Allen & Heath CQ-18T 18-channel Digital Mixer (CQ18T)

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T is a compact — and feature-packed — 16-channel digital mixer that fits in your backpack. This portable 96kHz-capable mixer boasts uncompromising audio quality, ensuring top-notch sound in any application. And its smart controls and processing tools make it a breeze to use. The CQ-18T's Preamp Gain Assistant and Feedback Assistant make setup a snap, and its instrument-based Quick input delivers great mixes in no time flat. Want manual control? No problem. Each track includes a Complete input that allows for in-depth tweaking. You get built-in Smart-FX units, arming you with a full complement of reverbs, delays, modulations, and more. Navigating the CQ-18T is a cinch, thanks to its straightforward tactile encoders, custom keys, and responsive touchscreen. The CQ-18T is also great for recording, courtesy of SD recording and playback and a built-in USB audio interface. Baked-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity round out the Allen & Heath CQ-18T's robust feature set.

FEATURES

• A compact 16-channel digital mixer that fits in your backpack
  
• Exhibits outstanding sound quality at 96kHz
  
• 16 excellent-sounding microphone preamps and stereo Bluetooth input
  
• Built-in 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi with auto channel
  
• Preamp Gain Assistant takes all the guesswork out of setting levels
  
• Feedback Assistant makes locating and neutralizing acoustic feedback frequencies a piece of cake
  
• Instrument-based Quick inputs help you get a great sound quickly
  
• Complete inputs allow for in-depth tweaking
  
• Smart-FX engines include reverb, delay, modulation, and more
  
• Tactile encoders adjust a wide range of parameters with easy-to-use knobs
  
• Custom keys tailor the mixer to your preferred workflow
  
• Responsive touchscreen combines physical control and at-a-glance visual feedback
  
• 24-in/22-out recording and playback via an onboard SD card reader
  
• Built-in 24-in/22-out USB audio interface enables top-shelf digital multitrack recordings using a computer and DAW

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type : Digital Mixer/Recorder/USB Interface
  
• Channels : 16
  
• Inputs - Mic Preamps : 8 x XLR-1/4" Combo, 8 x XLR
  
• Phantom Power : 16 Channels
  
• Inputs - Line : 2 x 1/4" TRS (L, R)
  
• Outputs - Main : 2 x XLR (main)
  
• Outputs - Direct : 6 x 1/4" TRS (monitors)
  
• Data I/O : 1 x RJ45
  
• Headphones : 2 x 1/4" TRS
  
• USB : 1 x Type B, 1 x Type A
  
• Computer Connectivity : USB (24 x 22), Ethernet, 2.4G/5G AC Wi-Fi
  
• Bluetooth : Stereo Input
  
• Remote : 1 x 1/4" (footswitch)
  
• Faders : 3 x Custom Rotary
  
• Effects : Reverbs, Delays, Modulators
  
• Signal Processing : 96kHz FPGA
  
• Features : Feedback Assistant
  
• Screen : 7" touchscreen
  
• Storage : SD card slot
  
• Software : CQ MixPad App, CQ4You App
  
• Rackmountable : Yes (kit sold separately)
  
• Power Source : 12V DC Power Supply