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Allen & Heath SQ-5 Digital Mixer (USED - Open Box)
This is a refurbished product and will come with Allen & Heath's 1 year manufacturer's warranty.
Powered by Allen & 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 unrivalled 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.
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.
Expandable up to 48 mics
SQ-5 has all the onboard I/O you need for standalone operation. Thanks to its SLink intelligent port, SQ can also be expanded up to a total of 48 mic inputs via a family of 96kHz and 48kHz rack and stage box expanders (e.g. AB168, AR2412, AR84 and DX168), making it a flexible, mix ‘n’ match solution for owners of other Allen & Heath digital systems. You can also link your SQ directly to another SQ or even a dLive system.
Dante, Waves and more
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.
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.
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, compatible with DX168 |
gigaACE (96kHz devices) | 128 channels assignable, compatible with dLive and SQ |
Inputs | Fully Patchable |
Outputs | Fully Patchable |
Sync/SRC | assignable as master audio sync for all modes, SRC 64 channel |
Inputs | Fully Patchable |
Outputs | Fully Patchable |
Sync/SRC | assignable as master audio sync |
Dynamic Range | 112 dB |
Frequency Response | +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz |
Headroom | +18dB |
Internal operating Level | 0dBu |
THD+N, Mic/Line routed to Main L/R Out | Unity gain faders@0dB, 0.006%, -84dBu (20 - 20kHz) |
dBFS Alignment | +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output) |
Meter Calibration | 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out) |
Main Meter Type | 2 x 12 segment, fast (peak) response |
Channel Meter Type | Chromatic Channel Metering, fully programmable colour/brightness |
Peak Indication | -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi-point sensing |
Sampling Rate | 96kHz |
Bit Depth | Uses XCVI core custom bit widths in algorithms, up to 96bits |
Latency | <0.7mS, Local Mic Input routed to Main L/R. (Direct, No EQ/ Effects) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 deg C to 40 deg C (32 deg F to 104 deg F) |
Mains Power | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
Max Power Consumption SQ-5/SQ-6 | 75W / 90W |
CH1-48 | Fully patchable |
USB Global Source | SQ-Drive or USB-B Streaming |
Trim | -24 to +24dB |
High Pass Filter | 12dB/octave 20Hz – 2kHz |
Insert (Pre EQ/Comp) | Fully Patchable |
Delay | Up to 341ms |
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 | 50µs to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s |
Band 1, Band 4 | Selectable Shelving (Baxandall), Bell |
Band 2, Band 3 | Bell |
Bell Width | Variable Q, 1.5 to 1/9th octave |
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 | 30µs to 300ms / 50ms to 2s |
Knee | Soft/Hard |
Detector response | Peak/RMS switchable |
Parallel Path Compression | dry/wet -inf to 0dB |
Source select | Post-Preamp, Post-HPF, Post-Gate, Insert Return, Post-PEQ, Post-Comp, Post-Delay trim -inf to 10dB per channel |
Insert (Pre EQ/Comp) | Fully Patchable |
Delay | Up to 682ms |
GEQ | 28 bands 31Hz-16kHz, +/-12dB Gain, Constant 1/3 oct |
PEQ | As Input PEQ |
Compressor | As Input Compressor |
Internal FX | 8 x RackExtra FX engine, Send>Return or Inserted (4 dedicated FX bus) |
Types | SMR Reverb, Gated Reverb, Stereo Tap Delay, ADT, Symphonic Chorus, Flanger |
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) |
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