Allen & Heath QU-3 | 96kHz 36-Channel Digital Mixer

The Allen & Heath Qu-3 digital mixing console redefines the benchmark for high-performance, compact digital audio control. Featuring 16 local mic/line combi inputs, 9 motorized faders, a ultra-bright 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, and 36 mix channels, it strikes a balance between physical space efficiency and mix capacity. Built-in DEEP Processing capabilities—inherited directly from flagship dLive systems—allow engineers to run studio-grade preamps, graphic EQ, and dynamic plugins natively on every channel without latency penalties or external hardware dependencies.

Workflow speed sits at the heart of the Qu-3 platform. Features like the intuitive Gain Assistant and integrated 16-filter Feedback Assistant eliminate manual soundcheck bottlenecks, while the 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) manages multi-microphone setups instantly. Expandability is built natively into the system via an intelligent SLink port supporting 128x128 channels of 96kHz audio for seamless pairing with Everything I/O stage boxes. Combined with 32x32 USB-C multitrack recording and dedicated SD-card direct playback, the Qu-3 offers a complete, future-proof console solution designed to handle live, hybrid, and broadcast demands.

In Singapore’s fast-paced corporate event landscape—where tight turnarounds in hotel ballrooms and multi-purpose event venues are standard—the Allen & Heath Qu-3 provides immediate operational value. Its integrated 32-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) balances gain instantly across panel discussions and corporate keynotes, ensuring crystal-clear speech intelligibility without requiring a dedicated mix engineer at the desk every second. Multi-zone routing via 12 mix outputs and 4 dedicated matrix outputs makes managing main PA systems, delay fills, record feeds, and remote hybrid stream outputs straightforward, all managed from a single compact footprint.

For educational institutions across Singapore, from secondary school auditoriums to tertiary lecture halls, the Qu-3 bridges the gap between professional-grade audio and effortless operation. Its clear channel displays, chromatic level meters, and customizable layers allow AV managers to restrict access to complex features while providing non-technical staff or student AV teams a clean "walk-up-and-mix" surface. Additionally, full remote mixing support via free iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows apps allows instructors or technicians to monitor and adjust levels directly from the stage or around the hall during assemblies, performances, and campus ceremonies.

In small-to-midsize houses of worship—such as community churches, mosques, and temple halls throughout the island—audio systems must accommodate volunteer mixing teams and dynamic worship services. The Qu-3 delivers pristine acoustic quality via 96kHz processing while taking the stress out of live mixing. The automatic Gain and Feedback Assistants protect services from acoustic ringing and unexpected level spikes, while multi-track SD card recording enables instant sermon archiving or multitrack virtual soundchecks. Combined with native compatibility with ME personal mixing systems for stage musicians, the Qu-3 keeps stage volume low, the front-of-house mix clear, and the worship message front and center.