Allen and Heath CQ-12T

Mix and record with the Allen & Heath CQ-12T, a compact digital mixer featuring 96 kHz FPGA processing, Bluetooth, wireless control, and SD/USB audio recording and playback, well suited for bands, producers, and AV rental houses. Use it as a main mixer in a small venue or a sub mixer on a larger stage.

The CQ-12T mixer utilizes a 7" capacitive touchscreen interface to easily navigate and control the robust mix engine that comes complete with several assistants to help your mixes sound their best including a gain assistant, feedback assistant, FX assist engine, and Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM). Take control of the full complement of channel strip effects like EQ, compression, and gating that's available on every channel and set up several sub mixes for monitoring and effects. The CQ-12T features 10 mic/line XLR/combo XLR-1/4" inputs, a pair (for stereo) of 1/4" balanced inputs, two balanced XLR main outputs, and six 1/4" mix outputs. There is an assignable headphone output. The mixer ships with a 12 VDC power supply.

Hardware Features
10 Mic/Line preamps, (5 x XLR and 5 x XLR/TRS Combo)
Balanced stereo line input, (2 x 1/4" TRS)
Main LR, (2 x XLR)
Six monitor mixes, (6 x 1/4" TRS)
Assignable headphone output, (1/4" TRS)
16x18 USB-B interface
16x18 SD record/playback
Stereo USB record/playback with dedicated input channel
Stereo Bluetooth playback with dedicated input channel
Two FX Assist engines
Three custom Softkeys
Dual footswitch connection
7" capacitive touchscreen with associated rotary control
Software Features
96 kHz Processing Engine
Under the hood is a powerhouse of processing with Allen & Heath’s renowned 96 kHz FPGA technology, including brand-new smart tools and FX to get you a better mix, faster.
Quick and Complete Channels

Quick Channels offer instrument and application specific processing. Dial in a full channel of processing with a single knob. Switch to a Complete Channel for advanced tweaking.
Gain Assistant

CQ’s gain assistant saves you time by automatically and accurately setting preamp gain for you. It can then keep an eye on your preamp levels to prevent nasty peaks.
Feedback Assistant

Find and remove feedback frequencies at setup using Fixed mode, and then watch out for feedback throughout the show across all outputs with Live mode.
FX Assist engines

Including brand-new signal-conscious reverb and delay units, which dynamically respond to signal to always sit correctly in the mix.
AMM

Improve clarity and reduce background noise for speech applications without needing to lift a finger. Available on every input.
Remote Apps

Control the mixer from (almost) anywhere with a free app for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. CQ-MixPad gives the engineer complete control from anywhere in the room, and CQ4You allows a performer to adjust only their mix and hear exactly what they need to hear.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Mixer
Number of Analog Input Channels
12
Number of Mic Preamps
None
Number of Analog Output Channels
8
Max I/O Capacity
12 x Input / 6 x Output
Mix Routing
1 x Stereo Main LRC
6 x Mono Bus
Groups
None
Presets
None
Display
7" Touchscreen (Backlit)
Faders & Level Adjustment
None
Signal Processing
Input Polarity
Normal/Reverse
Dynamic Processing
Compressor, Gate
Solo/Mute
Solo, Mute per Input Channel, Bus, Master
Built-In Effects
2 x Stereo Effect (Type Unspecified)
Automatic Mic Mixing
Yes
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
96 kHz
Performance
dBFS Reference Level
+18 dBu = 0 dBFS
Connectivity
Analog Inputs
5 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input
5 x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Line Input (1 Stereo Pair)
Analog Outputs
2 x XLR 3-Pin Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair)
6 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mix Output
1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output
Phantom Power
+48 V
Digital I/O
1 x RJ45 (Network)
MIDI I/O
None
USB
1 x USB-A (Audio Playback, Audio Streaming, External Memory, Service)
1 x USB-B 2.0 (Host Connection)
USB I/O Capacity
16 x Input / 18 x Output
Wireless
Bluetooth
*Built-In
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: CQ-MixPad
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
*As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
External Display I/O
None
Recording
Max Multitrack Recording
16 Tracks
Media Support
SD
Power
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
DC Input Power
12 VDC at 4 A
Physical
Rack Mountable
Yes
Rackmount Size
6 RU (with Optional Hardware)
Dimensions
11.4 x 9.5 x 3.5" / 29 x 24.2 x 8.8 cm
Weight
5.3 lb / 2.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
9.025 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.5 x 12 x 7.7"