Allen & Heath Qu-3 Digital Mixer

Allen & Heath Qu-3: 96kHz Digital Mixer with 36-Channel Mixing, Motorized Faders, and Multitrack Recording

The Allen & Heath Qu-3 is a compact digital mixer designed for professional live sound, conferencing, and recording applications. Powered by Allen & Heath’s XCVI processing engine operating at 96kHz, it supports up to 36 mixing input channels and features 16 onboard Mic/Line inputs. The Qu-3 offers intuitive hands-on control through a 7-inch touchscreen, nine 100mm motorized faders, and six customizable fader layers. Its flexible mixing architecture includes 12 mixes, four matrix channels, and a stereo LR main output, along with six Multi-FX engines for integrated sound processing. Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant, and a 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer simplify setup and signal management. With a 32×32 USB-C audio interface, SD card multitrack recording, and SLink I/O expansion, the Qu-3 provides a versatile solution for live performances, conferences, and professional recording workflows.

Key Features

• XCVI 96kHz Audio Processing: Powered by Allen & Heath’s XCVI processing engine operating at a 96kHz sample rate, providing detailed and accurate audio processing for professional mixing applications.
• 36-Channel Mixing Capability: Supports up to 36 mixing input channels, with 16 onboard Mic/Line connections for integrating microphones, instruments, and other audio sources.
• 7-Inch Touchscreen Interface: Provides convenient access to channel settings, signal processing, and mixer functions through an intuitive touchscreen interface.
• Nine 100mm Motorized Faders: Features nine motorized faders for precise level adjustment and efficient hands-on control across multiple channel layers.
• Six Customizable Fader Layers: Allows users to organize channels and controls according to their workflow, providing quick access to frequently used functions.
• 12 Mixes and Four Matrix Channels: Offers flexible signal routing for monitor mixes and additional audio feeds, with a stereo LR main output for the primary sound system.
• Six Multi-FX Engines: Includes six internal multi-effects engines for versatile sound processing without requiring external effects processors for every application.
• Gain Assistant: Helps simplify input gain setup and supports efficient signal level management during system configuration.
• Feedback Assistant: Provides tools to identify and manage problematic feedback frequencies, supporting faster and more convenient sound system setup.
• 32-Channel Automatic Mic Mixer: Features automatic microphone mixing for up to 32 channels, making it suitable for conferences, panel discussions, and installations involving multiple microphones.
• 32×32 USB-C Audio Interface: Supports 32 channels of audio input and 32 channels of audio output over USB-C for integration with computers and digital recording workflows.
• SD Card Multitrack Recording: Enables direct multitrack audio recording to an SD card, providing a convenient recording option for live performances and other professional applications.
• SLink I/O Expansion: Supports additional input and output connectivity through Allen & Heath’s SLink system, allowing flexible expansion for larger audio setups.
• Versatile Professional Applications: Suitable for live sound reinforcement, conferences, corporate events, and recording environments requiring flexible routing and hands-on mixing control.

Allen & Heath Qu-3: Compact Professional Digital Mixing with Flexible Recording and Control

The Allen & Heath Qu-3 combines powerful XCVI 96kHz processing, 36-channel mixing capability, and intuitive control in a compact digital mixer. Its 7-inch touchscreen, nine motorized faders, customizable layers, six Multi-FX engines, and integrated assistant tools provide an efficient workflow for demanding audio environments. With 32×32 USB-C audio connectivity, SD card multitrack recording, and SLink I/O expansion, the Qu-3 offers a versatile solution for audio engineers, performers, and system operators who need reliable mixing performance for live sound, conferencing, and recording applications.