Qu-16 User Guide 23 AP9031 iss.2
6.8 The Master Strip
Qu provides a dedicated fader strip for the Mix Masters. It presents the fader and controls for the mix
currently selected using the Mix keys alongside. The sends to the selected mix are presented on the 16
faders. They move to show the current settings. This provides a very quick way to access each mix
without the need to switch to the Masters layer.
Mute key – Press to turn off the mix master audio signal. The Mute
key lights red when the audio is muted.
Sel (select) key – Press to access the Mix Processing. Its PEQ
and Compressor parameters can be adjusted using the SuperStrip
controls. The Touch Screen will display their controls and settings and
provide access to the GEQ and routing options if either the Processing
or Routing screen is active.
The Sel key can also be used to:
Copy mix processing – Hold down the Copy key and press the
Sel key to copy the processing settings. Then select a different
Mix, hold down the Paste key and press the Sel key to instantly
paste those settings to that mix.
Reset mix processing – Hold down the Reset key and press the
Sel key to instantly reset all its processing to factory default.
PAFL key – Press to listen to a mix using headphones and check its
level on the main meters. The meter PAFL indicator lights. Press PAFL
again to turn it off. A SoftKey can be assigned to Clear All active PAFL
selections. Options are available in the Setup screen to choose how
you want PAFL to work. The default setting is AFL (after-fade listen).
Mix meter – The strip meter lets you keep an eye on the mix master
signal level. This is ‘post-fader’ and displays the level after the fader and
mute control to follow the signal available at the output of the mixer.
Pk – Lights red to warn that the signal is too hot and mix level
should be reduced. It turns on 3dB before clipping to warn you
before audible distortion.
0 – Lights when the signal reaches nominal 0dBu allowing a
healthy 18dB headroom. This is the normal level for mixing.
Sig – Lights to show signal presence. It turns on at -26dBu.
Fader – Controls the level of the mix master currently selected. There
is +10dB boost available. Normal setting is around the ‘0’ position.
Mix Select keys – These select which mix master is presented on
the master strip. Only one can be active at any time. Press a key to
select it. Press it again turn return to the main LR mix.
LR sets the strip to control the main LR mix. This is the normal
selection for mixing the FOH (main PA) sound.
FX1-2 sets the strip to control the FX1 or FX2 internal effects send
master. The channel faders move to become the sends to the
selected FX. Channels can be assigned using the Sel keys.
Mix1-10 sets the strip to control one of the mono or stereo mix
masters. The channel faders move to become the sends to the
selected mix. Channels can be set pre or post-fader and assigned
using the Sel keys.
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