Allen & Heath SQ5: The Industry Favourite

The Allen & Heath SQ5 is a powerful digital mixer designed for professionals in demanding live sound environments. Powered by the revolutionary XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine, it provides class-leading high-resolution audio and ultra-low latency. As a result, the SQ5 is the ultimate solution for audio fidelity and performance.

High-Resolution Audio and Low Latency

With a latency of <0.7ms, the SQ5 delivers crystal-clear audio, ensuring seamless sound in real-time. Additionally, its 96kHz XCVI core offers variable bit depth, ultimate precision, and exceptional noise performance. Thus, it delivers unmatched audio clarity and mix coherency, making it the ideal choice for professionals.

Ideal for In-Ear Monitoring

The SQ5 provides 12 stereo mixes, each with super-low latency, making it perfect for in-ear monitoring setups. Moreover, it features both parametric and graphic EQ on every mix, providing you with full control over your audio environment. Furthermore, its compact, rugged build ensures that the SQ5 is an airline-friendly choice for touring professionals.

Expandable I/O and Networking

Thanks to the SLink intelligent port, the SQ5 can expand up to 48 mic inputs, making it a flexible solution for larger setups. Additionally, you can link it to other Allen & Heath digital systems for further expansion. If needed, you can also integrate it into a Dante or Waves network, offering unmatched versatility.

Easy Multitrack Recording

With the SQ-Drive feature, the SQ5 simplifies multitrack recording. You can capture 96kHz recordings directly to a USB key with no software setup required. Furthermore, it includes a 32×32 audio interface, making virtual soundcheck applications quick and easy.

Automatic Mic Mixing (AMM)

SQ5’s Advanced AMM makes it ideal for conferences, panel discussions, and TV shows. It automatically manages multiple microphones in real-time, making it a seamless experience. Since the feature is fully integrated into the mixer, it ensures minimal latency, which is crucial for live events.

Durability and Build Quality

Built to withstand tough live environments, the SQ5 has a robust, all-metal chassis and an extruded aluminum light bar, offering strength and durability for demanding tours and events. Its design ensures it can handle the pressures of a live performance with ease.

Intuitive Mixing Experience

The SQ5 dashboard features a 7” capacitive touchscreen and illuminated encoders, providing clear visual feedback and immediate, hands-on control. Moreover, channels and mixes can be easily customized with drag-and-drop functionality, custom naming, and color coding. This allows you to tailor the interface to your workflow.

Wireless Control with SQ MixPad App

The SQ MixPad app provides wireless control via iOS or Android devices. Therefore, this allows you to mix from different positions on stage, set up monitor mixes with ease, or add extra local control to your setup.

Legendary RackExtra FX

The SQ5 comes equipped with 8 stereo FX engines and the acclaimed RackExtra FX library, which includes legendary reverbs, delays, and modulators. These effects are ready to use with dedicated stereo returns, saving input channels for other tasks and improving workflow.

ME Personal Mixing System Compatibility

The SQ5 is fully compatible with the ME Personal Mixing System, allowing performers to control their own monitor mixes. Multiple ME personal mixers can be daisy-chained via the SLink port, offering complete control for the performers.

Key Features of the SQ5:

• 96kHz FPGA processing
• 48 input channels
• 12 stereo mixes + LR
• 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated returns
• 7” capacitive touchscreen
• 32×32 USB audio interface
• SQ-Drive direct recording to USB
• AES output and chromatic channel metering
• Rack mountable