ⓘ Refer to Qu Dante Firmware Update Instructions for instructions on how to update the Dante module in a Qu mixer.

ⓘ This firmware is for Qu mixers with built-in Dante, including the Qu-5D, Qu-6D and Qu-7D.

ⓘ The current version of firmware supports the following:

• Max number of DT168/DT164-W expanders on a Dante network: 32
• Max number of DT168/DT164-W expanders within a Dante Domain Manager network: 16

Latest Release

V1.0.2 - February 2026

Maintenance release.

Improvements

Max number of DT168/DT164-W expanders on a Dante network increased to 32

Max number of DT168/DT164-W expanders within a Dante Domain Manager network increased to 16

Fixes

ID36 - 'Sync to Ext' could cause other devices on the network to become Muted

ID1411 - Connecting Network and Dante ports to the same switch (separate VLANs) could cause audio interruptions

ID1408 - Rebooting Dante from Dante Controller could cause Network bridge to get set incorrectly

ID1388 - Network and Dante traffic could mix for a few seconds during boot

DT preamp controls could be missing, unavailable or work incorrectly in the following circumstances:

ID73 - Adding DHCP to an active Dante network.

ID75 - Hot-plugging a DT device in large networks with several DT devices.

ID77 - 3 or more A&H Dante cards sharing DT expanders.

Known Issues

ID1326 - Adjusting preamp settings after a DT device is disconnected can result in mismatched settings when reconnecting the device.

ID25 - Unplugging card while in DDM can cause preamp control to disappear and channel to revert to trim control only.

ID1434 - Dante traffic can briefly contact the Qu during startup for a couple seconds, potentially providing a DHCP address to the Qu mixer from a DHCP server on the Dante network.

Previous Releases

V1.0.1 - May 2025

This was the first release of Qu Dante firmware, installed at production.