Allen & Heath QU-6 38-Channel Digital Mixer

The Allen & Heath Qu-6 and Qu-6D digital mixers are engineered for professional sound engineers, live performers, recording studios, and installation environments that demand uncompromising audio quality and powerful mixing capabilities. Featuring Allen & Heath’s acclaimed 96kHz XCVI Core, the Qu-6 series delivers outstanding sound clarity, ultra-low latency, and advanced processing power that ensures every performance or recording is captured with exceptional detail. Compact yet robust, these mixers are designed to offer premium-grade performance in a streamlined, intuitive format.

With its user-friendly 7” capacitive touchscreen and 25 motorised faders, the Qu-6 makes sound management seamless, whether in a live or studio setting. The DEEP processing architecture brings access to high-quality plug-in style models without requiring additional outboard gear, enabling engineers to maintain total control over every channel with precision. In addition, six Multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns provide versatile creative control, from lush reverbs to detailed delays, making the Qu-6 and Qu-6D highly adaptable for any mixing environment.

Built for expansion and connectivity, the Qu-6 series integrates a 128×128 intelligent SLink port, allowing flexible system scaling with Everything I/O devices. The Qu-6D further enhances integration with a dedicated 16×16 Dante interface, offering seamless audio networking over Ethernet for modern live sound and studio applications. With versatile multitrack recording options via USB, USB-C, and SD card, along with software and app compatibility across Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, the Qu-6 and Qu-6D provide unmatched flexibility for today’s professional audio workflows.

Key Features

• Powered by Allen & Heath’s 96kHz XCVI Core for pristine sound and ultra-low latency
• 6 Multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns for creative sound design
• DEEP processing-ready for built-in studio-quality plug-in style processing
• Versatile 38-input mix architecture with 12 configurable mixes
• Extensive I/O including 24 combi mic/line inputs and 16 XLR outputs
• Dante interface (Qu-6D only) with dedicated locking EtherCon port
• 25 motorised 100mm faders with 4 channel strip layers
• Comprehensive recording options via USB, USB-C, and SD card
• Intuitive 7” touchscreen with remote app control

Technical Specifications

Processing & FX:
96kHz XCVI Core
6 Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Returns
DEEP Processing Ready

Mix Architecture:
38 Inputs to Mix (32× Mono/Linkable, 3× Stereo)
12 Mixes (6× Mono/Linkable Aux/Group, 6× Stereo Aux/Group)
4× Mono/Linkable Matrix
Stereo Main LR Output

I/O:
24 XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
2 Stereo Line Input Sockets (each 2× TRS)
16 XLR Output Sockets
1 XLR Talkback Socket
2 TRS 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-6D only)
Stereo Headphone Output

Control:
7” Capacitive Touchscreen
25 × 100mm Motorised Faders
4 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:
12V Lamp Socket
Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LEDs

What’s Included

• Allen & Heath Qu-6 or Qu-6D Digital Mixer
• Power Cable
• User Documentation
• Optional Rack-Mount Kit (sold separately)