PC wired to CQ20B reliable as Display in CQ18T?

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  • #115635
    Profile photo of JeradachsJeradachs
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    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.

    #115647
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    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.

    #115651
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    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.

    #115683
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    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.

    #115685
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    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

    #115688
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    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.

    #126336
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    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.

    #126337
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    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.

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    #126358
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    @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.

    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.

    #126362
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    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.

    #126363
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    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.

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