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Allen & Heath QU-5

QU Compact 38in/24out 96kHz Mixer

The Allen & Heath Qu-5 is a next-generation compact digital mixer built on Allen & Heath’s powerful 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing platform. Designed for live sound, theatre, streaming, corporate AV, houses of worship, and professional production environments, the Qu-5 combines an intuitive workflow with advanced processing, expanded I/O flexibility, and modern recording capabilities.

The Allen & Heath Qu-5D includes all Qu-5 functionality plus an integrated 16×16 Dante interface for audio networking and installed sound applications.

Key Features

  • Compact professional digital mixer

  • 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing core

  • Designed for:Live productions
    Theatre and school productions
    Corporate AV
    Streaming and hybrid events
    Houses of worship
    Touring and rental applications
    Studio recording

  • Fully redesigned hardware and user interface

Mix Architecture

  • 38 input channels to mix:32 mono/linkable channels
    3 stereo channels

  • 12 configurable mixes:6 mono/linkable aux/group mixes
    6 stereo aux/group mixes

  • 4 mono/linkable matrix outputs

  • Stereo LR main mix

  • Fully flexible patching and routing

Processing & Effects

  • 96kHz XCVI Core processing

  • DEEP Processing ready

  • 6 multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns

  • Compatible with Allen & Heath RackExtra FX and DEEP processing add-ons from the dLive platform

  • Integrated:EQ
    Compression
    Gates
    Dynamics processing
    Effects processing

Assistive Mixing Tools

Gain Assistant

  • Automatically sets optimal preamp gain levels

  • Continuously monitors levels to prevent clipping and overload

Feedback Assistant

  • Automatically identifies and removes feedback frequencies

  • Up to 16 feedback suppression filters per output

Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)

  • 32-channel integrated AMM

  • Ideal for:Conferences
    Panel discussions
    Speech reinforcement
    Corporate events
    Theatre dialogue mixing

Inputs & Outputs

Inputs

  • 16 XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs

  • 2 stereo line inputs via TRS

  • 1 XLR talkback input

Outputs

  • 12 XLR outputs

  • 2 TRS outputs

  • Stereo headphone output

  • AES3 stereo digital output

Dante & Networking

Qu-5D Only

  • Integrated 16×16 Dante interface

  • Supports 48kHz and 96kHz operation

  • Dedicated locking EtherCon connection

SLink Connectivity

  • 128×128 intelligent SLink port

  • Compatible with Allen & Heath Everything I/O ecosystem

  • Supports remote stageboxes, expanders, and console integration

Recording & Playback

  • Integrated 32×32 USB-C audio interface

  • SD card multitrack recording and playback:16×16 at 96kHz
    32×32 at 48kHz

  • USB-A stereo recording and playback

  • Ideal for:Virtual soundcheck
    Multitrack recording
    Playback systems
    Streaming workflows

Control & Workflow

  • 7” capacitive touchscreen

  • 17 motorised 100mm faders

  • 4 fully customisable fader layers

  • Chromatic channel metering LEDs

  • 8 assignable SoftKeys

  • Configurable single or dual footswitch support

  • Remote control apps for:Windows
    macOS
    iOS
    Android

Physical Design

  • Compact professional console format

  • 19” rack mountable with optional rack kit

  • Updated hardware design with improved channel displays and metering

  • Designed for fast “walk up and mix” operation

Applications

  • Professional live sound systems

  • School and theatre productions

  • Corporate and conference AV

  • Streaming and broadcast production

  • Houses of worship

  • Touring and rental systems

  • Recording and production environments

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