With 32 sources to the mix including stereo inputs and returns, Allen & Heath Qu-24 Digital Mixer is the equivalent of a 38 channel analogue console with extensive outboard equipment (30 gates, 50 compressors, 20 graphic equalizers and 4 stereo effects)! On top of this Qu-24 adds extra SoftKeys, a complete Matrix system and two stereo Groups.

Qu mixers are equipped with 5 cores of high efficiency ARM core processing, with dedicated ARM cores running the touchscreen display and surface, USB streaming, Qu-Drive multi-channel USB recording / playback, Ethernet and fader automation. Between them the ARM cores provide state-of-the-art processing, working in parallel to deliver extensive control, instant-on operation, and lightning-fast response.

The mixer’s DSP farm exploits next generation dual core DSPs. With plenty of DSP power under the hood the channel processing is only using a fraction of capacity, so Qu is future-proofed, with ample room for updates and extra functionality. The DSP architecture employs varied bit depths, tailored to specific algorithms, with 48 bits on critical EQ functions and a 56 bit accumulator on the mix bus where it really counts, allowing every nuance of the audio to be captured in the final mix.

• 24 mono Mic/Line channels
• 3 stereo Line channels
• 32 sources to the mix
• 12 mixes (4 mono, 3 stereo, LR)
• 4 FX with 4 FX send buses
• 10 assignable SoftKeys
• 4 Mute Groups
• 32 out, 30 in USB streaming
• 2 stereo Groups
• 2 stereo Matrix
• Extra stereo outputs – AES digital, Alt Out, 2TRK out
• Talkback mic input
• dSNAKE for remote audio using an AR2412 or AR84 AudioRack
• AnaLOGIQ™ total recall analogue preamps
• Effects ported from the flagship iLive console
• Dedicated stereo FX return channels
• Master strip for quick access to mix levels and processing
• Input channel linking for stereo sources
• Input processing – Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay
• Output processing – PEQ, Graphic EQ, Compressor, Delay
• 800x480 pixel colour touch screen for quick control
• Motorised faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip and mix recall
• Quick copy and reset of settings and scenes
• 100 Scene memories
• Scene Recall Filter and channel Safes
• Channel processing User Libraries
• Qu-Drive for stereo and 18-track recording/playback to USB hard drive
• USB streaming to/from an Apple Mac computer (PC not supported)
• MIDI DAW Control driver for Mac (converts to HUI or Mackie Control)
• USB transfer of Scenes, Libraries, Shows
• User assignable Custom Layer
• Qu-Pad wireless remote app for iPad
• Compatible with the Allen & Heath ME personal mixing system
• User Permissions to restrict operator access (Not available in V1.3)