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2018/03/14 at 4:58 pm #69598
That’s because the DX168 provides documentation on how to hook it up properly.
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https://www.allen-heath.com/media/AP11129_2-DX168-Getting-Started-Guide-Issue-2.pdf2018/03/14 at 3:39 pm #69593You don’t want EQ sent to the monitor but you do want compression?
I have never heard of that.
<s>I seriously doubt the Presonus EQ did not affect the aux/wedge mix.</s>
Well for the original Studio Live:
I’m wrong and right; the insert point for prefade is post gate, pre compressor/eq. The insert point for postfade is after everything.https://pae-web.presonusmusic.com/downloads/products/pdf/StudioLive2442-1642_OwnersManual_EN3.pdf
Other models I’m not sure.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.2018/03/14 at 12:46 am #69576Update successful, unlocking DEEP Tube Preamp failed multiple times. Sent email to “shop@allen-heath.com” hoping for a response asap as I have an event this weekend I’d like to use all features for.
I’ll be doing lots of testing today/tomorrow to ensure it is stable enough. Going to bring QU24 as backup 🙁
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I agree, the store page is quite ‘chunky’.
The serial # and DNA # fields need ‘helper text’ (like windows activation) and tool-tips for each field stating whether dashes are needed or not, etc.
2018/03/13 at 12:34 pm #69560Also, each track in the multitrack needs to be EXACTLY the same length.
The QU-drive specifications for USB drive recording/playback will be same for SQ (except for 96kHz). Look at the QU forums & documentation for help.
2018/03/13 at 2:55 am #69557That’s not the output port though. That is the ability to change pre-HPF or post delay or anywhere in between on the input channel strip.
2018/03/13 at 2:12 am #69555Record a ~10s of nothing to the usb drive. Then use audacity to look at hte file. Then you can convert into that format. Make sure file names are exactly the same.
2018/03/12 at 6:03 pm #69529No, internally the desk always runs at 96kHz.
For all IO & sample rates the desk converts per device stream.
2018/03/12 at 5:45 pm #69525YAY!! Thanks Keith,
Loving the updates, many clients were asking about factory presets & changing channel colors (colour).
Seems like 1.3 might cater to your DAW/Recording crowd (PAFL > buss output & MIDI/DAW control).
I’m hoping for all GLD & dLive processing libraries to get ported over. I know there will be a $$ premium for dLive, but I’m totally willing to pay! I want MAXIMUM POWER 😉
Can’t wait for more!
2018/03/12 at 5:40 pm #69524Page 45 of the manual. Looks like USB show saving is the only way to have multiple shows.
Kinda disappointing. Perhaps it will change in the future?
https://www.allen-heath.com/media/SQ_ReferenceGuide_V1_2_0.pdf
2018/03/12 at 3:43 pm #69521I think this has yet to be implemented. I could be wrong.
2018/03/12 at 3:38 pm #69520Thanks Art! This is great!
I’m hoping this release is stable. (I’m relatively sure it is given A&H seems to give their test team plenty of time to do testing).
I’ma test it tonight/tomorrow before a gig this weekend just to make sure. Though it’s not the same as I’ll be using the USB driver instead of local or digital snake…
-Nathan
2018/03/12 at 1:15 pm #69510I forgot to mention that the 96bit accumulator is a big part of the dLive’s sound quality and SQ shares it.
https://forums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/topic,165251.msg1524135.html#msg1524135
Info on accumulator & floating vs integer math
https://forums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/topic,165379.msg1524844.html#msg15248442018/03/11 at 9:38 pm #69500I was just talking to my buddy about the x32 vs dl32 preamps.
Last reply by Tim:
https://forums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/topic,165374.msg1528260.html#msg15282603rd reply by Tim:
https://forums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/topic,162417.msg1494328.html#msg1494328Basically you can’t separate the analog preamp section from the rest of the board. The dLive is the best technically (objectively) sounding console on the market today; that’s not JUST because of its preamps.
Good, Better, Best. [Qu, SQ, dLive]
Yes DX168 uses the dLive preamps @ 96kHz. It will sound better than QU; but it’s just a PART of the ecosystem.
2018/03/11 at 7:25 pm #69499The AVIOM gear looks like a good workaround…
Please no, the AVIOM equipment sucks compared to ME’s. [the new A360 is better/closer; but unless you find the APP useful then I’d stick with A&H ME-x series].
FYI ME-1/500 via ME-U can take AVIOM, Dante, MADI, EtherSound, ACE, MMO.
Hi everyone. I have a bunch of questions related to SQ mixers used in a studio environment — I’m planning a new studio build and was thinking of making the SQ6 the centrepiece. I like the idea of a dedicated mixer with on-board effects, zero-latency headphone mixes using the ME series along with incorporating the DX168 in a live room with everything network-connected using Dante and S-link. My proposed setup is as follows:
Do you want all rooms connected to all rooms?
You are limited to 144 total inputs selectable (48 mixable).Studio A — SQ6 interfacing to Mac running Pro Tools HD native with Dante
Live room — DX168 (connected to SQ6 via S-link) with 4 X ME series mixersStudio B — SQ5 interfacing to Mac running Pro Tools HD native with Dante or alternatively, Focusrite Rednet 1
MIDI suite — Logic Pro and Ableton LIVE with Focusrite Rednet X2PMy understanding is two different studios. With SQ6 and SQ5 each respectively.
What do you guys think of this as a studio setup? Yay or nay?
I think you need to be aware of the limitations as well as the advantages of the SQ ecosystem. In order for you to understand this I suggest you diagram it out how YOU think it should/will work. Don’t make us do your legwork. That said, we’re all here to help so if you get stuck ask away!
Dante is going to be your friend here if you want the routing.
Specific questions:
➊ I understand the internal sample rate of SQ mixers is 96kHz however, when using the 32×32 USB interface with a DAW, is it possible to use other sample rates, namely 44.1 and 48kHz?
If not with the USB interface, what about with the Dante option card?
In other words, can I record to Pro Tool using a sample rate other than 96kHz?➋ Any word on when Dante cards will be available? And what is the approx. cost?
➌ Is it possible to write automation to a DAW via the SQ mixers? I read somewhere here that “DAW control is still in development”
➍ With the DX168 connected to the SQ6, how many inputs will I see on the mixer? I note that there are only 24 physical inputs on the SQ6 so I’m assuming you can expand to 48 via the DX168. Please correct me if I’m wrong on this 🙂
Thanks in advance for your help! Cheers
First, you WILL have to WAIT for the sLink & Dante cards to become available for the SQ series in order for your proposed setup to be even remotely possible.
Second, you’ll also want to wait for a firmware that allows PAFL to be routed to a balanced output instead of just headphone jack.
To your questions:
1) I’m trying to find a reference; but yes, you can run other sample rates external to the SQ-x board.
Dante can do any sample rate – but I imagine they will limit it to 48kHz as most devices are that way.2) you should search more, another user just asked that question AGAIN; no and no [though it is A&H’s top priority].
3) midi control is not enabled and under development for SQ mixers. After it is enabled/working, yes you can do anything you want with that protocol.
4) You will see 24-local(1 for talkback) + 16-sLink inputs and 14-local + 8-sLink outputs.
2018/03/10 at 9:17 pm #69482As Gogos pointed out, the Personal mixers run on 48kHz (dSnake) whereas sLink (DX– products) run at 96kHz only. [ACE & Dante & Waves Soundgrid are ToBeDetermined (kHz)]
At present, you can have a 96kHz digital snake [NO ME’s] OR 48kHz digital snake & ME’s.
In the future the sLink expansion card will allow for a digital snake & a ME1 connection [local (sLink) port running as dSnake (48kHz) & expansion card (sLink) running at 96kHz for DX168 or DX32 or DXHUB].
I applaud A&H for the interconnectivity of the SQ-x series of boards, but I think a 96kHz digital snake option that works with ME’s is a blatant omission [perhaps it is in development].
I really think an extra port (ME_Link)=[dSnake] on the board would have been a better idea, putting the ME1/500/Hub on their own dSnake network at all times [either that or the new sLink card should have two ports on it, one sLink (96kHz and one dSnake (48kHz)]. They might come out with a sLink card for the ME-U with pass through that would be perfect. I really dunno how they’re gonna do it but it needs to be done for those that want personal mixers & dLive/96kHz preamps. Otherwise 96kHz is just another gimmick like everything else is these days.
My thread talks about this.
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