Allen & Heath QU-6 Digital Mixing Console

Allen & Heath Qu-6 Digital Mixing Console – 38 Inputs, 96 kHz, 25 Motorized Faders

The Allen & Heath Qu-6 is a high-performance digital mixing console with 96 kHz XCVI processing for professional live sound, event production, bands, theater, conferences, permanent installations, and recording. The new generation of the Qu series combines high-quality audio processing with an intuitive user interface, flexible routing options, and extensive recording capabilities.

With 38 mix inputs, 24 XLR/jack combo inputs, 25 motorized 100-mm faders, and a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, the Qu-6 offers a clear and organized user interface even for large-scale productions. Four freely configurable fader layers allow you to customize the interface to your personal workflow.

96 kHz XCVI Core and Professional Processing

At the heart of the Allen & Heath Qu-6 is the powerful 96-kHz XCVI engine. Redesigned microphone preamps and high-quality 96-kHz AD/DA converters ensure precise and detailed signal processing. Additionally, the mixing console is DEEP Processing Ready and can be expanded with select processing and effects modules from the Allen & Heath dLive system.

Six multi-FX engines with separate stereo returns are available for effects processing. The built-in Gain Assistant helps you quickly set optimal input levels. The Feedback Assistant automatically detects problematic frequencies and can reduce disruptive feedback with up to 16 filters per output.

Flexible Mix Architecture

The Qu-6 offers 32 mono/linkable inputs and 3 stereo inputs. Additionally, it features 12 mixes, 4 mono/linkable matrix channels, and a stereo Main LR output. This makes the digital mixing console suitable for both classic live applications and extensive monitor, group, and PA setups.

Recording and 32x32 USB-C Audio Interface

The built-in 32x32 USB-C audio interface enables professional multitrack recording and playback directly through a connected computer. In addition, the SD card slot supports multitrack recording and playback with 16x16 channels at 96 kHz or 32x32 channels at 48 kHz. Stereo recording, playback, and data transfer are also possible via USB-A.

SLink for Flexible I/O Expansion

The Allen & Heath Qu-6 can be connected to compatible Everything-I/O stage boxes and rack expanders via the built-in 128x128 SLink port. This allows the system to be flexibly expanded with additional inputs and outputs and integrated into larger Allen & Heath audio systems.

Highlights

• Professional digital mixing console for live sound, recording, and installation
• 38 mix inputs
• 96 kHz XCVI core
• 24 XLR/jack combo mic/line inputs
• 16 XLR outputs
• 25 motorized 100-mm faders
• 4 individually configurable fader layers
• 7-inch capacitive touchscreen
• 8 freely assignable soft keys
• 12 mixes and 4 matrix channels
• 6 multi-FX engines with separate stereo returns
• DEEP Processing Ready
• Gain Assistant for quick level adjustment
• Feedback Assistant with up to 16 filters per output
• 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)
• 32x32 USB-C audio interface
• Multitrack Recording and Playback via SD Card
• 128x128 SLink port for Everything-I/O expansions
• Remote control via compatible Allen & Heath apps

Technical Specifications

• Mix Inputs: 38
• Mono/Linkable Inputs: 32
• Stereo Inputs: 3
• Sampling rate: 96 kHz
• Processing: XCVI Core
• Mic/Line Inputs: 24x XLR/jack combo
• Stereo Line Inputs: 2x, 2 TRS each
• XLR Outputs: 16
• TRS outputs: 2
• Digital output: AES3 stereo
• Talkback input: 1x XLR
• Mixes: 12
• Matrix: 4x mono/linkable
• Main output: Stereo LR
• FX: 6 multi-FX engines
• Faders: 25 motorized 100-mm faders
• Fader Layers: 4
• Display: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen
• Soft keys: 8
• USB-C audio interface: 32x32 channels
• SD recording: 16x16 at 96 kHz / 32x32 at 48 kHz
• SLink: 128x128 channels at 96 kHz
• Headphone output: Stereo

The Allen & Heath Qu-6 digital mixing console combines professional 96 kHz audio quality with a user-friendly interface and extensive recording and expansion capabilities. With 25 motorized faders and 24 local mic/line inputs, the Qu-6 is particularly well-suited for live events, bands, event production, theater, conferences, permanent installations, and professional recording applications.