Allen & Heath Qu-7D – 38-Channel Digital Mixer with Dante Networking
Your professional mixing power, condensed. The Qu-7D brings studio-quality performance into a half-rack format, featuring a 96 kHz XCVI FPGA engine, 33 motorized faders, smart touchscreen control, built-in multitrack recording, and a 16×16 Dante AoIP interface—for best-in-class flexibility and unmatched sound reliability.
Key Features
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96 kHz XCVI processing core: Engineered for ultra-low-latency mixing with pristine audio fidelity
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38 inputs to mix: 32 mono/linkable channels, 2 stereo line channels, plus USB return
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Premium mic preamps: 32 digitally controlled XLR combo inputs for clean, musical capture
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33 motorized faders: Smooth control across four customizable layers with SoftKey shortcuts
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7″ capacitive touchscreen: Responsive navigation with vivid, at-a-glance channel readouts
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Stereo FX engines: Six FX units with dedicated returns for real-time processing
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16×16 Dante networked audio: Seamless audio integration over AoIP via locked EtherCon port
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Recording versatility: 32×32 USB-C interface, SD card multitrack, and USB-A stereo playback
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Expansible I/O: Supports Everything I/O over SLink—scale up to 128×128 channels
Customer Benefits
With Dante networking baked in, the Qu-7D streamlines modern live and installed audio workflows. Engineers, content creators, and AV pros gain hands-on control, powerful processing, and easy scalability—whether in the front-of-house rack or a studio corner.
Quick Specs
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Inputs: 32× XLR mic/line, 2× stereo TRS, USB return
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Outputs: 20× XLR mix outputs, TRS aux, AES3, headphone
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Mix buses: 12 mix busses, 4 matrix busses, stereo LR output
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FX: Six stereo engines with returns
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Recording: SD slot, USB-C multitrack, USB-A stereo playback
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Networking: 16×16 Dante, SLink expansion
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Control surface: Touchscreen, motorized faders, SoftKeys, remote app support
What’s in the Box
- Allen & Heath Qu-7D mixer
- Power supply
- Quick start guide
Use Cases / Ideal For
Ideal for professionals who need high-demand mixing in a portable package—touring engineers, broadcast technicians, and hybrid studios benefit from its negligible footprint, powerful capabilities, and networked flexibility.
Compatibility
Functions as a multitrack USB audio interface on all major systems. Integrates into AoIP networks via Dante and expands with Allen & Heath’s Everything I/O ecosystem via SLink. Remote control through Qu apps across platforms.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Industry-standard Dante networking embedded
- High-channel mixing with tactile control in a compact build
- Flexible recording and scalable I/O options
⚠️ Cons:
- Half-rack width may challenge rack space planning
- Some advanced FX and tools require extra licensing
The Allen & Heath Qu-7D elevates compact mixing—giving you top-tier sonic precision, networked flexibility, and hands-on mastery in a tour-ready frame.
