Allen & Heath Qu-3 Mixer

Allen & Heath Qu-3 Compact 36in/24out 96kHz Mixer

The Allen & Heath Qu-3 is a compact digital mixer with a small desktop footprint, a touchscreen interface, channel displays with colour level meters, and softkeys for straightforward operation.

Its “walk up and mix” design helps users get started quickly.

The Qu-3 features microphone preamps, 96 kHz AD/DA converters, an XCVI processing core, and a 32 × 32 USB-C audio interface. Record up to 32 channels to an SD card, or connect USB-A devices. Gain Assistant and Feedback Assistant support automatic gain and feedback management, with 16 feedback filters per output.

A 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer, DEEP Processing, and RackExtra FX add further tools for production.

The Qu-3D model adds Dante networking with 32 × 32 Dante channels. SLink provides access to 128 × 128 channels of 96 kHz audio and integration with the Allen & Heath ecosystem. Designed for live events, houses of worship, corporate AV, education, streaming, conferences, and content creation.

The Allen & Heath Qu-3 Mixer is also available as the Qu-3D version.

Features:

• 9 100mm Motorised Faders
• 16 XLR/Jack 'Combi' Mic/Line Input Sockets
• 8 XLR Output Sockets
• 19" Rack Mountable (optional kit available)
• Processing & FX:
  • 96kHz XCVI Core
  • 6 Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Returns
  • DEEP Processing Ready
• Mix Architecture:
  • 36x Inputs to Mix (32x Mono/Linkable, 2x Stereo)
  • 12 Mixes (6 Mono/Linkable Aux/Group, 6 Stereo Aux/Group)
  • 4 Mono/Linkable Matrix
  • Stereo Main LR Output
• I/O:
  • 16 XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
  • 1 Stereo Line Input Sockets (each 2x TRS)
  • 8 XLR 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-3D only)
  • Stereo Headphone Output
• Control:
  • 7” 1000nits Capacitive Touchscreen
  • 9 100mm Motorised Faders
  • 6 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:
  • 19” Rack Mountable (optional kit available)
  • Screen angle optimised for desktop use
  • Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LED’s