ALLEN & HEATH SQ-RACK Digital consoles - 48-channel Rack console

They deliver high-resolution 96 kHz sound on 48 inputs and 36 outputs, while offering ultra-low latency of less than 0.7 ms, making it the perfect console for broadcast or audiovisual applications.

The 12 stereo mixes -configurable as groups or auxiliaries- make the SQ the perfect companion for personal monitoring setups, while the Automatic Microphone Mixer (AMM) takes over in multi-microphone environments.

Equipped with an I/O port capable of accommodating DANTE or WAVES cards and inter-compatible with dLive systems, the SQ inherits dLive's famous DEEP plugins, the RackExtra effects library and 8 stereo stereo effects engines with dedicated returns.

Powerful and intuitive, SQ consoles have all the tools to meet every requirement, from audiovisual to corporate events and live productions.

XCVI 96 kHz processor

The SQ is a new-generation console series, powered by the "XCVI" 96 kHz FPGA processor developed by Allen & Heath. This processor delivers high-resolution sound with unrivalled precision and ultra-low noise, with a latency of less than 0.7 ms. Capable of handling an impressive number of channels and mixes, with DEEP effects and plugins, the SQs ensure mix consistency at the highest level.

Expandable up to 48 mic inputs

The SQs carry all the inputs/outputs required for stand-alone operation. Thanks to its intelligent SLink port, the SQs can also be extended to a total of 48 mic inputs, via the family of 48 kHz (AR2412, AR84 & AB168) and 96 kHz (DX168) digital stageboxes and expanders, making it a flexible, combinable solution for users of other Allen & Heath digital systems. It's also possible to connect an SQ directly to another SQ, or even to a dLive system.

DEEP Ready plugins

The DEEP plugin processing architecture allows users to precisely select boutique compressors and preamp emulations to suit their style and needs. DEEP plugins can be integrated directly into the console's input and mix channels, without adding latency or configuration issues.

An incomparable mixing experience

With each new design, the Allen & Heath teams strive to get closer to the ultimate mixing experience. The SQ's dashboard is centered around a high-resolution 7" capacitive touchscreen, framed by a set of high-grip illuminated rotary controls to create a combination of visual feedback and intuitive, integrated manual controls. Input channels and mixes can be dragged and dropped onto all slice screens, with a customizable name and color allowing you to completely create a mixing environment that perfectly reflects the way you work.

Each slice features a chromatic bar graph giving an at-a-glance indication of level, thanks to LEDs with variable brightness and color. The SQs also offer user buttons (8 for SQ-5 / 16 + 4 rotary with dedicated LCD screens for SQ-6) that can be assigned key functions within easy reach, as well as a "Channel to all" Mix button for instant access to all sends of a selected channel.

The ultimate system for in-ear monitors.

With no fewer than 12 stereo mixes, ultra-low latency, and parametric and graphic EQ on every mix, the SQ is the perfect companion for personal monitor setups. Extremely compact, the SQs are easy to transport, even by air, and very robust.

Dante cards, Waves and much more

The SQ is the centerpiece of an ever-expanding ecosystem of applications, expanders, audio cards and personal mixers, allowing you to connect, adapt and extend the system's capabilities to your activities. SQs are compatible with standard digital audio formats: simply add a dedicated Dante or Waves digital audio card to the SQ's I/O port to integrate directly with already installed systems, offer a digital split between front and returns and much more.

Flexible multitrack recording

The integrated SQ-Drive system makes it simple to make a stereo or multitrack recording of a concert, directly onto a USB stick or external hard drive. No software is required, no sound card driver issues and no computer to bring to the gig. The SQ-Drive also represents a smart way to manage background music.

The SQ is also a 32x32 96 kHz audio interface for multitrack recording, playbacks and virtual sound check applications. The interface is ASIO and Core Audio compatible, and comes with full DAW and MIDI control capabilities.

Advanced Automatic Microphone Mixer (AMM)

The advanced Automatic Microphone Mixer features present on the SQs make these consoles a natural choice for conferences, round tables or TV sets. The AMM is fully integrated into the console and adds no latency, as the signal is not processed by an external DSP or plugin.

Effects RackExtra

Allen & Heath has a well-established reputation for creating effects emulations that rival the best plug-ins, without the hassle associated with the latter. The SQs are equipped with 8 stereo effects engines and feature the famous RackExtra bank of emulations including legendary reverbs, gated reverbs, delays and modulations. All effects offer dedicated stereo returns, saving input channels.

The SQ-Rack offers the power, connectivity and capabilities of the SQ range in a 4U rack format.

Equipped with the same 96kHz XCVI core as the rest of the SQ range, the SQ-Rack offers the same functionality and flexibility, including ultra-low latency <0.7ms, an intelligent SLink port for use with Allen & Heath's "Everything I/O" expander range, an I/O port for optional Dante/Waves/MADI cards, 48 input channels and 36 output buses, DEEP channel processing options and 8 RackExtra FX effects engines.

Unique to SQ-Rack, a dedicated fader display replaces the physical faders, as well as an SQControl display that allows simplified control for inexperienced users or instant access to key parameters such as mutes, levels and scene recall.

- Slice name display: Yes

- Sound engineer app on tablet: iOS, Android

- Musician app on Smartphone: iOS, Android

- ME Personal Mixer compatible: Yes

- USB multitrack recording/playback: 16 tracks 96k / 32 tracks 48k

- USB stereo recording/playback: Yes

- Sampling frequency: 96 kHz

- Number of touchscreen(s): 1

- Number of assignable rotaries: 4

- Number of expansion slots: 1

- Number of assignable keys: 8

- Number of mixable channels: 48

- Plugins: Optional (shop A&H)

- Weight (kg): 5.80 kg

- Rackable: Accessories supplied

- Screen size: 7 in

- Type: Digital compact (Integrated mixing engine)

- Additional specs:

- XCVI 96kHz core

- 48x input processing channels

- Stereo main LR output

- 12x Mixes (Group/Aux, Stereo/Mono)

- 3x Stereo Matrix

- 17x XLR mic/line input channels

- 4x TRS line input channels

- 1x 3,5 mm output channels

- 12x XLR output channels

- 2x TRS output channels

- 1x AES3 stereo digital output channel

- 128x128 intelligent SLink port for I/O and system extensions

- 64x64 I/O port for optional boards

- Stereo headphone output

- 8x special effects engines with dedicated returns

- 7" touchscreen and associated rotary control

- 8x SoftKeys shortcut keys

- 4x Soft Rotaries and associated keys

- SQ-Drive For recording/playback of stereo or multichannel audio (16x16@96kHz, 32x32@48kHz)and data transfer

- USB-B audio interface for multichannel recording/playback (32x32)

- Configurable connection of one or two footswitches

- 19" rack mounting (multi-position rack brackets included)

- IEC power supply

- RJ45 network socket

- Remote control via free apps - Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android