The new Qu retains the much-loved appearance and form factor of the original Qu series, but with multiple hardware improvements to elevate the sonic performance and mixing experience.
Audio
Updated microphone preamps and high-performance 96kHz AD/DA converters combine to deliver pristine audio to and from the XCVI core, preserving every detail of the source.
Control
Every channel now features a channel display – showing channel name, channel type, or socket number – and a chromatic channel meter for at-a-glance level information, and the new touchscreen accommodates a completely redesigned user interface.
Dante Enabled
The Qu-5D provides a 16×16 Dante interface at 96kHz or 48kHz for integration into larger systems or installs.
Every Qu model is packed with versatile recording and playback options, with an integrated 32×32 USB-C audio interface, 32-channel multitrack support via SD card, and simple stereo recording and playback through the USB-A port, whatever your application.
The original Qu series was well loved for its ease and speed of use, making it the perfect mixer for engineers coming from the analogue world. The new Qu takes this further, maintaining a focus on “walk up and mix” usability while adding 4 fully customisable layers, more assignable SoftKeys for workflow optimisation, and flexible routing options in addition to the classic 1:1 Qu routing, all accessible via a newly developed, fast and responsive, user interface.
Thanks to its SLink port, Qu can be connected to the Everything I/O family of rack and stage box expanders making it a flexible, mix ‘n’ match solution for owners of other Allen & Heath digital systems. It can even be connected directly to other Allen & Heath consoles with up to 128×128 channels of 96kHz audio available for patching.
DEEP Processing. Assistive Tools.
Qu is now DEEP Processing ready, bringing acclaimed add-ons from our flagship dLive system to the Qu platform for the first time. In addition, Qu now features the Feedback and Gain Assistants from the CQ series to take the stress out of setup and speed up your soundchecks.
Adjusting the gain for each channel might not be the most thrilling task, and it can take up a lot of your setup time when you have multiple channels to manage. Qu’s Gain Assistant streamlines this process by quickly and precisely setting the ideal gain level for one or more input channels, while continuously monitoring levels during the performance to avoid any unwanted peaks or surprises.
Qu’s easy to use Feedback Assistant automatically identifies and removes problematic frequencies with up to 16 filters per output, allowing you to mix with confidence and put feedback worries behind you.
Proven on countless world-tours with international artists, DEEP Processing and RackExtra FX from our award-winning dLive digital mixing system are now available within your Qu.
Qu’s 32 channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) makes it the perfect choice for mixing conferences, panel talks, and TV shows. It’s fully integrated in the mixer, with no extra latency, so you don’t need to route the audio to an internal DSP rack or external plugin system.
Features:
Processing & FX
- 96kHz XCVI Core
- 6 Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Returns
- DEEP Processing Ready
Mix Architecture
- 38x Inputs to Mix (32x Mono/Linkable, 3x Stereo)
- 12 Mixes (6 Mono/Linkable Aux/Group, 6 Stereo Aux/Group)
- 4 Mono/Linkable Matrix
- Stereo Main LR Output
I/O
- 16 XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
- 2 Stereo Line Input Sockets (each 2x TRS)
- 12 XLR Output Sockets
- 1 XLR Talkback Socket
- 2 TRS Output Sockets
- 1 AES3 Stereo Digital Output Socket
- 128×128 Intelligent SLink Port for Everything I/O expansion and system connections
- 16×16 48/96 kHz Dante interface with dedicated locking EtherCon port (Qu-5D only)
- Stereo Headphone Output
Control
- 7” Capacitive Touchscreen
- 17 100mm Motorised Faders
- 4 Channel Strip Layers
- Remote control via free apps – Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android
- 8 SoftKeys
- Configurable single/dual Footswitch Connection
Recording & Playback
- USB-A For stereo audio record/playback and data transfer
- USB-C Audio interface for multichannel record/playback (32×32)
- SD Card Slot for multichannel audio recording or playback (16×16@96kHz, 32×32@48kHz)
Misc
- 19” Rack Mountable (optional kit available) (Qu-5 & Qu-5D only)
- 12V Lamp Socket
- Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LED’s
Specifications:
| Max I/O Capacity |
36x Input / 12x Output
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| Number of Analog Input Channels |
18 (16 Mono / 2 Stereo)
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| Number of Mic Preamps |
16
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| Number of Analog Output Channels |
12
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| Faders & Level Adjustment |
17x 3.9" / 100 mm Fader
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| Analog Inputs |
1x XLR Talkback Input
16x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input
4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Channel Input (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled)
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| Analog Outputs |
12x XLR Balanced Output
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output
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| Digital I/O |
1x etherCON Input/Output (Network)
1x XLR AES3 Output
1x etherCON Dante Input/Output
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| USB I/O |
1x USB-A 2.0 (External Memory)
1x USB-C 2.0 (Audio Streaming)
|
| Wireless |
No
|
| Rack Mountable |
Yes
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Mixer
| Max I/O Capacity |
36x Input / 12x Output
|
| Number of Analog Input Channels |
18 (16 Mono / 2 Stereo)
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| Number of Mic Preamps |
16
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| Number of Analog Output Channels |
12
|
| Mix Routing |
6x Mono Aux Send
6x Stereo Aux Send
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| Groups |
6x Subgroup
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| Presets |
No
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| Display |
7" Touchscreen
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| Faders & Level Adjustment |
17x 3.9" / 100 mm Fader
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| Meters |
Main Meter:
2x 12-Segment LED
Channel Meter:
Single LED
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Signal Processing
| Dynamic Processing |
Input Channels:
Compressor, Gate
Master:
Compressor, Limiter
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| EQ |
Input Channels:
4-Band Parametric
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| Filters |
High-Pass
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| Solo/Mute |
Solo-in-Place/AFL, Mute, PFL per Input Channel, Bus, Master
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| Audio Delay |
Adjustable Up to 682 ms
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| Automatic Mic Mixing |
Yes
|
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates |
96 kHz
AES3 Output:
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
Stereo Record:
96 kHz
Stereo Playback:
44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
Multitrack Playback/Multitrack Record:
96 kHz
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| Bit Depth |
Up to 96-Bit
Stereo Record:
24-Bit
Stereo Playback:
16 / 24-Bit
Multitrack Playback, Multitrack Record:
24-Bit
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Connectivity
| Analog Inputs |
1x XLR Talkback Input
16x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input
4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Channel Input (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled)
|
| Analog Outputs |
12x XLR Balanced Output
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output
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| Phantom Power |
+48 V
|
| Digital I/O |
1x etherCON Input/Output (Network)
1x XLR AES3 Output
1x etherCON Dante Input/Output
|
| MIDI I/O |
No
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| USB I/O |
1x USB-A 2.0 (External Memory)
1x USB-C 2.0 (Audio Streaming)
|
| USB I/O Capacity |
32x Input / 32x Output
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| Other I/O |
1x RJ45 Control In/Out (Bi-Directional)
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| Wireless |
No
|
| External Display I/O |
No
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Recording
| Max Multitrack Recording |
32 Tracks
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| Media Support |
SD, USB Drive
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| File Format Support |
WAV
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Compatibility
| OS Compatibility |
Computer: Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.14 to 11
Mobile: Android/iOS
|
| Mobile Device Compatibility |
Android Smartphone
Android Tablet
iPad
iPhone
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Power
| Input Power |
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
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Physical
| Rack Mountable |
Yes
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| Operating Conditions |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
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| Dimensions |
17.7 x 8.3 x 18.7" / 45 x 21.1 x 47.5 cm
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