[MrvoltzParticipant]

It also depends on what mode the ME1 is in. They don’t have to follow the same layout you have in the IO section they can reprogram the ME to have what they want from whatever you make available in the IO screen(40 channels to choose from).
In the default mode the ME 1 will assign the first 16 channels in the IO to the keys. but you can also assign groups on the ME and have multiple inputs under one key. For more info see the ME manual starting at pg 21-24.

As for the IO screen set ME1 mode then choose an output and at the bottom assign what goes there, usually ‘input direct out’ then the channel number in start then hit apply.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

For smaller gigs many use the QU series, they have several that are rack mountable, and because a couple have limited to no surface control (QU Pak, QU SB) so the iPad app is more fully functional.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

I agree this would be very useful.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

That’s what the custom layers are for, it could be useful for another layer though.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

While on the topic of softkeys how about being able to label them so you can tell what they are from the iPad app.

I would like to have full control of USB audio via a tab on the app like the buttons to switch between processing and routing and setup just add a button for USB audio. But if not to set softkeys to control USB playback if a control tab isn’t going to happen on the app.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

We use this setup every week, the original manual only mentioned the 84 because they didn’t have the AB168. The chrome edition manual lists either as options as it was written after the 168 came out and the firmware updated.
As stated the total number of inputs does not increase but if you are not using all at the board or desk expander etc they can be routed anywhere there is an extra port.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

The easiest way I found for our recording mix was an aux as someone else suggested, if you want to have a different operators mixing, then one uses the iPad app.
Also with Dante you don’t need a second board to get the unique mix, just a computer running Dante Virtual Soundcard but it is a little harder than the aux in my opinion.
Obviously if you have another board with Dante it would be easy.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

That’s what he said, the QU are different but the GLD and racks use the same preamps.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

Not sure what you are asking for here, the GLD recording is at 48Khz 24bit. I record multi track using a Dante card on a regular basis, and 2 track to USB.
If you are saying you want only 16 bit just down convert on mixdown.
As for the ip8 is designed for drive and it talks a different language, but if remote control is what you want the iPad app works great, and you can create custom layouts, also One Mix for giving musicians control over their mix while not giving them access to everything.
If a unique mix is what you are looking for the ME1 is great, all our musicians use them for IEMs.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

I’m sure the A&H people can address the specifics of the levels but in general most gear runs as 0dBU as the norm and +3 as peak while A&H runs +6 with +10 as peak.
I could be wrong but that is what I observed.
I haven’t done a lot of recording on my QU yet so I can’t speak to the USB audio levels, but I will look into it.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

Wouldn’t it be easier to send the monitor mix to another output for your remote A2? If multiple monitor mixes are used you can put them all in a matrix and send that to the A2.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

I have some rack mount iso splitters for sale, 4 channels per rack unit, I think I have 8 of them left.
Each Channel has in, out, iso out with it’s own ground lift and pad.
We had a full snake split for our FOH to a TV room but upgraded to GLD and split with Dante now when needed.
I’ll add the model number and other info when I get back to the church in little less than two hours.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

You should be able to use the console as a control device with a few settings as it does support DAW control and yes you can record 16 channels, actually 18 as it includes a stereo mix also, from USB to computer or to a flashdrive formatted for QU drive on the console.

[MrvoltzParticipant]

I realize that the iPad app does not have access to every function of the board but it is a good app, I use it all the time to make changes to the mix or eq a channel while moving around the room, or mix monitors from stage while standing beside the musicians.

Granted they made all the features of the QU available in the app, but there are two major reasons (and probably a few more I’m not aware of) 1. they make a version of the QU with no onboard control and one with limited onboard control, perfect for portable gigs and some hall type versatile venues, and 2. the QU has dedicated input to channel routing, with limited expansion using audio racks like the ones for the GLD but still a finite number of channels in each version.

The only thing I can’t do on the iPad app with the GLD is routing for sockets to inputs and expansion cards (the stuff under the IO button) and modifying the settings of the FXs, but you can still mix the FXs once chosen.

The GLD is a very solid console with many features that can be configured to fit most peoples applications that need a board up to 48 channels.

Dave
GLD 112, AR2412, AB168, AR84, Dante Card
Also have a QU16
iPad apps for both 🙂

[MrvoltzParticipant]

The Direct out can be post fader if you like, but this sounds like a very complicated way of doing things, I would address the the mic settings themselves to help reduce feedback. Adjusting the PEQ to the room can reduce feedback dramatically, a slight angle change on the mic, or perhaps a different mic with a more directional pickup pattern. And maybe it’s time to address mic vs speaker placement, starting with a bad situation only makes it worse.
Most feedback processors are just going to turn down or off the offending frequency temporarily making for an inconsistent sound.

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