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Allen & Heath Qu-5D 38-input digital mixer with 17 motorized faders, touchscreen and Dante networking

Allen & Heath Qu-5D 38-Input / 12-Mix Digital Mixer with 17 Motorized Faders

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SKU: QU-5D

  • Overview
  • Features
  • Specifications

The Allen & Heath Qu-5D is a professional 96kHz digital mixer designed for live sound, houses of worship, broadcast, corporate events, theater and installed audio.

Featuring 38 inputs to mix, 12 mix buses, 17 fully motorized faders and a 7-inch touchscreen, the Qu-5D provides a powerful and intuitive mixing workflow in a compact console.

The Qu-5D combines Allen & Heath's XCVI FPGA processing with comprehensive channel and mix processing, six built-in FX engines, Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant and a 32-channel automatic microphone mixer.

Built-in Dante networking provides 16×16 Dante audio I/O at 96kHz, while the 32×32 USB-C audio interface, multichannel SD recording and 128×128 SLink connection provide extensive recording and expansion capabilities.

With customizable fader layers, flexible routing, remote-control capabilities and optional rack mounting, the Qu-5D is an excellent solution for professional audio production requiring advanced processing and networked audio connectivity.

The Key Features of the Allen & Heath Qu-5D:

  • 38 inputs to mix: 32 mono/linkable and 3 stereo channels
  • 12 mix buses: 6 mono/linkable Aux/Group and 6 stereo Aux/Group
  • 4 mono/linkable Matrix mixes
  • Stereo Main LR output
  • 17 fully motorized 100mm faders across 4 customizable layers
  • 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing engine
  • 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with 800 × 480 resolution
  • 16 XLR/Jack Combi microphone/line inputs
  • 12 XLR outputs plus 2 TRS outputs
  • 6 Multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns
  • DEEP Processing ready
  • Gain Assistant for fast and consistent input gain setup
  • Feedback Assistant with 8 simultaneous detectors
  • 32-channel zero-latency automatic microphone mixer
  • 31/61-band Real Time Analyser
  • Built-in 16 × 16 Dante audio I/O at 96kHz
  • 32 × 32 USB-C multichannel audio interface
  • Multichannel SD card recording and playback
  • 128 × 128 SLink connection for Everything I/O expansion
  • 4 freely assignable channel-strip layers
  • 8 assignable SoftKeys
  • 300 Scene memories per Show
  • Compatible with Allen & Heath ME personal monitoring systems
  • Remote control via Windows, macOS, iOS and Android applications
  • Optional 19-inch rack mounting

The Detailed Specifications for the Allen & Heath Qu-5D:

  • Model: Allen & Heath Qu-5D
  • SKU: QU-5D
  • Inputs to Mix: 38
  • Mono Inputs: 32 mono/linkable
  • Stereo Inputs: 3 stereo
  • Mic/Line Inputs: 16 balanced XLR/Jack Combi sockets
  • Stereo Line Inputs: 2 stereo inputs using 1/4-inch TRS connections
  • Talkback Input: 1 XLR
  • Mixes: 12 total
  • Mono/Linkable Aux/Group Mixes: 6
  • Stereo Aux/Group Mixes: 6
  • Matrix Mixes: 4 mono/linkable
  • Main Output: Stereo Main LR
  • XLR Outputs: 12 balanced XLR
  • TRS Outputs: 2 balanced 1/4-inch TRS
  • AES3 Output: 1 stereo digital output
  • Headphone Output: Stereo
  • Faders: 17 × 100mm motorized faders
  • Fader Layers: 4 customizable layers
  • Touchscreen: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen
  • Touchscreen Resolution: 800 × 480
  • SoftKeys: 8 assignable
  • Processing: XCVI FPGA processing engine
  • Sampling Rate: 96kHz
  • Latency: Less than 0.7ms, local microphone input to Main LR
  • Dynamic Range: 110dB
  • Frequency Response: +0/-0.5dB, 20Hz–20kHz
  • Headroom: +18dB
  • Mic/Line Preamp Gain: 0dB to +60dB in 1dB steps
  • Phantom Power: +48V
  • Maximum Mic Input Level: +16dBu
  • Maximum TRS Input Level: +30dBu with pad
  • Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
  • Multi-FX Engines: 6
  • Automatic Mic Mixer: 32-channel zero-latency AMM
  • Real Time Analyser: 31/61-band
  • Feedback Assistant: 8 simultaneous detectors
  • Dante: 16 × 16 audio I/O at 96kHz
  • USB-C Audio: 32 × 32 multichannel recording/playback
  • SD Card Recording: 16 channels at 96kHz or 32 channels at 48kHz
  • SLink: 128 × 128 intelligent SLink port
  • Scene Memories: 300 per Show
  • Network: RJ45 Ethernet for control and system networking
  • MIDI: USB-C and TCP/IP
  • Remote Control: Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
  • Rack Mounting: 19-inch rack mountable with optional rack kit
  • Power Supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Power Consumption: 70W maximum
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C