Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer – Powerful 96kHz Mixing

Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer

The Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer represents a new generation of professional digital mixing technology, delivering exceptional audio performance, intuitive workflow, and advanced connectivity for live sound engineers, rental companies, houses of worship, educational institutions, corporate venues, and professional recording environments. Built around Allen & Heath’s renowned 96kHz XCVI processing core, the QU-5 combines outstanding sonic quality with powerful processing capabilities in a compact and highly portable format.

Designed to provide 38 inputs and 24 outputs, the Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer offers remarkable flexibility for handling demanding live productions and recording applications. Whether you are mixing a live concert, conference, worship service, theater performance, or studio session, this professional digital mixer delivers the reliability and precision required by modern audio professionals.

One of the standout features of the Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer its powerful 96kHz XCVI Core, which delivers ultra-low latency performance and pristine audio quality. The advanced processing engine ensures every signal is reproduced with exceptional clarity, preserving the natural characteristics of vocals, instruments, and playback sources. The upgraded microphone preamps and high-performance converters contribute to a transparent and highly detailed sound that professional engineers demand.

The Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer features 17 motorized 100mm faders, providing smooth and accurate control during live mixing situations. These motorized faders automatically follow scene recalls and layer changes, helping engineers work faster and more efficiently. The addition of channel displays and chromatic metering provides instant visual feedback, enhancing workflow and reducing setup time during critical events.

Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer vibrant 7-inch capacitive touchscreen serves as the central control hub, delivering fast access to channel settings, EQ, dynamics, routing, effects, and system configuration. The redesigned user interface maintains Allen & Heath’s reputation for intuitive operation while introducing enhanced customization options and modern workflow improvements.

The Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer includes 16 premium mic/line combo inputs, stereo line inputs, 12 XLR outputs, AES3 digital output, and comprehensive routing capabilities. The intelligent SLink port enables seamless integration with Allen & Heath’s Everything I/O ecosystem, allowing users to expand their systems using compatible stage boxes and remote I/O solutions. This scalability makes the QU-5 suitable for growing audio installations and production companies.

For recording professionals, the Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer offers impressive multitrack recording capabilities. The integrated 32×32 USB-C audio interface allows direct connection to computers for DAW recording and playback. Additionally, the built-in SD card slot supports multichannel recording without requiring an external computer, making it ideal for live recording, virtual soundcheck, and content production workflows. A USB-A port further enables stereo recording and playback for convenient file management.

The Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer also features six dedicated Multi-FX engines with stereo returns, providing access to professional-quality reverbs, delays, modulation effects, and other processing tools. These effects help engineers create polished mixes without requiring external processors, reducing system complexity and setup costs.

With 12 configurable mixes, four matrix outputs, flexible routing, customizable layers, and assignable SoftKeys, the Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer offers extensive control for monitor mixing, zone distribution, broadcast feeds, and complex production requirements. Engineers can tailor the console to their workflow, improving efficiency and enhancing operational flexibility.

Remote control capabilities further extend the functionality of the Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer. Dedicated applications for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android allow engineers and performers to adjust mixes from anywhere in the venue. This wireless control capability is particularly valuable for monitor mixing, venue optimization, and system management.

The Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer is an outstanding choice for professionals seeking superior sound quality, flexible connectivity, advanced processing, and intuitive operation. Combining legendary Allen & Heath audio performance with next-generation digital mixing technology, the QU-5 delivers exceptional value and reliability for demanding professional audio applications.

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Features

• Advanced 96kHz XCVI Core
• Ultra-low latency performance
• High-resolution audio quality
• 17 motorized 100mm faders
• Channel displays with chromatic metering
• Four customizable channel layers
• 16 Mic/Line combo inputs
• 12 XLR outputs
• AES3 digital output
• Intelligent SLink expansion port
• Integrated 32×32 USB-C audio interface
• SD card multitrack recording
• USB-A stereo recording and playback
• 6 dedicated Multi-FX engines
• Stereo FX returns
• DEEP Processing ready
• Windows remote control
• macOS remote control
• iOS and Android apps
• Wireless operation support

Specifications

Download the Technical Datasheet – Allen & Heath QU-5

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