Allen&Heath QU-7D Digital Mixer With Dante

Allen & Heath QU-7D Digital Mixer With Dante

The Allen & Heath QU-7D is a next-generation 32-channel digital mixer with built-in Dante networking, designed for high-demand live sound, broadcast, studio, and installation environments. Packed with advanced features like 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing, 33 motorized faders, a 7” touchscreen, and extensive I/O flexibility, the QU-7D offers power, precision, and performance in a sleek and intuitive format.

Whether you’re running a multi-mic conference, mixing FOH for a touring band, or building out a Dante-based AV system, the QU-7D delivers professional-grade control and audio quality in a compact footprint.

✅ Key Features of the Allen & Heath QU-7D

🎛️ 96kHz XCVI Processing Core

• Powered by Allen & Heath’s XCVI FPGA engine for high-resolution 96kHz processing

• Delivers ultra-low latency and pristine audio quality with improved dynamic response

🔌 Built-in Dante Networking

• 16×16 Dante interface at 48kHz or 96kHz sample rate

• Seamlessly integrates with Dante-enabled devices over a standard Ethernet network

• Ideal for audio-over-IP workflows in live, installed, or broadcast settings

🎚️ Full-Size Control Surface

• 33 motorized 100mm faders with 4 configurable layers

• 7” capacitive touchscreen for intuitive touch control and visual feedback

• Each channel features a dedicated strip display and chromatic metering LEDs

🎧 Flexible I/O Configuration

• 32 XLR/TRS mic/line inputs + 2 stereo TRS line inputs

• 20 XLR outputs + 2 TRS outs + AES3 digital output

• Talkback input, stereo headphone out, footswitch, USB ports, and lamp socket

🔄 Advanced Routing & Mixing Architecture

• 38 inputs to mix (32 mono + stereo inputs + FX returns)

• 12 mix buses (6 mono/stereo auxes/groups) + 4 matrix outputs

• Stereo main L/R bus with full processing

🔊 6 Built-in Multi-FX Engines

• Studio-quality reverb, delay, modulation, and more

• DEEP Processing compatibility for high-grade dynamics and channel tools

🧠 Smart Mixing Tools

• Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) for speech-dominant events like conferences

• Gain Assistant and Feedback Assistant streamline setup and control feedback issues

💾 Multitrack Recording & Playback

• USB-C 32×32 audio interface for computer recording/playback

• SD card multitrack recording: 32×32 @ 48kHz or 16×16 @ 96kHz

• USB-A port for stereo recording/playback or file transfer

📡 Network Expansion & Remote Control

• SLink port supports 128×128 I/O for remote stageboxes (Everything I/O)

• Remote mixing via MixPad (for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows)

• Qu-You app lets performers control their own monitor mix

📊 Technical Specifications (Quick Look)

🎯 Ideal Applications for the Allen & Heath QU-7D

• Live sound mixing (FOH & monitors for bands, festivals, corporate shows)

• Houses of worship, where Dante and AMM streamline complex mic setups

• Broadcast and streaming rigs that require high channel count and networked audio

• AV installations in conference centers or large venues

• Studio and hybrid live/studio environments with multitrack capture needs

🚀 Why Choose the QU-7D?

• Professional-grade sound at 96kHz resolution

• Full Dante integration for scalable, networked setups

• Onboard multitrack recording with no external gear required

• Powerful DSP and FX processing tools

• Hands-on, intuitive mixing interface

• Expandable via SLink and remote control apps

🛒 Perfect for Audio Professionals Who Need:

• A Dante-compatible digital mixer

• High-quality multitrack recording built-in

• Flexible routing and I/O for complex live or installed systems

• Reliable performance with advanced sound tools

• An all-in-one solution for mixing, monitoring, and recording