Allen & Heath QU-5D

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Allen & Heath QU-5D

Allen & Heath

QU-5D

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 617339
Model: QU-5D
Price: $2,583.90

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The QU-5D is a seriously capable mixer—a fantastic option for bands, churches, or any live sound engineer needing a robust and flexible system. Its Dante integration and motorized faders are pro-level features, and the touchscreen interface keeps things manageable even with a complex setup. It's a workhorse that'll handle demanding gigs without breaking the bank.

Product Description

  • Allen & Heath QU-5D
  • 38-Channel Digital Mixer with Dante Interface
  • 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 channel 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
  • Dante (16 x 16)
  • S-Link port
  • USB-A stereo recording/playback
  • USB-C interface with 32 x 32 channels
  • SD card multitrack recording/playback (16 x 16 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 provides pristine audio quality and low latency.
  • • Dante interface offers flexible routing and expansion possibilities.
  • • Motorized faders provide tactile control and recallable scenes.
  • • Intuitive touchscreen simplifies complex routing and processing.
CONS
  • • The physical size and weight make it less portable for solo gigs.
  • • Limited EQ bands per channel compared to some higher-end digital mixers.
  • • Dante connectivity requires compatible infrastructure for full functionality.

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Key Features

Channels 38 (32 mono, 2 stereo, USB)
Aux/Bus 12 mono + 6 stereo aux/group busses, 4 Matrix busses
Effects 6 FX engines with Allen & Heath's reverb algorithms
Motorized Faders 17, 100mm travel
Connections 16 XLR mic/line combo, 2 stereo line, 12 XLR out, 2 TRS out, AES3, Dante (16x16), S-Link, USB-A/C
Weight 10 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

USB-C offers significantly higher channel count (32x32) and greater bandwidth for multitrack recording compared to the USB-A’s 32x32 at 48kHz.
No, the S-Link port is primarily for connecting other Allen & Heath devices for transport of audio and control data, not for adding more physical inputs.
Yes, the capacitive touchscreen is quite responsive, allowing for relatively fast adjustments, though a dedicated control surface might still be preferred for the most critical live adjustments.

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