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Sound Advice with Rob
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 พ.ค. 2020
Hands on tutorials for Audio & Video related hardware and software. Focused on the Allen & Heath QU series digital mixers, Switcher Studio video production and various DMX lighting solutions.
How when and why to use a Matrix - Allen &. Heath QU series
A quick overview for using a Matrix using the QU32. How to assign outputs, and several example of normal use for Matrix outputs.
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How to setup and use Groups (subgroups) on the Allen and Heath QU series
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In this session we look at using Groups as either subgroups or additional Mixes on the QU series.
How to create and use DCA on both the QU32 and QU16 - Allen & Heath QU series
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How to import a PNG with transparent background into Switcher Studio
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If your imported PNG image file turns the screen black (or maybe white) then most likely it didn’t keep its transparent background. In most cases you simply need to change the method of bringing it into Switcher Studio. Here’s a quick step by step
How to get POE (power over Ethernet) for Switcher studio cameras
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If your Switcher Studio iPhone cameras are close enough to your switch to run an Ethernet cable, it makes sense to also use that connection to supply power. Typically the recommendation is a $100 adapter, but I’ve found a solution for $35. It requires a POE-capable switch, but it’s a good investment anyway. Links for the products are below... RJ45 Adapter. amzn.to/3gGAsF9 POE Splitter. amzn.to/...
How to mix the band - Part 2 - Allen & Heath QU series
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After setting correct Gain staging (see part1) I’m moving on to the concept of mixing the band. Using the concept of what the band should “look like” to determine what it should sound like. We put the focus on the vocals as the most important component of the sound, and mixing all others around those vocals.
How to mix the band - Gain Staging - basic channel setup for a band Part 1 - Allen & Heath QU series
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Today I’m starting an introductory series using the qu32 to run FOH for a band. We’ll start by talking about stage plot and input list docs. Then some setup functions on the mixer to use a prerecorded multitrack project as the input for a virtual sound check. In this first episode I’ll focus on “gain staging” - the processes of getting each input channel to peak at or near 0db and the reason th...
How to choose the stereo signal to be sent over USB - Allen & Heath QU Series
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By default the USB output sends all channels an most outputs over the USB cable. Many people are either using a stereo only device, or software that only records stereo by default. These stereo devices are only reading the first two channels of that USB signal and discarding all the other channel information. As a result we need to specify what information we want that stereo device to hear, an...
How to ring out mains and monitors - A&H QU series WARNING High Volume
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Using the QU16 I walk thru the process of ringing out mains. The same process can be used for monitors. Note that my mic speaker is quite exaggerated (about 12-14 in) for this demo. The results are also specific to this mic beta58 and EV ZXA1 speaker. You will of course use your own combinations. WARNING - HIGH SOUND LEVELS I’m intentionally pushing the mic into feedback for this exercise. BE A...
How, When and Why to choose Pre and Post Fader - Allen & Heath QU series
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A brief look at Pre-fader and Post-fader settings. How to set each option, when to use Pre or Post and why you would choose one or the other Allen & Heath qu16 amzn.to/2QfQt8q Shure beta58 mic amzn.to/3j3G5NB K&M mic stand amzn.to/3j0QKZe XLR mic cable. amzn.to/3hyha4c
How to use the Qu16 FX3 and FX4 sends without dedicated faders - Allen & Heath QU-series
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Let’s look at the 3 options to use fx3 and fx4 when there is no dedicated layer for sending to these two fix engines Allen & Heath qu16 amzn.to/2QfQt8q Shure beta58 mic amzn.to/3j3G5NB K&M mic stand amzn.to/3j0QKZe XLR mic cable. amzn.to/3hyha4c
How to use Fx Send and Return - Part 2 - Allen & Heath QU series
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How to use FX Send and Return - Part 1 - Allen & Heath QU series
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Why do I have FX in some mixes but not another
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Rob, I just got the Qu-Pac 32. I am needing to send the LR to the main speakers for the congregation. Then I need a separate monitor feed to the singers and band. Lastly I need a feed that I can use for Live Stream - this feed I need to compress so that when it peaks it doesn't distort. Would you recommend me creating two FX Sends to achieve the two extra sends or is there a better way to do this? Can I have the compression settings on the FX sends different from the LR send? I do love your videos, you do a great job explaining and helping it to make sense. Hope my question is ok in this forum.
@@jaydaves6835 FXsends are just for … FX. They send a signal into one of the FX engines so these won’t be what you use for what you need. The easiest is to use a Mix Send for your band monitors and a second Mix for your Live stream
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Can I then control the sound on those two Mix Sends independently from the LR?
@@jaydaves6835 Yes absolutely
This actually helped me finally understand how to set up an SQ5 for sending effects to a different mix. Now I'm sure I understand the principle, not just the procedure. Thank you for the thorough explanation.
We couldn't get it to with via the board, changing the settings didn't change anything. It is almost like the fx is muted? But I went through everything and made sure none of the fx channels were muted. We specifically wanted delay. In the app for the board we can change it fairly easily. As someone who doesn't know much about sound equipment the video explained the "send and return" quite well, it clicked when you said/showed it.
Merci frère !
Can you make mix 1 and mix 2 combined into a stereo out? Like grouping them so I can send mix 1 as stereo left and mix 2 as stereo right to feed a headphone amp, etc?
@@jaredrush6750 Sorry no, not on the QU series. Mix1 to 4 are only mono... there is no link function
Hello, thank you for this video! Quick question, will this GEQ applies to LR effect all 16 channels or individual selected channels?
@@trademarkdjentertainment8135 The GEQ only affects the output as a single signal (eg LR if that’s what’s selected). Individual input channels are only affected the PEQ as each channel is selected
Fin video, but you dont have to repeat your self so many times. it being to long to watsh. and that is bad, because you have a gode video.
It's crazy how easy you can explain things i love your account and come back often
Trying to learn more about these boars and the functions. Can you do a detailed video on personal monitor mixing thru an ipad? Cheers
Rob - related but need your help - 2 Q's please: 1) This video talks about routing a mix to USB. Other videos show how to route a mix to QU-Drive for recording (ex. route 5/6 to Ch. 17 and 18). But those videos and the AH user guide ONLY address "Stereo Recording". My question is if I route Mix 5/6 to channels 17/18 but do a MULTI-track recording - do you know if 5/6 will end up on 17/18? Meaning recorded tracks 1-16 are the individual input channels, but 17/18 are my routed 5/6, not the default L+R? 2) I've seen sources that say you CAN choose which of the 18 tracks to record multi...like inputs 1-5 only... but don't tell you how. I cannot find any way to do this. I've also read it's always all 18, no choosing. Any thoughts? Thank you.
Great questions. 1) That is correct. Assigning the channels for USB is a single interface that applies to both USB ports (rear port for a computer and the front port for q-drive) 2) Yes you can choose. Open the USB dialog screen where all 18 channels are listed. Tap any channel to highlight, then use the dial knob to choose the channel to be recorded in that spot. You can also dial it all the way around to "X" to essentially turn out off. NOTE however: the q-drive software will "record" all 18 channels regardless of the source you choose. Some of the resulting WAV files will simply be blank...but you will always got 18 of them
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Thanks for the quick response. I have limited access to the venue's QU and don't have a lot of experimental time with it. I'll route mix 5/6 to 17/18, do the multi-track record, and check the recording after the show. (The goal is mix 5/6 attempts to capture the band's performance mix, whereas Main outs 17/18 are the house reinforcement mix - they'll be quite different ;^). Thanks again. Vids are super helpful.
Thank you for all the tutorials Mr Rob.
I cannot seem to select prefade for LR mains, the lights stay off no matter what I select, please advise?
LR Mains are always postfader. That can’t be changed
Thank you. Did you explain to me how to connect a stereo cable, such as a DJ keyboard? Thank you very much
Connecting stereo is quite easy but depends on your wiring. If you have 2 separate cables (either 1/4 or XLR) you simply connect each to adjacent channels. eg 1&2. Then use the PAN control to move one channel to Left and the other to Right. Finally for convenience you can link the two channels so they are controlled as one. if you are using a single stereo jack, the QU series mixers have 3 jacks just for for that stereo connection (ST1 ST2 and ST3)
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 Thank you very much. This was very important for me and your excellent explanation made it very easy
Thank You, very valuable information
Rob, thanks so much for this instruction. You got me up to speed quickly.
I have the 16 and 32 and super simple tu use and understand. If I had to do an upgrade would be on the app
❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊Thank you so much Rod 💓 I am really happy with your setup 😍 😊 😄 😀
Thank you so much!!!!
Hey Thank you for making videos its very helpful ☺️
How to set gains for vocalists who just sing very soft, quiet, some have gain almost maxed out just to even register on the db indicators? Mics are shure sm58s
Great question. First thing is to realize that there no mic or magic setting that will turn a shy quiet voice into a great singing voice. it is what it is. You might consider a condenser mic that can be a bit more sensitive to get more gain but that may not be an option. You can only go with best effort. Set the gain as needed but always avoid the possibility of feedback. I will always prioritize “no-feedback” over volume any day.
Could I Connect Smart phone to the USB output for facebook live stream?
Great question. Haven’t done that one myself and my qu is in the trailer this week however I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. As long as you can set the phone to get its audio from USB then give it a shot and let us know
What case are you using for the QU 16?
That’s an SKB R100
Thanks for this so are the faders set around -30Db when you are setting the gain and should this be around -20Db to -Db on the PAFL led light meter?
Position of the faders for gain staging is actually irrelevant. I only only chose a level that allowed me to hear a minimum signal on my monitors while filming the video. I set the gain so that the signal bounces "around" 0db on PFL meters
Will this work for matrix 1&2
Yes you should be able to simply dial up Mtx1&2 instead of Mix9&10
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 thanks, I want to use it to send to obs and zoom
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 ok this might be a stupid question but by default as you stated in the usb I/O audio patch goes to channel 1 of the usb stereo input of the recorder. So when sending a signal to either OBS or Zoom when I select QU / Stereo out it receives whatever is on channel 1 and 2 So I have configured matrix 1&2 to receive L&R to send to other outputs. If I dial the usb I/O patch to channel 1 to matrix L and channel 2 to matrix R I should be able to control the level going to either OBS or Zoom as long as I have QU Stereo out selected as my audio input.
I learnt a neat trick recently on another YT vid. Delay your output channel to c 100ms before ringing out and then the feedback frequencies appear more slowly so you have less sudden take-offs. Just remember to remove the delay afterwards though. 😊
Can you do faders like this also an have your master level at 0db an adjust the fader up an ringout the mains
What would you start off on the fader 0db are -5db
if you’re referring to the main LR fader it’s personal preference. for me I start at -5 and then i know i have that last bit of push up to 0 when i need it. Up to you
@soundadvicewithrob3083 what would start the gain for the mic an the fader the same as the main
I have another video about mixing for a band which covers the process of gain staging. I can't (and shoudn't) give a "start position" for gain because the proper process is to adjust the gain until the input level is around 0db. This means the actual gain control will be completely diff for every input channel.
Thanks for sharing, I would like to know how to inject an external effect (Type 2290 TC.) as an auxiliare through my QU-SB Allen & Heath. Thank you for your help.
Since the introduction of digital mixers with built-in FX engines, manufacturers have eliminated the "insert" jack that used to be available on every input channel. Using an external FX can be done but will need to eat up extra inputs and outputs to accomplish it. First assign the channel(s) to a mix output - you will need to dedicate that mix output for the external FX until. Patch the Mix out jacks into the external unit. Patch the external unit output(s) back into unused input channels.
Thanks, mine only picks up the signal on channel 17 and 18, when I set it to input 1&2 it doesn’t work, any idea why?
This video addresses sending signal OUT thru USB. since you’re talking about ch17&18 which are the default designation for L&R i’ll assume you’re trying get USB signal back INTO the qu desk. In that case you need to choose output channels on your software
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 USB is exactly where I’m sending the signal to. All I’m saying is, I only pickup sound when MIX9&10 is routed to 17&18; routing to channel 1&2 I get no sound ; it’s just silent and I can’t figure out why.
Can you please say me how to send only desired channels through Usb b streaming
Great question and Thx. if you have followed the video then you already have half the answer. Once you assign a mix or mixes to the USB you only need to select that mix layer and turn up the channels you want to send to USB. of course you also turn down the channels you don’t want going out to ISB
Excellent and simple, thank you.
This method of adjusting many frequencies will not work because it would affect other channels. This is only ideal for a certain monitor that amplifies the vocal microphones. I would also account for the sound waves that bounce against the objects in their directions. The problem is that the mic can be moved around during the show a lot. Some people never learn how to stay put in one place 😅. When musicians play too loud, singers also tend to cover the microphone head, which can cause feedback. For a small area, it would require everyone to be onstage to test out before the show and be aware of their own volume at all times unless they use IEM.
Hi there. I have the QU-SB & it does have a matrix out 1-2 but is only in TS output (no XLR) & there is no 3-4 output as well even though it’s visible on the app. Is there a way to change the stereo mix outs to a matrix out with routing? Please help…
Sorry but it’s the limitation of the SB hardware. Matrix3-4 is only available when using an expansion box like an AR2412 etc. 3-4 is not avaiable directly on the SB. There is no way to “reroute” the matrix to another physical output
Hey Rob! Thanks so much for your clear and concise explanation here. I'm a little confused about A&H's choice to refer to the FX Master Faders as sends, but regardless- should those FX Send channels be routed to the LR, or just the returns? I don't want to create a feedback loop where the return is going back into the send or something like that. Thanks again!
Thx for the feedback. As I mentioned in the video, the concept of send and return comes from the analog days when signal was “sent” out of the board to outboard fx units and then “returned” back to the mixer as a processed fx. As such Fxsend and FXreturn work as a separate independent signal path. FXsends does not yet have any fx applied so no point sending to LR. Only the FXreturn is routed to any output since that is the signal that has fx applied. Hope that makes sense
How do I control DCA volume on Qu 24 if there is no fader?
DCA on the qu24 work in exectly same way I explained for the QU16. They are assigned by default to the Custom layer.
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 thank you very much!!
Thank you for this video Bob! Extremely useful for uni students!
Does the QU-16 have subgroups? Having a hard time with feedback. I would like to group vocals in a bus for more processing and send the bus to L&R
The major challenge with this equipment is the ability to connect and assign the “Mix” outputs to about 6 (six) speakers connected to the back of QU-32 mixer. Currently l was able to hear sound via the R/L - Main outputs but not via the Mix Output ports numbered #1 through #10. I followed pages 39 and 40 of the instruction manual, still there was no sound outputs from the 6 (six) speakers connected to the mix outputs #1 through #10. I am sure that l am doing something wrong. Does anyone has a TH-cam Tutorial link on this subject matter or any other video tutorial on how to apportion multiple speakers to the 10 (ten) mix outputs ports of the QU-32? Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.
wow wow thank you so much for special Matrix setting you are awesome Man
Rob, I’m new to QU series, having just picked up a QU24 to replace an all analog desk. Your videos are getting me started very quickly and I thank you. Any suggestions for a mixer desk for the QU24? It’s going to be in my rehearsal studio and it will also support live gigs.
The plural of matrix is matrices, not matrix.
LOL you got me! And thx for playing. BTW drop me a link for your own channel...I'm always interested in what others are doing.
Great video!
I just need to mute about a dozen channels (the band) while speaking mics are on... I would assign them to a group and make a soft key to do that? How?
Yes you could assign channels to a group and mute that group with a softkey. If Mute is actually the only function you need then Its probably easier however to simply use a mute-group.
hi, is there any RTA button for EQ ? i need to frequencies. Thank you !
There is no RTA button. however RT is displayed on the “meters” page. Personally I use the Audio Tools app on my phone for RTA. much easier to see and use
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 thank you so much! Quick question; can i connect my phone to the mixer output and use RTA from the mixer’s signal ? Or should i use the phone microphone ?
@@baveraydemir5758 Personally I just use my phone independently and therefore the phone mic and an RTAA app (Audio Tools)
@@soundadvicewithrob3083 thank you for the info’s i really appreciate it!
Hi, i can’t find to do it on qu-pad. The digital mixer. Can you help me or there is any video about it ? Thank’s!!
FXSend is accessed by selecting the appropriate FX button the right side of the app. FX returns are available by selecting the FX button on the left side of the app.
Thank you so much sir for your packaged information.
Hi Rob. Thanks so much for this video. I have a question regarding the relationship between the master slider and the individual channel sliders. I notice in this video that there are times when an individual slider surpasses the level of the master slider. What is the relationship between the master slider and individual channel sliders?
Thx and glad to hear you found it helpful. Each individual channel fader allows you create a “mix” of all the channels into a single combined signal. The master is then the overall volume of the single mixed signal
Enjoying your videos at lot!! A question regarding the master slider and how it works in relation with the individual sliders. I noticed in this video that when you adjusted individual channel sliders there are times when the slider surpassed the master sliders. What does the master slider control?
Thx and glad to hear you found it helpful. Each individual channel fader allows you create a “mix” of all the channels into a single combined signal. The master is then the overall volume of the single mixed signal
Another question to add to last question we set-up in a room that about 100 ft wide by 150 ft deep using 2 turbo sound inspire 1000 speakers. Do you have both speakers on or just the one with the microphone?