Allen & Heath Sq-6 Mixer Kit Prox Flight Case
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The Allen & Heath SQ-6 is a 48-channel, 36-bus digital mixing console well suited for live sound, corporate A/V, recording studios, and houses of worship. The SQ-6 features 24+1 motorized faders and 24 professional-quality microphone preamps. There are also eight stereo FX engines with dedicated return channels and access to the RackExtra FX library. The mixer's 12 stereo outputs (configurable as groups or auxes) are well suited for in-ear-monitor setups, while the Auto Mic Mixing function offers quick and easy operation over multiple microphones for conferences, panel talks, and more.
At the heart of the SQ-6 lies the 96 kHz XCVI Core FPGA engine, which delivers professional, high-resolution audio quality, ultra-low latency (less than 0.7 ms), variable bit depth for precision and noise performance, mix coherency down to the sample, and the power to handle high channel / mix counts and ample FX processing. The SQ's DEEP processing architecture allows you to hand-pick boutique compressor and preamp emulations and embed them directly within the mixer's inputs and mix channels, all without adding system latency or setup hassles.
The front panel is centered around the mixer's 7" capacitive touchscreen and framed by an array of high-grip, illuminated encoders, which offer clear visual feedback and quick, hands-on control. You can drag-and-drop channels and mixes to any strip with custom naming and color coding on the strip display, allowing you to build a mix environment that mirrors your workflow. The SQ-6 offers softkeys, which can be freely assigned to any function for a customized and advanced workflow. The on-board recorder uses a USB Type-A port to record stereo and multitrack sessions to a flash drive. The recorder can also playback stereo and multitrack files, making it well suited for virtual sound checks and studio mixing.
The SQ-6 offers expansion options via Allen & Heath's stage box expanders, or install an optional Dante or Waves card to adapt and expand using the latest digital technologies. SQ is fully compatible with the ME Personal Mixing System, allowing performers to take control of their own monitor mixes. Any number of ME-1 and ME-500 personal mixers can be daisy-chained from the mixer's SLink port, or from a connected remote expander. The Allen & Heath SQ-6 ships with a power cord.
Includes SQ-6 48-Channel / 36-Bus Mixer Digital Console for Live Sound & More 24 Mic Preamps Includes ProX ATA-300-Style Flight Case
Key Specs | |
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Max I/O Capacity | 48x Input / 36x Output |
Number of Analog Input Channels | No |
Number of Mic Preamps | 24 |
Number of Analog Output Channels | 16 |
Faders & Level Adjustment | 25x 3.9" / 100 mm Fader |
Built-In Effects | Reverb Stereo Delay (Tap) Reverb (Gated) ADT 2x Chorus Flanger Phaser |
Analog Inputs | 1x XLR Talkback Input 24x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input 4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Aux Input (2 Stereo Pair, Half-Normalled) 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Unbalanced Aux Input |
Analog Outputs | 14x XLR Balanced Output 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output |
Digital I/O | 1x RJ45 (Network) 1x XLR AES3 Output 1x etherCON (I/O) |
USB I/O | 1x USB-A 2.0 (External Memory) 1x USB-B 2.0 (Audio Streaming) |
Wireless | No |
Rack Mountable | No |
Mixer | |
Max I/O Capacity | 48x Input / 36x Output |
Number of Analog Input Channels | No |
Number of Mic Preamps | 24 |
Number of Analog Output Channels | 16 |
Mix Routing | 8x Stereo FX Return |
Groups | 8x Mute Group 8x DCA Group |
Presets | Yes |
Display | 7" Touchscreen |
Faders & Level Adjustment | 25x 3.9" / 100 mm Fader |
Meters | Main Meter: 2x 12-Segment LED Channel Meter: Single LED |
Signal Processing | |
Gain/Trim Range | Line: ±24 dB (Stereo Channels) Line/Mic: 0 dB to +60 dB (in 1 dB Steps) |
Input Pad | -20 dB |
Input Polarity | Normal/Reverse |
Dynamic Processing | Input Channels: Compressor, Gate Master: Compressor, Limiter |
EQ | FX Returns: 4-Band Parametric |
EQ Parameters | 1x HF Shelf: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Shelf or Bell Selectable) 2x MF Notch/Peak: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1x LF Shelf: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Shelf or Bell Selectable) |
Graphic EQ | 28-Band 1/3 Octave, ±12 dB 31 Hz to 16 kHz |
Filters | High-Pass: 20 Hz to 2 kHz, 12 dB/Octave |
Solo/Mute | Mute, PFL per Input Channel, Bus, Master |
Built-In Effects | Reverb Stereo Delay (Tap) Reverb (Gated) ADT 2x Chorus Flanger Phaser |
Audio Delay | Adjustable Up to 682 ms |
Automatic Mic Mixing | Yes |
Digital Audio | |
Sample Rates | 96 kHz AES3 Output: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz Stereo Record: 96 kHz Stereo Playback: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz Multitrack Playback/Multitrack Record: 96 kHz |
Bit Depth | Up to 96-Bit Stereo Record: 24-Bit Stereo Playback: 16 / 24-Bit Multitrack Playback, Multitrack Record: 24-Bit |
Performance | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB |
Max Input Level | Mic/Line Input: +30 dBu Aux Input: +22 dBu (+4 dBu) +18 dBu (0 dBu) |
Analog Dynamic Range | 112 dB |
I/O Impedance | 1/4", XLR Output: < 75 Ohms AES3 Output: 110 Ohms Aux Input: > 7 Kilohms Line/Mic Input: > 5 Kilohms |
Noise Floor | -90 dBu (with Inputs Muted) |
THD+N | 0.006% at Unity Gain Mic/Line Input to AES3 Output: 0.002% at Unity Gain 0.003% at +30 dB Gain |
Signal Generator | Sine, White, Pink, or Band-Pass Noise (Assignable to Any Mix) |
Connectivity | |
Analog Inputs | 1x XLR Talkback Input 24x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input 4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Aux Input (2 Stereo Pair, Half-Normalled) 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Unbalanced Aux Input |
Analog Outputs | 14x XLR Balanced Output 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output |
Phantom Power | +48 V |
Digital I/O | 1x RJ45 (Network) 1x XLR AES3 Output 1x etherCON (I/O) |
MIDI I/O | No |
USB I/O | 1x USB-A 2.0 (External Memory) 1x USB-B 2.0 (Audio Streaming) |
Expansion Ports | 1x I/O Card |
Wireless | No |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: SQ MixPad Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, Setup |
Recording | |
Max Multitrack Recording | 16 Tracks |
Media Support | USB Drive |
File Format Support | WAV |
Compatibility | |
OS Compatibility | Computer: Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.14 to 11 Mobile: Android/iOS |
OS Compatibility | Windows 10 (64-Bit Only) macOS 10.14 to 11 (64-Bit Only) |
Mobile Device Compatibility | Android Smartphone Android Tablet iPad iPhone |
Power | |
Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Physical | |
Rack Mountable | No |
Operating Conditions | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Dimensions | 25.1 x 20.3 x 7.8" / 63.8 x 51.6 x 19.8 cm |
Weight | 29.3 lb / 13.3 kg |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 40.3 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 32.5 x 27 x 14.5" |
- Compact digital mixer for live, studio, and installation
- 48 input channels
- 24 local mic inputs (XLR)
- Two 1/4” stereo inputs (TRS)
- One 1/8" stereo input
- 36 total busses
- 12 stereo mixes (Aux or Group) + Main
- PAFL bus
- 16 assignable local outputs (14 XLR + two 1/4” TRS)
- AES digital output
- Dedicated talkback mic input (XLR)
- 1/4" TRS headphone out with dedicated control
- SLink EtherCON connection for remote audio using dSnake, DX, or gigaACE protocol (64x64 channels)
- I/O port for option card (including 3rd party protocols – Dante/Waves)
- 8 mute groups
- 8 DCA groups
- 8 stereo FX with dedicated FX returns
- DEEP processing ready
- RackFX effects suite
- 7" color touchscreen
- 16 assignable SoftKeys
- Four assignable soft rotaries
- Dedicated physical controls for channel processing (Gain, HPF Frequency, Gate Threshold, Compressor Threshold, Pan, EQ Gain/Frequency/Width)
- 24+1 faders with 6 layers for 96 assignable channel strips
- Motorized faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip, and mix recall
- 24 backlit LCD channel-strip displays
- Single-point metering
- Integrated surface illumination
- Single/dual footswitch control
- Input channel linking for stereo sources
- Patchable insert points
- Input processing – Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay
- Output processing – PEQ, Graphic EQ, Compressor, Delay
- Automatic mic mixing
- 31-band, real-time analyzer (RTA)
- Quick copy/paste/reset for parameters
- User permissions to restrict operator access
- 300 scene memories per show
- Channel safes, global and per-scene recall filters
- FX, processing, and channel libraries
- SQ-Drive for stereo and multitrack recording/playback direct to USB drive
- USB transfer of scenes, libraries, shows
- 32x32 channel USB streaming to/from Mac/Windows
- DAW control driver for MIDI control via USB or TCP/IP
- Wireless remote mixing apps for iPad and Android
- Compatible with ME personal-monitoring range
Related Questions and Answers
Q: 1. Can I connect an X32 Rack to this console via Cat6?
A: Yes, you can digitally connect your Midas X32 Rack to the Allen & Heath Qu-16C Rackmountable Digital Mixer via a RJ45 Cat-6 connection.
Q: 2. Hello! Does this mixer comes with any DAW? If so, what DAW? If there is no DAW in the package, is this compatible with any DAW? (preferably Studio One 3) What are some software comes with mixer? And also, is this a windows compatible for recording purposes? Does it record individual track per channel on DAW or any recording software? Do I need a speaker amplifier or it has already a built in amplifier?
A: You can use it with most softwares using midi. For most uses you can use Mackie control software. for recording straight from the board, you can use a USB drive that plugs into the top port in order to record all tracks as well.
Q: 3. Can this console be mounted to the top of a rolling rack flight case? If so, which one(s) would be compatible?
A: You will need someting like this liks below https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/968578- REG/allen_heath_ah_rk_qu_16_19_rack_ear_kit.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/583361-REG/Gator_Cases_G_TOUR_GRC12X12_G_TOUR_GRC12x12_Slant_Top.html
Q: 4. Does this board come with the Dante card installed?
A: The Allen & Heath SQ-5 does not come with a Dante card installed.
Q: 5. Does this have phantom power?
A: Yes. The preamp section allows input trimming, individual 48V phantom-power switching ()all 16 channels), polarity switch.
Q: 6. Can I control audio from cameras into my Blackmagic ATEM mixer?
A: They cannot be controlled from an ATEM.
Q: 7. Can each of the Mix outputs on the back of the Qu16 be sent to individual stereo headphones.?? or will I have to create pairs in the mix outputs for each headphone mix?
A: The XLR mix outputs are mono, however output 5/6, 7/8, and 9/10 are configured as stereo pairs.
Q: 8. Hello! Does this mixer comes with any DAW? If so, what DAW? If there is no DAW in the package, is this compatible with any DAW? (preferably Studio One 3) What are some software comes with mixer? And also, is this a windows compatible for recording purposes? Does it record individual track per channel on DAW or any recording software? Do I need a speaker amplifier or it has already a built in amplifier?
A: The Allen & Heath Qu-16C is a 16-channel digital mixer and USB audio interface designed for live and installed sound, as well as studio use. The built-in USB audio interface is compatible with Apple and Windows computers, and will allow you to record individual tracks in a multi-track DAW. The QU-16C does not ship with software, but can be used with most popular DAW software in the market. Currently, DAW templates are available on the Allen & Heath website for users of Cubase, Logic X, and Pro Tools. Digital mixers in general do not provide power for speakers. Therefore, the QU-16C needs to be integrated with a passive or active speaker solution for sound reinforcement.
Q: 9. Do I need to buy the Dante card as an extra in this package?
A: Yes, you will need to purchase the Allen & Heath SQ Dante Module for SQ Mixers and AHM-64 Audio Processor (B&H # ALMSQDANTE64) as a separate item. It is not included with the Allen & Heath SQ-6 Digital Mixer.
Q: 10. Does the SQ-7 come with the dust cover included? or does it need to be purchased separately?
A: The SQ-7 does not include a dust cover. The dust cover is available separately as BH #ALAP11334
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