Product Description
Allen & Heath AH-SQ-5 48-Channel/36-Bus Digital Mixer
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 on board 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.
Features
- 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
Specs
Mixer
| Number of Analog Input Channels | 48 |
| Faders | 3.9" / 100 mm |
| Mix Routing | 8 x Stereo FX Return |
| Groups | 8 x Mute Group 8 x DCA Group |
| Display | 7" / 177.8 mm Touchscreen |
| Display Resolution/Color | Main Display: 800 x 480 8-Bit RGB |
| Meters | Main Meter: 2 x 12-Segment LED Channel Meter: Single LED |
| Meter Range | -3 dBFS Peak/Clip (+19 dBu at XLR Output) |
| Meter Calibration | 0 dB on Meter = -18 dBFS (+4 dBu at XLR Output) |
Signal Processing
| Gain/Trim Range | Line: ±24 dB (Stereo Channels) Mic/Line: 0 dB to +60 dB (in 1 dB Steps) |
| Input Pad | -20 dB |
| Input Polarity | Normal/Reverse |
| Gate Parameters | Threshold: -72 to +18 dBu Depth: 0 to 60 dB Attack: 50 μs to 300 ms Hold: 10 ms to 5 sec Release: 10 ms to 1 sec |
| Compressor Parameters | Threshold: -46 to +18 dBu Ratio: 1:1 to ∞:1 Attack: 30 μs to 300 ms Release: 50 ms to 2 sec Knee: Soft, Hard Blend: Yes |
| Sidechain Filters | Compressor: High-Pass: 20 to 5 kHz Band-Pass: 120 Hz to 10 kHz Low-Pass: 120 Hz to 20 kHz Gate: High-Pass: 20 Hz to 5 kHz Band-Pass: 120 Hz to 10 kHz Low-Pass: 120 Hz to 20 kHz |
| EQ | FX Returns: 4-Band Parametric |
| EQ Parameters | 1 x HF Shelf: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Shelf or Bell Selectable) 2 x MF Notch/Peak: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 x LF Shelf: ±15 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Shelf or Bell Selectable) |
| Graphic EQ | 28-Band 1/3 Octave, ±12 dB 31 Hz to 16 kHz |
| Filters | High-Pass: 20 Hz to 2 kHz, 12 dB/Octave |
| Channel Output/Source Monitoring | AFL, PFL, Post-Preamp, Post-HPF, Post-Gate, Post-EQ, Post-Compressor, Post-FX, Insert Return |
| Internal Effects | Reverb Stereo Delay (Tap) Reverb (Gated) ADT 2 x Chorus Flanger Phaser |
| Real Time Analyzer | 31-Band 1/3 Octave, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Audio Delay | Adjustable Up to 682 ms |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates | 96 kHz AES3 Output: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz Stereo Record: 96 kHz Stereo Playback: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz Multitrack Playback/Multitrack Record: 96 kHz |
| Bit Depth | Up to 96-Bit Stereo Record: 24-Bit Stereo Playback: 16 / 24-Bit Multitrack Playback, Multitrack Record: 24-Bit |
| Latency | <0.7 ms (Mic Input to Main Output) |
Performance
| dBFS Reference Level | +18 dBu = 0 dBFS |
| Headroom | +18 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.5 dB |
| Max Input Level | Mic/Line Input: +30 dBu Aux Input: +22 dBu (+4 dBu) +18 dBu (0 dBu) |
| Output Level | Analog Output: +4 dBu (Nominal) +22 dBu (Max) |
| Analog Dynamic Range | 112 dB |
| I/O Impedance | 1/4", XLR Output: <75 ohms AES3 Output: 110 ohms Aux Input: >7 kilohms Mic/Line Input: >5 kilohms |
| Noise Floor | -90 dBu with Inputs Muted |
| THD+N | 0.006% at Unity Gain Mic/Line Input to AES3 Output: 0.002% at Unity Gain 0.003% at +30 dB Gain |
| Signal Generator | Sine, White, Pink, or Band-Pass Noise (Assignable to Any Mix) |
Connectivity
| Analog Inputs | 1 x XLR Talkback Input 16 x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Aux Input (2 Stereo Pair, Half-Normalled) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Unbalanced Aux Input |
| Analog Outputs | 12 x XLR Balanced Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output |
| Phantom Power | +48 V |
| Digital I/O | 1 x RJ45 (Network) 1 x XLR AES3 Output 1 x etherCON (I/O) |
| USB | 1 x USB Type-A (External Memory) 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0, Audio Streaming) |
| Expansion Ports | 1 x I/O Card |
Recording
| Max Multitrack Recording | 16 Tracks |
| File Format Support | WAV |
Power
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Physical
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 17.3 x 20.3 x 7.8" / 440 x 514.9 x 198 mm |
| Weight | 23.1 lb / 10.5 kg |
Please note that this item works with the AH-ME-500, AH-ME-1, AH-AB-168, AH-DX168, AH-SQ-5-RK19, AH-AP11332, AR84, AB-168, AR2412 and Mobile Apps.
