The Allen & Heath SQ-5 is a compact, 48-channel digital mixer designed for live sound, studio recording, and broadcast applications. Built around Allen & Heath's 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine, it delivers exceptional audio quality with ultra-low latency. The mixer features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen for intuitive control, 17 motorized faders in three layers, and an integrated 32x32 USB audio interface for seamless recording and playback. With DEEP processing, the SQ-5 offers studio-grade emulations of classic hardware compressors and EQs directly on board. It also supports expansion via SLink for up to 128 inputs and outputs, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of professional audio environments.
• 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
• 32×32 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
• Input Sensitivity: -60 to +0dBu
• Switchable Pad: -20dB
• Analogue Gain: 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
• Maximum Input Level: +30dBu
• Input Impedance: >5k(omega)
• 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)
• 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(omega)
• Outputs A and B: Balanced 1/4" TRS Jack
• Source: Patchable
• Output Impedance: <75(omega)
• Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
• Residual Output Noise: -90dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)
• dSnake mode (48kHz devices): 64 channels assignable, compatible with AR2412, AR84, AB168, ME
• dx mode (96kHz devices): 32 channels assignable,...
• 8 dedicated Stereo FX returns: Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ
• PAFL: PFL or stereo in-place AFL, 0 to -24dB Trim, PAFL Delay Up to 682ms
• Talkback: Dedicated input, Assignable to any mix, Gain, Pad, 48V, 12dB/oct HPF
• Signal Generator: Assignable to any mix, Sine/White/Pink/Bandpass Noise
• RTA: 31-Bands 1/3 octave 20-20kHz, follows PAFL source
• SQ-Drive: USB A
• Stereo Record: 2 channel, WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit, source fully patchable
• Stereo Playback: 1/2 channel, WAV, 44.1, 48, 96kHz 16, 24-bit, fully patchable
• Multitrack Record: 16 channel, WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit, track sources fully patchable
• Multitrack Playback: 16 channel, WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit fully patchable
• Send (upstream): 32 channel, 96kHz, 24-bit
• Return (downstream): 32 channel, 96kHz, 24-bit
• Desk mounted: 440 W x 514.9 D x 198 mm H (17.3" x 20.3" x 7.8")
• Packed in shipping box: 610 W x 680 D x 360 mm H (24" x 26.8" x 14.2")
• Unpacked weight: 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
• Packed weight: 14 kg (30.9 lbs)
(1) Allen and Heath SQ-5 Digital Mixer
(1) Operator's Instructions
(1) Power Cord
