Allen & Heath SQ-5 Console
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Allen & Heath SQ-5 Console Product Details
Powered by Allen & Heath's revolutionary XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine, SQ-5 is designed for professionals in the most demanding live sound applications. The SQ-5 delivers high-resolution audio with an extremely low latency of <0.7 ms, giving you unsurpassed performance and fidelity. The mixer features 16 onboard preamps and 8 stereo FX engines with return channels and access to the renowned RackExtra FX library. 12 stereo mixes (configurable as groups or auxes) make SQ the perfect companion for in-ear monitoring setups, while Automatic Mic Mixing* takes over the load in multi-microphone environments. SQ-5 gives you all the tools you need to meet all your needs, from AV and corporate events to live productions.
Features:
- 96kHz FPGA processing
- 48 input channels
- 17 faders / 6 layers
- 12 stereo mixes + LR
- 3 Stereomatrix
- 8 Stereo FX Engines + associated returns
- "7" capacitive touch screen
- SLink connector for remote audio / expansion
- 64-channel I/O connector for audio networks
- 32×32 USB audio interface
- SQ-Drive direct recording to USB
- AES output
- Chromatic channel measurement
- Integrated LED illumination
- 8 Assignable SoftKeys
- Channel LCD displays
- 19" rack mountable
- digital mixer for live, studio and installation
- 48 input channels
- 16 local microphone inputs (XLR)
- 2x ¼" stereo inputs (TRS)
- 3.5mm stereo input
- 36 Total buses
- 12 Stereo Mix (Aux or Group) + Main
- PAFL bus
- 14 assignable local outputs (12 XLR + 2 ¼" TRS)
- AES Digital output
- Special talkback microphone input (XLR)
- "¼" TRS headphone output with own control
- SLink-EtherCON connector for remote audio using
- dSnake, DX or gigaACE protocol (64x64 channels)
- I/O port for option card (incl. 3rd party protocols - Dante/waves)
- 8 mute groups
- 8 DCA groups
- 8 Stereo FX with FX returns
- RackFX Effects Suite
- "7" color touch screen
- 8 Assignable SoftKeys
- physical controls for channel processing
- (gain, HPF frequency, gate limit, compressor, etc.)
- Threshold, Pan, EQ Gain/Frequency/Width)
- 16+1 fader with 6 layers for 96 assignable channel strips
- Motorized Faders for Sends on Fader, GEQ Fader Flip and Mix Recall
- 16 backlit LCD Channel Strip Displays
- single-point measurement
- Integrated surface lighting
- Single/double foot switch control
- Input channel linking for stereo sources
- Patchable insertion points
- Input Processing - Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay
- Output processing - PEQ, Graphic EQ, Compressor, Delay Automatic Mic Mixing
- 31-band real-time analyzer
- Fast copy/paste/reset of parameters
- User authorizations for restricting user access
- 300 scene memories per programme
- Channel safes, global and per scene callback filters
- FX, processing and channel libraries
- SQ-Drive for stereo and multitrack recording/playback back directly 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 the ME personal surveillance area
- width: 440 mm
- depth: 514,9 mm
- Height: 198 mm
- weight: 10,5 kg
Specs:
- Type: Mixer
- Theme: PA and Sonication
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Frequently asked questions
| Question: | What applications is the Allen & Heath SQ-5 Console suitable for? |
| Answer: | The digital mixer is suitable for professional live productions, bands, event technology, corporate and AV events, permanent installations, and studio applications. Its 48 input channels, flexible monitor mixes, and extensive routing options support both compact and more complex sound systems. |
| Question: | How many local inputs and outputs does the SQ-5 provide? |
| Answer: | The console features 16 local XLR microphone inputs, two stereo jack inputs, and one 3.5 mm stereo input. It also provides 14 assignable local outputs, a digital AES output, a dedicated talkback input, and a headphone output. |
| Question: | How is the mixer operated during an event? |
| Answer: | The SQ-5 is controlled through a 7-inch color touchscreen, 16 motorized channel faders, and an additional master fader. Six fader layers, eight assignable SoftKeys, illuminated channel displays, and dedicated processing controls provide quick access to channels, mixes, and effects. |
| Question: | What recording and computer functions does the SQ-5 offer? |
| Answer: | The integrated 32-by-32 USB audio interface allows audio to be transferred between the mixer and a Mac or PC. SQ-Drive also supports stereo and multitrack recording and playback directly from a compatible USB drive. Control of suitable DAW software is supported as well. |
| Question: | Can the Allen & Heath SQ-5 be expanded with additional inputs and outputs? |
| Answer: | Yes. The SLink port allows compatible stage boxes and remote audio systems to be connected using dSnake, DX, or gigaACE. An additional expansion slot can accept suitable audio-networking cards. The mixer can also be controlled remotely through compatible apps over a network. |
