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Allen & Heath QU-5 digital mixing console with touchscreen and control knobs, professional audio mixer for live sound and studio use.
  • Allen & Heath QU-5 digital mixing console with touchscreen and control knobs, professional audio mixer for live sound and studio use.
  • Allen & Heath QU-5 digital mixing console with multiple faders, buttons, and a touchscreen for professional audio mixing.
  • Allen & Heath QU-5 digital mixing console with control knobs, faders, and display screen for professional audio mixing.
  • Allen & Heath QU-5 digital mixing console with touchscreen, faders, and control knobs for professional audio mixing.
  • Allen & Heath QU-5 digital mixing console with touchscreen, faders, and controls for professional audio mixing.
  • Allen & Heath QU-5 digital mixing console with control knobs and touchscreen display for professional audio mixing.
  • Allen & Heath QU-5 digital mixing console with multiple control knobs and touchscreen interface for professional audio mixing.
Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixing Console

Brand: Allen & Heath

Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixing Console

SKU: QU-5
$3,649.00 (19% off RRP)
RRP $4,499.00
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Stock Availability

  • 0 Mega Music Myaree
  • 3 Mega Music Warehouse
  • 0 Mega Music Wangara
Want to click & collect, or try in-store?

Both our Myaree and Wangara stores are open 9–5:30pm Monday – Friday, with Myaree open 9–7pm Thursdays, both stores 9–5pm on Saturday and closed on Sundays.

Stock is live across all three locations and updates as stock is sold, however we still encourage you to call ahead to the store if stock indicated here is low at your preferred location.

Click and collect is a service offered at both store locations, which may require stock to be moved between stores or from the warehouse, as such we request that if you have ordered online, to please wait for a confirmation message before heading to the store.

If stock is only indicated at our warehouse location it can still be transferred to your desired store, even if you just want to try it, just get in touch with your desired store during store opening hours and make a request!

Please also be aware that unless you have paid a deposit to hold an item, it will remain free for sale on the web even if it has been set aside in-store. To avoid disappointment we always recommend a 10% deposit, this can be done in-store or online, just get in touch!
Description

The Allen & Heath Qu-5 builds on the renowned Qu-16, taking performance and versatility to the next level with cutting-edge XCVI 96kHz processing, a redesigned interface, and enhanced connectivity. Powered by a high-speed FPGA core, this compact, rack-mountable digital mixer delivers pristine audio quality and lightning-fast operation. It features a vibrant 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, 17 motorised faders, and customisable layers for streamlined, hands-on control. With 36 input channels, 12 mix outputs, onboard FX engines, and intelligent I/O expansion via a 128x128 SLink port, the Qu-5 is made to adapt.

Whether you're mixing live shows, recording in the studio, or integrating into a complex AV system, the Qu-5 offers powerful functionality, effortless workflow, and rock-solid reliability in one sleek, professional package.

Features

  • 96kHz XCVI Processing delivers ultra-low latency and full DSP power on every input and output.
  • SLink Port supports 128x128 audio channels for seamless remote I/O and stage box integration.
  • 7" Capacitive Touchscreen offers fast, intuitive control with crisp visuals and touch response.
  • 17 Motorised Faders provide precise, hands-on mix control with layer customisation.
  • 8 Programmable SoftKeys allow quick access to essential functions and user-defined workflows.

Specifications

Mixer

  • Max I/O Capacity: 36x Input / 12x Output
  • Analog Input Channels: 18 (16 Mono / 2 Stereo)
  • Mic Preamps: 16
  • Analog Output Channels: 12
  • Mix Routing: 6x Mono Aux Send, 6x Stereo Aux Send
  • Groups: 6x Subgroup
  • Presets: No
  • Display: 7" Touchscreen
  • Faders: 17x 3.9" / 100 mm Motorised Fader
  • Meters: 2x 12-Segment LED (Main), Single LED (Channel)

Signal Processing

  • Dynamic Processing: Compressor and Gate on Inputs, Compressor and Limiter on Master
  • EQ: 4-Band Parametric on Input Channels
  • Filters: High-Pass Filter
  • Solo/Mute: Solo-in-Place/AFL, Mute, PFL per Input, Bus, and Master
  • Audio Delay: Adjustable up to 682 ms
  • Automatic Mic Mixing: Yes

Digital Audio

  • Sample Rates: 96 kHz
  • AES3 Output Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
  • Stereo Record Rate: 96 kHz
  • Stereo Playback Rate: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
  • Multitrack Record/Playback Rate: 96 kHz
  • Bit Depth: Up to 96-Bit
  • Stereo Record Bit Depth: 24-Bit
  • Stereo Playback Bit Depth: 16 / 24-Bit
  • Multitrack Playback/Record Bit Depth: 24-Bit

Connectivity

  • Analog Inputs: 1x XLR Talkback, 16x XLR Mic/Line, 4x 1/4" TRS (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled)
  • Analog Outputs: 12x XLR Balanced, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced
  • Phantom Power: +48 V
  • Digital I/O: 1x etherCON I/O, 1x XLR AES3 Output
  • MIDI I/O: No
  • USB I/O: 1x USB-A 2.0 (External Memory), 1x USB-C 2.0 (Audio Streaming)
  • USB I/O Capacity: 32x Input / 32x Output
  • Other I/O: 1x RJ45 Control In/Out (Bi-Directional)
  • Wireless: No
  • External Display I/O: No

Recording

  • Max Multitrack Recording: 32 Tracks
  • Media Support: SD, USB Drive
  • File Format Support: WAV

Compatibility

  • Computer OS: Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.14 to 11
  • Mobile OS: Android / iOS
  • Mobile Device Compatibility: Android Smartphone, Android Tablet, iPhone, iPad

Power

  • Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

Physical

  • Rack Mountable: Yes
  • Operating Conditions: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
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