Product Description
Allen & Heath QU-5D 32-Channel Digital Mixer with Dante, 96kHz FPGA Core, 17 Faders
Overview
For years, Allen & Heath's Qu Series digital mixers have been a top choice for live sound productions thanks to their powerful features, flexible workflow, and budget-friendly price point. Continuing that legacy, Allen & Heath is now introducing the next evolution of the Qu Series with the Qu-5D!
Allen & Heath's Qu-5D takes the form factor of the Qu-16 and pushes things to the next level with powerful processing, improved workflow, and expanded connectivity. This digital mixer boasts 96kHz FPGA DSP for low-latency, high-resolution processing coupled with six Multi-FX engines with dedicated Return Channels. The built-in 128x128 intelligent SLink port allows for connectivity to Allen & Heath's Everything I/O range of input expanders, and the onboard 16x16 48/96kHz Dante® port enables connectivity with other Dante-enabled equipment.
The Qu-5D comes equipped with 16 mic/line combo inputs, two stereo line inputs, 12 XLR outputs, two TRS outputs, and one AES3 stereo digital output. It features a 7" capacitive touchscreen, 17 motorized faders, four channel strip layers, and eight SoftKeys. Additionally, the Qu-5D includes multiple options for recording/playback including a stereo USB-A port, 32x32 USB-C port, and SD card slot.
Specifications
Processing & FX
- 96kHz XCVI Core
- 6 Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Returns
- DEEP Processing Ready
Mix Architecture
- 38x Inputs to Mix (32x Mono/Linkable, 3x Stereo)
- 12 Mixes (6 Mono/Linkable Aux/Group, 6 Stereo Aux/Group)
- 4 Mono/Linkable Matrix
- Stereo Main LR Output
I/O
- 16 XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
- 2 Stereo Line Input Sockets (each 2x TRS)
- 12 XLR Output Sockets
- 1 XLR Talkback Socket
- 2 TRS Output Sockets
- 1 AES3 Stereo Digital Output Socket
- 128×128 Intelligent SLink Port for Everything I/O expansion and system connections
- 16×16 48/96 kHz Dante interface with dedicated locking EtherCon port (Qu-5D only)
- Stereo Headphone Output
Control
- 7” Capacitive Touchscreen
- 17 100mm Motorised Faders
- 4 Channel Strip Layers
- Remote control via free apps – Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android
- 8 SoftKeys
- Configurable single/dual Footswitch Connection
Recording & Playback
- USB-A For stereo audio record/playback and data transfer
- USB-C Audio interface for multichannel record/playback (32×32)
- SD Card Slot for multichannel audio recording or playback (16×16@96kHz, 32×32@48kHz)
Misc
- 19” Rack Mountable (optional kit available) (Qu-5 & Qu-5D only)
- 12V Lamp Socket
- Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LED’s