DiGiCo Quantum 5 Digital Mixing Console - Unleash Your Mixing Potential
The Quantum 5 is a game-changer for audio engineers. With over 450 processing paths at 96kHz, it offers unparalleled flexibility. Here are its key features:
- • 288 processing channels configurable as up to 256 input channels and up to 128 busses, plus a 36 x 36 matrix for ultimate mixing control.
- • Four redundant, or eight individual, MADI ports and two DMI slots for diverse connectivity options, along with a built-in Waves port and up to two Optocore loops.
- • Advanced features for input and output channels like Channel Delay, DiGiTube, Dual insert points, parametric EQ, Dynamic EQ, and DiGiCo's DYN 1 and DYN 2 processing options.
Features:
- • Nodal Processing for monitor engineers to creatively manage IEM mixes.
- • True Solo feature for hearing exactly what the artist hears.
- • 48 channels of Mustard processing with multiple pre-amp models, boutique-style compressors, and gate/ducker.
- • Spice Rack for native FPGA processing, supporting up to 12 insertable processors.
- • Chilli 6 multi-band compressor for advanced control over vocals, instruments, and problem frequencies.
Specifications:
- Worksurface:
- 37 x 100mm touch-sensitive, motorised faders
- 3 x 15” LCD high-resolution touchscreens
- 2 x Custom mounted LCD high-resolution TFT-LCD Meterbridge screens
- 2 x ” Headphone socket
- 1 x USB 2.0 slot
- Integrated Light Bar
- Options:
- Upgrade to Dual Loop Optocore (HMA, OpticalCon or ST)
- Upgrade to SingleMode Optocore
- Broadcast Software
- Flightcase
- Quantum Upgrade kit for SD5
- Compatible DMI Cards: ADC / AES / AMM / Aviom / DAC / Dante / Hydra 2 / KLANG
- Rear:
- 2 x Redundant PSUs
- 8 x XLR Mic/Line Inputs
- 8 x XLR Line Outputs
- 4 x XLR AES/EBU Inputs (8 channels)
- 4 x XLR AES/EBU Outputs (8 channels)
- 8 x MADI BNC I/O at 48k, 4 interfaces at 96k
- 1 x MultiMode Optocore Interface (expandable to 2)
- 1 x Waves port as standard
- 2 x DMI Slots (up to 64 I/O per slot)
- 1 x UB MADI (USB Type B Audio I/O interface for recording and playback of up to 48 channels)
- 4 x Ethernet ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 slots
- 1 x DSub37 GPI (16 inputs)
- 1 x DSub37 GPO (16 outputs)
- 1 x MIDI In/Thru/Out (5 pin DIN)
- 1 x Word Clock I/O BNC
- 1 x DisplayPort Output
- 1 x AES/EBU Sync I/O
- 1 x BNC Video Sync
- 1 x RS422 port (9 pin)



The DiGiCo Quantum 5 Digital Mixing Console is designed for audio engineers in live events, studios, and broadcast. It offers over 450 processing paths at 96kHz for a flexible mixing experience. The console has a 37 x 100mm touch-sensitive, motorised faders work surface, 3 x 15” LCD high-resolution touchscreens, and more. Connectivity options include four redundant, or eight individual, MADI ports, two DMI slots, a built-in Waves port, and up to two Optocore loops.