Description
The Allen & Heath Qu-16 is a compact yet powerful digital audio mixing console, ideal for live sound, conferences, AV events, and studio applications. Designed to deliver a natural, intuitive mixing experience with the flexibility of digital technology, the Qu-16 is perfect for both seasoned engineers and first-time digital users.
Available for hire in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, this desk delivers class-leading audio quality, world-class FX processing, and seamless USB multitrack recording in a highly durable, portable format.
Digital Mixing That Feels Natural
The Qu-16 is built to make digital mixing accessible and fast, with a fader per mono channel, fewer layers, and a logical layout designed to mimic analogue workflows. For users making the transition from analogue desks, Qu-16 makes the process effortless.
16 AnalogiQ™ preamps with zero-crossing detection and 1dB gain steps
25 motorised faders (16 mono inputs, 3 stereo, mix master, and custom layer)
High-resolution True Colour Touchscreen with intuitive navigation
SuperStrip control strip for fast access to essential EQ, compression, and more
Warm, Transparent Sound
At the heart of the Qu-16 is its refined AnalogiQ™ digitally controlled preamp design, delivering musical warmth, transparency, and ultra-low noise. Paired with 24-bit converters, the console provides clean, accurate signal conversion from stage to speakers.
Minimal distortion and high-headroom preamps
Low-latency, high-fidelity A/D and D/A conversion
Ideal for vocals, instruments, and broadcast-grade sound
Studio-Quality FX and Processing
Derived from Allen & Heath’s touring consoles, RackFX gives you access to four stereo FX engines with studio-quality reverbs, delays, and modulators. Each FX return has a dedicated 4-band PEQ so you never sacrifice input channels for effects.
4 dedicated stereo FX engines
Legendary reverb, delay, modulation, and more
Fully routable FX returns with EQ and processing
Multitrack Recording with Qu-Drive
Qu-Drive allows you to record 18 channels of 48kHz, 24-bit audio directly to USB—no laptop required. Whether you’re capturing live shows, rehearsals, or panel events, the Qu-16 simplifies the process with instant multitrack and stereo recording.
USB multitrack recording and playback
Record 16 mono channels + stereo pair simultaneously
Simple, laptop-free setup for live audio capture
Built-In Automatic Mic Mixer
The built-in Automatic Microphone Mixer (AMM) is ideal for conferences, panel talks, and hybrid events. It balances multiple open mics while minimising background noise and feedback—ideal when intelligibility matters most.
Mix up to 16 mic sources
Priority settings per channel
Industry-grade gain-sharing automix algorithm
Rugged and Road-Ready
Made with 18-gauge Zintec steel, the Qu-16 is built to withstand life on the road and in the field. Its fanless cooling design ensures silent operation, making it equally suited to studio control rooms, conference AV booths, and theatres.
Ultra-durable chassis for touring and hire
Sleek, fanless operation—ideal for quiet environments
Integrates with the Qu-Pad iPad app for wireless control
Included in Your Hire
1 x Allen & Heath Qu-16 Digital Mixer
Power supply and flight case
Optional: stage box, digital snake, wireless tablet control setup
Multitrack USB setup support available
Ideal For
Corporate AV and conferences
Livestream and hybrid productions
Theatre, church, and live music sound
Mobile recording and touring setups
Broadcast, panels, and events with multiple mic sources
Available in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane
We offer Digital Audio Mixing Console Hire for the Allen & Heath Qu-16 across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Whether for a one-day event or extended production run, this console is trusted by professionals and easy enough for new users to operate confidently.
How to Hire
Use the Quick Quote form or chat with us now to hire the Allen & Heath Qu-16. Let us know your channel count, recording needs, and venue layout—we’ll tailor a mixing solution for your event.
