Allen & Heath SQ-5

Description:

The Allen & Heath SQ-5 is a compact yet powerful 48-channel, 96kHz digital mixer built on the XCVI FPGA engine for pristine audio and <0.7ms latency. It’s a favourite for live sound, corporate events, streaming, and touring, with intuitive workflow, deep processing, and rock-solid reliability. Available for digital mixer hire across London, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and beyond.

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Key features

• 48 input channels / 36 buses (12 stereo mixes + LR, 3 stereo matrix)
• 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing, <0.7ms end-to-end latency
• 16 local preamps, 12 local XLR outs
• 8 stereo FX engines + RackExtra FX with dedicated returns
• DEEP Processing-ready channel/ bus processing
• 7" capacitive touchscreen, 17 faders / 6 layers, 8 SoftKeys
• SLink port for stageboxes & expansion (AR2412/AB168/DX series)
• 64×64 I/O card slot (Dante/MADI/Waves options if fitted)
• 32×32 USB interface + SQ-Drive direct USB recording
• AES digital output, chromatic metering, integrated lamp socket
• Supplied in flight case with power and required cabling

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