The Allen & Heath QU-24C is a robust, 24-channel digital mixer designed for professional live sound, recording, and broadcasting environments. With a sleek and intuitive interface, it features 24 premium mic preamps, a 7-inch touchscreen for easy navigation, and motorized faders for seamless control. The QU-24C boasts a 32x30 USB audio interface for direct multitrack recording and playback, while its Qu-Drive allows for stereo and multitrack recording directly to a USB drive. It also supports remote control via the Qu-Pad app, making it ideal for both front-of-house and studio applications. The mixer is housed in a durable, lightweight metal chassis, ensuring reliability and portability for any audio professional.
• 24 mono Mic/Line channels
• 3 stereo Line channels
• 32 sources to the mix
• 12 mixes (4 mono, 3 stereo, LR)
• 4 FX with 4 FX send buses
• 10 assignable SoftKeys
• 4 Mute Groups
• 32 out, 30 in USB streaming
• 2 stereo Groups
• 2 stereo Matrix
• Extra stereo outputs -- AES digital, Alt • Out, 2TRK out
• Talkback mic input
• dSNAKE for remote audio using an AR2412 or AR84 AudioRack
• AnaLOGIQ™ total recall analogue preamps
• Effects ported from the flagship iLive console
• Dedicated stereo FX return channels
• Master strip for quick access to mix levels and processing
• Input channel linking for stereo sources
• Input processing -- Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay
• Output processing -- PEQ, Graphic EQ, • Compressor, Delay
• 800x480 pixel colour touch screen for quick control
• Motorised faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip and mix recall
• Quick copy and reset of settings and scenes
• 100 Scene memories
• Scene Recall Filter and channel Safes
• Channel processing User Libraries
• Qu-Drive for stereo and 18-track recording/playback to USB hard drive
• USB streaming to/from an Apple® Mac computer (PC not supported)
• MIDI DAW Control driver for Mac (converts to HUI or Mackie Control)
• USB transfer of Scenes, Libraries, Shows
• User assignable Custom Layer
• Qu-Pad wireless remote app for iPad
• Compatible with the Allen & Heath ME personal mixing system
• User Permissions to restrict operator access (Not available in V1.3)
• Mic/Line 1-24: Balanced, XLR and 1/4" TRS jack, fully recallable
• Mic Input Sensitivity (XLR / TRS): -60 to +10dBu / -50 to +20dBu
• Mic Analogue Gain: -10 to +60dB, 1dB steps
• Mic Maximum Input Level (XLR / TRS): +19dBu / +29dBu
• Mic Input Impedance (XLR / TRS): >5kOhms / >10 kOhms
• Mic THD+N, Unity gain 0 dB: 0.0005% -89 dBu (20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz)
• Mic THD+N, Mid gain +30dB: 0.001% -83dBu (20-20kHz, Direct Out @0dBu 1kHz)
• ST1, ST2 connector: Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack, half normalled
• ST3 connector: Unbalanced, 3.5mm Mini Jack
• Stereo Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2 / ST3): Nominal +4dBu / 0dBu
• Stereo Trim: +/-24dB
• Stereo Maximum Input Level (ST1,ST2 / ST3): +22dBu / +18dBu
• Stereo Input Impedance: >7kOhms
• Mix1-10 and LR Out, Grp1-4, MTX1-4: Balanced, XLR
• Output Impedance: <75Ohms
• Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
• Residual Output Noise: -91 dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
• Stereo Alt Out & 2Trk Out: Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
• ... (Baxandall), Bell
• Mix Bell Width: Non-constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9th octave
• Mix Compressor: Self key Sidechain
• Mix Threshold / Ratio: -46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity
• Mix Attack / Release: 300us -- 300ms / 100ms - 2s
• Mix Knee: Soft/Hard
• Mix Types: Peak Manual, RMS Manual, SlowOpto, PunchBag
• Internal FX: 4x RackFX engine, Send>Return or Inserted
• FX Types: Reverbs, Delays, Gated Reverb, ADT, Chorus, Symphonic Chorus, Phaser, Flanger
• 4 dedicated Stereo FX returns: Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ
• PAFL: PFL or stereo in-place AFL, 0 to -24dB Trim, 85ms Delay
• Talkback: Assignable to any mix, 12dB/oct HPF
• Signal Generator: Assignable to any mix, Sine / White/Pink/Bandpass Noise
• RTA: 31-Bands 1/3 octave 20-20kHz, follows PAFL source
• Dimensions Desk mounted: 632 x 500 x 186 mm (24.9" x 19.7" x 7.4")
• Dimensions Packed in shipping box: 670 x 790 x 350 mm (26.4" x 31.1" x 13.8")
• Unpacked weight: 14 kg (31 lbs)
• Packed weight: 18 kg (40 lbs)
(1) Allen & Heath QU-24 Digital Mixer
(1) US IEC Power Cord
(1) Operator's Instructions
(1) Safety Sheets
