Allen & Heath Qu-6 Digital Mixing Console – Hire

The Allen & Heath Qu-6 is a next-generation digital mixing console designed for professional live sound, corporate events, festivals, theatres, and high-end productions. Combining 96kHz XCVI processing, an intuitive control surface, and extensive I/O flexibility, the Qu-6 delivers outstanding audio quality with modern workflow efficiency.

 

With 38 input channels, 12 configurable mix buses, 4 matrix outputs, and 6 internal FX engines, the Qu-6 is ideal for monitor-heavy shows, complex routing requirements, and engineers who demand speed and reliability in live environments.

 

 

 

 

Key Features

 

 

• 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing for pristine sound quality and ultra-low latency
• 38 input channels (32 mono/linkable + 3 stereo)
• 12 mix buses (6 mono/linkable + 6 stereo) plus Main LR
• 4 matrix outputs for distributed PA, delay fills, and zone feeds
• 24 local mic/line combo inputs with high-quality Allen & Heath preamps
• 16 XLR outputs + TRS & AES digital output
• 6 stereo FX engines with dedicated returns (reverbs, delays, modulation)
• 25 motorised 100mm faders with multiple custom layers
• 7” capacitive touchscreen for fast access to routing, processing, and scenes
• 32×32 USB-C audio interface for multitrack recording and virtual soundcheck
• Built-in SD card multitrack recording
• 128×128 SLink expansion for remote stageboxes and future system growth
• Optional Dante version (Qu-6D) available on request

 

 

 

 

 

Ideal For

 

 

• Live bands and touring productions
• Festivals and outdoor events
• Corporate AV and conferences
• Theatre and musical productions
• Broadcast, streaming, and multitrack recording
• Monitor-intensive shows with multiple mixes

 

 

 

 

 

Why Hire the Allen & Heath Qu-6?

 

 

The Qu-6 offers a significant step up from older QU-series consoles, providing more mixes, more FX, more routing flexibility, and modern connectivity — without sacrificing the fast, engineer-friendly workflow Allen & Heath are known for.

 

It is an excellent choice for productions that require professional reliability, high channel counts, and clean, detailed sound, while remaining compact enough for mobile and dry-hire applications.