Allen & Heath QU-6
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Allen & Heath
QU-6
Product Info
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The QU-6 is a serious step up for bands and sound engineers needing a flexible, powerful mixer. The touchscreen workflow is surprisingly intuitive once you get the hang of it, and the sheer number of inputs and outputs make it a real workhorse for live sound or complex studio setups. It's a premium-priced solution, but the feature set justifies the investment for those who need it.
Product Description
- Allen & Heath QU-6
- Digitaler Mixer for Live and Studio
- 7" capacitive touchscreen
- 25 faders
- 24 Mic/Line combo inputs
- 2 stereo-line inputs
- 16 XLR outputs
- 2 TRS outputs
- 1 AES3 output
- 4 Channel strip layers
- 8 SoftKeys
- 96 kHz XCVI Core
- 38 inputs for mixing (32 mono
- 2 stereo
- USB)
- 12 mix busses (6 mono aux/group
- 6 stereo aux/group)
- 4 matrix buses
- 6 FX engines
- SLink port
- USB-A stereo recording/playback
- USB-C interface with 32x32 channels
- SD card multitrack recording/playback (16x16 at 96 kHz
- 32x32 at 48 kHz)
- 19” rack mountable (optional)
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 609 x 476 x 213 mm
- Weight: 12.9 kg
PROS
- • Excellent XCVI core provides pristine audio fidelity and low latency.
- • Intuitive touchscreen interface significantly streamlines complex mixing tasks.
- • Comprehensive connectivity options cover almost any live or studio scenario.
- • Solid build quality; feels robust and ready for demanding touring conditions.
CONS
- • Size and weight make portability challenging for solo operators or smaller rigs.
- • Learning curve exists for users unfamiliar with digital mixer workflows.
- • Limited dynamic EQ options compared to higher-end, fully-featured consoles.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
38 (32 mono, 2 stereo, USB)
Aux/Bus
12 mono, 6 stereo aux/group + 4 matrix buses
Effects
6 FX engines (reverb, delay, chorus, etc.)
Motorized Faders
25 motorized faders for precise level control
Connections
24 XLR mic/line, 2 stereo line, 16 XLR out, 2 TRS out, 1 AES3, SLink
Weight
12.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
SLink allows for daisy-chaining multiple QU mixers for expanded input/output counts and remote control, ideal for larger events.
Yes, the USB-C interface provides a robust 32x32 channel connection, suitable for demanding studio multitrack recording workflows.
The capacitive touchscreen is quite responsive, but rapid, drastic adjustments might be quicker with physical knobs – it's a trade-off for the visual overview.
