Description
The Allen & Heath Qu-5 Rack Mount Kit is designed to mount the Allen & Heath Qu-5 or Qu-5D digital mixer into a standard 19" rack. It is a practical accessory for users who want to integrate the mixer into a professional rack-based system, whether for portable live sound, fixed installations, AV racks, venues, schools, houses of worship, rehearsal spaces or compact production setups.
Purpose-made for the Qu-5 and Qu-5D, this kit allows the mixer to be securely installed rather than used as a loose desktop unit. This is particularly useful where the mixer forms part of a wider audio system alongside wireless microphone receivers, playback devices, processors, power distribution, network equipment or other rack-mounted hardware.
For portable systems, rack mounting helps keep key equipment together in a single case, improving transport, setup and pack-down. For fixed installations, it provides a cleaner and more organised way to position the mixer within a technical rack, control area, AV cupboard or stage-side equipment location. This supports a more professional system layout and helps keep the mixer accessible while reducing clutter around the operating area.
The kit includes a pair of rack ears and the required fixings for installation. Once fitted, the Qu-5 or Qu-5D can be mounted into a standard 19" rack, with a minimum of 11U rack space required. The rear panel of the mixer should remain accessible for audio, power and network connections, and adequate ventilation should be maintained around the unit to avoid restricting airflow.
Finished in black, the rack ears provide a discreet appearance that matches standard professional audio equipment. The result is a neat, secure and reliable installation method for users who want their Qu-5 mixer to become part of a complete rack-based audio system.
For Allen & Heath Qu-5 and Qu-5D users, the Qu-5 Rack Mount Kit is a useful accessory for improving system organisation, protecting the mixer during transport and creating a more streamlined workflow across live, installed and AV environments.