Allen & Heath QU-5
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Allen & Heath
QU-5
Product Info
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The QU-5 is a serious contender for bands and larger ensembles needing a compact, powerful digital mixer. The motorized faders and intuitive touchscreen make complex mixes manageable, and the USB-C interface opens up serious recording possibilities – a real workhorse for live sound and studio applications.
Product Description
- Allen & Heath QU-5
- 38-Channel Digital Mixing Console
- 38 inputs for mixing (32 mono
- 2 stereo
- USB)
- 16 mic / line combo inputs
- Two stereo line inputs
- 7" capacitive touchscreen
- Remote Apps Qu MixPad & Qu 4You
- 17 motorised faders
- 12 XLR outputs
- Two TRS outputs
- One AES3 output
- Four shannel strip levels
- Eight soft keys
- 96 kHz XCVI Core
- 12 mix busses (six mono aux/group
- six stereo aux/group)
- Four matrix busses
- Six FX engines
- Slink port
- USB-A stereo recording/playback
- USB-C interface with 32 x 32 channels
- SD card multitrack recording/playback (16 x16 at 96 kHz
- 32 x 32 at 48 kHz)
- Optional 19" rack-mountable (not included)
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 440 x 476 x 211 mm
- Weight: 10 kg
PROS
- • Excellent XCVI core delivers pristine audio quality and low latency.
- • Motorized faders provide tactile control and recallable scenes.
- • Comprehensive USB-C interface facilitates flexible recording and playback.
- • Intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies complex mixing tasks.
CONS
- • Limited physical connectivity compared to larger format consoles.
- • Rackmount kit sold separately, adding to the overall investment.
- • Learning curve for full feature set, despite the touchscreen.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
38 (32 mono, 2 stereo)
Aux/Bus
12 mono, 6 stereo aux/group; 4 matrix busses
Effects
6 FX engines
Motorized Faders
17
Connections
16 XLR/line combo, 2 stereo line, 12 XLR outs, 2 TRS outs, 1 AES3, USB-A, USB-C, Slink
Weight
10 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The XCVI core provides excellent headroom, minimizing noise and distortion even at high levels, noticeably better than many similarly priced competitors.
Yes, the USB-C interface is robust and designed for live multi-track recording; however, a reliable computer and external storage are essential for seamless operation.
Absolutely; the faders offer precise and swift scene recall, critical for managing complex setups and ensuring consistent sound across different songs or set changes.
