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Allen & Heath Qu-5 38-input 96kHz digital mixer with 17 motorized faders and 7-inch touchscreen

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

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SKU: QU-5

  • Overview
  • Features
  • Specifications

The Allen & Heath Qu-5 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-5 provides an intuitive and flexible mixing workflow in a compact console.

Powered by Allen & Heath's XCVI FPGA processing engine, the Qu-5 delivers high-quality audio with comprehensive channel and mix processing, six built-in FX engines, Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant and a 32-channel automatic microphone mixer.

The Qu-5 also includes a 32×32 USB-C audio interface, multichannel SD recording and playback, and a 128×128 SLink connection for expanding the system with Allen & Heath Everything I/O devices.

With customizable fader layers, extensive routing, remote-control capabilities and optional rack mounting, the Qu-5 is an ideal solution for professional audio production where performance and flexibility are essential.

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

  • 38 inputs to mix: 32 mono/linkable and 3 stereo channels
  • 12 mixes: 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
  • Less than 0.7ms local microphone input to Main LR latency
  • 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 return channels
  • DEEP Processing ready
  • Gain Assistant for simplified input gain setup
  • Feedback Assistant with 8 simultaneous detectors
  • 32-channel zero-latency automatic microphone mixer
  • 31/61-band Real Time Analyser
  • 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
  • Channel Safes and global/per-scene recall filters
  • Compatible with Allen & Heath ME personal monitoring systems
  • Remote control via Windows, macOS, iOS and Android applications
  • 19-inch rack mountable with optional rack kit

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

  • Model: Allen & Heath Qu-5
  • SKU: QU-5
  • 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, each using 2 × 1/4-inch TRS
  • 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 on XLR
  • Headphone Output: Stereo
  • Faders: 17 × 100mm motorized faders
  • Fader Layers: 4 customizable layers
  • Touchscreen: 7-inch capacitive
  • Touchscreen Resolution: 800 × 480, 24-bit RGB
  • SoftKeys: 8
  • Processing Core: XCVI FPGA
  • Sampling Rate: 96kHz
  • Internal Bit Depth: XCVI custom bit depths up to 96-bit
  • Latency: Less than 0.7ms, local mic 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
  • Residual Output Noise: -88dBu, muted, 20Hz–20kHz
  • AES3 Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz
  • USB-C Audio: 32 × 32 multichannel recording/playback
  • USB-A Qu-Drive: Stereo audio recording/playback and data transfer
  • SD Card Recording: 16 channels at 96kHz or 32 channels at 48kHz
  • SLink: 128 × 128 intelligent SLink port for Everything I/O expansion
  • Multi-FX: 6 engines with dedicated stereo returns
  • Automatic Mic Mixer: 32-channel zero-latency AMM
  • Real Time Analyser: 31/61-band
  • Feedback Assistant: 8 simultaneous detectors
  • Scene Memories: 300 per Show
  • Network: RJ45 Ethernet for control and MIDI
  • MIDI: USB-C and TCP/IP
  • Footswitch: Configurable single or dual connection
  • Lamp Connection: 12V lamp socket
  • 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 (32°F to 104°F)