product description

The Allen & Heath SQ-5 is a 48 channel digital mixer, powered by Allen & Heath's revolutionary XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine, SQ-5 is built for professionals in the most demanding live sound applications. Delivering class-leading high resolution audio with an ultra-low < 0.7ms latency, the SQ-5 gives you unrivalled power and audio fidelity. The mixer has 16 onboard preamps and 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated return channels and access to the acclaimed RackExtra FX library. 12 stereo mixes (configurable as groups or auxes) make SQ the perfect companion for in-ear monitoring setups, whilst Automatic Mic Mixing takes the strain in multi-mic environments. SQ-5 gives you all the tools to meet any requirement, from AV and corporate events to live productions and houses of worship.

SQ comes equipped with all the processing you need to craft the perfect mix. Every one of the 48 inputs has HPF, a super-fast gate with sidechain and filter, a musical 4-band parametric equaliser, and Peak/RMS compressor for control and shaping of levels and transients. Mixes have both a parametric and 28 band graphic EQ along with compressor as standard, all ready to switch in when required. The XCVI core even allows for every compressor in SQ to have its own parallel path, without phase or coherency worries.

With each new design, the Allen & Heath team strives to get closer to the ultimate mixing experience. SQ's dashboard is centred around a high-res 7" capacitive touchscreen, framed by an array of high-grip, illuminating encoders to create an intuitive, integrated blend of clear visual feedback and immediate, hands-on control. Channels and mixes can be dragged and dropped to any strip, with custom naming and colour coding on the colour strip displays, allowing you to build a mixing environment that mirrors your own workflow. Each strip features our patented Chromatic channel metering system, giving you at-a-glance level indication thanks to LEDs with variable brightness and colour.

Features:

96kHz FPGA processing

48 Input Channels

DEEP Processing ready

17 Faders / 6 Layers

12 Stereo mixes + LR

3 Stereo Matrix

8 Stereo FX Engines + dedicated returns

7" capacitive touchscreen

SLink port for remote audio / expansion

64ch I/O Port for audio networking

32x32 USB audio interface

SQ-Drive direct recording to USB

AES output

Chromatic channel metering

Integrated LED illumination

Dedicated physical controls

8 Assignable SoftKeys

Channel LCD displays

19" rack mountable
 

Specifications:

Mic/Line

Inputs: XLR, balanced, fully recallable

Input Sensitivity: -60dBu - 0dBu

Switchable Pad: -20dB

Analog Gain: 0dB - 60dB, 1dB steps

Maximum Input Level: 30dBu

Input Impedance: >5kΩ

THD+N, Unity Gain 0dB: 0.002% -92dBu (20Hz - 20kHz, AES Direct Out, @0dBu 1kHz)

THD+N, Mid Gain +30dB: 0.003% -91dBu (20Hz - 20kHz, AES Direct Out, @ -30dBu INPUT 1kHz

Phantom Power: 48V (3V/-2V)

Stereo Line

Inputs:
1/4" TRS, balanced
3.5mm, unbalanced

Input Sensitivity: Nominal +4dBu/0dBu

Trim: ±24dB

Maximum Input Level: 22dBu/18dBu

Input Impedance: >7kΩ

Outputs

XLR Outputs: XLR, balanced

Outputs A & B: 1/4" TRS, balanced

Output Impedance: <75Ω

Nominal Output: 4dBu 0dB meter reading

Maximum Output Level: 22dBu

AES Digital Output:
2-ch. XLR, balanced
96kHz sampling rate
Switchable output sample rates, 44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/(96kHz)

SLink: Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45)

Faders: 100mm motorized

Touch Screen: 7" Capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24-bit RGB

SoftKeys: 8

Network: TCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI and Control

MIDI: TCP/IP and USB B

PEQ: 4-band fully parametric, 20Hz - 20kHz, ±15dB

GEQ: 28 bands, 31Hz - 16kHz, ±12dB Gain, Constant 1/3 octave

Internal FX: 8x RackFX engine, Send>Return or Inserted (4 dedicated FX bus)

8 Dedicated Stereo FX Returns: Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ

FX Types: SMR Reverb, StereoTap Delay, Gated Reverb, ADT, BlueChorus, Symphonic Chorus, Flanger, Phaser

USB Global Source: SQ-Drive or USB B Streaming

SQ-Drive: USB A

Dynamic Range: 112dB

Frequency Response: 0/-0.5dB 20Hz - 20kHz

Headroom: 18dB

Internal Operating Level: 0dBu

Sampling Rate: 96kHz

Bit Depth: Up to 96 bits

Latency: <0.7mS

Operating Temperature Range: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)

Power: 100 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz

Max Power Consumption: 75W

Dimensions (HxWxD): 7.8" x 17.3" x 20.3" (198mm x 440mm x 514.9mm)

Weight: 23.1lbs (10.5kg)