{"product_id":"allen-heath-ah-qu-5d-allen-heath-qu-5d-32-channel","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath AH-QU-5D – Qu-5D Digital Mixer with 16x16 Dante","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5D digital mixer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5D work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; Heath offers a 32x32 Dante channel upgrade add-on for systems that need more network channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features of the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5D?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 16x16 Dante\u003c\/strong\u003e — integrates with networked DSPs, amplifiers and recorders on a locking EtherCON port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDante upgrade path\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 32x32 channel add-on is available from Allen \u0026amp; Heath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e38 inputs to mix with 16+1 faders\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact surface with 4 fader layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96kHz, sub-0.7ms latency\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-resolution processing for live and spoken-word sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer\u003c\/strong\u003e — hands-off balancing for meetings, panels and lectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e128x128 SLink port\u003c\/strong\u003e — expands I\/O with remote stageboxes and Everything I\/O.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32x32 USB-C and SD recording\u003c\/strong\u003e — records and streams multitrack audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e19-inch rack mountable\u003c\/strong\u003e — optional kit for equipment racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-QU-5D 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\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\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;\"\u003eDante\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 x 16, 48\/96kHz, locking EtherCON\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 \/ SD recording\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32 x 32 USB-C; SD 16 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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e110dB\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; 75W 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\u003eDoes the Qu-5D need a Dante card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dante is built in with a dedicated EtherCON port, leaving the SLink port free for stageboxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Dante channels does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16x16 at 48kHz or 96kHz as standard, with a 32x32 upgrade add-on available from Allen \u0026amp; Heath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it feed personal monitor mixers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In dSnake mode the SLink port carries ME outputs for 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\u003eWhich stageboxes work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SLink port supports dSnake 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, plus DX and GX expanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it rack mountable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Qu-5 and Qu-5D accept the optional 19-inch rack kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho can install and support it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreation Networks designs and commissions Qu and Dante systems nationwide. See the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/allen-heath\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath collection\u003c\/a\u003e for companion products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Heath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68085052342508,"sku":"AH-QU-5D","price":2599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/Qu-5D-Right-1024x683.png?v=1793872413","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-ah-qu-5d-allen-heath-qu-5d-32-channel","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}