks!

What is a good USB device for recording and playback with the Qu32 Q drive ? I see some people say stay away from thumb drives others have no issues. What do you use or recommend? TIA.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

USB Thumb drives can be hit and miss it terms of working with the QU series. Some people including myself have found those few drives that do work. For best results however i would recommend a good SSD drive with a standard USB3 casing. Kingston drives have been quite reliable.

Hi, I heard two approach to gain staging, one like yours, where the instruments are peaking ideally at 0 dB meter. But there’s other approach I heard just keeping it low to about negative 10dB in peak meter. Is there pros and cons with these? I like the 0 actually because it is easier visually- 0 label is readable. But why would others would use -10dB? Thanks

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

The diff of numbers (0 or -10 or -18) is due to diff scales. Old analog boards used to use VU meters - the moving needle like a speedometer. Those meters used 0 as the unity position. Digital setups like recording software uses a diff meter, where 0 is the top or maximum value of the scale, and therefore a unity value is technically -18. Some would argue that number is too low and should be -10. So the diff is based on the meter that’s being used.

@onzkicg

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Thanks! May I know, in your experience for live band, which gain stage value worked best? I just mixed a live music weeks ago and tried gain staging peaking near -3 to -6db max. The sound is so weak, musicians told me they don’t feel the music power in stage. I noticed that also, I don’t feel it especially the drums, kick and all so weak.. but I didn’t adjust anymore because i followed the science of peak meter max at -6db. What do you do in situations like that? should one just trust the ears instead as long as it feels right?. The venue is also a struggle because it’s a big hall, band only 5 members, FOH speaker to sound guy distance about 20-30M.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

@@onzkicg Thx for the question. Proper gain staging should allow the overall sound to be as loud as the system will allow. It’s possible that the sound system is simple under powered for the music you are trying to produce. If musicians on stage are complaining about “not feeling the power” that sounds like a low volume issue and not about gain staging. Make sure you have sufficient power amps to correctly drive the speakers you are using.

Hi Iam from SA. Videos helpful. How do you put your subwoofers in your matrix?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

Жыл бұрын

Thx. I have a video specifically for using a matrix. See my list of videos then simply connect your sub amp to the matrix outputs

Hey bud, really enjoying your videos on the QU-16. Is there a way for me to internally route the first 10 inputs to the 10 mix outputs individually. Essentially track one running through the processing of the board and then out mix one and so on and so forth for each channel. The reason for this is I would prefer to run into my Apogee converter‘s and use that as my interface instead of using the Allen and Heath via USB. Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Mike…great question. In theory yes, you can do what you’re describing. Setup your inputs on all 10 channels. Then select Mix1 and bringup the fader for channel one. Select mix 2 and bring up the fader for channel 2. Repeat for 3 and 4. The trick will be the stereo mixes. Select mix5-6 then bring up channels 5 and 6 but be sure to PAN 5 fully left and PAN 6 fully right. Thus will give you ch5 only one output jack 5 and ch6 only on output jack 6. Repeat for 7-8 and 9-10. Hope I’ve understood your question correctly.

@TheGarageRecordingSC

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 thank you so much Rob, you understood me perfectly. I know this is probably a crazy way to use the mixer but I wanted it to mimic the way I used my analog set up. Thank you so much you solved this problem for me!!! May be a cool video to cover for those weirdos like me who want to use it this way, LOL 👍🏻😂

Thanks so much for this informative video- a quick question- what are your channel volume levels as you adjust the gain?? Does it matter? Should the channel dials be right down as you initially do the gain staging? Many thanks!

@soundadvicewithrob3083

Жыл бұрын

Thx Aron and great question. The channel volume does NOT matter when setting the gain in my example here. Gain is the adjustment of the input(incoming) signal for the channel while the fader is the volume(outgoing) signal for that channel. In theory they can be completely separate, so yes you could set gain levels with the ch volume fully down. In reality however the process is a bit more dynamic and I tend to adjust both in tandem. With one eye on the gain LED signal as I adjust the gain, and the other giving that signal at least “some” level of output/volume signal. I usually find that musicians on stage don’t think I’m doing anything if they cant actually “hear” a signal. With some practice you can do both fairly smoothly.

@arontreharne7985

Жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 thank you so much, managed to succesfully gain stage today, then set seperate levels for both in house and live stream. The only problem I now have is a significant hiss/white noise from a piano (using 2 channel ultra DI box). Set to -40db it still hisses badly. Tried switching cables etc but no success. Have you got any tips to remove that hiss, maybe through the EQ? Or might it simply be a piano issue? Really appreciate any help!

@soundadvicewithrob3083

Жыл бұрын

Is the 2ch DI box active or passive. Ive had issues with the battery dying in active DI’s which can can cause lots of diff issues

@arontreharne7985

Жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 its a behringer di120 using phantom power

@soundadvicewithrob3083

Жыл бұрын

Start by trying another DI

How to set gains for vocalists who just sing very soft, quiet, some have gain almost maxed out just to even register on the db indicators? Mics are shure sm58s

@soundadvicewithrob3083

Ай бұрын

Great question. First thing is to realize that there no mic or magic setting that will turn a shy quiet voice into a great singing voice. it is what it is. You might consider a condenser mic that can be a bit more sensitive to get more gain but that may not be an option. You can only go with best effort. Set the gain as needed but always avoid the possibility of feedback. I will always prioritize “no-feedback” over volume any day.

Can the PAFL (pre and after) be assigned via scene button? Thinking of assigning a scene 1 with PFL, scene 2 AFL. So that it is easier to mix. Thanks!

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

PAFL is a global setting and not included or recallable via scenes

So far, I have not yet touch anything regarding "Group" cause I'm still at the very basic setup. Thanks

Can this recording play in loop? I plan to only record 12 measures looping.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Hi onzkicg...welcome to the channel. Yes you can loop the playback of the track. Simply change the playback settings

Where can I get the file you used (music/band) to help with learning the Qu16 mixer as you have used in this video?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

I did put the link to cambridge-mt in the description

@kortnee5733

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, found the files, but being a complete novice, how to I transfer them from my computer via usb hard drive in a format that the mixer will recognise?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

The QU software is quite particular about specifics on these files. It took a fair bit of conversion to get them. Let me see if I can post the converted files.

thank you for this. Could you please do one on using the MATRIX? would be grateful

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

FYI...just posted that video. Thx for the suggestion

@quabyoan

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 thank you for this.. came at the right time🙌🏽🤝.. one thing I noticed is that the main LR channel always sends audio to the matrix even if it’s turned off in the routing section.. it could be from my configuration, if not I’d love a response from you.. thanks once again Rob🙏🏽

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

That shouldn’t be the case. Each assignment to the matrix should respond to the on/off. If i can find some time I’ll test it here

@quabyoan

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 ( for better clarity to my issue ) I had main LR on mute in the routing but the volume faders on the main LR affected the sound level in the matrix ( routed only one mix to the matrix with all other mix muted)..

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Also just to clarify…. In the matrix assignment, the option is “ON or OFF”. Mute is only a function of the actual mix and will not affect a matrix assignment. If you want to “Mute” a matrix, you will need the select the channel on the upper layer and mute that channel. Its also possible that you have matrix set as prefade, so pulling down the master LR fader would continue to send signal to the matrix. If however the LR fader changes do affect the matrix then its set as postfade

I just got a new qu32 console... Followed the instruction manual but i can't get signal on the xlr and jack input . Please sir what can i do to get signal?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Can you send me a video of what you are trying to connect? or at least a bit more detail on what you are connecting as well as where and how. Glad to help if I can

@11:20 I like this idea, but is it possible to gain stage without my track going out the main L/R? There’s a spare 15minute window in our program that I can do this but unfortunately the console is also being used to play from iphone background sound for the hall ambient music. I’m thinking is it possible to let it play, the iPhone to main L/R while I do virtual gain staging/ sound check through headphones only? Thanks

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. Actually gain staging can be done with no audio at all. With the main faders fully down, when the track plays you are really just focused on the meter to set the gain for zero level signal.

@onzkicg

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Great to know that. By the way, in your experience- the virtual sound check (gain staging) is reliable? I mean when the real band comes in again- the gain setting you did during virtual soundcheck is somewhere 90% useable? Thanks and Merry Christmas

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s certainly very usable. You do have to watch out for places where gain can be changed. Sad to say but guitarist have a well earned reputation. The level of their output during sound check can be changed greatly when they jack out the amp right before the set starts LOL. It’s more difficult for a singer suddenly overdrive a mic but overall, a virtual sound check can be a very solid starting place

@onzkicg

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Thanks. Here’s a summary of what I want to achieve- I appreciate your feedback. Thanks! 1. I want to virtual soundcheck via USB recording playback- but Only want to use headphones to listen. (This Recording playback shall not be heard on Main front L/R speakers) 2. At the same time, in the background- one channel is playing an iphone music audio for the auditorium background ambient music for all staff, this is heard via the Main front L/R speakers- but this channel I don’t want to hear it in my headphones while I’m doing the virtual soundcheck. Are these1-2 possible to do simultaneously? Thanks

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sounds good

Had any issues with interface/system locking up when you adjust something like compressor/gate? I saw this with a used board. Had to power it off to clear it. But it repeated again.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t had the issue personally but I did read that replacing the ethernet cable when connected to a router avoided the problem.

Hey! I've got a question. In my church we´ve got in ears. So if im singing and i want less piano in my ear I ask the sound desk team "On mix 1 can you lower the piano". Now, if i want to make Mix 9-10 what the livestream ears, what connection do I make between the desk and the laptop? And once that connection is made how do I select Mix 9-10 as what I want the livestream to hear? Don't know if that was confusing but hope you can help :)

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

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@davehenry2673

2 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Thanks for the reply. How about if we are using an aux cable directly into the computer ( from the Phones output on the top right of the desk) to the Aux input on the laptop) ? We currently don't use USB and are using AUX. Thanks in advance

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Time to switch to usb

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

You have no way of creating a “mix” for the headphone output. USB is your best bet

Hi Rob, I haven't touch my QU16 a long time because of Covid-19. Unfortunately, I still can't find out how to set my channel 1 for SM58, and channel 2 for say e935. Every time I set anything from the library all channels will be the same. Do you have any tutorial on that. Thanks

@soundadvicewithrob3083

11 ай бұрын

Sorry but using presets is still on my “to-do” list. Haven’t got to that one yet. you should be able to select a single channel then choose the library preset. and then move on to the next. You can only “select” one channel at a time so not sure how choosing a preset would even apply to multiple channels. Just think if you are actually pressing Recall after choosing the preset from the list

@MrJlau88

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your quick response. I found that if I hit recall after choosing the preset from library, then the all setting in PEQ will be the same, but If I don't hit recall, they will have different PEQ setting as my input, however all channels' is named the same, so I don't know whether that is say "Drum" as I preset or something eles.@@soundadvicewithrob3083

When you record to USB can you record any Chanel from 32 or it has to be the first 18 channels?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the question Roshan. I assume you are referring to recording on the qdrive port (18 channels) since the rear USB for recording to a computer (DAW) will record all 32 ch. Yes, you can choose which 18 ch to record out of 32. On the qu32. Choose the Output Patch tab, then the USB Audio tab. Tap each of the 18 USB channels, then once highlighted, use the rotation knob to select which channel to record on that USB channel.

@roshanfernando6506

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Thanks Rob, by the way I couldn't locate you in Messenger.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005911516843

What's is the usb you were using, can you advise some of the 64gb usb sticks

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Rogers That USB key is by OCZtechnology.com. It’s 16gb. Honestly if you need anything larger (like 64gb) I would recommend going to an SDD drive. I use a Seagate 256gb SDD when I record the band doing a 4hr gig and it works great.

@steverogers6962

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 can you share the specific brand name and model name , bought some usb key and ssd but multitrack is not recording. So it would be great if you could share the specific model name?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

The OCZ USB is the Rally2. www.amazon.ca/Rally2-Channel-Flash-Drive-OCZUSBR2DC-32GB/dp/B0013RKFB8

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

The SDD is actually a Kingston A400. www.amazon.ca/Kingston-Digital-240GB-SA400S37-240G/dp/B01N5IB20Q

Hi Bob I need your help. How can I record multitrack with qu32. I try to record a 22ch multitrack but there is stereo out on ch 17/18. How can I rec ch 17/18 instead LR?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony. Sounds like you are trying to record using the qdrive port on top of the board. Unfortunately the qdrive software is limited to 18ch recording. Typically 1-16 plus L&R (which can be reassigned). This is the same on the qu16 and qu24 btw. The only way to record all 32ch or 22ch in your case is to use the USB port on the back of the board but that must be connected to a DAW software on a computer. I can show you how to reassign LR to 17-18 if that’s what you want but it won’t get you 22ch

@tony8236

2 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 thanks Bob. I was talking about the usb daw mode. I have selected from channel 1 to 22 but I hear LR on channels 17-18. i think it is the same as the usb. where can i change to find ch17 18?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

@@tony8236 On the Setup screen, choose I/O Patch, select 17 to highlight, then use the rotary knob to change the source to be recorded. Repeat for 18

@tony8236

2 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 it works now thank you. For USB multitrack instead what kind of USB stick i need? I try with my ultraflair San disk but it doesn't read. Can I use an HDD or SSD or can you suggest me a USB stick?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately finding a working USB stick has been hit and miss. Ive had much better success with an SSD drive. Usually I use a Kingston brand drive, and Ive used several diff sizes. Just be sure to format the drive on the qu desk before first use.

Soo I’ve converted the tracks to 48k then moved them to the folder Qu-mt001 and when I select it on the console it says invalid project

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

I sympathize with your struggle. A&H can be very picky about formats etc and I probably tried 5 or 6 times before I finally got it work. Here's a link to my working files. Maybe you can use them as reference. www.dropbox.com/s/7drtsni08o4dnvu/QU-All-I-Know.zip?dl=0

Hi, I could not see the link for the multitrack

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stef. Thx for joining us. The link is in the description. Depending on the device you’re using, you may need to expand the description ...possibly the Show More link

@stephenhaley1434

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 ok, thanks for your reply 👍

Can you please explain how you actually got the files onto the drive to be able to play them back?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

I was able to download the orig multitrack file from the link in the description. I did have to covert the bit rate using Audacity. Then simply save them to the USB key in the multitrack folder (USBMTRK)

@tonyhaliburton6838

3 жыл бұрын

Convert it from the 44.1 to 48?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Yes files need to be 48

@tonyhaliburton6838

3 жыл бұрын

Got my Qu-16 a few days ago. Got files from the website link. Download audacity can't seem to figure out how the change the sample rate to 48. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyhaliburton6838 select the track, then choose Track > resample from the menu. Then choose 48000. I’d also suggest changing the project rate in the lower left but be aware this only changes the playback rate and doesn’t alter the file. Once you have resampled, then save a new copy of the file

If DCA1 is drums and peaking, how to you turn it down to unity?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the question Glen. Just to be clear, a DCA is a fader remote control and doesn’t involve any audio. Not sure what you’re seeing to think that a DCA is “peaking”. If perhaps you mean a group (subgroup) which does process the audio of the assigned channels, then you need to adjust the input gain of each of the individual channels assigned (the drums in your case).

@GlenHyden

3 жыл бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Thanks. The church uses a QU-32 and sends all drums to DCA1. Guitars to DCA2 and vocals to DCA3. FX to DCA4. Selecting pfl on any DCA shows slight clipping. If that makes sense.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Got it. The PAFL is likely not set to Input AFL. From the Setup page, choose the Audio tab then PAFL tab and make sure Input AFL is ON

Your stage plots should have monitor positions and any power drops needed.

@soundadvicewithrob3083

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian . Thx for watching. Certainly the more info you can the band to provide the better. In our case for a festival-style event we always provide a default set of AC drops across the back and front of the stage. As well we also have a fairly good compliment of wedges around stage that we can position as needed. Not the end of the world if that info is missing, but again the more the better. In many cases we either don’t get one at all, or when the artist actually arrives they chuckle and say “oh yea, that’s a really old version of our setup”. LOL

where can we download a track like that to practice?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Here you go……. www.dropbox.com/s/7drtsni08o4dnvu/QU-All-I-Know.zip?dl=0

@soundadvicewithrob3083

2 жыл бұрын

Otherwise theres a link in the description for other files.

Is that 0 dBu?

@soundadvicewithrob3083

8 ай бұрын

If you are refering to the PFL scale yes the AH QU desks use the dBu scale. You can identify it by the fact that 0 appears about 3/4 of the way up the scale and the highest reading on the meter is usually 12 or 18dBu. For anyone else reading this reply, the alternate is the dbfs (full scale) in which case 0 appears at the top limit of the meters and the same location at about 3/4 of the way up the meter is -18dBfs. Many digital boards have adopted the dBfs scale while AH have chosen to retain the dBu scale meters.

@JAROCHELOcesarcastro

8 ай бұрын

@@soundadvicewithrob3083 THANK YOU VERY MUCH!