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Allen & Heath Qu-7D
The Allen & Heath Qu-7D (ALLE-QU 7D) is the flagship console of the next-generation Qu series, delivering a 38-input / 24-output architecture loaded with factory-integrated Audinate Dante™ networking. Powered by Allen & Heath’s studio-grade 96 kHz XCVI FPGA core engine, the Qu-7D provides the largest hands-on mixing surface in the lineup with 33 motorized faders, 32 onboard recallable preamps, individual channel OLED displays, DEEP Processing emulation, and comprehensive "Everything I/O" digital stage networking.
Core Performance Features
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Factory-Integrated Audinate Dante™ Interface: Features an integrated $16 \times 16$ Dante network card (48/96 kHz) with a locking Neutrik EtherCON port, allowing seamless, ultra-low latency Audio-over-IP routing directly into multi-room facilities, broadcast switchers, DAW networks, and digital stage gear.
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96 kHz XCVI FPGA Core Engine: Powered by the same core audio architecture found in Allen & Heath's flagship desks, delivering high-resolution $96\text{ kHz}$ processing, ultra-low group latency, and complete phase alignment across all 38 channels.
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Integrated DEEP Processing Architecture: Directly embeds studio-grade compressor models, vintage graphic/parametric EQs, and preamp emulations natively inside input and output channels without burning up internal FX slots or adding latency.
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Flagship 33-Fader Hands-On Mixing Surface: Features 33 smooth $100\text{ mm}$ motorized faders arranged across 4 fully customizable user layers, offering immediate tactile control over 32 input channels plus dedicated master/mix faders.
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Individual OLED Scribble Strips & Chromatic LED Metering: Every fader strip includes a dedicated digital display (custom channel naming, source routing, socket assignments, and color tagging) alongside high-visibility chromatic LED meters for instant, at-a-glance level feedback.
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7-Inch Capacitive Touchscreen & Smart Assistants: Centered around a 7” capacitive touchscreen paired with 8 user-assignable SoftKeys and built-in Gain Assistant and Feedback Assistant tools for lightning-fast soundchecks.
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Versatile Multitrack Capture & USB-C Audio: Equipped with an integrated $32 \times 32$ USB-C audio interface for direct DAW tracking, an onboard SD card slot for standalone multitrack recording (up to 32 tracks at 48 kHz or 16 tracks at 96 kHz), and a front USB-A port for stereo audio capture.
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Intelligent SLink & Everything I/O Expansion: Includes a dedicated locking EtherCON SLink port that runs alongside Dante, enabling plug-and-play expansion with Allen & Heath’s $96\text{ kHz}$ and $48\text{ kHz}$ stage boxes (DX168, AR2412, AB168, AR84) and ME personal monitoring systems.
