For more than 50 years, Allen & Heath has designed and manufactured professional audio mixing consoles for an international clientele in the live sound, installed systems and nightclub markets.
Allen & Heath have announced six new Qu mixers, bringing 96kHz FPGA and DEEP Processing capabilities, Dante options and a host of workflow and hardware enhancements to the renowned digital mixing platform. The Qu 5 and Qu 7 will be available in Australia in early June, with the Qu 6 launching soon after —more updates to follow shortly.
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Qu
Based on a unified platform, all new Qu mixers deliver 38 inputs (32 mono/linkable, 3 stereo), 12 mixes, 4 matrix, 6 FX engines with dedicated stereo returns, plus SLink port for connection to the Everything I/O ecosystem of remote expanders. All models feature a 32×32 USB-C audio interface for DAW recording, 32-channel multitrack support via SD card, and simple stereo recording and playback through the USB-A port.
Dante
The range comprises three frame sizes, each available with or without integrated Dante connectivity, ensuring there is a Qu to fit every application: the compact Qu-5 and Qu-5D offer 17 faders, 16 XLR inputs and 12 XLR outputs; the Qu-6 and Qu-6D expand that to 25 faders, 24 XLR inputs and 16 XLR outputs; and the larger Qu-7 and Qu-7D provide 33 faders, 32 XLR inputs and 20 XLR outputs. The three Dante variants include an integrated 16×16 48/96kHz Dante interface.
While the new mixers retain the recognisable look and layout of the original Qu series, numerous hardware improvements deliver a modern edge. Updated mic preamps and high performance 96kHz converters ensure pristine signal integrity from input to output. Every channel now includes a display and a chromatic meter for quick visual feedback, and the new touchscreen offers improved clarity and responsiveness.
All new Qu mixers are DEEP Processing ready, with the upcoming V1.1 firmware offering a suite of optional add-ons from the flagship dLive series, including acclaimed emulations of legendary studio compressors and preamps. In addition, Qu now features the Feedback and Gain Assistants from the CQ series to take the stress out of setup and speed up sound checks.
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