Mix and record with the Allen & Heath CQ-12T, a compact digital mixer featuring 96 kHz FPGA processing, Bluetooth, wireless control, and SD/USB audio recording and playback, well suited for bands, producers, and AV rental houses. Use it as a main mixer in a small venue or a sub mixer on a larger stage.

The CQ-12T mixer utilizes a 7" capacitive touchscreen interface to easily navigate and control the robust mix engine that comes complete with several assistants to help your mixes sound their best including a gain assistant, feedback assistant, FX assist engine, and Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM). Take control of the full complement of channel strip effects like EQ, compression, and gating that's available on every channel and set up several sub mixes for monitoring and effects. The CQ-12T features 10 mic/line XLR/combo XLR-1/4" inputs, a pair (for stereo) of 1/4" balanced inputs, two balanced XLR main outputs, and six 1/4" mix outputs. There is an assignable headphone output. The mixer ships with a 12 VDC power supply.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    10 Mic/Line In, Two 1/4" Balanced TRS In    Two XLR Main Out, Six 1/4" Mix Out    7" Capacitive Touchscreen Interface    16x18 USB-B Audio Interface    16x18 Multitrack Rec/Playback via SD    Stereo USB Rec/Playback    CQ-MixPad Control App    96 kHz FPGA Processor with Built-In FX    AMM, Feedback, FX Assist Engines

• 10 Mic/Line preamps, (5 x XLR and 5 x XLR/TRS Combo)
• Balanced stereo line input, (2 x 1/4" TRS)
• Main LR, (2 x XLR)
• Six monitor mixes, (6 x 1/4" TRS)
• Assignable headphone output, (1/4" TRS)
• 16x18 USB-B interface
• 16x18 SD record/playback
• Stereo USB record/playback with dedicated input channel
• Stereo Bluetooth playback with dedicated input channel
• Two FX Assist engines
• Three custom Softkeys
• Dual footswitch connection
• 7" capacitive touchscreen with associated rotary control

96 kHz Processing Engine

• Under the hood is a powerhouse of processing with Allen & Heath’s renowned 96 kHz FPGA technology, including brand-new smart tools and FX to get you a better mix, faster.

Quick and Complete Channels

• Quick Channels offer instrument and application specific processing. Dial in a full channel of processing with a single knob. Switch to a Complete Channel for advanced tweaking.

Gain Assistant

• CQ’s gain assistant saves you time by automatically and accurately setting preamp gain for you. It can then keep an eye on your preamp levels to prevent nasty peaks.

Feedback Assistant

• Find and remove feedback frequencies at setup using Fixed mode, and then watch out for feedback throughout the show across all outputs with Live mode.

FX Assist engines

• Including brand-new signal-conscious reverb and delay units, which dynamically respond to signal to always sit correctly in the mix.

AMM

• Improve clarity and reduce background noise for speech applications without needing to lift a finger. Available on every input.

Remote Apps

• Control the mixer from (almost) anywhere with a free app for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. CQ-MixPad gives the engineer complete control from anywhere in the room, and CQ4You allows a performer to adjust only their mix and hear exactly what they need to hear.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's the internal processing resolution 96kHz, 48kHz or something else?

A: The internal processing for the Allen & Heath CQ-20B runs at a 96kHz sample rate.

Q: 2. With this recording mixer, do i still need a DAW (such as an avid mbox) or a microphone pre amp?

A: A USB connector delivers direct integration with Mac and Windows computers, and a copy of Sonar LE recording software is included. So no additional purchase is necessary for computer integration. There are 6 line/mic inputs available as well.

Q: 3. Can I use a laptop instead of a tablet?

A: Yes, the companion app for the Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultracompact 20-Channel Digital Mixer (Rackmount/Stagebox) can be used on a laptop or desktop computer.

Q: 4. Does the CQ have midi?

A: No, the Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultracompact 20-Channel Digital Mixer does not support MIDI.

Q: 5. I bought a Behringer FX2000 processor. How do I hook it up to the A&H Zed 12FX??

A: https://www.allen-heath.com/media/AP7085_3-ZED12FX_ZED16FX_ZED22FX-User-Guide-Issue-3.pdfThe above link will take you to the User Guide of ZED12FX and other similar models from Allen & Heath. Study the guide for information.If you plan to connect the Behringer or other external FX units to the ZED, we recommend doing so by patching the unit to the ZED mixer through a post-fader AUX send. Do this by using (3) unbalanced or balanced 1/4 cables (guitar cables). Use balanced cables if the distance is long, otherwise for short distance, unbalanced cables are fine.Take Cable #1 and run it from the ZED FX send to the FX2000 mono (L) input. This is usually on the rear panel of the FX unit. Take Cable #2 and Cable #3 from the L and R outputs of the FX2000 (on rear panel) and connect these to one of the STEREO input channels on the ZED. Input a signal (microphone for example) into a channel on the ZED.Now, be sure to turn up the knobs and faders on the ZED's channel send and Master section to hear your FX2000's effect on the mic.Understand that with this method you are taking your signal out of the ZED to the FX2000 and then back into the ZED.Read the User Guide for more details. If you need further assistance, please contact your salesperson and ask for support. There are qualified and trained sales people at B&H to assist you.

Q: 6. Wgat us the latency while using as an audio interface?

A: The system latency for the Allen & Heath CQ-20B Digital Mixer is rated at less than 0.7 milliseconds from the local mic input to the main XLR output, with all processing in or out.

Q: 7. is this outboard gear compatible with protools?

A: The mixer has a USB input/output interface. Assuming that your PC is running Pro Tools and that this program accepts input via the USB port on your computer, then it should be compatible. Also, the mixer comes with a free download of Cakewalk's Sonar LE, which performs a similar function. I would recommend that you test Pro Tools to make sure it can use the USB interface first.

Q: 8. This is for our school. Is this a powered mixer or will I need to purchase power amps to drive stage monitors and PA speakers?

A: The Allen & Heath ZED-24 is a mixer only. You would need to connect it to an amplifier if you want to power passive speakers and/or passive stage monitors. It seems like you are looking for something more like B&H # YAEMX5014C or B&H # YAEMX7.

Q: 9. How many remote connections are allowed at once? Can I have 2 mixing ipads and 6 monitor apps connected at once?

A: Two devices running the CQ-MixPad Control App can be connected to the Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultracompact 20-Channel Digital Mixer.

Q: 10. Can I use 6 individual in ear monitors directly from output 1 to 6 without a earphone amplifier (like the behringer powerplay)?

A: It is not recommended to connect in-ear monitors or headphones directly to a line output, like those on the Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultracompact 20-Channel Digital Mixer, without the use of a headphone amplifier. While it will play audio, if you plug the headphones into the CQ-20B line outputs, you may experience issues with noise and distortion due to an impedance mismatch.