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Allen & Heath Qu-6 – 24 Channel Digital Mixer with Touchscreen

Original price was: $3,799.99.Current price is: $2,999.99.

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The Allen & Heath Qu-6 transforms church and venue sound with 24 channels, intuitive touchscreen control, and wireless iPad mixing. This digital mixing console features professional effects, USB recording, and scene recall. Volunteers operate confidently while achieving studio-quality results without expensive outboard gear.  Get yours today.  Sixty days of Free customer help to learn the mixer.

Allen & Heath Qu-6 Digital Mixer
Allen & Heath Qu-6 – 24 Channel Digital Mixer with Touchscreen
$3,799.99 Original price was: $3,799.99.$2,999.99Current price is: $2,999.99.

Allen & Heath Qu-6 Delivers Professional Mixing Power with Intuitive Touchscreen Control

The Allen & Heath Qu-6 provides 24 input channels and professional mixing capabilities with an intuitive touchscreen interface. Moreover, this digital mixing console features wireless iPad control and comprehensive built-in effects processors. Additionally, scene recall and USB recording simplify complex mixing tasks for volunteers and professionals alike. Furthermore, church sound teams consistently report feeling relieved after replacing confusing analog boards with this user-friendly digital solution.

Touchscreen Interface Simplifies Complex Mixing for Volunteers and New Operators

Traditional digital mixers overwhelm new users with countless buttons, confusing menus, and complicated navigation that frustrates everyone. However, the Allen & Heath Qu-6 digital mixer features a bright touchscreen providing instant access to all functions. Consequently, volunteers feel confident running sound after just one training session, eliminating stress during services. Indeed, users describe how the logical interface solved their constant operator turnover problems, making Sunday mornings significantly smoother.

Wireless iPad Control Transforms Your Mixing Workflow and Sound Quality

Being stuck behind a stationary console prevents sound engineers from hearing what congregations actually experience throughout the venue. Fortunately, the Qu-6 digital mixing console supports complete wireless control via the free Qu-You iPad app. Subsequently, you mix from any location, ensuring consistent sound quality in every seat of your sanctuary. Meanwhile, monitor engineers walk the stage adjusting personal mixes without constantly returning to the console position repeatedly.

Professional Effects and Processing Built Into Every Channel

Buying separate reverb units, compressors, and EQ processors adds thousands of dollars to traditional audio system budgets unnecessarily. However, the Qu-6 digital console includes studio-quality effects covering reverb, delay, chorus, and comprehensive dynamics. Consequently, you achieve professional sound without purchasing expensive outboard gear or learning complicated external equipment. Furthermore, four-band parametric EQ on every channel provides precise tone shaping capabilities that previously required dedicated equalizers.

USB Recording Captures Services and Enables Virtual Soundcheck Sessions

Recording services with external equipment creates complicated setups and potential failure points that cause frustration and missed recordings. Fortunately, the Allen & Heath Qu-6 digital mixing console features USB multitrack recording directly to computers. Therefore, you capture complete services, rehearsals, and special events without additional hardware or complicated configurations. Moreover, virtual soundcheck functionality allows you to refine mixes using previous recordings during setup time.

Scene Recall Makes Service Transitions Smooth and Stress-Free

Manually adjusting settings between worship segments creates stress and often results in embarrassing audio mistakes during live services. Conversely, the Allen & Heath Qu-6 features scene recall that instantly restores complete mix settings with one button. Thus, transitioning between worship, teaching, and special music happens smoothly with perfect consistency every time. Additionally, unlimited scene storage means you can save settings for every band configuration and service type.

What’s Included in the Box?

  • Allen & Heath Qu-6 digital mixing console
  • Power supply cable with IEC connection
  • Quick start guide and comprehensive documentation
  • Free Qu-You iPad/tablet control app download
  • Free Qu-Drive multitrack recording software
  • Rack mounting kit for installation flexibility

Key Features

  • 96kHz XCVI FPGA Processing Core: Same powerful engine as flagship dLive and SQ series delivers pristine audio with exceptional clarity and less than 0.7ms latency
  • 24 Premium Mic Preamps: Digitally controlled preamps with ultra-low noise, high headroom, and musical warmth preserve every detail of your source material
  • 25 Motorized Faders with Touchscreen: Smooth 100mm faders paired with a large 7-inch capacitive touchscreen and individual channel displays provide intuitive hands-on control
  • 38 Inputs to Mix, 24 Outputs: Comprehensive I/O includes 32 mono/linkable channels, 3 stereo inputs, 12 mix outputs, 4 matrix outputs, plus main LR for ultimate routing flexibility
  • Six Studio-Grade FX Engines: Dedicated Multi-FX processors with individual return channels deliver professional reverb, delay, and modulation without external gear
  • 32×32 USB-C Audio Interface: Seamless DAW integration for multitrack recording and playback, plus 32-channel SD card recording for computer-free operation
  • DEEP Processing Ready: Access acclaimed plugins from Allen & Heath’s flagship dLive system, plus intelligent Gain and Feedback Assistants that streamline setup
  • Everything I/O Expandability: SLink port connects to stage boxes and expanders with up to 128×128 channels of 96kHz audio for scalable system growth
  • Four Customizable Layers: Optimize your workflow with flexible layer assignments and eight programmable SoftKeys for instant access to your most-used functions
  • Automatic Mic Mixer: Built-in 32-channel AMM perfect for conferences and panel discussions manages multiple mics with zero added latency

Tech Specs

  • Processing: 96kHz XCVI FPGA Core with DEEP Processing support
  • Mix Inputs: 38 total (32 mono/linkable, 3 stereo)
  • Mic/Line Inputs: 24 XLR/Jack combo inputs with digitally controlled preamps
  • Stereo Line Inputs: 2 stereo pairs (4 TRS jacks)
  • Preamp Gain Range: 0dB to +60dB in 1dB steps
  • Phantom Power: +48V on all mic inputs
  • XLR Outputs: 16 balanced outputs
  • TRS Outputs: 2 balanced outputs
  • Digital Output: 1 AES3 stereo output
  • Mix Buses: 12 total (6 mono/linkable, 6 stereo) plus main LR
  • Matrix Outputs: 4 mono/linkable
  • Motorized Faders: 25 x 100mm smooth-action faders
  • Fader Layers: 4 fully customizable layers
  • Touchscreen: 7-inch capacitive display
  • Channel Displays: Individual display per channel with chromatic metering
  • SoftKeys: 8 programmable function keys
  • FX Engines: 6 stereo Multi-FX with dedicated returns
  • USB Audio Interface: 32-in/32-out via USB-C
  • SD Card Recording: 32 channels at 48kHz or 16 channels at 96kHz
  • SLink Port: 128×128 channels at 96kHz for Everything I/O expansion
  • Network Port: Fast Ethernet for remote control and MIDI over TCP/IP
  • Scene Memory: 300 recallable scenes
  • THD+N: 0.002% at unity gain, 0.004% at +30dB gain
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): Compact desktop format
  • Power: IEC power connector, universal power supply
  • Accessories: 12V lamp socket included

Q&A

What’s the difference between the Qu-6 and Qu-6D?

The Qu-6 and Qu-6D share identical features except the Qu-6D adds a built-in 16×16 Dante interface at 48/96kHz for seamless integration into networked audio systems. If you need Dante connectivity for larger installations or existing Dante infrastructure, choose the Qu-6D. For standalone operation or USB-only recording, the standard Qu-6 provides excellent value.

Can I use this mixer for both live sound and studio recording?

Absolutely. The Qu-6’s 32×32 USB-C audio interface provides seamless DAW integration for multitrack studio recording, while the motorized faders, touchscreen, and hands-on controls make it equally powerful for live mixing. You can record live performances via SD card without a computer, then transfer the files to your studio for further production. Many users choose the Qu-6 specifically for this dual-purpose versatility.

Is this mixer suitable for church worship services?

The Qu-6 is extremely popular in houses of worship and was specifically designed with volunteer sound teams in mind. The “walk up and mix” interface makes it approachable for volunteers, while professional features like the Automatic Mic Mixer, Gain Assistant, and Feedback Assistant streamline setup and help prevent common issues. The ability to save and recall scenes means different service styles can be managed effortlessly.

How many channels can I expand to with stage boxes?

Through the SLink port, you can connect to Allen & Heath’s Everything I/O family of stage boxes and expanders, accessing up to 128×128 channels of 96kHz audio. This makes the Qu-6 incredibly scalable, growing from a compact 24-input mixer to a full-scale production system without changing your control surface. You can even connect to other Allen & Heath consoles for ultimate flexibility.

Does it work with tablets for remote mixing?

Yes. The Qu-MixPad app provides wireless control via tablet, perfect for walking the room to adjust monitor mixes or tuning the house sound from different positions. The mixer connects to your wireless network via its Ethernet port, and the app works on multiple platforms. This is especially valuable for monitor engineers who need to work on stage with performers.

What kind of effects are included?

The Qu-6 includes six stereo Multi-FX engines with dedicated return channels, providing studio-quality reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, and more. With DEEP Processing support, you also gain access to premium effects from Allen & Heath’s flagship dLive system, including advanced reverb algorithms and specialized processors. These built-in effects eliminate the need for external processing in most applications.

Can I record multitrack audio without a computer?

Yes. The built-in SD card slot supports 32-channel multitrack recording at 48kHz or 16 channels at 96kHz, allowing computer-free recording perfect for capturing live performances. You can also use the USB-A port for simple stereo recording and playback. For studio integration, the 32×32 USB-C interface provides full multitrack recording directly to your DAW.

How difficult is it to learn for someone new to digital mixers?

The Qu-6 is renowned for its intuitive workflow and is specifically designed to be approachable for users transitioning from analog consoles. The combination of physical faders, rotary controls, and the touchscreen provides familiar tactile feedback while the clear visual interface guides you through more advanced features. Many churches and venues choose Qu mixers specifically because volunteers can learn them quickly. The available accessories include comprehensive user guides and online resources to support your learning.