Allen and Heath Qu-7 32-Channel Digital Mixer

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Mixing large events is a cinch with the Allen and Heath Qu-7, a 32-channel digital mixer with powerful DSP and easy, hands-on control.

Overview

Qu-7 takes the ever-popular Qu-32 form factor and adds Allen & Heath's powerful XCVI processing, updated FX engines and Everything I/O connectivity. There's also a capacitive touchscreen, channel strip displays and fully customizable layers.

Audio
Updated microphone preamps and high-performance 96kHz AD/DA converters combine to deliver pristine audio to and from the XCVI core, preserving every detail of the source.

Control
Every channel now features a channel display – showing channel name, channel type, or socket number – and a chromatic channel meter for at-a-glance level information, and the updated touchscreen accommodates a completely redesigned user interface.

UI: Updated Workflow
The original Qu series was well loved for its ease and speed of use, making it the perfect mixer for engineers coming from the analogue world. The Qu-7 takes this further, maintaining a focus on "walk up and mix" usability while adding 4 fully customizable layers, more assignable SoftKeys for workflow optimization, and flexible routing options in addition to the classic 1:1 Qu routing, all accessible via a newly developed, fast and responsive user interface.

Reliable Recording and Playback. Anywhere.
Every Qu model is packed with versatile recording and playback options, with an integrated 32×32 USB-C audio interface, 32-channel multitrack support via SD card, and simple stereo recording and playback through the USB-A port, whatever your application.

Everything I/O Compatible
Thanks… read more to its SLink port, Qu can be connected to the Everything I/O family of rack and stage box expanders making it a flexible, mix 'n' match solution for owners of other Allen & Heath digital systems. It can even be connected directly to other Allen & Heath consoles with up to 128×128 channels of 96kHz audio available for patching.

Effects: Take Your Mix to the Next Level
Proven on countless world tours with international artists, DEEP Processing and RackExtra FX from Allen and Heath's award-winning dLive digital mixing system are now available within your Qu.

The Qu-7 is a 32 channel, 96kHz digital audio mixer, combining high performance audio processing and professional features with ease of use and hands-on control.

Features:

- Stereo Main LR Output
- Stereo Headphone Output
- 6x Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Return Channels
- 7" Capacitive Touchscreen
- 4x Channel Strip Layers
- 8x SoftKeys
- Remote control via free apps - Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android

Specs

- 96kHz FPGA Core
- 36x Inputs to Mix (32x Mono/Linkable, 2x Stereo)
- 12x Mixes (6x Mono/Linkable Aux, 6x Stereo Aux/Group)
- 4x Matrix (Mono/Linkable)
- 32x XLR/Jack 'Combi' Mic/Line Input Sockets
- 2x Stereo Line Input Sockets (each 2x TRS)
- 1x Talkback Socket
- 20x XLR Output Sockets
- 2x TRS Output Sockets
- 1x AES3 Stereo Digital Output Socket
- 128x128 Intelligent SLink Port for Everything I/O expansion and system connections
- 16x16 48/96 kHz Dante interface (Qu-7D only)
- 33x 100mm Motorised Faders
- USB-A For stereo audio record/playback and data transfer
- USB-C Audio interface for multichannel record/playback (32x32)
- SD Card Slot for multichannel audio record/playback (16x16@96kHz, 32x32@48kHz)
- 12V Lamp Socket
- Configurable single/dual Footswitch Connection
- Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LED's
- IEC Mains Connection with Worldwide PSU
- RJ45 Network Socket

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 45.9 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 37 x 26 x 13 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AH-QU-7