Allen & Heath SQ5+ Digital Mixer

Allen & Heath’s SQ series has always delivered class-leading performance, driven by thoughtful features and state-of-the-art processing. The SQ5+ represents a quantum leap forward, leveraging the platform’s tried-and-true 96kHz XCVI FPGA core to deliver studio-quality sound and advanced processing with vanishingly low latency. A vivid 9-inch touchscreen, bolstered by a reimagined interface, maximizes screen real estate while maintaining the lightning-fast workflow the SQ series is known for. The SQ5+ puts you firmly in the driver’s seat with 17 motorized faders and 8 customizable SoftKeys. You get a generous complement of local I/O, along with 48 input processing channels and 12 mixes. Moreover, the SQ5+ leaves plenty of room for expansion, showcasing a 128-channel SLink port, a 64-channel I/O Port slot, and a 32-channel USB audio interface. Eight Multi-FX engines and four RackUltra FX engines, augmented by Allen & Heath’s renowned DEEP processing models, give you comprehensive effects processing. You also get SQ-Drive recording and Automatic Mic Mixing. Whether you’re upgrading your venue, hitting the road, or equipping your house of worship, the Allen & Heath SQ5+ delivers unrivaled sound quality and cutting-edge features that modern workflows demand.

FEATURES

• 16-input digital mixer driven by thoughtful features and state-of-the-art processing
  
• 48 input processing channels, 12 mixes, and 6 matrices
  
• 17 motorized 100mm faders and 8 customizable SoftKeys
  
• 16 mic-/line-level In XLR jacks, 1 stereo line-level In socket, 12 line-level Out XLR jacks, 2 TRS Out sockets, and 1 AES Out port
  
• 96kHz XCVI FPGA core delivers class-leading sound quality and phase coherence
  
• DEEP processing models deliver classic insert FX with zero latency
  
• 32-in, 32-out USB audio interface provides seamless multitrack recording and playback
  
• SQ-Drive allows for direct recording to a USB drive
  
• Up to 48 ch. of Automatic Mic Mixing makes managing large multi-mic setups easy
  
• 128-ch. SLink port and a 64-ch. I/O Port provide ample expansion
• 9-in. capacitive touchscreen with a reimagined GUI
  
• 8 Multi-FX engines and 4 RackUltra FX engines

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type : Digital Mixer
  
• Channels : 48
  
• Inputs - Mic Preamps : 16 x XLR (mic/line)
  
• Phantom Power : 16 Channels
  
• Inputs - Other : 2 x 1/4" (ST1), 2 x 1/4" (ST2), 1 x 1/8" (ST3)
  
• Outputs - Main : 2 x 1/4" (A out, B out), 2 x XLR (L,R)
  
• Outputs - Other : 12 x XLR (stereo mixes, L/R)
  
• Outputs - Digital : 1 x XLR (AES)
  
• Busses/Groups : 44 Bus
  
• Inserts : Internal Pre EQ/Compressor
  
• Talkback : 1 x XLR
  
• MIDI I/O : USB (control)
  
• Data I/O : 1 x EtherCon (dSnake, DX mode, gigaACE), 1 x Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN TCP/IP)
  
• Headphones : 1 x 1/4"
  
• USB : 1 x Type B, 1 x Type A
  
• Computer Connectivity : USB (32 x 32), Ethernet
  
• Remote : 1 x 1/4" (footswitch)
  
• I/O Expansion Slots : 1 x Option Card Port (Dante, Waves)
  Faders : 17 x 100m Motorized
  
• A/D Resolution : 96kHz
  
• EQ Bands : Parametric EQ, 28-band Graphic
  
• Effects : Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser (8 x Multi-FX Engines:  4 x RackUltra FX Engines)
  
• Signal Processing : Dynamics
  
• Features : EEP Processing Models
  
• DAW Control : MIDI DAW control via USB
  
• Screen : 9" Color Touch Screen
  
• Storage : USB Type A (16 x 16)
  
• Software : Wireless Remote Mixing app iPad/Android 
  
• Rackmountable : Yes 
  
• Power Source : AC Adapter
  
• Height : 7.8"
  
• Depth : 20.3"
  
• Width : 17.3"
  
• Weight : 24.7 lbs.