Description
- The Allen & Heath Qu-5D is a digital mixer with a 96 kHz XCVI core, delivering pristine audio via upgraded preamps and high-performance AD/DA converters. Its interface combines motorised faders, enhanced channel displays, and a responsive 7″ touchscreen for intuitive mixing. Workflow is streamlined with four customisable layers, flexible routing, and extra SoftKeys for fast control. Recording and playback support a 32×32 USB‑C interface, SD-card multitrack, USB-A stereo, and 16×16 Dante 48/96 kHz for AoIP integration. The SLink port allows full Everything I/O expansion and up to 128×128 channels across A&H systems. DEEP-ready processing, Gain and Feedback Assistants, AMM, and remote apps make it ideal for live sound, broadcast, and large-scale networked setups.
Advanced Control & Workflow
The Qu-5D features a 7″ touchscreen, 17 motorised faders, and four customisable layers with assignable SoftKeys, intuitive channel displays, and flexible routing, enabling fast, efficient walk-up-and-mix control for any engineer.
High-Performance Audio
The Qu-5D delivers pristine, detailed sound with updated microphone preamps and high-performance 96 kHz AD/DA converters. Every nuance of the source is preserved, ensuring full clarity and transparency. It provides professional-grade audio for both live and studio applications.
- 16×16 48/96 kHz Dante Interface
- 16 Microphone Preamps
- 7″ Capacitive Touchscreen
- 96 kHz FPGA Processing
- Six Stereo FX Engines with Returns
- 32×32 USB Audio Interface
- AES Output
- 12 XLR Outputs
- Eight Soft Keys
- SLink Port for Remote Audio & Expansion
Max I/O Capacity: 36x Input / 12x Output
Number of Analog Input Channels: 18 (16 Mono / 2 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps: 16
Number of Analog Output Channels: 12
Mix Routing:
6x Mono Aux Send
6x Stereo Aux Send
Groups: 6x Subgroup
Display: 7″ Touchscreen
Faders & Level Adjustment: 17x 3.9″ / 100 mm Fader
Meters:
Main Meter: 2x 12-Segment LED
Channel Meter: Single LED
Gain/Trim Range: +60 dB
Input Pad: -20 dB (Mic/Line Inputs)
Input Polarity : Normal/Reverse
Dynamic Processing:
Input Channels: Compressor, Gate
Master: Compressor, Limiter
EQ: Input Channels: 4-Band Parametric
EQ Parameters: Notch/Peak
Graphic EQ: Yes
Filters: High-Pass
Solo/Mute: Solo-in-Place/AFL, Mute, PFL per Input Channel, Bus, Master
Built-In Effects:
4x Reverb
Stereo Delay (Tap)
2x Reverb (Gated)
2x Vocal Effect
3x Stereo Chorus
Chorus
3x Flanger
Phaser
Audio Delay: Adjustable Up to 682 ms
Automatic Mic Mixing: Yes
Sample Rates:
96 kHz
AES3 Output: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
Stereo Record: 96 kHz
Stereo Playback: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
Multitrack Playback/Multitrack Record: 96 kHz
Bit Depth:
Up to 96-Bit
Stereo Record: 24-Bit
Stereo Playback: 16 / 24-Bit
Multitrack Playback, Multitrack Record: 24-Bit
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±5 dB
Max Input Level
XLR Mic Input: 16 dBu
1/4″ TRS Line Input: +30 dBu (Pad)
Analog Dynamic Range: 110 dB
I/O Impedance:
Mic Input: 1.5 Kilohms
Line Input: 20 Kilohms
Noise Floor: -88 dBu
THD+N: Mic/Line Input: 0% at Unity Gain
Signal Generator: Sine, White, Pink, Band-Pass Noise
Analog Inputs:
1x XLR Talkback Input
16x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input
4x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Channel Input (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled)
Analog Outputs:
12x XLR Balanced Output
2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Output
Phantom Power: +48 V
Digital I/O:
1x etherCON Input/Output (I/O)
1x XLR AES3 Output
1x etherCON Dante Input/Output
USB I/O:
1x USB-A 2.0 (External Memory)
1x USB-C 2.0 (Audio Streaming)
USB I/O Capacity: 32x Input / 32x Output
Other I/O:
1x RJ45 Control In/Out (Bi-Directional)
Max Multitrack Recording: 32 Tracks
Media Support: SD, USB Drive
File Format Support: WAV
OS Compatibility:
Computer: Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.14 to 11
Mobile: Android/iOS
Mobile Device Compatibility:
Android Smartphone
Android Tablet
iPad
iPhone
Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Rack Mountable: Yes
Operating Conditions: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions: 17.7 x 8.3 x 18.7″ / 45 x 21.1 x 47.5 cm
Weight: 22 lb / 10 kg
