About the Allen & Heath Qu-24 24-channel Digital Mixing System
The Allen & Heath Qu-24 is a compact, feature-rich digital mixing system engineered for live sound, broadcast, and installation applications where a streamlined footprint and intuitive workflow are essential. Centered around a 24-channel digital mixing console with a sleek, angled touchscreen interface, the system integrates all core processing—including preamps, dynamics, EQ, and effects—into a single robust unit. It provides 24 high-quality XLR microphone inputs with programmable phantom power, alongside stereo line inputs and dedicated USB audio channels, offering a versatile input count that can handle a wide range of events from band performances to corporate presentations. The console's design emphasizes immediate tactile control with physical faders, rotary encoders, and a responsive multi-touch screen, allowing engineers to manage complex mixes efficiently without deep menu diving.
At the heart of the Qu-24 is its powerful audio processing engine, which delivers studio-grade effects and dynamics on every channel. Each input channel is equipped with a 4-band fully parametric EQ, high-pass filter, and comprehensive dynamics processing including a compressor, gate, and limiter. The system includes six stereo FX engines with a library of reverb, delay, and modulation effects, all assignable to any mix bus. The console offers 17 mix outputs—comprising mono, stereo, and aux buses—along with a dedicated stereo matrix, providing ample routing flexibility for monitors, zone feeds, and recording. Integrated 18-in/18-out USB audio interfacing allows for seamless multitrack recording and playback directly to a computer, making it an excellent tool for virtual sound checks and live recording.
Built for portability and durability, the Qu-24 features a rugged steel chassis with a plastic top panel and is designed for both tabletop and rack-mount use with an optional kit. Its connectivity extends beyond analog I/O, offering optional digital snake expansion via a dedicated port for Allen & Heath's dSNAKE protocol, enabling stagebox integration for larger setups. The system supports remote control via iPad using the dedicated Qu-Pad app, granting engineers the freedom to adjust mixes from anywhere in the venue. Combining professional audio performance, a user-friendly interface, and robust construction in a compact form, the Allen & Heath Qu-24 represents a complete, all-in-one digital mixing solution for engineers who require professional capabilities in a space-efficient and highly mobile package.