Allen & Heath Qu-5 32-channel Digital Mixer

Borrowing heavily from the popular Qu series, the Allen & Heath Qu-5 is a professional-grade digital mixer with powerful XCVI processing, updated FX, and Everything I/O connectivity. There's also a 7" capacitive touchscreen, channel strip displays, customizable layers, extra SoftKeys, and SD-card recording.

The Qu-5 offers a channel count of 32 mono and two stereo channels for a total of 36 inputs and 6 mono/linkable aux, and 6 stereo aux/group. The mixer is rack-mountable (rack ears optional) and combines high performance audio processing and professional features with ease of use and hands-on control.

Flagship processing, now in a compact Qu mixer

The Qu-5 combines the compact portability of the best-selling Qu-16 with the powerful 96kHz FPGA processing of Allen & Heath's acclaimed XCVI Core, the same engine that drives the company's flagship SQ and dLive series. This advanced digital mixer features six cutting-edge Multi-FX engines, each with dedicated return channels, and offers full Everything I/O connectivity for maximum flexibility and expandability. Enhancing its intuitive workflow, the Qu-5 is equipped with a large 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, vivid channel strip displays, customizable layers, and eight programmable SoftKeys, delivering a seamless, hands-on mixing experience in a space-saving design. We've worked with Qu series mixers since their original unveiling, and we're genuinely impressed by the Qu-5's elevated capabilities and refined user experience.

All the I/O you need — right where you need it

Designed for maximum flexibility, the Allen & Heath Qu-5 boasts a highly versatile I/O configuration with 36 mix inputs, including 32 mono channels — linkable for stereo operation — and two dedicated stereo channels. Its output architecture features a stereo main LR bus, 12 mix outputs (comprising six mono or linkable auxes and six stereo aux/group mixes), and four matrix outputs that can also be configured as stereo pairs. For physical connectivity, the Qu-5 includes 16 XLR mic/line combo jacks, two stereo line input pairs (each with dual TRS connectors), and a dedicated talkback input. On the output side, it offers 12 XLR outputs, two TRS outputs, and a stereo AES3 digital output, ensuring seamless integration into both live sound and studio production environments.

Multitrack recording made effortless

Recording with the Qu-5 is refreshingly straightforward. It features a 32-in/32-out USB-C audio interface, allowing seamless integration with your DAW for multitrack recording and playback. For standalone operation, the built-in SD card slot supports 32-channel recording and playback at up to 48kHz and supports 16 channels at 96kHz, eliminating the need for a computer. Additionally, a USB-A port enables stereo recording, playback, and data transfer.

Features:

• Next-gen, 38-in/24-out, 96kHz digital mixer blending the Qu-32's svelte form factor with advanced XCVI processing
• 6 Multi-FX engines, each with dedicated returns, lend a studio-quality sheen to your mixes
• Versatile Everything I/O connectivity ensures maximum flexibility and expandability
• Vibrant 7-in. capacitive touchscreen offers easy access to channel strips, FX, and more
• Vivid channel strip displays, 4 user-definable layers, and 8 programmable SoftKeys put intuitive control at your fingertips
• 36 mix inputs, including 32 mono channels — linkable for stereo operation — and 2 dedicated stereo channels
• 16 premium digitally controlled mic preamps, engineered for pristine transparency, ultra-low noise, and musical warmth
• 17 smooth 100mm motorized faders and a thoughtfully designed interface provide intuitive hands-on control
• USB-C audio interface and SD card slot provide you with up to 32 channels of recording and playback
• Fully rackmountable and built to handle the demands of modern live sound production