The Allen & Heath CQ-12T is the most compact mixer in the Allen & Heath CQ range, designed for home recording, livestreaming, rehearsals, small live events, corporate AV, podcasts, and speech applications. Combining professional 96kHz audio processing with intuitive touchscreen control and intelligent mixing assistants, the CQ-12T delivers powerful digital mixing in a highly portable format.
Key Features
Ultra-compact professional digital mixer
Ideal for:Home studios
Livestreaming
Podcasts
Band rehearsals
Small live events
Corporate presentations
Speech and conference applications
Small theatre productions
Built on Allen & Heath’s 96kHz FPGA processing platform
Inputs & Outputs
Inputs
5 x XLR microphone inputs
5 x XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs
2 x TRS stereo inputs
Outputs
2 x XLR main outputs
6 x TRS monitor outputs
Assignable TRS headphone output
Recording & Playback
16×16 USB-B audio interface (48/96kHz)
16×16 SD card multitrack recording and playback
Stereo USB recording and playback
Stereo Bluetooth playback with dedicated input channel
Ideal for:DAW recording
Virtual soundcheck
Podcast production
Livestreaming
Playback tracks
Smart Mixing Features
Quick Channels for simplified one-knob processing
Complete Channel mode for advanced control
Gain Assistant automatically sets and manages preamp gain levels
Feedback Assistant automatically detects and suppresses feedback frequencies
Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) for speech and conference applications
Effects & Processing
2 onboard FX engines
Studio-quality reverb, delay, and modulation effects
FX Assist dynamically adjusts effects processing to suit incoming audio
96kHz audio engine for professional sound quality
Control & Workflow
7” capacitive touchscreen interface
Rotary control for fast navigation
3 assignable SoftKeys
Dual footswitch connection
Intuitive workflow suitable for both technical and non-technical users
Wireless & Remote Control
Compatible with CQ MixPad remote control app
Wireless control from:Windows
macOS
iOS
Android
Remote mixing from anywhere in the venue when connected to a router or access point
Applications
Portable live sound systems
Streaming and podcast production
Corporate AV and presentations
Conference and speech reinforcement
Small theatre productions
Education and rehearsal spaces
Content creation setups
Design & Portability
Compact and lightweight format
Portable all-in-one digital mixing solution
Fast setup and intuitive operation
Professional Allen & Heath audio quality in a space-saving footprint

