Allen & Heath Mixers: dLive, Avantis, SQ & CQ

Digital mixing runs from the compact CQ and Qu series through the 96kHz SQ and Avantis platforms to the flagship dLive system, and the Allen & Heath range here covers that ecosystem in depth: CQ-12T and CQ-20B compact mixers, Qu desks from the QU-5D with its Dante interface upwards, the SQ-5+ with RackUltra FX, and dLive S Class surfaces and mix racks.

The IO and control layer gets equal attention. The DX168 expander adds portable IO to dLive and SQ systems, option cards including Dante interfaces and the fibreACE module match a console to your network, and personal mixers and IP controllers handle monitoring and remote control. MixWizard analogue desks remain for straightforward jobs, the Xone range including the XONE:24 covers DJ work, and dust covers and carry bags protect it all.

Platform choice is mostly a question of scale: small venues and solo engineers should look at CQ or Qu first, rental and mid-size venue work sits naturally on SQ, and dLive covers touring and larger installs. Allen & Heath designs within the Audiotonix group alongside DiGiCo, and our engineers can talk through channel counts, expander topology and card options before you commit to a platform.