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
Powering
Off
i. Power off any connected amplifiers or powered speakers.
Workflow
Press
a blue ‘
LR’, ‘Mix’ or ‘FX’
Key to present send
levels
for the selected Mix
on
the 16 Fader Strips
.
Go to the ‘Processing’
screen to see an overview of the processing for the selected strip.
Mute Keys are illuminated when a strip is
muted.
Press the ‘FX’ Key to see and
adjust
FX
engines.
Hold the ‘Copy’ Key and press an ‘In’ Key (4) (5), a ‘Sel
’ Key (2) (7), or on
-
screen
processing
to copy it.
Storing and Recalling
A ‘Scene’ is used to store or recall
a mix
. A ‘Show’
comprises multiple scenes and all settings.
Powering On
i. Connect
power lead (26).
Setup
ii. Connect input sources using (19), (20) and (21).
iii. Connect outputs (22) and (23) to amplifiers, speakers or line level inputs on other equipment.
iv. If required, connect digital I/O such as AudioRacks or Computers using (24), (27), (28) and (30).
v. If you are using a footswitch, connect this (25).
vi. Switch on the SQ using the push switch (26).
vii. Power on any connected amplifiers or powered speakers.
To reset all mix, parameter and routing settings go to the ‘Scenes’ screen (1), then press and hold the ‘Reset Mix
Settings’ button. This will ‘zero’ the desk without deleting saved scenes or libraries.
To check or alter patching, go to the ‘I/O’ screen (1) and use the matrix to patch from Local/Digital Inputs to SQ
input channels, and to patch SQ outputs [LR/Mix/Group/Matrix/DirectOut] to Local/Digital Outputs.
Use the Layer Keys (2) to move through the 6 layers of faders and adjust individual levels.
The Master strip (7) controls the master send level of the selected Mix/FX.
Select a strip by pressing the green ‘Sel’ Key on a Fader Strip (2) or the Master Strip (7).
The physical controls (4), (5) and (6) can now be used to adjust parameters for the selected strip.
Tap on any part of the processing to see a detailed view, then touch a parameter on-screen and use
the touch screen encoder (1) to adjust.
By default, PAFL (Pre/After Fade Listen) Keys allow you to route one channel at a time to the PAFL
bus/Phones output. PAFL settings can be changed in the ‘Setup’ screen.
Mix sends set to ‘Post Fade’ follow the LR send levels. To toggle channels between ‘Pre Fade’ and
‘Post Fade’ for the selected Mix, hold the ‘Pre Fade’ Key and use ‘Sel’ Keys.
To assign or un-assign a strip from the currently selected mix, hold the ‘Assign’ Key and use ‘Sel’ Keys.
Pressing and holding the ‘CH to All Mix’ Key will display the send levels for the currently selected strip
across the main fader strips.
Use the ‘Library’ Key (17) to recall FX types and presets - change parameters by selecting on-screen
and using the touch screen encoder.
FX busses 1 to 4 (8) send to FX engines 1 to 4 by default.
FX Return channels can be routed to Mixes in the same way as stereo input channels.
Hold the ‘Paste’ Key and press a ‘Sel’ Key (2) (7) to paste the copied processing to another channel.
Hold the ‘Reset’ Key and press an ‘In’ Key (4) (5), a ‘Sel’ Key (2) (7), or on-screen to reset parameters.
Press the ‘Scenes’ Key to access the list of scenes in the current show.
Use a combination of scene filters and ‘Safes’ to decide which settings/parameters/strips are affected when a
scene is recalled.
ii. Navigate to the ‘Home’ screen and select ‘Shut Down’
iii. Switch off the unit using the push switch (26).
Limited One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
Allen & Heath Limited, Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
www.allen
-
heath.com
Connections
Balanced mono/stereo inputs
Mic or line level
XLR 1=Gnd
, 2=+, 3=
-
ST1 and ST2
Inputs
Line level
¼”
TRS Jack
Tip= +, Ring=
-
, Sleeve=Gnd
ST3 Input
Line level
3.5mm Jack
Tip=Left
, Ring=
Right
, Sleeve=Gnd
Balanced XLR Outputs
Line level
XLR 1=Gnd, 2=
+, 3=
-
Balanced Jack Outputs
Line level
¼”
TRS Jack
Tip=
+, Ring=
-, Sleeve=Gnd
SLink
RJ45/E
therCON.
Use Cat5e or higher. Refer to individual expansion unit instructions.
AES Stereo Digital Output
Digital
XLR Use 110
AES Cable
Rear USB Connection
USB-B, Conforms to USB 2.0 standard
Network Connection
RJ45,
Use Cat5e or higher
Footswitch
¼”
TRS (dual) or TS (mono) Jack
Further Information and Support
Ω
There are many support resources available through our website including user guides, knowledgebase articles
and access to the Allen & Heath Digital Community.
For local language support, please contact the Allen & Heath distributor for your region.
Allen & Heath warrants the Allen & Heath -branded hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging ("Allen & Heath Product”) against
defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with Allen & Heath's user manuals, technical specifications and other Allen & Heath product
published guidelines for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period").
This warranty does not apply to any non-Allen & Heath branded hardware products or any software, even if packaged or sold with Allen & Heath hardware.
Please refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the software for details of your rights with respect to the use of software/firmware (“EULA”).
Details of the EULA, warranty policy and other useful information can be found on the Allen & Heath website: www.allen-heath.com/legal.
Repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension or renewal of the warranty period. Repair or direct replacement of
the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units.
This warranty is not transferable. This warranty will be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and neither Allen & Heath nor its approved service centres
shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or breach of any express or implied warranty of this product.
Conditions of Warranty
The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service
Manual, or approved by Allen & Heath. The warranty does not cover fader wear and tear.
Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by an authorised Allen & Heath distributor or agent. The defective unit is to be returned
carriage prepaid to the place of purchase, an authorised Allen & Heath distributor or agent with proof of purchase. Please discuss this with the distributor or
the agent before shipping. Units returned should be packed in the original carton to avoid transit damage.
DISCLAIMER: Allen & Heath shall not be liable for the loss of any saved/stored data in products that are either repaired or replaced.
Check with your Allen & Heath distributor or agent for any additional warranty information which may apply. If further assistance is required please contact
Allen & Heath Ltd.
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the user’s authority to
operate it.
SQ Series products comply with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directive
2014/30/EU and the European Low Voltage directive 2014/35/EU.
Any changes or modifications to the product not approved by Allen & Heath could void the
compliance of the product and therefore the user’s authority to operate it.
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