Mixers/Consoles qu-32 spare parts

[Wheezy]

Our Qu-32 has a fader that was damaged. It still works as a fader, but has lost motorized control. We are still in show for three more weeks, so I can't tear into it yet to see if the drive band has come off the motor.

Are spare parts available yet for the Qu series? Or, will this have to go back to a dealer for repair?

 

[Footer]

Call your dealer of choice. I'm sure the fader is field replaceable. Full Compass seems to have a lot of replacement parts for it already.

 

[Wheezy]

Thanks. I checked Full Compass and other suppliers. For the Qu series, only generic items like cases, covers, and brackets are carried. No faders or components of any kind are listed.

 

[Footer]

Thanks. I checked Full Compass and other suppliers. For the Qu series, only generic items like cases, covers, and brackets are carried. No faders or components of any kind are listed.

Give 'em a call.

 

[venuetech]

Parts Assistance, call 800-356-5844 and press "3" or email [email protected]

I like email

 

[Wheezy]

Thanks, guys. Sent an email to FC. I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[rsmentele]

Just because something is not on the website, doesn't mean they can't get it. Call!

 

[Wheezy]

According to Full Compass, the Qu uses the same fader as the GLD-80. That's a relief. I expected it to be expensive and it wasn't.

 

[FMEng]

The GLD faders look like they are soldered in. I had to replace a fader on my X32 after it took an accidental whack. I found the mechanical design of the X32 to be excellent and disassembly wasn't bad. However, the faders are soldered to the circuit board, and desoldering them without causing damage is not for the faint of heart. It takes good tools and lots of practice.

 

[Wheezy]

The GLD faders look like they are soldered in. I had to replace a fader on my X32 after it took an accidental whack. I found the mechanical design of the X32 to be excellent and disassembly wasn't bad. However, the faders are soldered to the circuit board, and desoldering them without causing damage is not for the faint of heart. It takes good tools and lots of practice.

I agree. I see the pins in the photo and it does look like it's to be soldered. We'll see.

 

[Jim Moorman]

I agree. I see the pins in the photo and it does look like it's to be soldered. We'll see.

I'm needing to replace a QU-32 fader that is acting erratic (audio levels jumping and random mechanical motion when coupled to another fader). Full Compass today has the GLD / QU fader listed on their web site so they are readily available. Are these faders soldered in or plugged in - those long pins look like they might be designed for connectors. Could someone give me a idea of the best way to open up the QU to get at the faders?

 

[FMEng]

The length and shape of the pins indicate they would be soldered in. Desoldering and cleaning through-plated holes, without damaging traces, is always the tricky thing.