SQ5+ Overview
With a 48 input channel 96kHz XCVI core for ultra low latency and phase coherent mixing, alongside incredible connectivity options - the SQ range continues to be class leading and the go to solution for owner operators, mid-sized venues, small tours and anywhere audio quality and interoperability are vital. The SQ5+ upgrades the SQ5 with more processing power, a larger 9” touchscreen with reimagined GUI and a clean ‘carbon on graphite’ update to the surface artwork and controls. All SQ+ models also include 4 x RackUltra FX engines with dedicated send and return channels and the ability to run the latest DEEP channel processing
Features
• 96kHz XCVI Core variable bit-depth up to 96bit, <0.7ms latency
• 48x Input Processing Channels
• Stereo Main LR Output
• 12x Mixes (Mono/Stereo, Aux/Group)
• 4x FX Sends
• 4x RackUltra FX Sends
• 6x Mono/Linkable Matrix Mixes
• 16x XLR Mic/Line Input Sockets
• 2x Stereo Line Input Sockets (each 2x TRS)
• 1x XLR Talkback Socket
• 12x XLR Output Sockets
• 2x TRS Output Sockets
• 1x AES3 Stereo Digital Output Socket
• 128x128 SLink Port for Everything I/O expansion and system connections
• 64x64 I/O Port for Option Cards (128x128 with SLink card fitted)
• Stereo Headphone Output
• 9” Capacitive Touchscreen
• 17x 100mm Motorised Faders
• 6x Customisable Channel Strip Layers
• 8x SoftKeys
• Configurable single/dual Footswitch Connection
• Configurable Chromatic Channel Meter LED’s
• IEC Mains Connection with Worldwide PSU
• RJ45 Network Socket for control
• 19” Rack Mountable (optional kit available)
• USB-A For stereo/multichannel audio record/playback and data (Stereo @48/96kHz, 24bit. 16 Channels @96kHz, 24bit. 32 Channels @48kHz, 24bit.)
• USB-B Audio interface for multichannel record/playback (32x32 @48/96kHz, 16/24bit)
• Input processing – Trim, HPF, Gate/Expander, Parametric EQ, Compressor, Channel Delay
• Mix processing – Graphic EQ, PEQ, Compressor, Channel Delay
• Fully patchable Insert points on all Input and Mix Channels
• 8x Multi-FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Return Channels and PEQ
• 4x RackUltra FX Engines with dedicated Stereo Return Channels and PEQ
• 2x 24 Channel or 1x 48 channel, zero latency, DEEP Automatic Mic Mixer
• 2x Real Time Analysers
• 300 Scene memories per Show
• Channel Safes, Global/Per-Scene Recall Filters
• FX, Processing, Channel, User Permissions, Input Patch Libraries
• 10 Configurable Users with Permissions to restrict operator access
• DAW Control emulation via USB or TCP/IP
• Compatible with ME personal monitoring range
• Remote control via free apps – Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android
SQ is the centrepiece of a growing ecosystem of apps, expanders, audio networking, personal mixers and more, allowing you to connect, adapt and expand to your heart’s content. It’s compatible with leading audio networking standards too. Add an audio networking card such as Dante or Waves to SQ’s I/O port and you’re ready to integrate with installed systems, provide a digital FoH / Monitor split and more
Flexible multitrack recording
The integrated SQ-Drive makes it quick and easy to capture a 96kHz multitrack or stereo recording of the show direct to a USB key or drive. No software setup, no soundcard driver issues and no extra laptop to bring to the performance. SQ-Drive is also a smart way to manage walk in music
Also provided is a built in 32x32 96kHz audio interface for multitrack recording, backing tracks or virtual soundcheck applications. The interface is Core Audio and ASIO compliant and comes complete with MIDI and DAW control capabilities
Advanced AMM
SQ’s advanced automatic mic mixer (AMM) features make it a natural choice for mixing conferences, panel talks and TV shows. It’s fully integrated in the mixer too, with no extra latency, so you don’t need to route the audio to an internal DSP rack or an external plugin system
Designed for the pro
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 aluminium light bar, SQ has tremendous strength and rigidity underlying its good looks
The Mixing Experience
With each new design, the Allen & Heath team strives to get closer to the ultimate mixing experience. SQ’s dashboard is centred around a high res 7” capacitive touchscreen, framed by an array of high grip, illuminating encoders to create an intuitive, integrated blend of clear visual feedback and immediate, hands on control. Channels and mixes can be dragged and dropped to any strip, with custom naming and colour coding on the colour strip displays, allowing you to build a mixing environment that mirrors your own workflow. Each strip features our patented Chromatic channel metering system, giving you at a glance level indication thanks to LEDs with variable brightness and colour. SQ5 also offers 8 softkeys that can be assigned to the functions you want at your fingertips, and a ‘channel to all’ mix button to instantly access all sends from the selected channel
RackExtra FX
Allen & Heath has a well earned reputation for crafting FX emulations that rival the very best plug ins, but with none of the associated hassle. SQ is armed with 8 stereo FX engines and features the acclaimed RackExtra library of emulations of legendary classic reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators and more. All FX have dedicated stereo returns so you don’t need to waste input channels
ME Personal Mixing System
SQ is fully compatible with the ME Personal Mixing System, allowing the 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
When rack mounted, the top of the SQ is approximately 140mm above the rail
Unpacked weight 10.5kg 440 x 514.9 x 198 mm
