{"product_id":"allen-heath-ah-qu-5-allen-heath-qu-5-32-channel","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath AH-QU-5 – Qu-5 Digital Mixer, 16+1 Faders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5 digital mixer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5 is the compact model in the current Qu-5\/6\/7 range, a 96kHz digital mixer with 16 onboard mic preamps, 12 XLR line outputs and 16+1 motorised faders. It mixes 38 inputs into 12 mixes, 4 matrices and the main LR, with a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen for setup and processing. The Qu-5 compact digital mixer suits conference rooms, houses of worship, schools and small venues that need professional mixing in a small footprint, with the option to rack mount it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5 work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the 16 combi XLR\/jack preamps feeds a fully processed input channel, and the mixer runs at 96kHz with under 0.7ms latency from local mic input to main LR. Six multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns bring RackExtra FX from the dLive platform into the Qu range. A 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer balances microphones for panels, meetings and lectures without an operator riding faders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor expansion, the 128x128 SLink port connects Allen \u0026amp; Heath stageboxes and Everything I\/O, supporting dSnake, DX and gigaACE modes. A USB-C port gives a 32x32 audio interface for recording and streaming, an SD card slot records up to 16 tracks at 96kHz or 32 at 48kHz, and USB-A handles stereo record and playback. Free apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android provide remote mixing, and the Qu-5 can be mounted in a 19-inch rack with an optional kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features of the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e38 inputs to mix\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles 16 local mics plus stereo returns, USB and expansion sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16+1 faders over 4 layers\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps a compact surface while giving quick access to every channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96kHz processing with sub-0.7ms latency\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean, responsive sound for live and spoken word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 stereo FX engines\u003c\/strong\u003e — RackExtra FX from dLive with dedicated returns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer\u003c\/strong\u003e — manages conference and panel microphones automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e128x128 SLink port\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds remote stageboxes and Everything I\/O expanders over Cat cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32x32 USB-C audio interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — records and streams multitrack audio to a computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSD card multitrack recording\u003c\/strong\u003e — captures 16 tracks at 96kHz or 32 tracks at 48kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e19-inch rack mountable\u003c\/strong\u003e — optional rack kit for AV racks and fixed installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5 typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:40%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:60%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMic preamps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 combi XLR\/jack, 0 to +60dB in 1dB steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 XLR line outputs, Outputs A\/B (TRS), 1 AES output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaders\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16+1, 4 layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMix architecture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e38 inputs to mix; 12 mixes, 4 matrices, main LR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 FX engines with dedicated stereo returns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSample rate \/ latency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e96kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.7ms mic in to main LR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTouchscreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7 in capacitive, 800 x 480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32 x 32 (USB-C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSD recording\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 ch at 96kHz, 32 ch at 48kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSLink\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 x 128 (gigaACE\/GX); DX 32x32; dSnake 40 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDynamic range \/ freq. response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e110dB \/ 20Hz-20kHz +0\/-0.5dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMax output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e+22dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100-240V AC, 50\/60Hz; 70W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e440 x 476 x 213 mm (17.3 x 18.7 x 8.4 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 kg (22 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Qu-5 and Qu-5D?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qu-5D adds a built-in 16x16 Dante interface on a dedicated EtherCON port. Otherwise the two mixers share the same channel count, faders and features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add a stagebox?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SLink port connects Allen \u0026amp; Heath remote audio racks such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-ar2412-24x12-main-remote-stage-rack-for-gld-qu-mixers-black\"\u003eAR2412 stage rack\u003c\/a\u003e in dSnake mode, plus DX and GX expanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support personal monitoring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn dSnake mode the SLink port carries ME outputs for personal mixers such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-ah-me-1-personal-monitor-mixer\"\u003eAH-ME-1 personal monitor mixer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be rack mounted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Qu-5 and Qu-5D are the Qu models that accept the optional 19-inch rack kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I step up to SQ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need more channels, buses or a 48-channel engine, look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-sq-5-48-channel-36-bus-digital-mixer-with-16-1-motorized-faders\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath SQ-5\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/allen-heath\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Creation Networks install and support it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We design, install and commission Qu systems nationwide, including stageboxes, networking and control, and provide ongoing support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Heath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68085052309740,"sku":"AH-QU-5","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/Qu-5-Right-1024x683.png?v=1793872413","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-ah-qu-5-allen-heath-qu-5-32-channel","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}