Using the FX3 and FX4 effects processors on an A&H qu-16 console 

Using effects (other than a compressor or gate) as an insert usually will not sound good. I used the ADT to show how an insert would work... try using a compressor or gate in an insert. This should have better results.

Good eye! I keep the film on there to help protect the screen from the occasional drop of something... like a pen.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad it helped!

You're welcome 😊

Thanks for your comment! I can only speak for the QU16... it has been a great small console and is easy to use. The QU16 is dated, however, ALL consoles are tools and some tools may work better for some situations than others. We use all physical consoles for our services, no iPad mixing. Physical consoles are faster (and usually) more efficient to use than an iPad. I can't really say how well a CQ18T would work for you. When considering a console, look more at the work-flow of the console and what it offers for mixing (inputs, outputs for aux, matrix, FOH, recording, etc...). The effects engines in the QU16 are good, though, we only use reverb and occasionally delay.

@@stageleftaudio Truly appreciate your sincere insight man! Given your experience I trust what you are saying, I also am used to physical controls. I Really like the mixer just didn’t want to end up getting something that won’t last me but I’ll take your word for it!

Glad it helped! If you want to stick with small format consoles, take a look at the A&H SQ. It's the next level up from the QU. It may give you more of what you are looking for.