Introducing the Allen and Heath QU digital mixers — where power meets simplicity for unparalleled audio control. Designed with professional sound quality at its core, the QU range offers a seamless transition from analogue to digital mixing, making it perfect for both newcomers and seasoned professionals alike.
There are 3 models in the range QU-16, QU-24 and QU-32. The QU range is suitable for live bands, school theatres, recording studios, event company's, plus much more. The smallest of the range QU-16 can be rack mounted.
Featuring a fader per mono input channel, the QU mixers boast a streamlined workflow with fewer fader layers, ensuring swift access to essential controls. The True Colour Touchscreen and dedicated rotary encoder provide lightning-fast navigation through settings and parameters, while the SuperStrip offers physical controls for instant adjustments to gain, EQ, dynamics, and more.
At the heart of the QU mixers lies the AnalogiQ preamp design, delivering exceptional transparency, minimal distortion, and an ultra-low noise floor for pristine sound capture. High-class 24-bit analogue-to-digital converters ensure premium signal conversion, matched with 24-bit digital-to-analogue converters for high-fidelity output.
Equipped with four stereo RackFX engines, the QU mixers offer a range of professional-grade effects, from classic reverbs to modulators, all with low latency and exceptional sound quality. The integrated multitrack USB recorder allows for effortless recording and playback of up to 18 channels at 48kHz and 24-bit resolution, directly to/from USB storage.
Future-proof your setup with the built-in dSNAKE™ port, enabling seamless connection to remote stage-boxes from the Everything I/O range. Additionally, the QU mixers serve as self-contained mixers, ready to use with existing analog cables, or easily integrated into a digital setup with Cat5 digital snakes.
For recording, streaming, and mixing applications, the QU range doubles as a high-quality audio interface, with MIDI sent over USB and network connections for seamless integration with your favourite DAW. Stream your audio effortlessly with stereo signal output via USB to compatible live streaming software.
All Models
Extra stereo outputs – AES digital, Alt Out, 2TRK out
Talkback mic input
dSNAKE Cat5 snake for remote audio using AR2412, AR84 or AB168
4 Mute Groups, 4 DCA Groups
AnaLOGIQ™ total recall analogue preamps
Effects ported from flagship iLive console, with dedicated return channels
Master strip for quick access to mix levels and processing
Input channel linking for stereo sources
Input processing – Preamp, HPF, Ducker, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay
Output processing – PEQ, Graphic EQ, Compressor, Delay
800x480 pixel colour touch screen for quick control
Motorised faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip and mix recall
Quick copy and reset of processing, mixes and scenes
100 Scene memories
Channel Safes, Global and per Scene Recall Filters
FX, processing and channel User Libraries
Qu-Drive for stereo and 18-track recording/playback to USB hard drive
USB streaming to/from an Apple® Mac or Windows™ PC computer
MIDI DAW Control driver for Mac (converts to HUI or Mackie Control)
USB transfer of Scenes, Libraries, Shows
User assignable Custom Layer
Qu-Pad engineer’s mixing wireless remote app for iPad
Qu-You personal monitoring app for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
Compatible with the Allen & Heath ME personal mixing system
User Permissions to restrict operator access
QU-16
16 Mic/Line channels
3 stereo Line channels
24 sources to the mix
12 mixes (4 mono, 3 stereo)
4 FX (2 send buses)
4 Soft-Keys
24 out, 22 in USB streaming
QU-24
24 Mic/Line channels
3 stereo Line channels
32 sources to the mix
12 mixes (4m, 3st, LR)
4 FX (4 send buses)
10 Soft-Keys
32 out, 30 in USB
2 stereo Groups
2 stereo Matrix
QU-32