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Allen & Heath SQ5

48 Channel 96Khz 17 Fader Digital Mixer

The Allen & Heath SQ-5 is a compact professional digital console designed for live sound, theatre, corporate AV, houses of worship, and monitor mixing applications. Powered by Allen & Heath’s XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine, the SQ-5 delivers ultra-low latency, high-resolution audio, and extensive processing in a compact, rack-mountable format.

Audio Engine & Processing

  • Powered by Allen & Heath’s 96kHz XCVI FPGA core

  • Ultra-low latency of less than 0.7ms

  • High-resolution audio processing with variable bit depth

  • Sample-accurate mix coherency throughout the console

  • Designed to handle demanding channel counts and intensive processing loads

Mixing & Channel Capacity

  • 48 input channels

  • 17 motorised faders across 6 layers

  • 12 stereo mixes configurable as auxes or groups

  • 3 stereo matrix outputs

  • 16 onboard microphone preamps

  • Flexible drag-and-drop channel assignment workflow

Effects & Processing

  • 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated stereo return channels

  • Includes Allen & Heath RackExtra FX library featuring:Reverbs
    Gated reverbs
    Delays
    Modulation effects

  • DEEP Processing ready for premium compressor and preamp emulations

  • DEEP plugins integrate directly into channels without added latency

Monitoring & IEM Applications

  • Ideal for in-ear monitoring systems

  • 12 stereo mixes provide extensive monitor flexibility

  • Parametric and graphic EQ available on every mix bus

  • Compact footprint suited to touring monitor setups

Recording & USB Audio

  • Integrated SQ-Drive for direct multitrack or stereo recording to USB drives

  • Built-in 32x32 USB audio interface operating at 96kHz

  • Supports:Multitrack recording
    Virtual soundcheck
    Playback integration
    DAW control

  • Core Audio and ASIO compatible

Expansion & Networking

  • Expandable up to 48 microphone inputs using Allen & Heath stage boxes

  • SLink intelligent port supports:AB168
    AR2412
    AR84
    DX168
    Other Allen & Heath digital systems

  • Compatible with Dante and Waves networking via optional expansion cards

  • Can integrate with other SQ or dLive systems

Automatic Mic Mixing

  • Integrated Advanced Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)

  • Ideal for:Conferences
    Panel discussions
    Corporate AV
    Broadcast environments

  • Fully integrated with no additional DSP or external plugin requirements

User Interface & Workflow

  • 7-inch capacitive touchscreen

  • Illuminated rotary encoders for fast hands-on control

  • Customisable channel layouts with colour coding and naming

  • Chromatic metering system for instant visual feedback

  • Dedicated physical controls for key mixing functions

Construction & Design

  • Heavy-duty all-metal chassis

  • Designed for demanding live production and touring environments

  • 19-inch rack mountable format

Key Features

  • 96kHz FPGA processing engine

  • 48 input channels

  • 17 faders across 6 layers

  • 12 stereo mixes + LR

  • 3 stereo matrix outputs

  • 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated returns

  • DEEP Processing support

  • 32x32 USB audio interface

  • SQ-Drive USB recording

  • AES output

  • SLink expansion and networking support

  • 8 assignable SoftKeys

  • Channel LCD displays

  • Integrated LED illumination

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