Allen & Heath develops the next generation of Qu digital mixers

Composed of six new digital mixers, Allen & Heath brings FPGA and DEEP processing capabilities to its renewed Qu series 96 kHz, Dante options and workflow and hardware improvements.

Based on a unified platform, the new mixers Qu series from Allen & Heath offer 38 entries (32 mono/linkable and 3 stereo); 12 mixes, 4 matrices, 6 effects engines with dedicated stereo returns, in addition to a puerto SLink for connection to the Everything I/O remote expander ecosystem.

All models include a 32-inch USB-C audio interface×32 for DAW recording, multitrack support 32 channels via SD card and stereo recording and playback via USB-A port.

“Every aspect of the mixer has been redesigned: from the XCVI core and enhanced I/O capability, even the screen and the faders -explains Keith Johnson, senior product manager at Allen & Heath-. The user interface has also been completely revamped, maintaining the simplicity in design and workflow that characterizes and gives value to Qu” mixers.

This renewed Allen range & Heath, brand that sells in Spain Audio-Technica, includes three chassis sizes, each available with or without integrated Dante connectivity, ensuring there is a Qu mixer for every application.

Specifically, the compact ones Qu-5 and Qu-5D offer 17 faders, 16 XLR inputs and 12 XLR outputs; the models Qu-6 and Qu-6D extend this capacity to 25 faders, 24 XLR inputs and 16 XLR outputs; and the largest ones: Qu-7 and Qu-7D, they have 33 faders, 32 XLR inputs and 20 XLR outputs. The three variants integrate a Dante 16 interface×16, with resolutions of 48 y 96 kHz.

Known for its accessible workflow, The Qu series maintains its commitment to the philosophy of 'efficient mixing'. The new generation extends this philosophy with four layers of customizable faderss, More assignable soft keys and flexible addressing option, in addition to the classic channel connection 1:1.

The user interface has been renewed prioritizing Browsing speed and ease of use, with major mixing functions at your fingertips, either through the specific controls or the new touch screen.

While the new mixers retain the look and design of the original Qu series, The numerous hardware improvements introduced give it a modern touch. Los updated mic preamps and high-performance converters, with resolution of 96 kHz, guarantee a signal integrity impeccable from entry to exit.

Each channel now includes a display and chroma meter to obtain visual information very quickly, and the new touch screen offers greater clarity and responsiveness.

All new mixers What are they compatibles con DEEP Processing. Upcoming firmware V1.1 offers a set of optional dLive series plugins, including emulations of renowned studio compressors and preamps.

Besides, The Qu series now incorporates the feedback and gain assistants (feedback assistant y gain assistant) present in the CQ series, that simplify configuration and speed up sound testing.

As pointed out Nic Beretta, Allen Product Manager & Heath, “bands and engineers will love the powerful processing, Helpful support tools and live recording options. It is a comprehensive and super flexible solution for studios and broadcast applications, and AV integrators have been demanding a Dante-compatible Qu mixer.”.