16-Channel Mixer w/DSP and Disappearing Handle

And we didn't skimp electronically on this great audio mixer, either. We're using JRC4580 op-amps in the input stages for pristine audio quality, and the channel faders are 60mm Alps faders ('nuf said?).

Gain-staging within this desk is easy. Just set the channel trim control so that the channel's peak LED lights only briefly on the loudest expected peaks, and then raise the channel fader to the desired loudness. There's no bottleneck at the master bus, so you can run all eight mic channels PLUS the line-level stereo-input channels AND even use the Effects Returns as line-level inputs--that's 16 inputs, folks--all at once, with headroom to spare! (Try THAT with one of those afore-mentioned lightweights....) The three-band EQ per channel is nicely voiced for live sound, and because of the great op-amps used, adds no unwanted coloration or perceivable distortion.

The QMX-16X2's on-board DSP (digital signal processing) is optimized for reverbs and delays of the type normally used in live situations. Pay special attention to the short delays for unobtrusive thickening of vocals. It's a great, subtle effect, perfectly implemented. Of course if you want to make it sound like your show originates from the Taj Mahal, that's in there, too, as are various timed delays, slap-backs, small rooms and choruses. We concentrated on 16 programs that offer useable, real-world effects that will be greatly appreciated by musicians and soundmen everywhere, for enhancing live performance.

• 8 MIC/LINE INPUTS
• 2 STEREO INPUTS
• 2 EFFECTS RETURNS
• STEREO TAPE I/O
• ALPS 60 MM FADERS
• JRC4580 OP-AMPS EACH CHANNEL:
• 3-BAND EQ
• MONITOR SEND
• EFFECTS SEND
• LOW CUT & MUTE

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