The Allen & Heath Qu-6D redefines the trusted Qu series with expanded I/O, enhanced control, and the same powerful 96kHz XCVI processing at its core. Built for professionals who need more flexibility, the Qu-6D packs 25 motorised faders, 24 combi mic/line inputs, 16 XLR outputs, and a 128x128 SLink port for seamless system expansion. Its responsive 7" capacitive touchscreen and intuitive channel strip layout offer quick, hands-on access to essential mixing tools, while four layers of fully customisable fader banks ensure total control.

With built-in FX engines, 32x32 multitrack recording and playback via USB or SD, and remote control via Android, iOS, Mac, or PC, the Qu-6D is ready to handle anything from live gigs to studio sessions and complex AV installs. Rack-mountable and road-ready, it’s a feature-rich digital mixer designed to meet the demands of today’s most dynamic audio environments.

Features

• 16x16 Dante Interface supports 48/96 kHz for seamless audio networking and integration.
• 24 High-Performance Microphone Preamps ensure clean and detailed input capture.
• 7" Capacitive Touchscreen offers responsive, intuitive control over all functions.
• 96 kHz FPGA Processing delivers ultra-low latency and high-resolution audio performance.
• Six Stereo FX Engines with Returns provide rich, built-in effects for creative mixing.
• 32x32 USB Audio Interface enables smooth multitrack recording and playback.
• AES Output allows professional digital audio connectivity.
• 16 XLR Outputs provide flexible routing for mains, monitors, and zones.
• Eight Programmable Soft Keys offer quick access to user-defined functions.
• SLink Port enables easy remote audio expansion and integration with Everything I/O.

Specifications

Mixer

• Max I/O Capacity: 36x Input / 12x Output
• Analog Input Channels: 28 (24 Mono / 2 Stereo)
• Mic Preamps: 24
• Analog Output Channels: 16
• Mix Routing: 6x Mono Aux Send, 6x Stereo Aux Send
• Groups: 6x Subgroup
• Presets: No
• Display: 7" Touchscreen
• Faders: 25x 3.9" / 100 mm Motorised Fader
• Meters: 2x 12-Segment LED (Main), Single LED (Channel)

Signal Processing

• Gain/Trim Range: +60 dB
• Input Pad: -20 dB (Mic/Line Inputs)
• Input Polarity: Normal/Reverse
• Dynamic Processing: Compressor and Gate on Input Channels, Compressor and Limiter on Master
• EQ: 4-Band Parametric on Input Channels
• EQ Parameters: Notch/Peak
• Graphic EQ: Yes
• Filters: High-Pass Filter
• Solo/Mute: Solo-in-Place/AFL, Mute, PFL per Input Channel, Bus, and Master
• Built-In Effects: 4x Reverb, Stereo Delay (Tap), 2x Reverb (Gated), 2x Vocal Effect,
• 3x Stereo Chorus, Chorus, 3x Flanger, Phaser
• Audio Delay: No
• Automatic Mic Mixing: Yes

Digital Audio

• Sample Rates: 96 kHz
• AES3 Output Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
• Stereo Record Rate: 96 kHz
• Stereo Playback Rate: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
• Multitrack Record/Playback Rate: 96 kHz
• Bit Depth: Up to 96-Bit
• Stereo Record Bit Depth: 24-Bit
• Stereo Playback Bit Depth: 16 / 24-Bit
• Multitrack Playback/Record Bit Depth: 24-Bit

Performance

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±5 dB
• Max Input Level: 16 dBu (XLR Mic Input), +30 dBu (1/4" TRS Line Input with Pad)
• Analog Dynamic Range: 110 dB
• I/O Impedance: 1.5 Kilohms (Mic Input), 20 Kilohms (Line Input)
• Noise Floor: -88 dBu
• THD+N: 0% at Unity Gain (Mic/Line Input)
• Signal Generator: Sine, White, Pink, Band-Pass Noise

Connectivity

• Analog Inputs: 1x XLR Talkback Input, 24x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input, 4x 1/4" TRS
• Balanced Channel Input (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled)
• Analog Outputs: 16x XLR Balanced Output, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output
• Phantom Power: +48 V
• Digital I/O: 1x etherCON Input/Output (I/O), 1x XLR AES3 Output
• MIDI I/O: No
• USB I/O: 1x USB-A 2.0 (External Memory), 1x USB-C 2.0 (Audio Streaming)
• USB I/O Capacity: 32x Input / 32x Output
• Other I/O: 1x RJ45 Control In/Out (Bi-Directional), 1x 1/4" Footswitch
• Wireless: No
• External Display I/O: No

Recording

• Max Multitrack Recording: 32 Tracks
• Media Support: SD, USB Drive
• File Format Support: WAV

Compatibility

• Computer OS: Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.14 to 11
• Mobile OS: Android / iOS
• Mobile Device Compatibility: Android Smartphone, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhone

Power

• Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

Physical

• Rack Mountable: Yes
• Operating Conditions: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C