Allen & Heath SQ-5 Quick Start Guide
Safety
Introduction
Features
The SQ is a high resolution 96k
Hz audio mixing console. It has been designed using the latest technology to
AP11089 Issue 2
Accessories
SQ-5-RK19
19” Rack Mounting Kit (12u)
SQ-BRACKET
Detachable Metal Bracket
for iPad/tablet
AP11332
Water repellent polyester dustcover with printed logo
AR84
8 XLR input, 4 XLR output, dSnake Remote AudioRack (Rackmount)
AR2412
24 XLR input, 12 XLR output dSnake Remote AudioRack (Rackmount)
AB16
8 16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output,
dSnake Remote AudioRack (StageBox/Rackmount)
DX168
16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output, 96kHz DX Remote AudioRack (StageBox/Rackmount)
DX16
4-W 16 XLR Input, 4 XLR Output, 96kHz DX Wall Mount
Audio
Expander
DX-HUB Remote Audio Hub with 4 DX Link ports
(Rackmount kit available)
AH9650
100m drum of EtherFlex Cat5
e with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9981
50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5
e with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9651
20m of Neutrik EtherFlex Cat5
e with locking Neutrik EtherCon
connectors
SLink Port Compatibility
Sample
Rate
Protocol
Max Length
DX168, DX16
-
4W, DX Hub
96kHz
DX
100m
Cat5e or higher
AR2412, AR84, AB168
48kHz
dSnake
120m
Cat5e or higher
ME-U, ME
-
1, ME
-
500 48kHz
dSnake
Cat5e or higher
SQ Range
48 input channels with preamp, HPF, PEQ, gate, comp, delay
32 output channels
(LR, 12 mono/stereo Mix
, 3 Stereo
Matrix
)
8 stereo FX with dedicated return channels
8 Mute groups, 8 DCA groups
Source
patching
(Local, SLink
remote, Option card, USB)
Output socket and Insert I/O patching
Multi
-
channel
USB streaming and direct
to
USB drive recording
Talkback mic input,
dual footswitch control, wireless control
SQ-5 Specific
96 fader strips (16
+1 faders
, 6 layers
)
16
local mic/line input sockets
3 local stereo line input sockets
12 XLR + 2 TRS output sockets
8
assignable SoftKeys
Rack mountable
Before powering on the SQ, read the safety instructions sheet (AP9240/CL1-1) that is supplied along with this
guide. For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and
heed all warnings included in these documents and printed directly on the equipment.
Registration
To be kept informed of updates, the latest firmware and new releases for the SQ range, register your SQ-5 at
www.allen-heath.com/register
Firmware and Reference Guide
This introduction is intended to give you an overview of the SQ-5 hardware and outline operating principles.
Visit www.allen-heath.com to obtain the latest version of firmware and reference guide. The latest firmware is
required if you intend to use any SQ Apps with your SQ.
provide the most detailed and accurate sound quality, along with a range of options for expandability and
integration.
Touch Screen, Screen Select Keys
View processing and access the routing and setup
Fader Strips and Layer Select Keys
6 layers of 16 faders provide 96 assignable strips for
Ident Strip
LCD displays show channel name and col
our for
Channel (Pre/HPF/Gate/Comp)
Physical controls for the selected channel. Preamp,
Channel (PEQ/GEQ)
Physical controls for the selected channel. EQ band
Pan Control
Master Strip and Mix Select Keys
Press a blue
‘
Mix’
key to present its sends on the 16
FX Send Select Keys
Press a blue
‘FX’ key to present its sends on the 16
Headphone Output and Level Control
Main Meter
Displays the LR Mix or selected PAFL signal level.
Talk Key
Momentary or latching switch for the talkback
SQ-Drive Port
Record/play audio direct to/from a USB drive.
ST3 Input
3.5mm stereo jack input, can be used for connection
Pre Fade and Assign Keys
Hold ‘Pre-Fade’
and press
‘
Sel’
to toggle channels
CH to All Mix Key
Press and hold to present
all sends to mixes
for the
Copy/Paste/Reset Keys
Used to copy, paste or reset processing blocks
or
Library Key
Opens different libraries to enable save and recall of
Assignable SoftKeys
Use Setup screen to assign functions such as m
utes,
Local Mic/Line Inputs
Local Stereo Line Inputs
Talkback Mic Input
Local XLR
Outputs
Local TRS Jack Outputs
AES Digital Output
Mono/Dual Footswitch Connection
Mains Power Input and Switch
I/O
Port
- Option Card
Multi-format multi
-
channel digital audio
USB
-
B Port
Connection to a computer for multi
-
channel
audio and MIDI I/O
Network Port
Connect to a router for network/wireless control
SLink Port
For connection to Allen&Heath remote audio racks, i
ncluding AB,
and Screen Encoder
menus using keys below. Touch to select a
parameter and use the rotary to adjust values.
access to any combination of channels, returns,
masters and DCAs. Each strip has fader, mute, select
and PAFL keys, peak and signal meter.
each of the 16 strips. Press the ‘View’ key to see
secondary information such as input source.
HPF frequency, Gate threshold, Comp threshold.
select keys and parametric controls. Use the ‘Fader
Flip’ key to present selected mix GEQ on faders.
faders and its master on the master fader strip. Select
‘LR’ to work with the main LR mix and channel faders.
faders and its master send on the master fader strip.
microphone.
Transfer scene, show and library data using a USB
key. Update SQ firmware.
to an external background music device.
pre or post fade to the mix. Hold ‘Assign’ and press
‘Sel’ to route channels to the selected mix.
currently selected channel. The ident strip displays
mix names.
channel parameters.
presets for channel/mix/FX processing.
tap tempo, scene recall, SQ-Drive control and more.
AR and DX ranges, as well as the ME personal monitoring system
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