Allen & Health Unveils Compact Qu-3 Digital Mixers
The Qu-3 and Qu-3D bring the Qu digital mixer platform to a smaller footprint for space-constrained venues.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Quantum Computing
Allen & Health announced the Qu-3 and Qu-3D, the most compact members of its Qu digital mixer family. Both models share the platform and XCVI technology of existing Qu models, with 36 inputs, 12 mixes, four matrices and six effects engines.
Why it matters
The models were designed for situations where space is at a premium, extending the Qu platform to smaller installations. Their 32-channel Automatic Microphone Mixer function targets speech-focused events.
The mixers offer 36 inputs, 12 mixes, four matrices and six effects engines, with a 128×128 SLink port and 32×32 USB-C audio interface. The Qu-3D adds an integrated 16×16 Dante interface, expandable to 32×32 with an optional add-on, while pricing and availability are not specified.
The players
Allen & Health
Allen & Health is a British manufacturer of professional audio mixing consoles and digital mixers, known for its Qu and dLive product lines.
The details
Both models use the same mic preamps and 96kHz converters as the rest of the Qu range and support multitrack recording to an SD card as well as stereo recording and playback via USB-A. They connect to the Everything I/O ecosystem through the SLink port.
Timeline
Allen & Health announced the Qu-3 and Qu-3D on November 5, 2026.
The Tech Race
The Qu-3 and Qu-3D extend the existing Qu digital mixer platform, which shares its mic preamps, 96kHz converters and XCVI technology, into a smaller form factor. The move broadens the Qu line's reach into compact venues where larger consoles were previously impractical.
For sound engineers working in cramped booths, small venues or houses of worship, the Qu-3 and Qu-3D offer full Qu-platform capability in a smaller footprint. The included Automatic Microphone Mixer function can simplify speech-focused events.
The takeaway
Compact digital mixers with full platform features let smaller venues access professional routing, recording and networking without sacrificing capability. Users should check pricing and availability directly with Allen & Health before planning purchases.
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