The Qu-5 digital console is based on the highly popular Qu-16, adding Allen & Heath's XCVI processor, new FX engines, and Everything I/O connectivity. It features a larger touchscreen, channel indications, customizable layers, and additional SoftKeys.

The Qu-5D version includes a built-in Dante 16x16 port at 48/96 kHz for interoperability with other Dante-compatible equipment. Both models, Qu-5 and Qu-5D, are rack mountable 96kHz digital consoles with 32 input channels, combining high audio processing performance and professional features with ease of use and immediate control.

They are suitable for live performances, AV & installations, studios, and broadcasting applications. The workflow and user interface have been designed to be user-friendly, offering familiarity to those coming from analog consoles and quick access to more advanced features for experienced sound engineers.

• Processing & FX: 96kHz XCVI Core, 6 Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Returns
• Mix Architecture: 38x Inputs to Mix (32x Mono/Linkable, 3x Stereo), 12 Mixes (6 Mono/Linkable Aux/Group, 6 Stereo Aux/Group)
• Output: Stereo Main LR Output, 16 XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets, 2 Stereo Line Input Sockets (2x TRS each), 12 XLR Output Sockets, 1 XLR Talkback Socket, 2 TRS Output Sockets, 1 AES3 Stereo Digital Output Socket
• I/O: 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-5D only)
• Control: 7” Capacitive Touchscreen, 17 100mm Motorised Faders, 4 Channel Strip Layers, 8 SoftKeys
• 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), 12V Lamp Socket, Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LED’s