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Allen & Heath Qu-6D
The Allen & Heath Qu-6D (ALLE-QU 6D) is an enterprise-grade, next-generation 38-input / 24-output digital mixing console with factory-integrated Audinate Dante™ networking. Built on Allen & Heath’s acclaimed 96 kHz XCVI FPGA processing core, the Qu-6D takes the expanded physical control layout of the Qu-6—featuring 25 motorized faders, 24 local recallable preamps, and per-channel OLED scribble strips—and integrates native multi-channel Dante audio-over-IP networking for seamless broadcast routing, digital audio distribution, and multi-room live venue integration.
Core Performance Features
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Factory-Integrated Audinate Dante™ Engine: Equipped with onboard high-channel-count Dante connectivity with primary and secondary locking EtherCON ports. It supports redundant network routing, ultra-low latency audio-over-IP distribution, and seamless integration with external Dante stage boxes, DSP processors, and multi-room facility networks.
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96 kHz XCVI FPGA Processing Engine: Powered by Allen & Heath's FPGA architecture, delivering studio-grade $96\text{ kHz}$ high-resolution audio, uncompromised phase coherency, and an ultra-low latency pipeline across all 38 mixing channels.
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Integrated DEEP Processing Architecture: Directly embeds studio-grade compressor models, vintage graphic/parametric EQs, and analog preamp emulations natively across all input and output channels without burning up internal FX slots or adding latency.
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Per-Channel OLED Scribble Strips & Chromatic Metering: Every individual fader strip is fitted with a crisp digital OLED display (showing custom channel naming, source routing, socket assignments, and color-coding) paired with chromatic LED level meters for instant visual feedback.
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25-Fader Hands-On Mixing Surface: Features 25 smooth $100\text{ mm}$ motorized faders arranged across 4 fully customizable user layers, giving engineers fast, tactile access to inputs, stereo mixes, DCA groups, and FX returns.
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Direct Multitrack Capture & USB-C Audio: Features an integrated $32 \times 32$ USB-C audio interface for direct DAW tracking and virtual soundchecks, an onboard SD card slot for direct-to-card multitrack recording, and a front USB-A port for stereo recording and playback.
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SLink "Everything I/O" & Stage Expansion: Includes a dedicated locking EtherCON SLink port running concurrently with Dante, enabling native plug-and-play connection to Allen & Heath’s $96\text{ kHz}$ and $48\text{ kHz}$ stage boxes (DX168, AR2412, AB168, AR84) and ME personal monitoring systems.
