Allen & Heath Qu-3 Compact 36-In/24-Out 96kHz Desktop Digital Mixer

Built for AV professionals, engineers, creators and venues that need professional mixing in the smallest possible footprint, the Qu-3 packs the full processing power of the next-generation Qu range into a desktop frame with 8+1 motorized faders. It is a 32 input channel, 96kHz digital mixer with 36 inputs to mix, 12 mixes, 4 matrices and a stereo main LR output, all running on the Allen & Heath XCVI core.

Updated microphone preamps and high-performance 96kHz AD/DA converters feed 16 XLR/jack combi mic/line inputs and 8 XLR outputs, while a 7-inch 1000-nit capacitive touchscreen and per-channel displays with chromatic metering keep the walk-up-and-mix workflow fast. Gain Assistant and Feedback Assistant shorten setup and soundcheck, and a 32 channel Automatic Mic Mixer makes the console a natural fit for conferences, panel talks, broadcast and studio desks.

Recording and playback are covered three ways: a 32x32 USB-C audio interface, multitrack capture to SD card, and simple stereo record/playback over USB-A. The 128x128 SLink port connects the Qu-3 to Everything I/O stage boxes and other Allen & Heath consoles, and an optional kit lets the mixer mount in a standard 19-inch rack. This is the non-Dante Qu-3; the Qu-3D variant adds a Dante interface.

Features

• 96kHz XCVI core with 36 inputs to mix, 12 mixes and 4 matrices
• 9 x 100mm motorized faders with 6 customizable channel strip layers
• 16 XLR/jack combi mic/line inputs and 8 XLR outputs
• 7-inch 1000-nit capacitive touchscreen with redesigned user interface
• Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant and 32 channel Automatic Mic Mixer
• 32x32 USB-C audio interface plus SD card multitrack and USB-A stereo recording
• 128x128 SLink port for Everything I/O expansion
• 6 multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns; DEEP Processing ready
• Desktop screen angle, 19-inch rack mountable with optional kit

Technical Specifications

• Processing: 96kHz XCVI core, DEEP Processing ready
• Inputs to mix: 36 (32 mono/linkable, 2 stereo)
• Mixes: 12 (6 mono/linkable aux/group, 6 stereo aux/group) plus stereo main LR
• Matrix: 4 mono/linkable
• FX: 6 multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns
• Analog inputs: 16 XLR/jack combi mic/line sockets, 1 stereo line input (2x TRS)
• Analog outputs: 8 XLR sockets, stereo headphone output
• Digital output: 1 AES3 stereo socket
• Expansion: 128x128 intelligent SLink port for Everything I/O expanders
• Faders: 9 x 100mm motorized (8 + 1), 6 customizable channel strip layers
• Display: 7-inch 1000-nit capacitive touchscreen
• SoftKeys: 8; DCAs: 8; Mute groups: 8
• Automatic Mic Mixer: up to 32 channels
• USB-C: 32x32 multichannel audio interface
• SD card: multitrack record/playback, 16x16 at 96kHz or 32x32 at 48kHz
• USB-A: stereo record/playback and data transfer
• Control: RJ45 network socket, configurable single/dual footswitch connection
• Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, IEC mains connection
• Max power consumption: 67W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 445 x 321 x 170 mm (17.5 x 12.7 x 6.7 in)
• Weight: 6.91 kg (15.23 lb)
• Packed weight: 8.73 kg (19.25 lb)
• Manufacturer Part Number: AH-QU-3
• UPC: 5056756903183

What's Included

• (1) Qu-3 digital audio mixer
• (1) IEC mains lead
• (1) Safety booklet