ALLEN&HEATH
The Sound of Speed
SQ 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 offers classleading high-resolution audio fidelity and an ultra-low latency of <0.7ms.
The console features exceptional onboard mic preamps, support for zero-latency
DEEP plug-ins 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, broadcast and more.
Don’t get left behind.
Discover SQ.
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The Mixing Experience
We think that you should decide how the mixer operates,
not the other way around. That’s why we’ve packed SQ
with options that let you design your own workflows.
Channels and mixes can be individually dragged and
dropped to any strip, with custom naming and colour
coding on the displays, so you’re in full control of the
layout. All models feature assignable SoftKeys and
SQ-6 and SQ-7 offer Soft Rotaries with LCD displays,
so you get to choose which functions you always have
at your fingertips. The 7” capacitive touchscreen and
accompanying rotary make navigating and adjusting
SQ’s parameters fast and natural.
A ‘channel to all’ mix button instantly accesses all
send levels and assignments for the selected channel.
Each strip features our patented Chromatic Channel
Metering system, giving at-a-glance level indication
using variable brightness and colour.
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.
Also provided is a built-in 32x32 96kHz audio interface for
multitrack recording, backing tracks or virtual soundcheck
applications. The interface is compatible with both Mac and PC
and comes complete with MIDI and DAW control capabilities.
32 channels not enough? Add a Dante or Waves audio
networking card for 64x64 channels.
Powerful Processing
SQ comes equipped with all the processing you need to craft the perfect mix. Every one of the 48 inputs
has HPF, a super-fast gate with sidechain and filter, a musical 4-band parametric equaliser, and Peak/RMS
compressor for control and shaping of levels and transients. Mixes have both a parametric and 28 band graphic
EQ along with compressor as standard, all ready to switch in when required. The XCVI core even allows for every
compressor in SQ to have its own parallel path, without phase or coherency worries.
DEEP Plug-Ins
SQ’s DEEP processing architecture allows owners
to hand-pick boutique compressor and preamp
emulations to suit their style and needs.
DEEP plug-ins can be embedded directly within the
mixer’s inputs and mix channels, all without adding
system latency or setup hassles.
RackExtra FX
SQ is armed with 8 stereo FX engines and comes
complete with the acclaimed RackExtra library,
featuring emulations of legendary classic reverbs,
gated reverbs, delays, modulators and more.
Every engine has its own dedicated stereo return too, so
you don’t need to use up any of your 48 input channels.
Browse the available DEEP plugins at:
shop.allen-heath.com.
Connectivity
I/O Port
The I/O port accommodates
SQ option cards including
Dante, Waves, and SLink,
enabling applications such
as multitrack recording,
broadcast feeds and FoH /
Monitor splits.
It also future-proofs your SQ
mixer against fast-changing
AoIP standards.
USB Interface
A built-in 32x32 interface
streams 96kHz mulitrack
audio to and from the core
of the SQ, allowing access
to the high quality preamps
and processing without
adding extra stages of AD/
DA conversion. ASIO and
Core Audio compliant,
and with support for our
DAW Control Driver, SQ is
able to take on all kinds of
recording and playback
responsibilities.
DX Hub
The DX Hub features four 32x32 channel DX ports for
connection of remote DX expanders, and a 128x128
channel gigaACE port for a single connection to the
SQ. It is designed to be used remotely like the DX units
themselves, and allows you to connect up to eight
DX168s. This means you could source your 48 inputs
from a selection of up to 128 remote sockets, with just
one cable between FoH and stage.
Network
The Ethernet network port
enables SQ to send and
receive control messages
over a network connection.
Connect an external router
or access point for wired or
wireless mixing control via
an app, or use MIDI over
TCP/IP for automation and
system integration.
SLink
SQ’s intelligent SLink port
supports multiple protocols
allowing you to expand
your SQ via our 96kHz and
48kHz remote audio units. It
lets you add ME-1 and ME500 personal mixers directly,
or using the ME-U hub. You
can even connect directly
to another SLink port, a Qu
mixer or to a gigaACE option
card in a dLive system.
Remote Audio for SQ
In addition to their onboard I/O, SQ can be expanded via our family of remote rack and stage box expanders, giving
you the flexibility to grow your SQ system and put the I/O right where you need it. Mix up to 48 inputs at once, switch
patching instantly and use the tie-line feature to route hundreds of unprocessed signals.
DX168
96kHz | 16 Mic/Line Ins | 8 Line Outs
DT168
96kHz | 16 Mic/Line Ins | 8 Line Outs | Dante
DX164-W
96kHz | 16 Mic/Line Ins | 4 Line Outs
DT164-W
96kHz | 16 Mic/Line Ins | 4 Line Outs | Dante
AR2412
48kHz | 24 Mic/Line Ins | 12 Line Outs
AR84
48kHz | 8 Mic/Line Ins | 4 Line Outs
AB168
48kHz | 16 Mic/Line Ins | 8 Line Outs
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Application Diagrams
SQ + AR2412 + AB168 + ME system
40 remote inputs + 20 remote outputs + ME system
SQ + 2 x DX168
32 remote inputs + 16 remote outputs
SQ + DX Hub + 8 x DX168
128 remote inputs + 64 remote outputs
SQ + SQ
128 channels each way
Cards
SQ is the centrepiece 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
SQ Dante
• 64×64 channel audio and control
• 96kHz or 48kHz operation
• Multichannel recording / playback
• Two ports with redundant and switch modes
• Internal Control Network Bridge
• Locking Ethercon connectors
• Dante Virtual Soundcard ready
• Dante Domain Manager ready
• AES67 compatible
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.
SQ SLink
SQ Waves
• 128×128 channel audio and control
• 96kHz or 48kHz operation
• gigaACE (96kHz), DX (96kHz) and dSnake (48kHz)
compatibility
• Intelligent switching between modes
• Independent SRC for use of two different protocols in
one system
• 64×64 channel audio and control
• 96kHz or 48kHz operation
• Multichannel recording / playback
• Two ports with redundant and switch modes
• Internal Control Network Bridge
• Locking Ethercon connectors
• Integration with a Waves plugin server
• Waves Native Compatible
• SoundGrid Compatible
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16 onboard preamps. 17 faders. Rackmountable 19-inch. 8 SoftKeys.
All SQ models feature:
• 96kHz XCVI FPGA core
• <0.7ms Latency with all processing enabled
• 48 Input channels
• 12 Stereo mixes + LR
• 3 Stereo Matrix
• Access to DEEP plug-ins
• Automatic Mic Mixing
• 8 Stereo FX engines + dedicated returns
• 7” capacitive touchscreen
• SLink port for remote audio / expansion
• I/O Port for expansion and system compatibility
• 32×32 USB audio interface
• SQ-Drive direct recording to USB
• AES output
• Wireless control
• Chromatic channel metering
• Integrated LED illumination
• Dedicated physical controls
• Channel LCD displays
• 6 Layers of faders
24 onboard preamps. 25 faders. 16 SoftKeys. 4 Soft Rotaries.
32 onboard preamps. 33 faders. 16 SoftKeys. 8 Soft Rotaries.
&
Accessories
Tablet Shelf - SQ-BRACKETX
SQ-5 Rack Mounting Kit - SQ-5-RK19X
SQ-5 Dust Cover - AP11332
SQ-6 Dust Cover - AP11333
SQ-7 Dust Cover – AP11334
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