Allen & Heath SQ-7 48-Channel / 36-Bus Digital Mixer with 32+1 Motorized Faders

The Allen & Heath SQ-7 is a 48-channel, 36-bus digital mixing console well suited for live sound, corporate A/V, recording studios, and houses of worship. The SQ-7 features 32+1 motorized faders and 32 professional-quality microphone preamps. There are also eight stereo FX engines with dedicated return channels and access to the RackExtra FX library. The mixer's 12 stereo outputs (configurable as groups or auxes) are well suited for in-ear-monitor setups, while the Automatic Mic Mixing function offers quick and easy operation over multiple microphones for conferences, panel talks, and more.At the heart of the SQ-7 lies the 96 kHz XCVI Core FPGA engine, which delivers professional, high-resolution audio quality, ultra-low latency (less than 0.7 ms), variable bit depth for precision and noise performance, mix coherency down to the sample, and the power to handle high channel/mix counts and ample FX processing. The SQ's DEEP processing architecture allows you to hand-pick boutique compressor and preamp emulations and embed them directly within the mixer's inputs and mix channels, all without adding system latency or setup hassles.The front panel is centered around the mixer's 7" capacitive touchscreen and framed by an array of high-grip, illuminated encoders, which offer clear visual feedback and quick, hands-on control. You can drag-and-drop channels and mixes to any strip with custom naming and color coding on the strip display, allowing you to build a mix environment that mirrors your workflow. The SQ-7 offers 16 softkeys, which can be freely assigned to any function for a customized and advanced workflow. The on-board recorder uses a USB Type-A port to record stereo and multitrack sessions to a flash drive. The recorder can also playback stereo and multitrack files, handy for virtual sound checks and studio mixing.The SQ-7 offers expansion options via Allen & Heath's stage box expanders, or install an optional Dante or Waves card to adapt and expand using the latest digital technologies. SQ is fully compatible with the ME Personal Mixing System, allowing 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. The Allen & Heath SQ-7 includes a power cord. Features Compact digital mixer for live, studio, and installation 48 input channels 32 local mic inputs (XLR) Two 1/4” stereo inputs (TRS) One 1/8" stereo input 36 total busses 12 stereo mixes (Aux or Group) + Main PAFL bus 18 assignable local outputs (16 XLR + two 1/4” TRS) AES digital output Dedicated talkback mic input (XLR) 1/4" TRS headphone out with dedicated control SLink EtherCON connection for remote audio using dSnake, DX, or gigaACE protocol (64x64 channels) I/O port for option card (including 3rd party protocols – Dante/Waves) 8 mute groups 8 DCA groups 8 stereo FX with dedicated FX returns DEEP processing ready RackFX effects suite 7" color touchscreen 16 assignable SoftKeys Eight assignable soft rotaries Dedicated physical controls for channel processing (Gain, HPF Frequency, Gate Threshold, Compressor Threshold, Pan, EQ Gain/Frequency/Width) 32+1 faders with 6 layers for 192 assignable channel strips Motorized faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip, and mix recall 32 backlit LCD channel-strip displays Chromatic channel metering Integrated surface illumination Single/dual footswitch control Input channel linking for stereo sources Patchable insert points Input processing – Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay Mix processing – PEQ, Graphic EQ, Compressor, Delay Fully integrated Automatic Mic Mixing (AMM) 31-band, real-time analyzer (RTA) Quick copy/paste/reset for parameters User permissions to restrict operator access 300 scene memories per show Channel safes, global and per-scene recall filters FX, processing, and channel libraries SQ-Drive for stereo and multitrack recording/playback direct to USB drive USB transfer of scenes, libraries, shows 32x32 channel USB streaming to/from Mac/Windows DAW control driver for MIDI control via USB or TCP/IP Wireless remote mixing apps for iPad and Android Compatible with ME personal-monitoring range Specs Allen & Heath AH-SQ-7 Specs Mixer Number of Analog Input Channels 48 Mix Routing 8 x Stereo FX Return Groups 8 x Mute Group8 x DCA Group Display 7" Touchscreen Display Resolution/Color Main Display:800 x 480 8-Bit RGB Faders x 3.9" / 100 mm Motorized Meters Main Meter:2 x 12-Segment LEDChannel 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:-5 dB to +60 dB (in 1 dB Steps) Input Pad -20 dB Input Polarity Normal/Reverse Gate Parameters Threshold: -72 to +18 dBuDepth: 0 to 60 dBAttack: 50 μs to 300 msHold: 10 ms to 5 secRelease: 10 ms to 1 sec Compressor Parameters Threshold: -46 to 18 dBuRatio: 1:1 to ∞:1Attack: 30 μs to 300 msRelease: 50 ms to 2 secKnee: Soft / HardBlend: Yes Sidechain Filters Compressor:High-Pass: 20 to 5 kHzBand-Pass: 120 Hz to 10 kHzLow-Pass: 120 Hz to 20 kHzGate:High-Pass: 20 Hz to 5 kHzBand-Pass: 120 Hz to 10 kHzLow-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 kHz1 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 Built-In Effects ReverbStereo Delay (Tap)Reverb (Gated)ADT2 x ChorusFlangerPhaser Real Time Analyzer 31-Band 1/3 Octave, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Audio Delay Adjustable Up to 682 ms Automatic Mic Mixing Yes Digital Audio Sample Rates 96 kHzAES3 Output:44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHzStereo Record:96 kHzStereo Playback:44.1 / 48 / 96 kHzMultitrack Playback/Multitrack Record:96 kHz Bit Depth Up to 96-BitStereo Record:24-BitStereo Playback:16 / 24-BitMultitrack 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 dBuAux 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 OhmsAES3 Output:110 OhmsAux Input:> 7 KilohmsMic/Line Input:> 5 Kilohms Noise Floor -90 dBu (with Inputs Muted) THD+N 0.006% at Unity GainMic/Line Input to AES3 Output:0.002% at Unity Gain0.003% at +30 dB Gain Signal Generator Sine, White, Pink, or Band-Pass Noise (Assignable to Any Mix) Connectivity Analog Inputs 1 x XLR Talkback Input32 x XLR Balanced Mic/Line Input4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Aux Input (2 Stereo Pairs, Half-Normalled)1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Unbalanced Aux Input Analog Outputs 16 x XLR Balanced Output2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Output Phantom Power +48 V Digital I/O 1 x RJ45 (Network)1 x XLR AES3 Output1 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 Power Consumption 110 W (Maximum) Physical Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C Dimensions 31.7 x 20.3 x 7.8" / 805 x 516 x 198 mm Weight 39.3 lb / 17.8 kg Packaging Info Package Weight 48.5 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 38.25 x 27.3 x 14"