Allen & Heath SQ-6 Overview
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.
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
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