Allen & Heath QU-5
MPN #QU-5
Compact 38in/24out 96kHz digital mixer, 16 mic/line inputs, 12 XLR outs, 17 motorised faders, 7" touchscreen, DEEP Processing ready, USB-C, SD multitrack recording.
The Allen & Heath Qu-5 is a powerful and compact 38-in/24-out digital mixer designed for high-performance audio in live sound, recording, broadcast, and installation settings. Housed in a 19" rack-mountable form factor, Qu-5 delivers pristine 96kHz audio quality via its updated preamps and high-performance AD/DA converters, all powered by the XCVI FPGA engine for ultra-low latency and uncompromised processing.
Designed for simplicity and speed, Qu-5 features 17 motorized faders, a 7" capacitive touchscreen, and a redesigned user interface that supports four fully customizable layers. With 16 XLR/Jack combo inputs, 12 XLR outputs, and flexible routing options, it suits a wide variety of applications. Add-ons like DEEP Processing, Gain Assistant, and Feedback Assistant streamline setup and help deliver consistently great sound. The integrated 32x32 USB-C interface, SD card multitrack recording, and USB-A stereo playback/recording ensure versatile and reliable capture of your performance.
Features
Compact and Powerful Design: A space-saving 19" rack-mountable mixer (with optional kit) featuring 17 motorised faders and 38 input channels, ideal for installations and mobile setups.Pristine 96kHz Audio: Updated microphone preamps and high-quality AD/DA converters deliver transparent sound powered by a 96kHz XCVI core.Versatile I/O: Includes 16 mic/line combo inputs, 2 stereo line inputs, and 12 XLR outputs-ready for a range of live or install applications.Intuitive Touch Interface: 7" capacitive touchscreen with a redesigned UI and full-color channel displays make mixing fast and user-friendly.Flexible Routing: Create custom mix layouts with 4 configurable fader layers and freely assignable signal paths-no longer limited to 1:1 routing.Onboard Recording & Playback: Multitrack 32-32 USB-C interface, stereo USB-A recording/playback, and direct-to-SD card multitrack recording make live or studio use seamless.Integrated Assistive Tools: Features Feedback Assistant, Gain Assistant, and a 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) for faster, stress-free setups and confident mixing.Built-In Effects: Includes 6 internal FX engines with dedicated stereo returns, and support for Allen & Heath's DEEP Processing plugins.Remote Control Options: Use iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows apps for wireless control, plus 8 assignable SoftKeys and footswitch support.SLink Port for Expansion: 128-128 intelligent SLink port for connection to stage boxes or other Allen & Heath systems.
Specifications
General Specifications
digital mixer with 96kHz XCVI processing coretotal 38 input channels to mix32 mono input channels (linkable)3 stereo input channels24 output channelsrackmountable 19 inch format with optional kitintegrated 7 inch capacitive touchscreen17 motorised 100mm fadersDEEP processing ready for dLive-style channel plugins4 configurable fader layers8 assignable SoftKeysdual footswitch input (single or dual mode)chromatic LED channel metering
Input and Output I/O
16 mic/line inputs via XLR/TRS combi jacks2 stereo line input pairs via 1/4 inch TRS (total 4 TRS connectors)12 XLR outputs2 TRS jack outputs1 AES3 digital stereo output via XLR1 talkback input via XLRstereo headphone output12V lamp socket
Mixing Architecture
12 mix buses (6 mono or linkable + 6 stereo)4 mono or linkable matrix mixesdedicated stereo main LR output6 internal FX engines with dedicated stereo returns
Digital I/O and Expansion
USB-C interface for 32-32 multitrack playback and recordingUSB-A for stereo playback and file transfersSD card slot for multitrack playback and recording16-16 channels at 96kHz32-32 channels at 48kHz128-128 SLink port for remote audio and expansionQu 5D variant includes 16-16 Dante I/O at 48kHz or 96kHz with locking EtherCon port
Processing and Assistive Tools
DEEP channel processing (optional add-ons)Gain Assistant for automatic preamp settingFeedback Assistant with up to 16 feedback filters per outputintegrated 32 channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)
Remote Control Compatibility
compatible with remote apps for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Androidfull remote control of mix and parameters
Recording and Playback
multitrack recording/playback over USB-C or SD cardstereo record/playback over USB-Adata transfer via USB-A
Hardware Upgrades
improved mic preampsenhanced 96kHz AD/DA conversion for improved audio detailredesigned user interface for faster navigation
Optional Accessories
19 inch rackmount kit (8U) for flightcase or installation usecompatible with various Allen and Heath I/O stageboxes via SLink expansion port
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