Allen & Heath AH-QU-5D – Qu-5D Digital Mixer with 16x16 Dante
Allen & Heath AH-QU-5D – Qu-5D Digital Mixer with 16x16 Dante is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Allen & Heath AH-QU-5D – Qu-5D Digital Mixer with 16x16 Dante
What is the Allen & Heath AH-QU-5D digital mixer?
The Allen & Heath AH-QU-5D is the Dante-equipped version of the compact Qu-5, a 96kHz digital mixer with 16 mic preamps, 12 XLR outputs, 16+1 motorised faders and a built-in 16x16 Dante interface. It mixes 38 inputs into 12 mixes, 4 matrices and main LR. The Qu-5D Dante mixer is aimed at conference rooms, houses of worship and multi-room facilities where the console must share audio with a Dante network of DSPs, recorders and amplifiers.
How does the Allen & Heath AH-QU-5D work?
The Qu-5D provides the full Qu-5 feature set and adds a 16x16 Dante interface at 48kHz or 96kHz on a dedicated locking EtherCON port. Dante channels can be patched to and from any input or output, so the mixer can feed a networked DSP, receive wireless microphone receivers or send a program mix to overflow rooms. Allen & Heath offers a 32x32 Dante channel upgrade add-on for systems that need more network channels.
On the surface, six RackExtra FX engines, a 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer and a 7-inch touchscreen handle the mix. The 128x128 SLink port connects stageboxes and Everything I/O, the USB-C port gives 32x32 multitrack audio, and the SD slot records up to 16 tracks at 96kHz. Free remote apps cover Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, and the unit is rack mountable with an optional kit.
What are the key features of the Allen & Heath AH-QU-5D?
- Built-in 16x16 Dante — integrates with networked DSPs, amplifiers and recorders on a locking EtherCON port.
- Dante upgrade path — a 32x32 channel add-on is available from Allen & Heath.
- 38 inputs to mix with 16+1 faders — compact surface with 4 fader layers.
- 96kHz, sub-0.7ms latency — high-resolution processing for live and spoken-word sound.
- 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer — hands-off balancing for meetings, panels and lectures.
- 128x128 SLink port — expands I/O with remote stageboxes and Everything I/O.
- 32x32 USB-C and SD recording — records and streams multitrack audio.
- 19-inch rack mountable — optional kit for equipment racks.
Where is the Allen & Heath AH-QU-5D typically used?
- Conference room
- Boardroom
- House of worship
- Government space
- Training room
- Multi-purpose room
Technical Specifications
| Mic preamps | 16 combi XLR/jack, 0 to +60dB in 1dB steps |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 12 XLR line outputs, Outputs A/B (TRS), 1 AES output |
| Dante | 16 x 16, 48/96kHz, locking EtherCON |
| Faders | 16+1, 4 layers |
| Mix architecture | 38 inputs to mix; 12 mixes, 4 matrices, main LR |
| FX | 6 FX engines with dedicated stereo returns |
| Sample rate / latency | 96kHz / <0.7ms mic in to main LR |
| Touchscreen | 7 in capacitive, 800 x 480 |
| USB audio / SD recording | 32 x 32 USB-C; SD 16 ch at 96kHz, 32 ch at 48kHz |
| SLink | 128 x 128 (gigaACE/GX); DX 32x32; dSnake 40 in |
| Dynamic range | 110dB |
| Power | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz; 75W max |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 476 x 213 mm (17.3 x 18.7 x 8.4 in) |
| Weight | 10 kg (22 lbs) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Qu-5D need a Dante card?
No. Dante is built in with a dedicated EtherCON port, leaving the SLink port free for stageboxes.
How many Dante channels does it support?
16x16 at 48kHz or 96kHz as standard, with a 32x32 upgrade add-on available from Allen & Heath.
Can it feed personal monitor mixers?
Yes. In dSnake mode the SLink port carries ME outputs for mixers such as the AH-ME-1 personal monitor mixer.
Which stageboxes work with it?
The SLink port supports dSnake racks such as the AR2412 stage rack, plus DX and GX expanders.
Is it rack mountable?
Yes. The Qu-5 and Qu-5D accept the optional 19-inch rack kit.
Who can install and support it?
Creation Networks designs and commissions Qu and Dante systems nationwide. See the full Allen & Heath collection for companion products.
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