Allen & Heath expands QU line with new QU24 fort $2,799

Allen and Heath have done it again, thus blurring the lines between their pro iLive/GLD line with their less expensive QU series.  The QU24 has 24 microphone preamps with a range of -60 to +10db in 1db steps and 3 stereo inputs, 2 balanced and 1 unbalanced 1/8" (3.5mm) .  The outputs are mix 1-10 like the QU16 and Left/Right, but you also get 4 group outs and 4 Matrix outputs.
The user manual is available here:
http://www.allen-heath.com/media/Qu-Mixer-User-Guide-AP9372_1.pdf

 

 

The QU-24 supports both GLD Audioracks

 

AR2412

AR2412 provides 24 XLR inputs and 12 XLR outputs when connected to a GLD-80 mixer. Connection is over Cat5 cable running Allen & Heath’s dSNAKE protocol, allowing the AR2412 to be positioned up to 120m from the GLD-80. dSNAKE provides control to the remote preamp, and all mic preamps are scene recallable. For larger systems, a GLD-AR84 Expander AudioRack can be connected to the AR2412 to add a further 8 XLR inputs and 4 XLR outputs. AR2412 also includes an AviomTM Pro16 compatible Monitor port.

AR84

Each AR84 adds 8 XLR inputs and 4 XLR outputs to a GLD system. Up to two AR84s can be added to a GLD system, connected to a GLD-AR2412 AudioRack and / or direct to the GLD-80 mixer. Connection is over Cat5 cable running Allen & Heath’s dSNAKE protocol, allowing the AR2412 to be positioned up to 120m from the GLD-80. dSNAKE provides control to the remote preamp, and all mic preamps are scene recallable.