Allen and Heath QU-6 Compact 96kHz Digital Mixer

Allen and Heath QU-6 Compact 96kHz Digital Mixer

Allen and Heath QU-6 Compact 96kHz Digital Mixer
Allen and Heath QU-6 Compact 96kHz Digital Mixer
Allen and Heath QU-6 Compact 96kHz Digital Mixer
Allen and Heath QU-6 Compact 96kHz Digital Mixer
Allen and Heath QU-6 Compact 96kHz Digital Mixer
Allen and Heath QU-6 Compact 96kHz Digital Mixer
Highlights

Allen & Heath’s legendary digital mixer is reborn, supercharged with a 96kHz XCVI core for DEEP Processing capabilities, increased channel count with fully flexible patching across 4 customisable layers, a completely redesigned user interface, significant hardware upgrades, plus extended connectivity.

  • 25 100mm Motorised Faders
  • 24 XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
  • 16 XLR Output Sockets
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Allen & Heath Qu-6 takes the ever-popular Qu-24 form factor and adds Allen & Heath’s powerful XCVI processing, new FX engines and Everything I/O connectivity. There’s also a larger capacitive touchscreen, channel strip displays, customisable layers and extra SoftKeys.

The Qu-6 is a rack mountable, 32 input channel, 96kHz digital audio mixer, combining high performance audio processing and professional features with ease of use and hands-on control.

The Qu-6 is a multi-purpose mixer suitable for live music/band use, AV and install, studio and broadcast.

Workflow and UI have been designed to make operation easy for inexperienced users or volunteers, provide familiarity to those transitioning from analogue mixing and give quick access to more advanced features for the experienced engineer.

All New Hardware.

The new Allen & Heath Qu retains the much-loved appearance and form factor of the original Qu series, but with multiple hardware improvements to elevate the sonic performance and mixing experience.

Audio

Updated microphone preamps and high-performance 96kHz AD/DA converters combine to deliver pristine audio to and from the XCVI core, preserving every detail of the source.

Control

Every channel now features a channel display – showing channel name, channel type, or socket number – and a chromatic channel meter for at-a-glance level information, and the new touchscreen accommodates a completely redesigned user interface.

Updated Workflow

The original Qu series was well loved for its ease and speed of use, making it the perfect mixer for engineers coming from the analogue world. The new Qu takes this further, maintaining a focus on “walk up and mix” usability while adding 4 fully customisable layers, more assignable SoftKeys for workflow optimisation, and flexible routing options in addition to the classic 1:1 Qu routing, all accessible via a newly developed, fast and responsive, user interface.

Reliable Recording and Playback. Anywhere.

Every new Allen & Heath Qu model is packed with versatile recording and playback options, with an integrated 32×32 USB-C audio interface, 32-channel multitrack support via SD card, and simple stereo recording and playback through the USB-A port, whatever your application.

SLink - Everything I/O Compatible

Thanks to its SLink port, Qu can be connected to the Everything I/O family of rack and stage box expanders making it a flexible, mix ‘n’ match solution for owners of other Allen & Heath digital systems. It can even be connected directly to other Allen & Heath consoles with up to 128×128 channels of 96kHz audio available for patching.

DEEP Processing. Assistive Tools.

Allen & Heath Qu is now DEEP Processing ready, bringing acclaimed add-ons from our flagship dLive system to the Qu platform for the first time. In addition, Qu now features the Feedback and Gain Assistants from the CQ series to take the stress out of setup and speed up your soundchecks.

Gain Assistant - Faster Setups

Adjusting the gain for each channel might not be the most thrilling task, and it can take up a lot of your setup time when you have multiple channels to manage.

Qu’s Gain Assistant streamlines this process by quickly and precisely setting the ideal gain level for one or more input channels, while continuously monitoring levels during the performance to avoid any unwanted peaks or surprises.

Feedback Assistant - Say Goodbye to Feedback

Qu’s easy to use Feedback Assistant automatically identifies and removes problematic frequencies with up to 16 filters per output, allowing you to mix with confidence and put feedback worries behind you.

Add-Ons - Take Your Mix to the Next Level

Proven on countless world-tours with international artists, DEEP Processing and RackExtra FX from our award-winning dLive digital mixing system are now available within your Qu.

AMM - Automatic Mic Mixer

Qu’s 32 channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) makes it the perfect choice for mixing conferences, panel talks, and TV shows. It’s fully integrated in the mixer, with no extra latency, so you don’t need to route the audio to an internal DSP rack or external plugin system.

Remote Apps

The new Qu series is compatible with Qu-MixPad and Qu4You apps.

Qu-Mixpad is compatible with iPadOS 14.0 or later, visionOS 1.0 or later, and Android devices running Android 6.0 and up. Windows and Mac apps are coming soon.

Qu4You is compatible with iOS 14.0 or later, iPadOS 14.0 or later, macOS 11.0 or later (M1 chip or later only), visionOS 1.0 or later, and Android devices running Android 6.0 and up.

Qu-MixPad

Whether you’re fine-tuning monitors side of stage or walking the venue during soundcheck, Qu MixPad provides independent and simultaneous control of your Qu mixer from a tablet.

Mix Anywhere

Qu MixPad gives you the freedom to mix from anywhere in the venue, even if that’s not physically close to the mixer’s location.

Faster Monitors

Qu MixPad makes it easy to setup monitor mixes on stage with the performers, ensuring everyone is hearing exactly what they need.

Extra Control

Qu MixPad can be used to add additional control at the mixing position, for example to display RTA, meters, FX parameters or channel processing.

Double Up

With support for two instances of Qu MixPad plus the console itself, you get up to three mixing points, perfect for flexible workflows and fast, responsive mixing in any scenario.

Qu4You

Qu4You is a free personal mixing app, enabling performers to control their own monitor mix from their Android or iOS devices and freeing the audio engineer to focus on the front-of-house sound.

Give Musicians Control

Qu4You allows musicians to craft their personal monitor mix leaving the engineer to focus on the all-important FOH sound.

For the Whole Band

Up to 8 musicians can use Qu4You simultaneously so everyone in the band can benefit, from the vocalist to the drummer.

Android + iOS Versions

Qu4You is compatible with most Android and iOS devices with simple installation and setup.

For All Abilities

Controls range from a simple 4-wheel interface to control key levels through to full control of EQ and compression on the aux mix. And, if the musician makes a mess of things, the engineer can easily take over.

  • 96kHz XCVI Core
  • 38x Inputs to Mix (32x Mono/Linkable, 3x Stereo)
  • Stereo Main LR Output
  • 12x Mixes (6x Mono/Linkable Aux/Group, 6x Stereo Aux/Group)
  • 4x Mono/Linkable Matrix
  • 24x XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
  • 2x Stereo Line Input Sockets (each 2x TRS)
  • 1x XLR Talkback Socket
  • 16x XLR Output Sockets
  • 2x TRS Output Sockets
  • 1x AES3 Stereo Digital Output Socket
  • 128x128 Intelligent SLink Port for Everything I/O expansion and system connections
  • Stereo Headphone Output
  • 6x Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Return Channels
  • 7" Capacitive Touchscreen
  • 25x 100mm Motorised Faders
  • 4x Customisable Channel Strip Layers
  • 8x SoftKeys
  • USB-A For stereo audio record/playback and data transfer
  • USB-C Audio interface for multichannel record/playback (32x32)
  • SD Card Slot for multichannel audio record/playback (16x16@96kHz, 32x32@48kHz)
  • 12V Lamp Socket
  • Configurable single/dual Footswitch Connection
  • Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LED’s
  • IEC Mains Connection with Worldwide PSU
  • RJ45 Network Socket
  • Remote control via free apps – Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android
Inputs
Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced Combi XLR/Jack, fully recallable preamp
Input Sensitivity: -60 to +0dBu
TRS Inputs: -20dB Pad (Fixed)
Preamp Gain: 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input Level (XLR/Jack): +16dBu Mic input / +30dBu TRS pad input
Input Impedance: >1.5k Ohms MIC / >20k Ohms TRS
THD+N, Unity gain 0dB: 0.002% -92dB (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @0dBu 1kHz)
THD+N, Mid gain +30dB: 0.004% -88dB (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @-30dBu 1kHz)
Phantom Power: +48V (+3V / -2V)
Stereo Line Inputs: Balanced, 2x 1/4" TRS jack
Input Sensitivity: Nominal +4dBu
Trim: +/-24dB
Maximum Input Level: +21dBu
Input Impedance: >6k Ohms
Outputs
XLR Outputs: Balanced, XLR
Outputs A and B: Balanced 1/4" TRS Jack
Source: Fully patchable
Output Impedance: <75 Ohms
Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
Residual Output Noise: -88dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)
AES Digital Output: Balanced XLR 2 channel, 96kHz sampling rate (Default with SRC Bypassed), Switchable output sample rates, 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz, 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110 Ohms
SLink Connection
Connector: Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45)
dSnake mode: 40 input, 20+40(ME) output channels, 48kHz
DX mode: 32 input, 32 output channels, 96kHz
GigaACE/GX: 128 input, 128 output channels, 96kHz
Inputs: Fully patchable
Outputs: Fully patchable
Sync/SRC: Assignable as audio clock source, 48kHz<>96kHz SRC
USB Audio
Qu-Drive: USB-A or SD Card, recording or playback
Stereo Record (USB-A): 2 channel, WAV, 48/96kHz, 24-bit, fully patchable
Stereo Playback (USB-A): 1/2 channel, WAV, 44.1/48/96kHz 16/24-bit, fully patchable
Multitrack Record (SDHC): 16 channels 96kHz, 32 channels 48kHz, 24-bit, WAV, fully patchable
Multitrack Playback (SDHC): 16 channels 96kHz, 32 channels 48kHz, 24-bit, WAV, fully patchable
SD Card: SDHC, 32GB, UHS-I, Class 10 for maximum channels, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
USB Audio Streaming: USB-C connection, USB 2.0 Core Audio compliant, ASIO/WDM for Windows
Send (upstream): 32 channels, 48/96kHz, 24-bit
Return (downstream): 32 channels, 48/96kHz, 24-bit
Control
Touch Screen: 7" Capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24-bit RGB
SoftKeys: 8
Mute Groups / DCA Groups: 8 / 8
Network: TCP/IP Ethernet for Control and MIDI
MIDI: USB-C and TCP/IP
Footswitch: Single or Dual, Momentary or Latching
System
Architecture: 38 input, 28 bus, XCVI Core
Dynamic Range: 110 dB
Frequency Response: +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Headroom: +18dB
Internal operating Level: 0dBu
THD+N (Mic/Line to Main L/R): 0.005%, -87dB (20Hz-20kHz)
dBFS Alignment: +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
Meter Calibration: 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
Main Meter Type: 2x 12 segment, fast (peak) response, follows PAFL
Channel Meter Type: Chromatic Channel Metering, fully programmable colour/brightness
Peak Indication: -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), Multi-point sensing
Sampling Rate: 96kHz
Bit Depth: XCVI custom bit depths, up to 96-bit
Latency: <0.7ms, Local Mic Input to Main L/R
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Max Power Consumption: 90W
Input Source Processing
Channels 1-32: Fully patchable
ST1 / ST2 / USB Channels: Fixed patch, ST1 / ST2 / USB1&2
USB Global Source: Qu-Drive or USB-C Streaming (Auto Switching)
Polarity: Normal/Invert
Trim: -24 to +24dB
High Pass Filter: 12/18/24dB per octave 20Hz – 2kHz
Insert: Fully Patchable (Digital/Analogue/-10dBV level)
Delay: Up to 341ms
Gate: Patchable Sidechain
Sidechain filter: Hi-pass (20Hz-5kHz), band-pass (120Hz-10kHz, Q=1), Lo-pass (120Hz-20kHz)
Threshold / Depth: -72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB
Attack / Hold / Release: 50µs to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s
PEQ: 4-Band fully parametric, 20Hz-20kHz, +/-15dB
Band 1, Band 4: Selectable Shelving (Baxandall), Bell, HPF/LPF 12dB/octave
Band 2, Band 3: Bell
Bell Width: Variable, 1.5 Q to 1/9th octave
Compressor: Patchable Sidechain, Ducker mode, DEEP options, +18dB Makeup gain
Sidechain filter: Hi-pass (20Hz-5kHz), band-pass (120Hz-10kHz, Q=1), Lo-pass (120-20kHz)
Threshold / Ratio: -46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity
Attack / Release: 30µs to 300ms / 50ms to 2s
Knee: Soft/Hard
Detector response: Peak/RMS switchable
Parallel Path: Compression dry/wet -inf to 0dB
Channel Direct Out: Follow Fader/Mute/Mute Group/DCA (Global)
Direct Out Source: Post-Preamp, Post-HPF, Post-Gate, Insert Return, Post-PEQ, Post-Comp, Post-Delay
Direct Out Level trim: -inf to 10dB (per channel)
Mix Processing
Insert: Fully Patchable (Digital/Analogue/-10dBV level)
Delay: Up to 682ms
Feedback Assistant: Automatic feedback suppression, 16 filters per mix, 8 concurrent detectors
Filter Cut: 0dB to 18dB
Automatic Filter Width: 18 to 116 Q
Manual Filter Width: 6 to 640 Q
GEQ: 28 bands 31Hz-16kHz, +/-12dB Gain, Constant 1/3 oct, DEEP options
PEQ: As Input PEQ
Compressor: As Input Compressor
FX
Internal FX: 6x FX engines, Send>Return (4 dedicated FX send) or Inserted (with Wet/Dry)
Types: SMR Reverb, Stereo Tap Delay, Gated Reverb, ADT, Blue Chorus, Symphonic Chorus, Flanger, Phaser
6x Dedicated Stereo FX returns: Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to LR/Mix, 4-Band PEQ
Audio Tools
PAFL: PFL or stereo in-place AFL, 0 to -24dB Trim, PAFL Delay Up to 682ms
Talkback: Dedicated input, Assignable to any mix, Preamp/Trim Control, 20Hz-20kHz 12dB/oct HPF
Signal Generator: Assignable to any input or mix, Sine/White/Pink/Bandpass Noise
RTA: 2x 31-Band 1/3 oct (Stereo) or 61-Band 1/6 octave (Mono), 20Hz-20kHz
AMM Type: 32 Channel, Gain Sharing Algorithm
Sidechain Filter: HPF / LPF 250Hz / 5kHz (12dB/octave)
Priority: -15dB to +15dB per channel
Dimensions & Weights
Qu-6 / Qu-6D Width x Depth x Height:
Unit only: 609 x 476 x 213 mm (24" x 18.7" x 8.4")
Packed in shipping box: 740 x 640 x 310 mm (29.2" x 25.2" x 12.2")
Unpacked weight: 13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)
Packed weight: 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs)
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