QSC TouchMix-16 – Touch-Screen Digital Audio Mixer

QSC TouchMix-16

The QSC TouchMix-16 is a digital mixer that has been designed to be compact for mobile use. There are 20 inputs with 16 built-in mic preamplifiers which can be controlled by its integrated touchscreen or wirelessly via an iPad connected to the same wireless network. It offers the features, capabilities and sound quality of the world’s most esteemed large format consoles in a highly compact and portable package thats small enough to be carry-on luggage.

Perfect for musicians, bands, AV production professionals and small performance venues, the TouchMix-16 goes “Beyond Mixing” by offering Wizards, Presets and other beneficial tools that help both seasoned audio professionals and novices alike get great results quickly and easily. The mixer is also capable of multi-track recording with sampling frequencies up to 48kHz to an optional external USB hard drive. A USB Wi-Fi adapter and carrying case are included.

QSC TouchMix-16 Features

• Capacitive touchscreen offers a wealth of on-screen information while also providing confident hands-on control
• 120 presets provide real-world live sound settings for commonly-used instruments and microphones
• Simple and Advanced modes offer either basic or comprehensive controls
• Anti-Feedback and Room Tuning Wizards simplify complex equalization tasks
• Real-time analyzer (RTA) provides instantaneous display of channel tonal balance and room response
• 10 Aux mixes provide superior monitor configuration capabilities
• 22-channel direct-to-hard drive record/playback capture and recall performances without the need for an external computer
• MP3 playback direct from USB
• On-board multi-language user guide
• Download future upgrades directly from the Internet

Specifications

• Display: 6.1 3.5 (156 mm 90 mm) color TFT, touch sensing
• Inputs (Mic/Line) – 20 total:
  • Four XLR/TRS combo
  • 12 XLR
  • Two stereo 1/4″ TRS
• Input (Talkback):One XLR
• Outputs:
  • Two main XLR line-level
  • Six aux XLR line-level
  • Two stereo aux. TRS (line-level or in-ear monitor, 16 min. impedence)
  • One stereo monitor TRS (line-level or headphone, 16 min. impedance)
  • One stereo cue TRS, (line-level or headphone, 16 min. impedance)
• Mic & Line Input Channel Processing: 4-band parametric EQ with high/low shelving option, variable 24 db/octave HPF & LPF, gate, compressor
• 2-Track (USB) & FX Return Processing: 2-band shelving EQ, variable 24 dB/octave HPF, gate, compressor
• Output Channel Processing:
  • Main outputs and auxes 16: 1/3 octave GEQ Limiter 4 full-frequency notch filters Variable 18dB/oct Low-cut and High-cut filters
  • Auxes 7/8 & 9/10 (TM-16 only): 4-band PEQ, Limiter Additional variable 18dB/oct Low-cut and High-cut filters
• Recording: 22 tracks, requires USB 3.0 HD FAT32 format minimum 7800 RPM
• Groups: 8 DCA groups (with mutes), 8 Mute groups
• Cue: Selectable AFL or PFL
• Effects:
  • 4 professional effects engines including reverb, echo, delay, chorus. 50 factory, 50 user presets
  • 1 pitch correct (assignable to any mono input channel)
• Scene and Preset Memory:
  • Scenes: 130 user-defined scenes, including all mixer parameters may be stored internally or on FAT32 formatted
  • USB Channel and FX Presets: 130 user-defined channel presets and 130 FX presets may be stored internally or on FAT32 formatted USB
• External Control: iOS TouchMix app for iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air. Control via Wi-Fi provides access to all mixer functions. Requires iOS 6 or higher.
• Wi-Fi: USB Wi-Fi adapter included
• Dimensions (HWD):
  • 58 mm x 360 mm x 291 mm
  • 2.3 x 14.2 x 11.5
• Weight: 5.9lb (2.98 kg)
• Power: 100240 VAC, 5060 Hz
• Sampling Frequency: Selectable 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
• Internal Processing: 32-bit floating point
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz20 kHz 0.5 dB, any input to any output
• Dynamic Range: 105 dB
• Equivalent Input Noise: -126 dBu
• Residual Output Noise: -86 dBu
• Crosstalk: -80 dB
• S/N Ratio: -94 dB
• Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu (Mic/Line inputs, XLR), +26 dBu (Mic/Line inputs, TRS), +22 dBu (Stereo inputs)
• Phantom Power: 48V, individually switchable per channel
• Included: USB WiFi adapter, soft carrying case, power supply