Allen & Heath QU-6 Digital Mixing Console

The Allen & Heath Qu-6 builds on the trusted Qu series foundation with expanded I/O, more motorised faders, and the same powerful 96kHz XCVI processing that defines the range. Designed for professionals who need greater flexibility and control, the Qu-6 offers 24 combi mic/line inputs, 16 XLR outputs, and a generous 128x128 SLink port for seamless system expansion. Its 25 motorised faders and 4 layers of customisable fader banks provide fluid, hands-on mixing, while the 7 capacitive touchscreen and intuitive layout ensure fast, efficient operation. With multitrack recording and playback via USB and SD, built-in FX engines, and remote control across platforms, the Qu-6 is ready for any environment—from live stages and studios to AV installations. Rack-mountable and engineered for performance, it’s a powerful, adaptable solution for modern mixing needs. Features 24 High-Performance Microphone Preamps deliver clean, accurate sound capture. 7 Capacitive Touchscreen ensures fast, intuitive access to all key functions. 96 kHz FPGA Processing provides ultra-low latency and high-resolution audio. Six Stereo FX Engines with Returns offer rich, built-in effects for enhanced mixing. 32x32 USB Audio Interface supports seamless multitrack recording and playback. AES Output enables professional-grade digital audio connectivity. 16 XLR Outputs offer flexible routing for mains, monitors, and more. Eight Programmable Soft Keys allow easy access to custom functions. SLink Port supports remote audio expansion and integration with Everything I/O. Specifications Mixer Max I/O Capacity: 36x Input / 12x Output Analog Input Channels: 28 (24 Mono / 2 Stereo) Mic Preamps: 24 Analog Output Channels: 16 Mix Routing: 6x Mono Aux Send, 6x Stereo Aux Send Groups: 6x Subgroup Presets: No Display: 7 Touchscreen Faders: 25x 3.9 / 100 mm Motorised Fader Meters: 2x 12-Segment LED (Main), Single LED (Channel) Signal Processing Gain/Trim Range: +60 dB Input Pad: -20 dB (Mic/Line Inputs) Input Polarity: Normal/Reverse Dynamic Processing: Compressor and Gate on Input Channels, Compressor and Limiter on Master EQ: 4-Band Parametric on Input Channels EQ Parameters: Notch/Peak Graphic EQ: Yes Filters: High-Pass Filter Solo/Mute: Solo-in-Place/AFL, Mute, PFL per Input Channel, Bus, and Master Built-In Effects: 4x Reverb, Stereo Delay (Tap), 2x Reverb (Gated), 2x Vocal Effect, 3x Stereo Chorus, Chorus, 3x Flanger, Phaser Audio Delay: No 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 Performance Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±5 dB Max Input Level: 16 dBu (XLR Mic), +30 dBu (1/4 TRS Line with Pad) Analog Dynamic Range: 110 dB I/O Impedance: 1.5 Kilohms (Mic), 20 Kilohms (Line) Noise Floor: -88 dBu THD+N: 0% at Unity Gain (Mic/Line Input) Signal Generator: Sine, White, Pink, Band-Pass Noise Connectivity Analog Inputs: 1x XLR Talkback Input, 24x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input, 4x 1/4 TRS Balanced Channel Input (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled) Analog Outputs: 16x XLR Balanced Output, 2x 1/4 TRS Balanced Output Phantom Power: +48 V Digital I/O: 1x etherCON Input/Output (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), 1x 1/4 Footswitch 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