|| UTILITIES | General | Add-Ons
Optional Add-Ons for the Qu are available to purchase from shop.allen-heath.com.
Available and activated Add-Ons are shown in the UTILITY > General > Add-Ons screen.
ⓘ To ensure the latest Add-Ons are available on the Qu, install the latest version of firmware.
Activating an Add-On
- Note the serial number and unique DNA for the Qu and visit shop.allen-heath.com
- Purchase Add-Ons, ensuring you are purchasing for the correct mixer model, as an Add-On for one model cannot be activated on any other.
- Generate a unique Add-On key in the shop.
- Touch Enter Add-On Key in the UTILITY > General > Add-Ons screen, then enter the 16-character key from the shop and touch OK to activate.
Keys are unique to each Qu unit, and only ever need to be entered once. They will not need to be re-entered when updating firmware or after a system reset.
Dante Add-On
ⓘ Add-Ons are available from shop.allen-heath.com
Dante 32x32 Upgrade
|| I/O | Outputs | Dante (with 32x32 Upgrade)
The Dante 32x32 Upgrade Add-On doubles the channel count of any Dante capable Qu (Qu-3D, Qu-5D, Qu-6D, Qu-7D) from 16x16 to 32x32.
ⓘ This Add-On may also require an update to the Dante module firmware, which is carried out separately. Please see the following article for more information - Qu Dante Firmware Update Instructions
DEEP Channel Processing Add-Ons
ⓘ DEEP Add-Ons are available from shop.allen-heath.com
Tube Stage Preamp
6 classic valve preamp topologies with easy-to-use controls, for adding harmonics and saturation to inputs.
Peak Limiter 76 Compressor Limiter
Two versions of the renowned FET levelling amplifier. One vintage, one more modern, both with all-button mode.
16T Compressor Limiter
Tight and punchy VCA-based RMS compressor, with natural sounding gain reduction.
16VU Compressor Limiter
The classic VCA-based RMS compressor. Musically enhances low-mid frequencies when driven.
Mighty Compressor
Transistor array compressor that features a unique attack sound. Capable of massive gain reduction with low distortion.
Opto Compressor
The best characteristics from a range of optical compressors combined into one smooth sounding unit.
OptTronik Compressor
Two versions of the legendary electro-optical levelling amplifier. Smooth and musical compression.
Bus Compressor
The most well-known VCA compressor for sonic cohesion of mixes and program material.
Proportional Q GEQ
Smooth wide Q which progressively narrows toward maximum cut or boost values.
Hybrid GEQ
A combination of the Proportional-Q and Constant-Q units providing smooth boosts and clinical cuts.
DiGi GEQ
Optimised gain and width to minimise frequency band interaction.
FX Add-Ons
ⓘ FX Add-Ons are available from shop.allen-heath.com
MultiBD3 Multiband Compressor
Fully featured 3 band compressor for dynamic control on input or mix channels.
MultiBD4 Multiband Compressor
Fully featured 4 band compressor for dynamic control on input or mix channels.
DynEQ4 Dynamic EQ
4 band dynamic equaliser, able to carve and shape any sound source.
De-Esser
Classic De-Essing with auto-threshold for natural sibilance reduction.
Bucket Brigade Delay
Stereo analogue delay model with vintage bucket brigade sound.
Echo Tape Delay
Faithful reproduction of the classic tape echo unit.
Hypabass Subharmonic Synthesiser
Very low distortion sub-harmonic synthesizer to generate low end from sources with weaker bass content.