Description
The Allen & Heath Qu-24 packs a lot of capability into a very straightforward, user-friendly layout. Here is a breakdown of its core physical specs, processing power, and workflow features:
Inputs & Outputs (I/O)24 Mono Inputs:
Full XLR and TRS 1/4″ inputs on every single mono channel, each backed by digitally controlled AnalogiQ™ preamps for transparent sound and total settings recall.
3 Stereo Inputs: Dedicated TRS pairs (ST1, ST2, and ST3) for keyboards, media players, or sub-mixes.
20 Mix Outputs: Includes 4 Mono Mixes, 3 Stereo Mixes, 2 Stereo Groups, 2 Stereo Matrix Outs, and the Main Left/Right XLR outs
. dSNAKE Port: Allows you to bypass heavy analog snakes and run a single Cat5 digital cable to remote Allen & Heath stage boxes (like the AR2412 or AB168)
Physical Control & Interface
25 Motorized ALPS Faders: 24 dedicated input faders spread across 2 primary layers, plus 1 dedicated master fader. There is also a 3rd customizable “User Layer” to arrange channels however you like.
The “Super Strip”: A physical strip of knobs above the faders giving you instant, tactile control over the core functions of any selected channel: Gain, High-Pass Filter (HPF), 4-band Parametric EQ, Gate, Compressor, and Pan.
5-inch Color Touchscreen: An 800×480 resolution screen paired with a data wheel for fast system setup, naming channels, effects routing, and viewing the built-in 31-band Real Time Analyzer (RTA).
Audio Processing & Effects
Full Channel Processing: Every input channel features a Gate, a variable High-Pass Filter (20Hz–400Hz), a 4-band parametric EQ, a Compressor, and an audio Delay.
Live FX Engines: 4 internal stereo effects racks running emulations of classic reverbs, delays, and modulation effects taken straight from Allen & Heath’s high-end touring consoles.
Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM):
A dynamic gain-sharing system capable of managing up to 16 microphones simultaneously—perfect for panel discussions, corporate events, or church services where multiple people talk over each other.
Recording & Integration
Qu-Drive (Computer-Free Multitrack): Plug a USB external hard drive straight into the top of the mixer to record up to 18 tracks of 24-bit/48kHz audio directly, or play back tracks for virtual soundchecks.
32×30 USB Audio Interface: Connect directly to a Mac or PC to stream up to 32 channels into your DAW, and route DAW playbacks back into individual console strips.
Wireless Mixing Apps: Supports Qu-Pad (full iPad control for mixing anywhere in the room), Qu-You (allows up to 7 performers to control their own monitor mixes via iPhone/Android), and Qu-Control (a simplified custom interface for novice operators).
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