{"product_id":"allen-heath-qu-3","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath Qu-3","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath Qu-3 – Full Qu Power, Desktop Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qu-3 is the most compact member of the new Qu family, and it gives up very little to get there. It runs the same 96 kHz XCVI core as the flagship Qu-7, with 36 inputs to mix, 12 mixes, 4 matrix outputs and 6 FX engines, all driven from nine motorised faders and a 7″ touchscreen. At Soundium we see it as the mixer for desks where a full console simply will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 kHz XCVI core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same FPGA processing as larger Qu models, so nothing is scaled down sonically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 inputs to mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 mono\/linkable channels plus 2 stereo inputs, mixed to 12 mixes and 4 matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8+1 motorised faders, 6 layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Customisable layers keep a full show reachable from a small surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7″ 1000-nit touchscreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright capacitive display, angled for seated, desktop operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecording built in:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32×32 USB-C audio interface, multitrack SD recording and stereo USB-A record\/playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssistive tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant with up to 16 filters per output, and a 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall mixers usually mean fewer channels, weaker preamps or a cut-down workflow. The Qu-3 avoids all three: it keeps the Qu preamps and 96 kHz converters, the walk-up-and-mix layout, and the 128×128 SLink port for Everything I\/O stageboxes. That makes it easy to start with 16 local inputs on a desk and grow into a networked system later, while the Gain and Feedback assistants and the AMM take the stress out of speech-heavy corporate and conference work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 kHz XCVI FPGA core, DEEP Processing ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inputs, 12 mixes (6 mono\/linkable, 6 stereo), 4 matrix, stereo LR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFX:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 multi-FX engines with dedicated stereo returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16× XLR\/jack combo mic\/line, 1× stereo line input (2× TRS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8× XLR, 1× AES3 stereo digital, stereo headphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9× 100 mm motorised faders, 6 layers, 8 SoftKeys, 7″ touchscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128×128 SLink port at 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \/ weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 445 × 321 × 170 mm (W × D × H), 6.91 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath Qu-3 digital mixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC mains lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorporate AV and conference rooms, broadcast and streaming positions, small live rigs, houses of worship, installed audio and home recording setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks as a 32×32 USB audio interface with macOS and Windows DAWs, connects to Everything I\/O expanders via SLink, and is controlled remotely with the free Qu-MixPad and Qu4You apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Qu processing and 36-input mix engine in a desktop footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C, SD and USB-A recording options without extra hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain, Feedback and AMM tools make speech events fast to set up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 8 local XLR outputs; bigger monitor setups need an SLink expander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack mounting requires the optional rack kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen \u0026amp; Heath Qu-3 proves a compact desk does not have to mean a compromise. If you want the full Qu experience in the smallest frame, it is the one to look at, and the Soundium team is happy to help you plan the I\/O around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Allen \u0026 Heath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66065545822476,"sku":"AH-QU3","price":1849.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/allen-heath-qu-3-hero.jpg?v=1793972621","url":"https:\/\/soundium.com\/products\/allen-heath-qu-3","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}