{"product_id":"allen-heath-qu-16c-16-channel-digital-mixing-console","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath - QU-16C 16 Channel Digital Mixing Console","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTHE MIXER THAT CHANGED THE RULES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCompact 22 in \/ 12 out Digital Mixer with remote wireless control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur best-selling digital mixer combines exceptional functionality with innovative design to deliver a professional mixing experience with class-leading sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether you’re making the move from analogue or updating your digital desk, mixing live or in the studio, it’s time to experience Qu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur Best-Selling Digital Mixer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInputs: 16 Mono \/ 3 Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMixes: 4 Mono \/ 3 Stereo \/ LR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e24x22 USB Audio Interface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComprehensive Channel Processing and FX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntuitive Interface with Full Colour Touchscreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRange of Remote Expanders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStudio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStreaming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA\/V Install\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCorporate Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHouses of Worship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnalogue to Qu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThinking about making the leap to digital mixing for the first time? 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