Allen & Heath AH-SQ-6 96kHz 48-Channel 36 Bus Digital Mixer w/ 25 Faders 6 Fader Layers 32×32 USB – 7 Inch Touch Screen

The Allen & Heath 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.

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.

With each new design, the Allen & Heath team strives to get closer to the ultimate mixing experience. SQ’s dashboard is centred 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.

Features:

• 96kHz FPGA processing
• 48 Input Channels
• DEEP Processing ready
• 25 Faders/6 Layers
• 12 Stereo mixes + LR
• 3 Stereo Matrix
• 8 Stereo FX Engines + dedicated returns
• 7″ capacitive touchscreen
• SLink port for remote audio / expansion
• 64ch I/O Port for audio networking
• 32 x 32 USB audio interface
• SQ-Drive direct recording to USB
• AES output
• Chromatic channel metering
• Integrated LED illumination
• Dedicated physical controls
• 16 Assignable SoftKeys
• 4 Assignable Soft Rotaries
• Channel LCD displays

Specifications:

• Mic/Line
• Inputs: XLR, balanced, fully recallable
• Input Sensitivity: -60dBu – 0dBu
• Switchable Pad: -20dB
• Analog Gain: 0dB – 60dB, 1dB steps
• Maximum Input Level: 30dBu
• Input Impedance: >5kΩ
• THD+N, Unity Gain 0dB: 0.002% -92dBu (20Hz – 20kHz, AES Direct Out, @0dBu 1kHz)
• THD+N, Mid Gain +30dB: 0.003% -91dBu (20Hz – 20kHz, AES Direct Out, @ -30dBu INPUT 1kHz
• Phantom Power: 48V (3V/-2V)

  Stereo Line

• Inputs:
  1/4″ TRS, balanced
  3.5mm, unbalanced
• Input Sensitivity: Nominal +4dBu/0dBu
• Trim: ±24dB
• Maximum Input Level: 22dBu/18dBu
• Input Impedance: >7kΩ

  Outputs

• XLR Outputs: XLR, balanced
• Outputs A & B: 1/4″ TRS, balanced
• Output Impedance: <75Ω
• Nominal Output: 4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: 22dBu
• AES Digital Output:
  2-ch. XLR, balanced
  96kHz sampling rate
  Switchable output sample rates, 44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/(96kHz)
• SLink: Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45)
• Faders: 100mm motorized
• Touch Screen: 7″ Capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24-bit RGB
• SoftKeys: 16
• SoftRotarys: 4
• Network: TCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI and Control
• MIDI: TCP/IP and USB B
• PEQ: 4-band fully parametric, 20Hz – 20kHz, ±15dB
• GEQ: 28 bands, 31Hz – 16kHz, ±12dB Gain, Constant 1/3 octave
• Internal FX: 8x RackFX engine, Send>Return or Inserted (4 dedicated FX bus)
• 8 Dedicated Stereo FX Returns: Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ
• FX Types: SMR Reverb, StereoTap Delay, Gated Reverb, ADT, BlueChorus, Symphonic Chorus, Flanger, Phaser
• USB Global Source: SQ-Drive or USB B Streaming
• SQ-Drive: USB A
• Dynamic Range: 112dB
• Frequency Response: 0/-0.5dB 20Hz – 20kHz
• Headroom: 18dB
• Internal Operating Level: 0dBu
• Sampling Rate: 96kHz
• Bit Depth: Up to 96 bits
• Latency: <0.7mS
• Operating Temperature Range: 32°F – 104°F (0°C – 40°C)
• Power: 100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Max Power Consumption: 90W
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 7.8″ x 25.1″ x 20.3″ (198mm x 638mm x 514.9mm)
• Weight: 29.3lbs (13.3kg)