Allen & Heath Qu-SB
Best compact mixing solution for mobile audio engineers.
This ultra-compact digital mixer ditches physical faders for a streamlined, app-based workflow that fits in a backpack. While you sacrifice tactile knobs for screen-tapping, you gain immense flexibility and the ability for performers to dial in their own monitor mixes directly from the stage.
$999.99
at
Sweetwater
Who it's for
- Mobile engineers, venues with limited space, and touring musicians.
- Sound engineers desiring wireless control and flexible mixing positions.
- Audio professionals prioritizing clear, high-fidelity sound reproduction.
Who should skip it
- Engineers preferring tactile control and immediate physical feedback.
- Users needing absolute reliability without external device reliance.
- Beginners unfamiliar with digital mixer networking and tablet integration.
Performance breakdown
Remote Control Versatility
iPad and smartphone integration makes mixing from anywhere in the room seamless.
Preamp Fidelity
AnalogiQ preamps deliver clean, transparent gain with impressive headroom for live sources.
Portability
Compact, rack-mountable design fits easily into any small touring or studio rig.
Recording Capability
Built-in multi-track USB recording simplifies capturing live performances without extra hardware.
Expandability
Scales up to 32 channels, providing necessary headroom for growing production needs.
Effects Processing
Studio-grade effects derived from iLive consoles add professional polish to any mix.
Key Specs
Mixer Type
Digital
Number of Channels
16
Expandable to 32 channels
16 AnalogiQ total-recall preamps
Phantom Power Enabled
True
Input Connector Type
XLR, TRS
Output Connector Type
XLR, TRS
Built-in Effects
True
USB Connectivity
True
Built-in multi-track USB recording
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