Allen & Heath QU-5 | 96kHz Digital Mixer with 17 Motorized Faders & USB-C Audio Interface

High-Performance 96kHz Digital Audio Mixer for Live Sound & Recording

The Allen & Heath QU-5 is a compact yet powerful digital mixer designed for professional live sound, broadcast, and studio applications. Equipped with advanced 96kHz XCVI processing, intuitive hands-on control, and seamless integration with modern I/O solutions, the QU-5 delivers pristine audio quality, versatile mixing, and intuitive workflow in a rack-mountable form factor.

Allen & Heath QU-5 Competitive Differences

• 96kHz FPGA processing with DEEP and RackExtra FX integration
• 32x32 USB-C multichannel audio interface + SD-card recording/playback
• 7" capacitive touchscreen with redesigned, responsive UI
• 17 x 100mm motorized faders across 4 channel-strip layers
• 32 mono + 2 stereo input channels with 12 mix outputs
• Feedback Assistant and Gain Assistant from CQ series
• Expandable I/O via 128x128 SLink port (Everything I/O compatible)
• 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) with zero latency
• Rack mountable with optional kit for 19" racks

Allen & Heath QU-5 Description

The Allen & Heath QU-5 is the latest addition to the QU series of digital mixers, incorporating user-requested enhancements and improved hardware while maintaining the proven QU workflow. It offers 36 inputs (32 mono, 2 stereo), 6 mono and 6 stereo aux/group sends, 4 mono matrix mixes, and 12 XLR outputs — all powered by 96kHz XCVI processing.

Every input channel features a dedicated display for name/type identification, chromatic metering, and fast level referencing. The redesigned UI on the 7” touchscreen improves navigation and workflow, while assignable SoftKeys, customizable layers, and responsive motorized faders offer unparalleled control flexibility.

Multitrack recording is supported via a 32x32 USB-C interface or direct-to-SD card, with stereo playback available through the USB-A port. The built-in AMM makes the QU-5 ideal for conference mixing, and DEEP processing provides access to studio-quality tools without external DSPs. Connectivity is further expanded with SLink for integration with other Allen & Heath systems.

QU-5 Features

• 16 premium mic preamps with combi XLR/TRS inputs
• 7" capacitive touchscreen with redesigned interface
• 17 motorized 100mm faders
• 4 customizable fader layers
• 32x32 USB-C audio interface
• SD-card multitrack recording/playback (16x16 @ 96kHz or 32x32 @ 48kHz)
• 6 stereo FX engines with dedicated stereo returns
• DEEP processing ready (dLive processing integration)
• Feedback and Gain Assistants
• 128x128 SLink port for I/O expansion and system linking
• 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)
• Remote mixing via free apps (Qu-MixPad, Qu-You)
• Assignable SoftKeys and dual footswitch control
• Configurable chromatic metering

QU-5 Specifications

• Input Channels: 36 (32 mono/linkable, 2 stereo)
• Mic Preamps: 16
• Analog Inputs:
  • 16x XLR mic/line (combi)
  • 2x stereo TRS pairs (1/4")
  • 1x XLR talkback
• Analog Outputs:
  • 12x XLR balanced outputs
  • 2x 1/4" TRS balanced outputs
• Digital I/O:
  • 1x XLR AES3 output
  • 1x etherCON (SLink I/O)
• USB I/O:
  • 1x USB-C (32x32 multichannel interface)
  • 1x USB-A (stereo playback/record & data)
• Display: 7” capacitive touchscreen
• Faders: 17 x 100mm motorized
• Mix Architecture:
  • 12 Mixes: 6 mono/linkable aux, 6 stereo aux/group
  • 4 mono/linkable matrix
  • Stereo LR main output
• Signal Processing: Compressor, Gate, Limiter, 4-band PEQ, HPF
• Audio Delay: Up to 682ms
• Sample Rate: 96kHz
• Bit Depth: Up to 96-bit processing
• File Format Support: WAV (16/24-bit)
• Multitrack Recording: 32 tracks via USB-C or SD
• Phantom Power: +48V per channel
• Power Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
• Dimensions: 17.7 x 8.3 x 18.7 in (45 x 21.1 x 47.5 cm)
• Weight: 28.06 lb
• Shipping Dimensions: 25.1 x 22.6 x 12.1 in
• UPC: 5056756901073

What’s In The Box

• Allen & Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer
• Power Cable
• Quick Start Guide