Allen & Heath QU-24C 30-In/24-Out Digital Mixer (Chrome Edition)

Digital Mixer Designed for Live Sound Recording and Installed Audio

The Allen & Heath QU-24C Chrome Edition is a 30-input, 24-output digital mixer built for live sound engineers, production venues, houses of worship, broadcast environments, and recording studios that need reliable performance and repeatable results. This console combines hands-on mixing with advanced digital processing, allowing users to manage complex audio systems while maintaining fast, intuitive control. The Chrome Edition adds high-contrast knobs and motorized faders that remain easy to see and operate in low-light venues and control rooms.

AnalogiQ Microphone Preamps with Recallable Precision

At the heart of the QU-24C are twenty-four AnalogiQ microphone preamps engineered for low noise, wide dynamic range, and consistent tonal response. These preamps feature precision gain control with digitally stored recall, making them ideal for touring productions, recurring events, and permanent installations. High-resolution 24-bit conversion ensures clean signal capture and accurate playback, while the padless gain structure supports a wide variety of microphones without sacrificing headroom.

Touchscreen Mixing with Motorized Fader Workflow

A five-inch color touchscreen serves as the central control point for metering, routing, effects management, scene recall, and system configuration. Physical control is handled through twenty-five motorized 100 mm faders that automatically reposition when switching layers or recalling saved scenes. This workflow allows engineers to move quickly between front-of-house mixing, monitor sends, and subgroup control without losing track of signal levels or routing changes.

Integrated Processing and Touring-Grade Effects Engines

Every channel on the QU-24C includes built-in processing tools such as parametric EQ, compression, gating, polarity control, and delay, reducing the need for external hardware. Four dedicated stereo effects engines provide high-quality reverbs, delays, modulation effects, and dynamics processing derived from Allen & Heath touring consoles. Effects are returned on dedicated channels, preserving input count while allowing full EQ and routing control.

Flexible Routing for Monitors Broadcast and Zone Audio

The mixer supports extensive routing options with multiple mix buses, subgroups, matrices, and stereo returns, making it suitable for monitor-heavy stages, broadcast feeds, and multi-zone sound systems. Matrix outputs allow engineers to create independent mixes for overflow rooms, delay speakers, recording feeds, or streaming applications. Scene storage and recall filters provide control over what settings change during recalls, ensuring stability during live events.

USB Multitrack Recording and DAW Integration

The built-in USB audio interface allows multitrack recording directly to a computer or external USB drive at 48 kHz / 24-bit resolution. Engineers can capture individual channels and main mixes simultaneously, making the QU-24C suitable for live recording, virtual soundchecks, and post-production workflows. Compatibility with major digital audio workstations supports studio use without additional interfaces or drivers.

Remote Mixing and Expandable Personal Monitoring

Wireless control is supported through an iPad mixing app, allowing engineers to adjust monitor mixes, front-of-house levels, and processing while moving throughout the venue. The QU-24C also integrates with personal monitoring systems, enabling performers to control their own mixes and reducing workload at the console. Digital snake connectivity allows stage I/O to be placed closer to performers while maintaining low latency and signal integrity.