Allen & Heath SQ-6 48 Channel 36 Bus Digital Mixer

The SQ-6 is a next generation digital mixer, powered by Allen & Heath’s revolutionary XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine. Created to excel in demanding scenarios such as AV, corporate events, live productions and houses of worship, SQ-6 offers class-leading high-resolution audio fidelity and an ultra-low latency of <0.7ms. The console features 24 exceptional onboard mic preamps, plus 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated return channels and access to the renowned RackExtra FX library. SQ is a natural choice for in-ear monitor setups, providing 12 stereo mixes (configurable as groups or auxes), whilst Automatic Mic Mixing* makes it an excellent choice for conferences, panel talks and more.

96kHz XCVI Core

SQ is a future-proofed, next-generation console, powered by Allen & Heath’s 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine. XCVI delivers class-leading high resolution audio quality, ultra-low latency of <0.7ms, variable bit depth for ultimate precision and noise performance, mix coherency down to the sample, and the sheer power to handle high channel / mix counts and ample FX / processing.

DEEP Processing Ready

SQ’s DEEP processing architecture allows owners to hand-pick boutique compressor and preamp emulations to suit their style and needs. DEEP plugins can be embedded directly within the mixer’s inputs and mix channels, all without adding system latency or setup hassles.

The Ultimate IEM Mixer

With no less than 12 stereo mixes and super-low latency, and both parametric and graphic EQ on every mix, SQ is the perfect companion for in-ear monitoring setups. SQ’s airline-friendly compactness and rugged build quality mean there’s no reason to gamble on house monitor consoles again.

Expandable up to 48 Mics

SQ-6 has all the onboard I/O you need for standalone operation. Thanks to its SLink intelligent port, SQ can also be expanded up to a total of 48 mic inputs via a family of 96kHz and 48kHz rack and stage box expanders (e.g. AB168, AR2412, AR84 and DX168), making it a flexible, mix ‘n’ match solution for owners of other Allen & Heath digital systems. You can also link your SQ directly to another SQ or even a dLive system.

Dante, Waves and More

SQ is the centerpiece of a growing ecosystem of apps, expanders, audio networking, personal mixers and more, allowing you to connect, adapt and expand to your heart’s content. It’s compatible with leading audio networking standards too – add an audio networking card such as Dante or Waves to SQ’s I/O port and you’re ready to integrate with installed systems, provide a digital FoH / Monitor split and more.

Flexible Multitrack Recording

The integrated SQ-Drive makes it quick and easy to capture a 96kHz multitrack or stereo recording of the show direct to a USB key or drive. No software setup, no soundcard driver issues and no extra laptop to bring to the performance. SQ-Drive is also a smart way to manage walk-in music.
Also provided is a built-in 32×32 96kHz audio interface for multitrack recording, backing tracks or virtual soundcheck applications. The interface is Core Audio and ASIOTM compliant and comes complete with MIDI and DAW control capabilities.

Advanced AMM

SQ’s advanced automatic mic mixers (AMM’s) make it a natural choice for mixing conferences, panel talks and TV shows. They’re fully integrated in the mixer too, with no extra latency, so you don’t need to route the audio to an internal DSP rack or an external plugin system. Two fully independent 24 channel AMM’s can be utilized for two zones or combined into a single 48 channel AMM for larger events.

Designed for the Pro

We know that the live environment can be tough on gear – that’s why we devised our most punishing regime of testing and retesting yet for SQ. From its 3-tier, all metal chassis to its extruded aluminum light bar, SQ has tremendous strength and rigidity underlying its good looks.

The Mixing Experience

With each new design, the Allen & Heath team strives to get closer to the ultimate mixing experience. SQ’s dashboard is centered around a high-res 7" capacitive touchscreen, framed by an array of high-grip, illuminating encoders to create an intuitive, integrated blend of clear visual feedback and immediate, hands-on control. Channels and mixes can be dragged and dropped to any strip, with custom naming and color coding on the color strip displays, allowing you to build a mixing environment that mirrors your own workflow. Each strip features our patented Chromatic channel metering system, giving you at-a-glance level indication thanks to LEDs with variable brightness and color. SQ-6 also offers 16 Softkeys and 4 Soft Rotaries with displays that can be assigned to the functions you want at your fingertips, and a ‘channel to all’ mix button to instantly access all sends from the selected channel.

• Compact Digital Mixer for Live, Studio and Installation
• 48 Input Channels
• 24 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
• 16 Assignable Local Outputs (14 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 3 rd 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
• 16 Assignable SoftKeys
• 4 Assignable Soft Rotaries
• Dedicated physical controls for channel processing (Gain, HPF Frequency, Gate Threshold, Compressor Threshold, Pan, EQ Gain/Frequency/Width)
• 24+1 Faders with 6 Layers for 144 assignable Channel Strips
• Motorized faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip and mix recall
• 24 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

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