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Allen & Heath SQ-5 Digital Mixer

Original price $4,999.00
Original price $4,999.00 - Original price $4,999.00
Original price $4,999.00
Current price $3,999.00
$3,999.00 - $3,999.00
Current price $3,999.00
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New: The item is brand new as received from the manufacturer with a full manufacturer warranty. Instruments such as guitars, snare drums, drum kits, brass and woodwind instruments may be opened for photography and quality control inspection and may not be in a factory sealed box.

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Cutting Edge Performance For The Demanding Professional: The Allen and Heath SQ-5 Digital Mixer

Powered by Allen an 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 unrivaled 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.

96kHz XCVI Core

SQ is a future-proofed, next-generation console, powered by Allen and Heath's 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine. XCVI delivers class-leading high resolution audio quality, ultra-low latency of 0.7ms, variable bit depth for ultimate precision and noise performance, mix coherency down to the sample, and the sheer power to handle high channel / mix counts and ample FX / processing.

DEEP Processing Ready

SQ's DEEP processing architecture allows owners to hand-pick boutique compressor and preamp emulations to suit their style and needs. DEEP plugins can be embedded directly within the mixer's inputs and mix channels, all without adding system latency or setup hassles.

The Ultimate IEM Mixer

With no less than 12 stereo mixes, super-low latency, and both parametric and graphic EQ on every mix, SQ is the perfect companion for in-ear monitoring setups. SQ's airline-friendly compactness and rugged build quality mean there's no reason to gamble on house monitor consoles again.

Flexible Multitrack Recording

We know that the live environment can be tough on gear - that's why we devised our most punishing regime of testing and retesting yet for SQ. From its 3-tier, all metal chassis to its extruded aluminum light bar, SQ has tremendous strength and rigidity underlying its good looks.



SPECIFICATIONS

General

  • Touch Screen: 7" Capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24 bit RGB
  • SoftKeys: 8
  • Mute Groups / DCA Groups: 8 / 8
  • Network TCP/IP Ethernet: for MIDI and Control
  • MIDI: TCP/IP and USB B
  • Footswitch: Single or Dual, Momentary or Latching
  • 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

Mic/Line Inputs

  • Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced XLR, fully recallable
  • Input Sensitivity: -60 to +0dBu
  • Switchable Pad: -20dB
  • Analogue Gain: 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
  • Maximum Input Level: +30dBu
  • Input Impedance: 5k ohms
  • 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)
  • Faders: 100mm motorized

Stereo Line Inputs

  • ST1, ST2 connectors: Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
  • ST3 connector: Unbalanced, stereo 3.5mm Mini Jack
  • Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2 / ST3): Nominal +4dBu ST1, ST2 / 0dBu ST3
  • Trim: +/-24dB
  • Maximum Input Level: (ST1,ST2 / ST3) +22dBu / +18dBu
  • Input Impedance: 7k ohms

Outputs A and B

  • Source: Patchable
  • Output Impedance: 7k ohms
  • Nominal Output:+4dBu = 0dB meter reading
  • Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
  • Residual Output Noise: -90dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)

AES Digital Output (Balanced XLR 2 Channel)

  • 96kHz sampling rate (Default with SRC Bypassed)
  • Switchable output sample rates,44.1kHz/ 48kHz/ 88.2kHz/(96kHz)
  • 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110 ohms

Gate (Patchable Sidechain)

  • Sidechain filter: Hi-pass (20-5k), band-pass (120-10k), Lo-pass (120-20k)
  • Threshold / Depth: -72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB
  • Attack / Hold / Release: 50 microseconds to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s

PEQ (4 Band, fully parametric, 20-20kHz, +/-15dB)

  • Band 1, Band 4 Selectable Shelving (Baxandall), Bell
  • Band 2, Band 3 Bell
  • Bell Width Variable Q, 1.5 to 1/9th octave

Compressor (Pathcable Sidechain)

  • Sidechain: filter Hi-pass (20-5k), band-pass (120-10k), Lo-pass (120-20k), Q=1
  • Threshold: / Ratio -46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity
  • Attack / Release: 30 microseconds to 300ms / 50ms to 2s
  • Knee: Soft/Hard
  • Detector response: Peak/RMS switchable
  • Parallel Path Compression: dry/wet -infinity to 0dB

Manufacturer: Allen & Heath
Model: SQ-5/12X
SKU: I493612-4-WHXA


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