Analogue and Digital Live Consoles - Crossfade DJ Mixers
We have mixers that can meet a wide range of event applications, which can be hired on their own or with packaged PA systems. This section compiles manufacturers’ published technical information on our most popular consoles. If you would like information on a console that is not shown here (or if you would like to hire one), please ask.
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Allen & Heath rightly describe the QU‑series as The Shape of Things to Come
. Providing 25 motorised faders, 30 inputs and 24 outputs, the QU‑24 combines ease-of-use and instant access to controls with an impressive armoury of processing facilities and crystal-clear audio.
With four mono and up to five stereo (pre- or post-fade) auxiliary channels, the QU‑24 is equally happy as a front-of-house or dedicated monitor console, as well as combining both roles without difficulty.
A USB hard-drive or Digital Audio Workstation adds live or location-based multi-track recording to its abilities.
Mic/Line Inputs
24 × Balanced XLR and 1/4″ TRS jack, fully recallable
Input Sensitivity (XLR / TRS)
−60 to +5dBu / −50 to +15dBu
Analogue Gain
−5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input Level (XLR / TRS)
+19dBu / +29dBu
Input Impedance (XLR / TRS)
5kΩ / >10kΩ
THD+N, Unity gain 0dB
0.0005% (−89dBu), 20Hz-20kHz, Direct Out @ 0dBu 1kHz
THD+N, Mid gain +30dB
0.001% (−83dBu) 20-20kHz, Direct Out @ 0dBu 1kHz
Stereo Line Inputs
ST1, ST2 connector
Balanced, 1/4″ TRS jack, half-normalled
ST3 connector
Unbalanced, stereo 3.5mm jack
Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2 / ST3)
Nominal +4dBu / 0dBu
Trim
±24dB
Maximum Input Level (ST1, ST2 / ST3)
+22dBu / +18dBu
Input Impedance
>7kΩ
LR, Mix 1-10, Group, Matrix
Balanced, XLR
Output Impedance
>75Ω
Nominal Output
+4dBu ≡ 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level
+22dBu
Residual Output Noise
−90dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
Stereo Alt Out & 2Trk Out
Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
Source (Alt Output / 2Trk Output)
Patchable / LR post-fade
Output Impedance
>75Ω
Nominal Output
+4dBu ≡ 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level
+22dBu
Residual Output Noise
−90dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
AES Digital Output
2 channel, 48kHz sampling rate, XLR
2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110Ω
Faders
25 × 100mm motorised
Touch Screen
5″ TFT, 800x480 resolution
Soft Keys
10
Mute Groups
4
DCA Groups
4
Network
TCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI and iPad app
Source
CH 1-24
Local, dSNAKE, or USB
ST1, ST2
Local, dSNAKE, or USB
ST3
Local, dSNAKE, or USB stereo
USB Global Source
Qu-Drive or USB B Streaming
Stereo Linking
Odd/even input pairs
Parameters linked
EQ, dynamics, insert, delay, assignments, sends
Parameters linked
EQ, dynamics, insert, delay, assignments, sends
Link options
Preamp, polarity, sidechains, fader/mute, pan
Polarity
Normal/Reverse
High Pass Filter
12dB/octave 20Hz – 2kHz
Insert
Assign FX 1-4 into Input channels
Delay
Up to 85ms
Gate
Self key Sidechain
Threshold / Depth
−72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB
Attack / Hold / Release
50µs to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s
PEQ
4-Band fully parametric, 20-20kHz, ±15dB
Band 1
Selectable LF Shelving (Baxandall), Bell
Band 2, Band 3
Bell
Band 4
Selectable HF Shelving (Baxandall), Bell
Bell Width
Non-constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9th octave
Compressor
Self key Sidechain
Threshold / Ratio
−46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity
Attack / Release
300µs – 300ms / 100ms - 2s
Knee
Soft/Hard
Types
Peak Manual, RMS Manual, SlowOpto, PunchBag
Channel Direct Out to USB
Follow Fader, follow Mute ( global options)
Source select (global)
Post-Preamp, Pre-EQ, Post-EQ, Post-Delay
Insert
Assign FX into Mix channels
Delay
Up to 170ms
GEQ
Constant 1/3 oct, 28 bands 31Hz-16kHz, ±12dB Gain
PEQ
4-Band fully parametric, 20-20kHz, ±15dB
Band 1
Selectable LF Shelving (Baxandall), Bell
Band 2, Band 3
Bell
Band 4
Selectable HF Shelving (Baxandall), Bell
Bell Width
Non-constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9th octave
Compressor
Self key Sidechain
Threshold / Ratio
−46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity
Attack / Release
300µs – 300ms / 100ms - 2s
Knee
Soft/Hard
Types
Peak Manual, RMS Manual, SlowOpto, PunchBag
Internal FX
4 × Rack FX engines, Send → Return or Inserted
Types
Reverbs, Delays, Gated Reverb, ADT, Chorus, Symphonic Chorus, Phaser, Flanger
4 dedicated Stereo FX returns
Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ
PAFL
PFL or stereo in-place AFL, 0 to −24dB Trim, 85ms Delay
Talkback
Assignable to any mix, 12dB/oct HPF
Signal Generator
Assignable to any mix, Sine / White/Pink/Bandpass Noise
RTA
31-Bands 1/3 oct ave 20-20kHz, follows PAFL source
Qu-Drive
USB A
Device
Use a USB hard drive (not a USB key)
Stereo Record
2 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit, patchable
Stereo Playback
2 channel, WAV, 44.1 or 48kHz, 16 or 24-bit, to ST3
Multitrack Record
18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit, patchable
Multitrack Playback
18 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit
USB Audio Streaming
USB B, Core Audio compliant
Send (upstream)
32 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24- bit
Return (downstream)
30 channel, WAV, 48kHz, 24- bit
Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
Dynamic Range
112 dB
Frequency Response
+0/−0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Headroom
+18dB
Internal operating Level
0dBu
dBFS Alignment
+18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
Meter Calibration
0dB meter = −18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
Meter Peak indication
−3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi-point sensing
Meter Signal indication
−48dBFS (−26dBu at XLR out)
Meter Type
Fast (peak) response
Sampling Rate
48kHz ±100PPM
ADC, DAC
24-bit Delta-Sigma
Latency
1.2 ms (local XLR in to XLR out)
0.7 ms (local XLR in to AES out)
Operating Temperature Range
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Mains Power
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption
120W
Desk-mounted WxDxH
632 × 500 × 186mm (24.9″ × 19.7″ × 7.4″)
Flightcased WxDxH
692 × 637 × 247mm (27.2″ × 25.1″ × 9.7″)
Unpacked weight
14 kg (31 lbs)
Flightcased weight
24 kg (53 lbs)
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The MixWizard 16:2 boasts 16 full mono channels, onboard effects - as well as pretty much everything a sound-engineer might need - in a 19″ frame.
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This versatile mixer has 8 mono & 2 stereo channels, as well as six auxiliary channels and a built-in effects unit.
Mono Channel
Balanced XLR
−60 to +10dBu
Balanced 1/4″ TRS jack
−40 to +10dBu
Pad Out (MIC)
2 kΩ
Pad In (MIC or Line)
>10 kΩ, −20dB
Maximum Input Level
+30dBu
XLR phantom power
+48V, on/off
Stereo Channel
ST1, ST3
1/4″ TRS, unbalanced, >10k ohm, −16 to +20dBu
ST2, ST4
1/4″ TRS jack, balanced, >10k ohm, −16 to +20dBu
Stereo Returns
ST1(5)
1/4″ TRS jack, balanced, >10k ohm, −6 to +20dBu
ST2(6)
1/4″ TRS jack, unbalanced, >2k ohm, −2 to +20dBu
Inserts
Channel
TRS, tip send, ring return, 0dBu
Output
TRS, tip send, ring return, -2dBu
Left, Right, Mono
Balanced XLR
<75 ohm, +4dBu nominal
Maximum Output Level
+26dBu
Aux 1-6
TRS impedance balanced
<75 ohm, −2dBu nominal
Maximum Output Level
+21dBu
Direct out
TRS impedance balanced
<75 ohm, 0dBu nominal
Maximum Output Level
+21dBu
AB out
TRS impedance balanced
<75 ohm, −2dBu nominal
Maximum Output Level
+21dBu
Headphones
TRS, tip L, ring R
30 to 600Ω recommended
Lamp
4-pin XLR
12V 5W max
Channel HPF
12dB/octave below 80Hz
Mono EQ
HF
Shelving, ±15dB, 12kHz
HM
Peak/dip, ±15dB, 500Hz to 15kHz, Q=1.8
HM
Peak/dip, ±15dB, 35Hz to 1kHz, Q=1.8
LF
Shelving, ±15dB, 80Hz
Stereo EQ
HF
Shelving, ±15dB, 12kHz
HM
Peak/dip, +/-15dB, 2.5kHz, Q=1.8
HM
Peak/dip, +/-15dB, 250Hz, Q=1.8
LF
Shelving, ±15dB, 80Hz
Internal FX
Send → Return
Types
Reverbs, Delays, Gated Reverb, Chorus, Tremelo, Detune
Frequency Response
±0.5dB 20Hz to 50kHz
Headroom
Channels
+21dB
Mix
+23dB
Crosstalk at 1kHz
Fader shutoff
>90dB
Channel mute
>100dB
Inter channel
>90dB
Noise, rms 22Hz to 22kHz
Mic EIN
−128dB
Residual output noise
>−95dBu (−99dB S/N)
LR unity fader mix noise
>−83dBu (−87dB S/N)
Meters
Type
3 colour LED, quasi peak response
Sensitivity
0VU = +4dBu at XLR output
Master meters
12 segment, −30 to +16dB
Channel meters
2 segment, −12, +16dB (5dB before clip)
Power supply
Internal
100-240V, 50/60Hz auto sensing, IEC input
External
Input for optional MPS12 backup supply
Maximum Power Consumption
35W
Mains fuse
T630mA, 20mm
Desk-mounted WxDxH
507 × 530 × 194mm (20″ × 20.9″ × 7.7″)
Flightcased WxDxH
540 × 625 × 275mm (21.25″ × 24.6″ × 10.8″)
Unpacked weight
10 kg (22 lbs)
Flightcased weight
20 kg (44 lbs)
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Soundcraft's compact EFX range is great for events requiring a small general-purpose mixer. With 8 or 12 mono channels, each mixer also has have 2 stereo channels, editable Lexicon effects, and well-laid-out controls.
Mono Channel
Balanced XLR
2kΩ, +15dBu max
Balanced 1/4″ TRS jack
10kΩ, +30dBu max
Stereo Channel
1/4" TRS jack, balanced
65kΩ stereo/35kΩ mono, +30dBu max
L-R
Balanced XLR
150Ω, +20dBu max
Other
1/4" TRS jack
150Ω balanced/75Ω unbalanced
Headphones
TRS, tip L, ring R
>150Ω
Mono EQ
HF
Shelving, ±15dB, 12kHz
Mid
Peak/dip, ±15dB, 150Hz to 3.5kHz, Q=1.5
LF
Shelving, ±15dB, 80Hz
Stereo EQ
HF
Shelving, ±15dB, 12kHz
Mid
Peak/dip, +/-15dB, 720Hz
LF
Shelving, ±15dB, 80Hz
Internal Lexicon FX
Send → Return
Types
Reverbs, Delays, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremelo, Vibrato
Frequency Response
±1.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Crosstalk at 1kHz
Aux send pots off
>86dB
Channel mute
>96dB
Inter channel
>90dB
Noise
Mic EIN (max gain)
−127dBu (150Ω source)
Aux/Mix/Masters (0dB, faders down)
<−95dBu (−99dB S/N)
LR unity fader mix noise
<−83dBu (−87dB S/N)
Maximum Power Consumption
35W
EFX12
Desk-mounted WxDxH
432 × 362 × 91mm (17″ × 14.25″ × 3.6″)
Flightcased WxDxH
525 × 515 × 205mm (20.7″ × 20.3″ × 8.1″)
Unpacked weight
5.8 kg (13 lbs)
Flightcased weight
14 kg (31 lbs)
EFX8
Desk-mounted WxDxH
330 × 362 × 91mm (13″ × 14.25″ × 3.6″)
Flightcased WxDxH
525 × 515 × 205mm (20.7″ × 20.3″ × 8.1″)
Unpacked weight
4.6 kg (10 lbs)
Flightcased weight
12.8 kg (28 lbs)
Unlike many basic DJ mixers which have only unbalanced Phono outputs, the two-channel crossfade VMC-002XL is built to professional standards, with balanced XLR output sockets.
It can be used on its own with any amplifier and loudspeaker system, or can be easily routed through the main console on any system that includes one of the mixers detailed above.
Line 1, 2
RCA Phono
10 dBv, 7 kΩ
Phono 1, 2
RCA Phono
−45 dBv, 49 kΩ
Mic
1/4″ Jack
−52 dBv, 3.3 kΩ
Line Out
RCA Phono
0 dBv, 220 Ω
Headphones
1/4″ Jack
100 mW max (47 Ω)/>8 Ω
Frequency Response
20 Hz ~ 20 kHz ±3 dB
Cross talk
>65 dB
S/N Ratio
>70 dB
Power Supply
15 V DC, 500 mA
Desk-mounted WxDxH
264 × 260 × 105mm (10.4″ × 10.2″ × 4.1″
Flightcased WxDxH
310 × 450 × 160mm (12.2″ × 17.7″ × 6.3″
Unpacked weight
4.0 Kg
Flightcased weight
12.0 Kg