Allen & Heath Qu-5D Digital Mixing Console Dante

Description The Allen & Heath Qu-5D is a compact digital mixing console designed for live sound, AV, installation, and production environments where powerful processing and networked audio integration are required. Building on the capabilities of the Qu-5, the Qu-5D adds an integrated 16x16 Dante interface, allowing seamless connection to Dante audio networks at 48 kHz or 96 kHz. With 16 mic/line inputs, 12 XLR outputs, motorised fader control, USB-C and SD card multitrack recording, and Allen & Heath’s DEEP Processing and FX engines, the Qu-5D provides a flexible and professional mixing workflow in a compact format. Its redesigned user interface, chromatic metering, and SLink expansion port make it well suited to fixed installations, venues, houses of worship, education spaces, and live production setups. Features Integrated 16x16 Dante interface for networked audio integration Supports Dante operation at 48 kHz or 96 kHz 16 mic/line inputs for flexible source connection 12 XLR outputs for professional audio routing 17 motorised faders for hands-on mix control USB-C multitrack recording and audio interface functionality SD card multitrack recording for live capture and playback Chromatic meters for clear visual level monitoring Redesigned user interface for improved workflow SLink port for system expansion DEEP Processing for enhanced channel control 6 FX engines with stereo returns Suitable for live sound, AV, installation, and production environments Specifications Product type: Digital mixing console Dante interface: 16x16 channels via EtherCon Dante sample rates: 48 kHz / 96 kHz Mic/line inputs: 16 XLR outputs: 12 Input channels: 32 mono, 3 stereo Faders: 17 motorised FX engines: 6 with stereo returns USB-C interface: 32x32 channels SD card recording: 16x16 at 96 kHz, 32x32 at 48 kHz Expansion: SLink port Processing: DEEP Processing and FX engines Dimensions: 440 x 500 x 186 mm Weight: 10.4 kg