Allen & Heath Qu Series: A Complete Revamp with Dante Options
The popular live mixer series gets an update.
The new Allen & Heath Qu Series of live digital mixers brings 16, 24, and 32-fader variants with Dante interface options in each case.
Just when you thought Allen & Heath was slipping behind competitors like Behringer and Yamaha, think again. The Qu Series has undergone a revamp, now in three different sizes with Dante support.
Allen & Heath Qu Series
At the core of the new Qu Series is the 96 kHz FPGA engine with DEEP processing support. In each variation, you get 38 inputs to mix, which includes a total of 32 mono or linkable inputs and 3 stereo inputs. In addition, the Qu Series has 12 internal mixes with six mono or linkable mixes, six stereo mixes, and the main LR mix.
What’s more, there are four mono or linkable matrices and six stereo effects engines with dedicated returns, as a 128×128 Intelligent SLink port designed for Everything I/O stageboxes and interfaces. The Qu Series also becomes a 32×32 USB audio interface when connected via USB.
Here’s a basic rundown of the different models in the Qu Series:
- Qu-5: 16 preamps, 12 line outputs, 16 faders, rack mountable
- Qu-5D: 16 preamps, 12 line outputs, 16 faders, rack mountable, 16×16 Dante interface
- Qu-6: 24 preamps, 16 line outputs, 24 faders
- Qu-6D: 24 preamps, 16 line outputs, 24 faders, 16×16 Dante interface
- Qu-7: 32 preamps, 20 line outputs, 32 faders
- Qu-7D: 32 preamps, 20 line outputs, 32 faders, 16×16 Dante interface
Pricing and Availability:
The Allen & Heath Qu Series is currently available for pre-order. Get it at Thomann.*












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One response to “Allen & Heath Qu Series: A Complete Revamp with Dante Options”
Good but if they really want to compete and get customers again make your prices lower