Allen & Heath Qu-3D - Compact 36in/24out 96kHz Mixer with Dante
Allen & Heath Qu-3D
Built for AV professionals, engineers, creators and venues that need professional mixing in the smallest possible footprint, the Allen & Heath Qu-3D brings a new level of power to desktop digital mixing.
All New Hardware.
The Qu-3 and Qu-3D take the next generation appearance of the new Qu series, packed with multiple hardware improvements to elevate the sonic performance and mixing experience, and repackage it for desktop use.
Audio
Updated microphone preamps and high-performance 96kHz AD/DA converters combine to deliver pristine audio to and from the XCVI core, preserving every detail of the source.
Control
Every channel features a channel display – showing channel name, channel type, or socket number – and a chromatic channel meter for at-a-glance level information, and the new touchscreen accommodates a completely redesigned user interface.
Dante Enabled
The Qu-3D provides a 16×16 Dante interface at 96kHz or 48kHz for integration into larger systems or installs, with a 32×32 channel upgrade Add-On available for applications needing even more.
Updated Workflow
The original Qu series was well loved for its ease and speed of use, making it the perfect mixer for engineers coming from the analogue world. The new Qu takes this further, maintaining a focus on “walk up and mix” usability while adding fully customisable layers, more assignable SoftKeys for workflow optimisation, and flexible routing options in addition to the classic 1:1 Qu routing, all accessible via a newly developed, fast and responsive, user interface.
Reliable Recording and Playback. Anywhere.
Every Qu model is packed with versatile recording and playback options, with an integrated 32×32 USB-C audio interface, 32-channel multitrack support via SD card, and simple stereo recording and playback through the USB-A port, whatever your application.
Allen & Heath Qu3D Features:
Processing & FX
- 96kHz XCVI Core
- 6 Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Returns
- DEEP Processing Ready
Mix Architecture
- 36x Inputs to Mix (32x Mono/Linkable, 2x Stereo)
- 12 Mixes (6 Mono/Linkable Aux/Group, 6 Stereo Aux/Group)
- 4 Mono/Linkable Matrix
- Stereo Main LR Output
I/O
- 16 XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
- 1 Stereo Line Input Sockets (each 2x TRS)
- 8 XLR Output Sockets
- 1 AES3 Stereo Digital Output Socket
- 128×128 Intelligent SLink Port for Everything I/O expansion and system connections
- 16×16 48/96 kHz Dante interface with dedicated locking EtherCon port (Qu-3D only)
- Stereo Headphone Output
Control
- 7” 1000nits Capacitive Touchscreen
- 9 100mm Motorised Faders
- 6 Channel Strip Layers
- Remote control via free apps – Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android
- 8 SoftKeys
- Configurable single/dual Footswitch Connection
Recording & Playback
- USB-A For stereo audio record/playback and data transfer
- USB-C Audio interface for multichannel record/playback (32×32)
- SD Card Slot for multichannel audio recording or playback (16×16@96kHz, 32×32@48kHz)
Misc
- 19” Rack Mountable (optional kit available)
- Screen angle optimised for desktop use
- Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LED’s