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Allen & Heath Qu-3 36-channel Digital Mixer

36-in/24-out Digital Mixer with 96kHz XCVI Core, 16 Mic Preamps, 9 Motorized Faders, 7" Capacitive Touchscreen, and 32-in/32-out USB-C Audio Interface

Allen & Heath’s Next-gen Qu Mixers: More Power, Smaller Footprint

Building on the proven success of the Qu-5, Qu-6, and Qu-7, the Allen & Heath Qu-3 digital mixer packs next-generation processing and features into a compact chassis purpose-built for desktop deployment in broadcast, recording studio, conference hall, and A/V environments in which space is at a premium. Need seamless integration into a larger AoIP networked system or installation? The Qu-3D adds an onboard 16x16 48/96kHz Dante port, and an optional 32x32 channel upgrade add-on is available for applications requiring even more I/O. Both models offer 32 input channels, 96kHz digital processing, and six Multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns, pairing pro-grade audio performance with intuitive, hands-on control. With their advanced XCVI Core engine, Qu mixers are DEEP Processing-ready, bringing powerful add-ons from Allen & Heath’s flagship dLive system to the Qu platform for the first time. What’s more, Qu mixers are equipped with the Feedback and Gain Assistants from the CQ series for easy setups and quick soundchecks. Designed to handle the demands of modern live sound production, Allen & Heath’s Qu-3 and Qu-3D mixers empower you to unlock the full potential of digital mixing, setting a new benchmark in their class.

Upgraded for turbocharged performance

A shrewd combination of flexible features, stellar audio performance, ease of use, and accessible price points has made Allen & Heath’s Qu series mixers exceedingly popular at Sweetwater. Now, the Qu-3 and Qu-3D streamline the form factor while turbocharging performance with a new 96kHz XCVI Core that delivers increased channel counts and flexible patching across six customizable layers, plus a fully redesigned user interface with comprehensive channel displays and informative chromatic channel meters for instant level status, and a new touchscreen. Significant hardware updates include upgraded microphone preamps and high-performance 96kHz AD/DA converters that capture and deliver pristine audio to the XCVI Core to preserve every minute detail of the source. Factor in enhanced connectivity and optional Dante, and you’ve got yourself a winner.

Optimized workflow and expansion built in

Every Qu model is ready to record and play back wherever your work takes you, with an integrated 32x32 USB-C audio interface, 32-channel multitrack recording to SD card, and simple stereo recording and playback through the USB-A port. That versatility is matched by a workflow that builds on what made the original Qu series so well loved: a straightforward approach that feels natural to engineers coming from the analog world, now enhanced with fully customizable layers, more assignable SoftKeys, and flexible routing alongside the classic 1:1 Qu routing, all through a newly developed interface that is fast and responsive. And when your needs grow, the SLink port connects Qu to the Everything I/O family of rack and stage box expanders, giving owners of other Allen & Heath digital systems a flexible, mix-and-match solution, or links it directly to other Allen & Heath consoles with up to 128x128 channels of 96kHz audio available for patching.

Smarter tools for confident mixing

Setting gain on every channel is no one’s favorite job, and it can eat into your setup time. Qu’s Gain Assistant quickly and precisely sets the ideal level for one or more inputs, then keeps watch during the performance to catch unwanted peaks. Feedback is handled just as smoothly: the Feedback Assistant automatically identifies and removes problem frequencies with up to 16 filters per output, so you can mix with confidence. Control extends beyond the console too, with free apps for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. Qu-MixPad gives engineers complete control from anywhere in the room, while Qu4You lets performers tweak their own mix and hear exactly what they need. For conferences, panel talks, and TV shows, the fully integrated 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer adds no extra latency and needs no external DSP or plugins. And for the ultimate upgrade, optional DEEP Processing and RackExtra FX from Allen & Heath’s acclaimed dLive mix system are now available within the Qu-3 and Qu-3D.

Allen & Heath Qu-3 Features:

Next-gen 36-in/24-out 96kHz compact digital mixer with advanced XCVI Core processing
16 XLR/jack combi mic/line inputs and 36 Mix inputs (32 mono/linkable + 2 stereo)
16 premium digitally controlled mic preamps, engineered for pristine transparency, ultra-low noise, and musical warmth
Vibrant 7-in. capacitive touchscreen offers easy access to channel strips
Vivid channel strip displays with configurable chromatic LED meters, 6 user-definable layers, and 8 programmable SoftKeys
Up to 32 channel Automatic Mic Mixing
9 smooth 100mm motorized faders and a thoughtfully designed interface provide intuitive hands-on control
12 individual Mixes (6 mono/linkable Aux/Group, 6 stereo Aux/Group); 4 mono/linkable Matrix buses; 8 Mute groups
6 cutting-edge Multi-FX engines, each with dedicated stereo return channels
USB-C audio interface and SD card slot provide up to 32 channels of recording and playback
USB-A port supports stereo audio record/playback and data transfer
8 XLR Outputs (7/8 double as Main L/R stereo out)
1 stereo Line Input (2 TRS jacks); 1 AES3 stereo digital output socket
Stereo Headphone output
128x128 Intelligent SLink Port for Everything I/O connectivity
Optional DEEP Processing and RackExtra FX add-ons available
Screen angle ergonomically optimized for desktop use
Remotely controllable via free apps
Configurable single/dual footswitch jack
RJ45 network socket
IEC Mains port; international PSU
Optional 19-in. rackmount kit available

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