Allen and Heath SQ-5

Allen and Heath SQ-5 (48-Channel Digital Mixer)
48 channel / 36 bus digital mixer
Powered by Allen and Heath’s revolutionary XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine, SQ-5 is built for professionals in the most demanding live sound applications. Delivering class-leading high resolution audio with an ultra-low <0.7ms latency, the Allen and Heath SQ-5 gives you unrivalled power and audio fidelity. This 48-channel digital mixer has 16 onboard preamps and 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated return channels and access to the acclaimed RackExtra FX library. 12 stereo mixes (configurable as groups or auxes) make SQ the perfect companion for in-ear monitoring setups, whilst Automatic Mic Mixing* takes the strain in multi-mic environments. SQ-5 gives you all the tools to meet any requirement, from AV and corporate events to live productions and houses of worship.

Allen and Heath SQ-5 Features:

96kHz FPGA processing
48 Input Channels
DEEP Processing ready
17 Faders / 6 Layers
12 Stereo mixes + LR
3 Stereo Matrix
8 Stereo FX Engines + dedicated returns
7” capacitive touchscreen
SLink port for remote audio / expansion
64ch I/O Port for audio networking
32×32 USB audio interface
SQ-Drive direct recording to USB
AES output
Chromatic channel metering
Integrated LED illumination
Dedicated physical controls
8 Assignable SoftKeys
Channel LCD displays
19” rack mountable

Allen and Heath SQ-5 Specifications:

• 48 Input Channels
• 16 Local Mic Inputs (XLR)
• 2 ¼” Stereo Inputs (TRS)
• 1 3.5mm Stereo Input
• 36 Total Busses
• 12 Stereo Mix (Aux or Group) + Main
• PAFL Bus
• 14 Assignable Local Outputs (12 XLR + 2 ¼” TRS)
• AES Digital Output
• Dedicated Talkback mic input (XLR)
• ¼” TRS Headphone out with dedicated control
• SLink EtherCON connection for remote audio using dSnake, DX or gigaACE protocol (64x64 channels)
• I/O Port for Option Card (including 3rd party protocols – Dante/Waves)
• 8 Mute Groups
• 8 DCA Groups
• 8 Stereo FX with dedicated FX Returns
• DEEP Processing Ready
• RackFX Effects suite
• 7" colour touchscreen
• 8 Assignable SoftKeys
• Dedicated physical controls for channel processing (Gain, HPF Frequency, Gate Threshold, Compressor Threshold, Pan, EQ Gain/Frequency/Width)
• 16+1 Faders with 6 Layers for 96 assignable Channel Strips
• Motorised faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip and mix recall
• 16 Backlit LCD Channel Strip displays
• Single Point Metering
• Integrated Surface Illumination
• Single/Dual Footswitch Control
• Input channel linking for stereo sources
• Patchable Insert points
• Input processing – Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay
• Output processing – PEQ, Graphic EQ, Compressor,Delay
• Automatic Mic Mixing
• 31 Band Real Time Analyser
• Quick copy/paste/reset for parameters
• User Permissions to restrict operator access
• 300 Scene memories per show
• Channel Safes, Global and per Scene Recall Filters
• FX, processing and channel Libraries
• SQ-Drive for stereo and multitrack recording/playback direct to USB drive
• USB transfer of Scenes, Libraries, Shows
• 32x32 channel USB streaming to/from Mac/PC
• DAW Control driver for MIDI control via USB or TCP/IP
• Wireless remote mixing apps for iPad and Android
• Compatible with ME personal monitoring range

Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions (W × H × D) 17.3 x 20.3 x 7.8" / 440.0 x 514.9 x 198.0 mm
Weight 23.1 lb / 10.5 kg