Open Box: QSC TouchMix-16 Compact Digital Mixer With 22-Channels

Professional-grade live sound mixing, 22-track recording, and wireless remote control in a carry-on-portable package for houses of worship, AV production, and touring musicians.

The QSC TouchMix-16 is a 22-channel compact digital mixer that delivers professional audio quality, advanced signal processing, and wireless iOS and Android control in a package small enough to serve as carry-on luggage — making it one of the most capable small-format digital mixers for houses of worship, AV production, and touring musicians. The mixer's system of onboard Wizards — covering anti-feedback, room tuning, effects routing, and gain management — gives both experienced engineers and first-time operators the tools to achieve consistent, polished results without deep console knowledge. Class-A microphone preamps across all 16 mic/line inputs deliver a pristine signal path that rivals large-format consoles at a fraction of the cost, giving AV production professionals and performing bands the audio quality their performances demand. Ten aux mixes, a real-time analyzer, 120 channel presets, and a free DAW utility for Windows and macOS give houses of worship and touring engineers the depth they need for complex monitor configurations, multi-track documentation, and fast channel setup across multiple services or shows. With 22-channel direct-to-USB recording in 32-bit Broadcast Wave format, wireless remote mixing via Wi-Fi, and an included carrying case and USB Wi-Fi adapter, the QSC TouchMix-16 is a complete front-of-house and recording solution ready for deployment the moment it arrives.

22-Channel Mixer with Class-A Preamps and Flexible Output Routing

The QSC TouchMix-16 provides 16 mic/line inputs, 4 line inputs, and a stereo USB channel for 22 mixing channels in total, paired with 12 mix outputs for complete front-of-house and monitor routing flexibility. Class-A microphone preamps with top-quality converters run throughout the signal path, delivering a clean, transparent audio quality that has historically required a console at several times the cost. Ten dedicated aux mixes give front-of-house engineers the monitor send capability to cover large ensembles and complex stage setups — an essential configuration tool for touring musicians managing individualized monitor mixes across the full band.

Capacitive Touchscreen and iOS/Android Wi-Fi Remote Control

A capacitive touchscreen provides tactile, hands-on control over every fader and mixer parameter while maintaining a direct hardware connection to the unit. All mixer functions and displays are duplicated over Wi-Fi to iOS or Android devices, enabling an operator to walk the room, adjust monitor sends from the stage, or manage a mix from a position in the congregation — without returning to the console. The TouchMix-16 ships with a USB Wi-Fi adapter and a carrying case included. For AV production teams, Simple and Advanced display modes allow less experienced operators to run straightforward sessions while experienced engineers access the full parameter set when the job demands it.

Anti-Feedback, Room Tuning, Effects, and Gain Wizards

The Anti-Feedback Wizard, available on all mix outputs, automatically places narrow-band filters on offending feedback frequencies during system setup and continues flagging suspected feedback so the operator can suppress it with a single tap or adjust filters manually. The Room Tuning Wizard measures the acoustical characteristics of the space, compensates the loudspeaker system EQ accordingly, and allows the operator to apply a factory response curve or fine-tune to taste. The Effects Wizard simplifies the often confusing process of effect selection and routing by narrowing choices to what makes sense for the specific instrument or vocal. The Gain Wizard monitors all inputs continuously and provides real-time guidance on proper trim settings to prevent clipping. A library of 120 channel presets — developed by working live sound engineers across real venues — covers the instruments, microphones, and speaker systems most commonly encountered in houses of worship, corporate AV, and live music production.

Per-Channel EQ, Dynamics, and Output Processing

Every input channel includes 4-band fully parametric EQ — with the high and low bands switchable to shelving mode — along with variable high- and low-pass filters, a gate, and a compressor tuned for musical response in live sound. A 100-millisecond delay is available on each input channel, providing the time alignment capability that AV production professionals require when integrating distributed speaker systems or broadcast feeds. All mix outputs feature a 1/3-octave graphic equalizer, a 6-band parametric EQ, variable filters, a bank of eight narrow-band anti-feedback filters, a limiter, and a 100-millisecond output delay, with a second independent equalizer reserved for the Room Tuning Wizard operating alongside the user-adjustable graph.

Four Simultaneous Onboard Effects Processors

The TouchMix-16 includes four independent onboard effects processors modeled on the outboard gear professional engineers rely on for live sound, running simultaneously without consuming input channels or aux mixes. Available effects include reverb, chorus, pitch change, mono delay, and stereo delay, with a Pitch Correct processor assignable to any input channel. A dedicated FX Mute button on the mixer's front panel gives the operator immediate mute control over all effect returns. For touring musicians managing vocals, instruments, and backing tracks, simultaneous access to all four processors removes the need for a separate outboard effects rack.

22-Track Direct-to-USB Recording and DAW Integration

The TouchMix-16 records all input channels plus a stereo mix directly to an external USB drive in 32-bit Broadcast Wave format, with no computer or audio interface required. Recordings can be played back and mixed down on the TouchMix-16 itself or imported into any DAW for overdubs and post-production. A free TouchMix DAW Utility for Windows and macOS simplifies the transfer of multi-track sessions between the mixer and DAW software, and a built-in MP3 player handles playback from USB storage for intermission audio. Houses of worship with consistent weekly production schedules benefit especially from the ability to document every service as a discrete 22-track session without additional investment in a recording rig.

Integrated Presets for QSC Amplifiers and Loudspeakers

Every output on the TouchMix-16 includes setting guides and factory presets for QSC amplifiers and loudspeakers. Optimized gain settings are provided for K, K.2, KLA, and KW series speakers as well as GXD series amplifiers. Onboard K.2 Series presets replicate the application presets found on the K.2 rear panel, and additional presets for E-Series loudspeakers further optimize performance in that system. For AV production companies and event rental operations running QSC loudspeaker inventory, this integration eliminates the manual speaker tuning step and accelerates system deployment at every event.

Talk to a Hollywood DJ Expert

Not sure whether the TouchMix-16 is the right channel count and feature set for your application, or looking to compare it against a larger console or a tablet-controlled alternative? Hollywood DJ's audio specialists work with houses of worship, AV production companies, and touring musicians to match the right mixing solution to each workflow, room size, and budget. Contact our experts for personalized recommendations, rental availability, and package pricing.

MIXER

Total Mixing Channels: 22

Mic/Line Inputs: 16

Line Inputs: 4

Stereo USB Channels: 1

Mix Outputs: 12

Aux Mixes: 10

Simple and Advanced Modes: Yes

Real-Time Analyzer (RTA): Yes

PREAMPS AND AUDIO

Microphone Preamp Type: Class-A

Converter Quality: Professional-grade

Signal Path: Meticulous full-path design for pristine audio quality

INPUT PROCESSING

EQ Type: 4-band fully parametric; high and low bands switchable to shelving

Filters: Variable high-pass and low-pass per channel

Dynamics: Gate and compressor per input channel

Input Delay: 100 milliseconds per channel

OUTPUT PROCESSING

Graphic EQ: 1/3-octave per output

Parametric EQ: 6-band per output

Output Filters: Variable high-pass and low-pass per output

Anti-Feedback Filters: 8 narrow-band per output

Room Tuning EQ: Second independent EQ per output, used by Room Tuning Wizard

Output Limiter: Yes, per output

Output Delay: 100 milliseconds per output

EFFECTS

Onboard Effects Processors: 4 simultaneous

Effect Types: Reverb, chorus, pitch change, mono delay, stereo delay

Pitch Correct: Assignable to any input channel

FX Mute: Dedicated front-panel button

WIZARDS

Anti-Feedback Wizard: All mix outputs; automatic narrow-band filter placement plus manual mode

Room Tuning Wizard: Acoustic measurement plus loudspeaker EQ compensation; factory or custom response

Effects Wizard: Guided effect selection and routing by instrument or vocal type

Gain Wizard: Real-time input clipping monitoring and gain trim guidance

PRESETS

Channel Presets: 120

Preset Source: Developed by professional live sound engineers in live venues

QSC Speaker Presets: K, K.2, KLA, KW, E-Series

QSC Amplifier Presets: GXD series

RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Recording Track Count: 22 (all inputs plus stereo mix)

Recording Destination: External USB drive

Computer Required: No

Recording Format: 32-bit Broadcast Wave

DAW Utility: Free, Windows and macOS

MP3 Playback: Yes, from USB storage device

CONTROL AND CONNECTIVITY

Control Interface: Capacitive touchscreen

Remote Control Platform: iOS and Android

Remote Control Protocol: Wi-Fi

USB Wi-Fi Adapter: Included

On-Board User Guide: Multi-language

Firmware Updates: Downloadable from internet