Allen & Heath AH-QU-24C 30-In/24-Out Digital Mixer – Chrome Edition

The chrome edition Qu-24C 30-In/24-Out Digital Mixer from Allen & Heath features 24 of Allen & Heath’s AnalogiQ microphone preamps and is powered by its 5-core ARM processor to provide a variety of integrated effects and processing including channel-independent 4-band parametric EQs, compressors, delay, reverb, and more. The mixer is capable of recording audio to either your Mac or a USB hard drive in up to 48 kHz/24-bit resolution, allowing you to record both the individual tracks and live mix of your shows. The chrome edition adds high-contrast chrome rotary and fader knobs that improve visibility in dark conditions, as well as a number of software enhancements from the updated firmware (V1.8).

The mixer is compatible with both the ME monitoring system and dSNAKE digital connectivity system from Allen & Heath. The Qu-24 can also be used with the Qu-Pad app, allowing you to use your iPad to mix from anywhere in the venue when connected to a wireless network.

Key Features:
– 24 AnalogiQ total-recall preamps integrated with DSP for optimum transparency and gain accuracy
– Ergonomic layout and workflow is comfortable, fluid, and intuitive
– Color touchscreen and dedicated data encoder give you quick and easy access to all settings
– Key processing tools are presented clearly on the SuperStrip, with 1 function per physical control
– 25 automated, motorized ALPS faders (24 arranged over 2 layers) speed up and enhance your mixing
– 4 groups give you subgrouping flexibility to LR for level masters and/or processing
– Total recall lets you save and recall scenes (snapshots) at the press of a button
– Onboard studio-grade dynamics and FX algorithms derived A&H’s iLive pro touring series
– Built-in interface streams multitrack audio to/from your Mac (OSX class-compliant)
– Plug-and-play with any DAW supporting Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, Reaper, and Pro Tools
– Qu-Drive delivers 18 channels of 24-bit/48kHz recording/playback to/from your USB hard drive
– 5 dedicated cores of high efficiency ARM processing provide state-of-the-art processing
– Optional Qu-Pad app frees you to tweak monitors and PA from your iPad, onstage or around the venue
– Fully compatible with A&H’s ME Personal Mixing System
– dSNAKE port lets you connect to a remote AR2412 or AR84 Stagebox via Cat 5e digital snake
– Matrix adds 2 further stereo outputs equipped with full processing to the console’s extensive I/O
– 18-gauge, cold-rolled Zintec steel frame delivers strength, rigidity, and distinctive looks

Tech Specs:
– Type: Digital
– Channels: 24
– Inputs – Mic Preamps: 24 x XLR
– Phantom Power: 24
– Inputs – Line: 24 x 1/4″
– Inputs – Other: 4 x 1/4″ (2 stereo in), 1 x 1/8″ TRS (stereo in)
– Outputs – Main: 2 x XLR (left, right), 2 x 1/4″ (2 track out), 2 x 1/4″ (alt out)
– Outputs – Other: 4 x XLR (mono mix outs), 3 x XLR (stereo mix outs), 2 x XLR (stereo group outs), 2 x XLR (stereo matrix outs)
– Outputs – Digital: 1 x Ethernet dSnake, 1 x XLR AES, 1 x USB Type A
– Busses/Groups: 16-bus
– Talkback: 1 x XLR
– Data I/O: USB, Ethernet TCP/IP
– USB: 1 x Type B, 1 x Type A
– Computer Connectivity: USB (32 x 30), LAN port (connect iOS devices with addition of wireless router)
– Headphones: 1 x 1/4″ TRS
– Faders: 24 x 100mm channels, 1 x 100mm master
– EQ Bands: Parametric EQ, 28-band graphic EQ
– Effects: Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger (4 x stereo FX returns)
– DAW Control: MIDI DAW control driver for Mac (HUI, Mackie Control)
Height: 7.32″ (desktop position), 7.48″ (rackmounted)
Depth: 19.52″ (desktop position)
Width: 24.88″
Weight: 40 lbs.