Allen & Heath QU-5

The Allen & Heath Qu-5 is a powerful and compact 38-in/24-out digital mixer designed for high-performance audio in live sound, recording, broadcast, and installation settings. Housed in a 19" rack-mountable form factor, Qu-5 delivers pristine 96kHz audio quality via its updated preamps and high-performance AD/DA converters, all powered by the XCVI FPGA engine for ultra-low latency and uncompromised processing.

Designed for simplicity and speed, Qu-5 features 17 motorized faders, a 7" capacitive touchscreen, and a redesigned user interface that supports four fully customizable layers. With 16 XLR/Jack combo inputs, 12 XLR outputs, and flexible routing options, it suits a wide variety of applications. Add-ons like DEEP Processing, Gain Assistant, and Feedback Assistant streamline setup and help deliver consistently great sound. The integrated 32x32 USB-C interface, SD card multitrack recording, and USB-A stereo playback/recording ensure versatile and reliable capture of your performance.

• Compact and Powerful Design: A space-saving 19" rack-mountable mixer (with optional kit) featuring 17 motorised faders and 38 input channels, ideal for installations and mobile setups.

• Pristine 96kHz Audio: Updated microphone preamps and high-quality AD/DA converters deliver transparent sound powered by a 96kHz XCVI core.

• Versatile I/O: Includes 16 mic/line combo inputs, 2 stereo line inputs, and 12 XLR outputs-ready for a range of live or install applications.

• Intuitive Touch Interface: 7" capacitive touchscreen with a redesigned UI and full-color channel displays make mixing fast and user-friendly.

• Flexible Routing: Create custom mix layouts with 4 configurable fader layers and freely assignable signal paths-no longer limited to 1:1 routing.

• Onboard Recording & Playback: Multitrack 32-32 USB-C interface, stereo USB-A recording/playback, and direct-to-SD card multitrack recording make live or studio use seamless.

• Integrated Assistive Tools: Features Feedback Assistant, Gain Assistant, and a 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) for faster, stress-free setups and confident mixing.

• Built-In Effects: Includes 6 internal FX engines with dedicated stereo returns, and support for Allen & Heath's DEEP Processing plugins.

• Remote Control Options: Use iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows apps for wireless control, plus 8 assignable SoftKeys and footswitch support.

• SLink Port for Expansion: 128-128 intelligent SLink port for connection to stage boxes or other Allen & Heath systems.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• digital mixer with 96kHz XCVI processing core

• total 38 input channels to mix

• 32 mono input channels (linkable)

• 3 stereo input channels

• 24 output channels

• rackmountable 19 inch format with optional kit

• integrated 7 inch capacitive touchscreen

• 17 motorised 100mm faders

• DEEP processing ready for dLive-style channel plugins

• 4 configurable fader layers

• 8 assignable SoftKeys

• dual footswitch input (single or dual mode)

• chromatic LED channel metering

INPUT AND OUTPUT I/O:

• 16 mic/line inputs via XLR/TRS combi jacks

• 2 stereo line input pairs via 1/4 inch TRS (total 4 TRS connectors)

• 12 XLR outputs

• 2 TRS jack outputs

• 1 AES3 digital stereo output via XLR

• 1 talkback input via XLR

• stereo headphone output

• 12V lamp socket

MIXING ARCHITECTURE:

• 12 mix buses (6 mono or linkable + 6 stereo)

• 4 mono or linkable matrix mixes

• dedicated stereo main LR output

• 6 internal FX engines with dedicated stereo returns

DIGITAL I/O AND EXPANSION:

• USB-C interface for 32-32 multitrack playback and recording

• USB-A for stereo playback and file transfers

• SD card slot for multitrack playback and recording

• 16-16 channels at 96kHz

• 32-32 channels at 48kHz

• 128-128 SLink port for remote audio and expansion

• Qu 5D variant includes 16-16 Dante I/O at 48kHz or 96kHz with locking EtherCon port

PROCESSING AND ASSISTIVE TOOLS:

• DEEP channel processing (optional add-ons)

• Gain Assistant for automatic preamp setting

• Feedback Assistant with up to 16 feedback filters per output

• integrated 32 channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)

REMOTE CONTROL COMPATIBILITY:

• compatible with remote apps for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android

• full remote control of mix and parameters

RECORDING AND PLAYBACK:

• multitrack recording/playback over USB-C or SD card

• stereo record/playback over USB-A

• data transfer via USB-A

HARDWARE UPGRADES:

• improved mic preamps

• enhanced 96kHz AD/DA conversion for improved audio detail

• redesigned user interface for faster navigation

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

• 19 inch rackmount kit (8U) for flightcase or installation use

• compatible with various Allen and Heath I/O stageboxes via SLink expansion port