The Allen & Heath SQ-5 is a professional 48-channel digital mixer driven by a 96kHz XCVI FPGA core, delivering high-resolution audio with ultra-low <0.7 ms latency. Designed for live sound, studio recording, and corporate AV, this compact, rack-mountable console features 16 local mic preamps, 12 stereo mixes, and 8 stereo FX engines.
Hands-on control is highly intuitive thanks to 17 motorized faders across 6 layers, customizable LCD channel strips, and a bright 7″ capacitive touchscreen. Users can seamlessly integrate studio-grade plug-ins directly into the mix channels via the DEEP processing architecture and streamline multi-mic conferences with the built-in Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM).
Connectivity is highly versatile, highlighted by an Intelligent SLink port for remote audio networking and an I/O port for Dante or Waves option cards. For recording and streaming, it includes a 32 × 32 USB audio interface and supports direct multitrack recording to a USB drive via SQ-Drive, making it a comprehensive powerhouse for any audio environment.
| Processing & Audio Quality | : |
|---|---|
| Channels | 48 input channels with full processing (preamp, HPF, gate, PEQ, compressor). |
| Engine | XCVI core delivering 96kHz FPGA processing and high-resolution audio. |
| Buses | 36 total buses, including 12 stereo mixes (Aux/Group) plus the main L/R mix. |
| DEEP Processing | Allows boutique compressor and preamp emulations to be added directly to channels and mixes with zero added latency. |
| Effects | 8 Stereo FX engines utilizing the acclaimed RackExtra FX library. |
| Hardware & Interface | : |
| Faders | 17 motorized faders arranged in 6 customizable layers (16 channel faders + 1 master). |
| Screen | 7-inch high-resolution capacitive touchscreen. |
| Controls | 16 assignable rotary encoders, chromatic channel metering, and 8 assignable SoftKeys |
| Rackmount | 19-inch rack-mountable chassis |
| Connectivity & I/O | : |
| Local Inputs | 16 XLR mic/line inputs, 3 stereo line inputs (2x 1/4" TRS, 1x 3.5mm), and a dedicated XLR talkback input |
| Local Outputs | 12 XLR line out, 2x 1/4" TRS out, AES digital out, and a 1/4" TRS headphone jack |
| SLink | 128×128 intelligent EtherCON port for remote audio expansion (dSnake, DX, and GigaACE protocols). |
| Expansion Slot | 64×64 I/O port for audio networking cards (Dante, Waves, etc.). |
| USB & Networking | Built-in 32×32 96kHz USB audio interface; front-panel SQ-Drive port for 16-channel direct-to-USB recording. |
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