Upgrade Qu16 or Purchase Second Unit

[jakethepeg]

Is it possible to connect 2 Qu units to allow sharing of outputs? My Qu16 doesn’t have enough inputs for some larger events I’m looking at undertaking but I don’t really want to move to a larger desk as it’d be overkill for most of what I do. Ideally I’d purchase a QuSb or QuPac and link it to my Qu16 so the inputs from both desks would be sent out one set of outputs – Is this possible?

[hobsound]

Don’t think that is possible without running analog outputs to one or the other as a sub-mixer.
This is what I use the Qu-SB and dSNAKE AB168 for. 32 Inputs combined.

[jakethepeg]

Thanks Rob, I’m wondering if I’d be best to change my system to something similar. Probably get an AR2412 though..

[Dick Rees]

Just go ahead and get the Qu-pac and a stage box D-snake device. You’ll have access to 32 inputs in an expandable, scalable, easy to tote package.

But keep the Qu-16…

[DoctorG]

Another possibility might be something like a Tascam 16×8 that would give you some extra inputs with some DSP at minimal cost, but you’s need a USB-connectd computer to control the device. A lot depends on how many inputs you need, what DSP you need on each channel, and how much you’re willing to spend.

[jakethepeg]

Thanks! Might have to spend summer busking to get the funds..!

[jakethepeg]

Thanks DoctorG, I have other desks I could use but was more interested in ways to improve my Qu setup. I love the desk, just sometimes need up to 30 mic inputs. Think I’ll just save up for QuSB…

[Anonymous]

Submitting is usually possible when you get up to that sort of channel count… 30 mic inputs and relying on iPads might be interesting…

[jakethepeg]

Thanks @xapbob. Sub mixing is fine and we have done this several times however I would like the ability to record the channels separately. And thoroughly agree about 30 channels on an Ipad.. when I replied above I had in mind I’d be using my own app with the QuSB (either instead of or in conjunction with the A&H app) and my app will have a control layout suited to the venue/event (slight change in direction since I first mentioned it here). Currently working on the design and functionality of the controls – see attached…

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[Anonymous]

With multiple desks you could record everything, you sacrifice sample sync, but that might not be a problem…

[Tommy]

Another option is, if you had the second mixer you could use it as a sub mixer for your drum set. Use the mains out or a mix out to send the mix of the drums to 2 inputs of the QU-16 if you’re running a stereo mix, or if you didn’t want to use 2 inputs, send that signal to ST1 or ST2 input.

As far as can you cascade mixers? I have not seen that option if it exists.

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