Allen & Heath Qu6D compact 38in/24out 96kHz mixer with Dante
ALL-QU-6D
Qu-6 takes the ever-popular Qu-24 form factor and adds Allen & Heath’s powerful XCVI processing, new FX engines
and Everything I/O connectivity. There’s also a larger capacitive touchscreen, channel strip displays, customisable
layers and extra SoftKeys.
In addition, the Qu-6D variant features a built-in 16x16 48/96 kHz Dante port for interoperability with other Dante
enabled equipment.
Both the Qu-6 and Qu-6D are 32 input channel, 96kHz digital audio mixers, combining high performance audio
processing and professional features with ease of use and hands-on control.
The Qu-6 and Qu-6D are multi-purpose mixers suitable for live music/band use, AV and install, studio and broadcast.
Workflow and UI have been designed to make operation easy for inexperienced users or volunteers, provide
familiarity to those transitioning from analogue mixing and give quick access to more advanced features for the
experienced engineer.
Temporarily out of stock
Inputs
Mic/Line Inputs Balanced Combi XLR/Jack, fully recallable preamp
Input Sensitivity -60 to +0dBu
TRS Inputs -20dB Pad (Fixed)
Preamp Gain 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input Level (XLR/Jack) +16dBu Mic input / +30dBu TRS pad input
Input Impedance >1.5kΩ MIC / >20kΩ TRS
THD+N, Unity gain 0dB 0.002% -92dB (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @0dBu 1kHz)
THD+N, Mid gain +30dB 0.004% -88dB (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @-30dBu 1kHz)
Phantom Power +48V (+3V / -2V)
Stereo Line Inputs Balanced, 2x 1/4" TRS jack
Input Sensitivity Nominal +4dBu
Trim +/-24dB
Maximum Input Level +21dBu
Input Impedance >6kΩ
Outputs
XLR Outputs Balanced, XLR
Outputs A and B Balanced 1/4" TRS Jack
Source Fully patchable
Output Impedance <75Ω
Nominal Output +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level +22dBu
Residual Output Noise -88dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)
AES Digital Output Balanced XLR 2 channel,
96kHz sampling rate (Default with SRC Bypassed)
Switchable output sample rates, 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110Ω
SLink
Connection Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45)
dSnake mode 40 input, 20+40(ME) output channels, 48kHz
DX mode 32 input, 32 output channels, 96kHz
GigaACE/GX 128 input, 128 output channels, 96kHz
Inputs Fully patchable
Outputs Fully patchable
Sync/SRC Assignable as audio clock source, 48kHz<>96kHz SRC
Dante
16 input, 16 output channels, 48/96kHz operation
Inputs Fully patchable
Outputs Fully patchable
Sync/SRC Assignable as audio clock source, 48kHz<>96kHz SRC
USB Audio
Qu-Drive USB-A or SD Card, recording or playback
Stereo Record (USB-A) 2 channel, WAV, 48/96kHz, 24-bit, fully patchable
Stereo Playback (USB-A) 1/2 channel, WAV, 44.1/48/96kHz 16/24-bit, fully patchable
Multitrack Record (SDHC) 16 channels 96kHz, 32 channels 48kHz, 24-bit, WAV, fully patchable
Multitrack Playback (SDHC) 16 channels 96kHz, 32 channels 48kHz, 24-bit, WAV, fully patchable
SD Card SDHC, 32GB, UHS-I, Class 10 for maximum channels, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
USB Audio Streaming USB-C connection, USB 2.0 Core Audio compliant, ASIO/WDM for Windows
Send (upstream) 32 channels, 48/96kHz, 24-bit
Return (downstream) 32 channels, 48/96kHz, 24-bit
Qu-6 / Qu-6D Technical Datasheet 8
Control Touch Screen 7" Capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24-bit RGB
SoftKeys 8
Mute Groups / DCA Groups 8 / 8
Network TCP/IP Ethernet for Control and MIDI
MIDI USB-C and TCP/IP
Footswitch Single or Dual, Momentary or Latching
System
38 input, 28 bus, XCVI Core Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
Dynamic Range 110 dB
Frequency Response +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Headroom +18dB
Internal operating Level 0dBu
THD+N, Mic/Line routed to Main L/R Out Unity gain, 0.005%, -87dB (20Hz-20kHz)
dBFS Alignment +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
Meter Calibration 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
Main Meter Type 2x 12 segment, fast (peak) response, follows PAFL
Channel Meter Type Chromatic Channel Metering, fully programmable colour/brightness
Peak Indication -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), Multi-point sensing
Sampling Rate 96kHz
Bit Depth XCVI custom bit depths, up to 96-bit
Latency <0.7ms, Local Mic Input to Main L/R
Operating Temperature Range 0 deg C to 40 deg C (32 deg F to 104 deg F)
Mains Power 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Max Power Consumption (Qu-6 / Qu-6D) 90W / 95W
Input Processing
Source
Channels 1-32 Fully patchable
ST1 / ST2 / USB Channels Fixed patch, ST1 / ST2 / USB1&2
USB Global Source Qu-Drive or USB-C Streaming (Auto Switching)
Polarity Normal/Invert
Trim -24 to +24dB
High Pass Filter 12/18/24dB per octave 20Hz – 2kHz
Insert Fully Patchable (Digital/Analogue/-10dBV level)
Delay Up to 341ms
Gate Patchable Sidechain
Sidechain filter Hi-pass (20Hz-5kHz), band-pass (120Hz-10kHz, Q=1), Lo-pass
(120Hz-20kHz)
Threshold / Depth -72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB
Attack / Hold / Release 50µs to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s
PEQ 4-Band fully parametric, 20Hz-20kHz, +/-15dB
Band 1, Band 4 Selectable Shelving (Baxandall), Bell, HPF/LPF 12dB/octave
Band 2, Band 3 Bell
Bell Width Variable, 1.5 Q to 1/9th octave
Compressor Patchable Sidechain, Ducker mode, DEEP options, +18dB Makeup gain
Sidechain filter Hi-pass (20Hz-5kHz), band-pass (120Hz-10kHz, Q=1), Lo-pass (120-
20kHz)
Threshold / Ratio -46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity
Attack / Release 30µs to 300ms / 50ms to 2s
Knee Soft/Hard
Detector response Peak/RMS switchable
Parallel Path Compression dry/wet -inf to 0dB
Channel Direct Out Follow Fader/Mute/Mute Group/DCA (Global)
Direct Out Source Post-Preamp, Post-HPF, Post-Gate, Insert Return, Post-PEQ, PostComp, Post-Delay
Direct Out Level trim -inf to 10dB (per channel)
Qu-6 / Qu-6D Technical Datasheet 9
Mix Processing
Insert Fully Patchable (Digital/Analogue/-10dBV level)
Delay Up to 682ms
Feedback Assistant Automatic feedback suppression, 16 filters per mix, 8 concurrent detectors
Filter Cut 0dB to 18dB
Automatic Filter Width 18 to 116 Q
Manual Filter Width 6 to 640 Q
GEQ 28 bands 31Hz-16kHz, +/-12dB Gain, Constant 1/3 oct, DEEP options
PEQ As Input PEQ
Compressor As Input Compressor
FX
Internal FX 6x FX engines, Send>Return (4 dedicated FX send) or Inserted (with Wet/Dry)
Types SMR Reverb, Stereo Tap Delay, Gated Reverb, ADT, Blue Chorus
Symphonic Chorus, Flanger, Phaser
6x Dedicated Stereo FX returns Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to LR/Mix, 4-Band PEQ
Audio Tools
PAFL PFL or stereo in-place AFL, 0 to -24dB Trim, PAFL Delay Up to 682ms
Talkback Dedicated input, Assignable to any mix, Preamp/Trim Control, 20Hz20kHz 12dB/oct HPF
Signal Generator Assignable to any input or mix, Sine/White/Pink/Bandpass Noise
RTA 2x 31-Band 1/3 oct (Stereo) or 61-Band 1/6 octave (Mono), 20Hz20kHz
AMM
Type 32 Channel, Gain Sharing Algorithm
Sidechain Filter HPF / LPF 250Hz / 5kHz (12dB/octave)
Priority -15dB to +15dB per channel
Dimensions & Weights
Qu-6 / Qu-6D Width x Depth x Height
Unit only 609 x 476 x 213 mm (24" x 18.7" x 8.4")
Packed in shipping box 740 x 640 x 310 mm (29.2" x 25.2" x 12.2")
Unpacked weight 13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)
Packed weight 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs)