Allen & Heath QU-5D Digital Mixing Console w/Dante

The Allen & Heath Qu-5D takes everything great about the Qu-16 and raises the bar with next-gen XCVI 96kHz processing, a streamlined interface, and expanded connectivity. Driven by a high-performance FPGA core, this compact, rack-mountable mixer delivers pristine audio quality and responsive operation. It features a 7" capacitive touchscreen, 17 motorised faders, and fully customisable layers, giving you fast, tactile control over every detail of your mix. With 36 input channels, 12 mix outputs, built-in FX engines, and scalable I/O via a 128x128 SLink port, the Qu-5D is engineered for flexibility and pro-level performance.

Perfect for live sound, studio work, or AV integration, it offers advanced features with a user-friendly workflow—making it a smart, rugged choice for any setup.

Features

• 16x16 Dante Interface supports 48/96 kHz for seamless audio networking and integration.
• 16 High-Quality Microphone Preamps deliver clean, detailed input capture.
• 7" Capacitive Touchscreen provides fast, intuitive access to controls and settings.
• 96 kHz FPGA Processing ensures ultra-low latency and high-resolution audio performance.
• Six Stereo FX Engines with Dedicated Returns offer rich, studio-quality effects.
• 32x32 USB Audio Interface enables multitrack recording and playback via USB-C.
• AES Output provides digital audio connectivity for professional setups.
• 12 XLR Outputs offer flexible routing for monitors, mains, and more.
• Eight Programmable Soft Keys allow quick access to custom functions.
• SLink Port enables remote audio I/O and integration with Everything I/O devices.

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 Input Channels, 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 Channel, 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 Input, 16x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input, 4x 1/4" TRS
• Balanced Channel Input (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled)
• Analog Outputs: 12x XLR Balanced Output, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output
• Phantom Power: +48 V
• Digital I/O: 1x etherCON I/O (Network), 1x XLR AES3 Output, 1x etherCON Dante I/O
• 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