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In this bundle
- 1 × Allen & Heath SQ-5+ 48 Channel Digital Mixer with RackUltra FX
- 1 × Allen & Heath DX168 Portable DX Expander for dLive and SQ
- 1 × Allen & Heath SQ-5 Desk Dust Cover
Allen & Heath SQ-5+ 48 Channel Digital Mixer with RackUltra FX
The Allen & Heath SQ5+ is the most compact desk in the new SQ+ family, built on the 96kHz XCVI core. It packs the full SQ+ feature set into the smallest frame in the range, with 16 recallable XLR mic/line preamps, 17 motorised faders, an all-new 9″ touchscreen and four RackUltra FX engines carried over from the flagship dLive. Rack-mountable with the optional 19″ kit, so equally at home in fixed installs as it is on the road.
17
Faders · 100mm motorised
9″
Touchscreen · dark GUI
16
Mic Preamps · XLR, recallable
8 + 4
FX Engines · RackExtra + RackUltra
32×32
USB Interface · 96kHz
RackUltra FX & DEEP ProcessingFour RackUltra FX engines, first developed for the dLive flagship and proven on international tours, deliver premium reverbs, vocal tuning, pitch processors, distortion and saturation directly on the SQ5+. DEEP Processing add-ons embed models of classic analogue hardware into every channel and mix strip with zero added latency. Register the mixer and sign up to the A&H newsletter to unlock the SQ+ PlusPack, every DEEP and RackExtra Add-On available at launch, free.
SQ-5 (previous)
The outgoing model that the SQ5+ replaces.
7″ touchscreen
8 RackExtra FX
DEEP ready
6 fader layers
1-year warranty
SQ5+ (new)
Bigger screen, more FX, more flexible workflow.
9″ touchscreen, dark GUI
8 RackExtra + 4 RackUltra
DEEP (latest gen)
Drag-and-drop layout
6 fader layers
Chromatic metering
2-year warranty
Features
48 channels to mix on the 96kHz XCVI core
17 motorised 100mm faders across 6 strip layers
9″ touchscreen with all-new dark GUI
16 recallable XLR mic/line preamps
12 XLR outputs plus AES3 stereo digital out
Drag-and-drop channel and mix layout
8 SoftKeys for instant custom function access
8 RackExtra + 4 RackUltra FX engines with dedicated sends/returns
DEEP Processing add-ons with zero added latency on every channel
Two 24-channel Automatic Mic Mixers (or one 48-channel)
SQ-Drive USB recorder: 32 ch @ 48kHz / 16 ch @ 96kHz
32×32 USB-B audio interface for Mac and Windows
128×128 Intelligent SLink port for Everything I/O
I/O option card slot (Dante, Waves, MADI, SLink)
All-metal chassis, carbon-on-graphite finish
Free MixPad remote control on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
NoteThe SQ5+ is the rack-mountable model in the SQ+ range. The 19″ rack mount kit and I/O option cards (Dante, Waves SoundGrid, MADI, SLink) are sold separately. Backed by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty as standard.
Specifications
| Mixer engine | 96kHz XCVI core |
| Channels to mix | 48 |
| Stereo aux/group mixes | 12 + LR |
| Matrix mixes | 6 (mono/linkable) |
| Mic/line preamps | 16 × XLR |
| Stereo line inputs | 3 (4 × 1/4″ TRS, 1 × 3.5mm TRS) |
| Talkback input | 1 × XLR |
| XLR outputs | 12 |
| TRS outputs | 2 |
| Headphone output | Stereo |
| AES3 output | 1 × stereo digital |
| Faders | 17 × 100mm motorised |
| SoftKeys | 8 assignable |
| Channel strip layers | 6 |
| Touchscreen | 9″ capacitive (dark GUI) |
| Footswitch | Configurable single/dual |
| SLink port | 128 × 128 Intelligent |
| Option card slot | 1 × (Dante, Waves, MADI, SLink) |
| USB-A (SQ-Drive) | 32 ch @ 48kHz / 16 ch @ 96kHz |
| USB-B interface | 32 × 32 @ 96kHz / 48kHz |
| DEEP Processing | Latest generation, zero-latency |
| FX engines | 8 × RackExtra + 4 × RackUltra |
| Automatic Mic Mixer | 2 × 24-channel or 1 × 48-channel |
| Chassis | All-metal, carbon-on-graphite finish |
| Rack mountable | Yes (19″ kit optional) |
| Preamp gain | 0 to +60dB in 1dB steps, switchable -20dB pad |
| Phantom power | +48V, switchable per input |
| Latency | <0.7ms (local mic input to main LR output) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 20kHz (+0/-0.5dB) |
| Dynamic range | 112dB |
| DCA / mute groups | 8 / 8 |
| Scene memories | 300 per show |
| SLink connector | Locking Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45) |
| Network port | RJ45, 100Mbit/s Ethernet for control apps and MIDI over TCP/IP |
| Power | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, earthed IEC inlet |
| Max power consumption | 95W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 440 × 514.9 × 198mm |
| Weight | 11.2kg (14.9kg packed) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Allen & Heath DX168 Portable DX Expander for dLive and SQ
The Allen & Heath DX168 is a portable DX expander providing 16 XLR mic/line inputs and 8 XLR line outputs over a single Cat5 DX link to dLive, Avantis, SQ or AHM. Built into a robust portable chassis as a touring stagebox.
Key Features
16 XLR mic/line inputs with recallable preamps
8 XLR line outputs
Single Cat5 DX link
Compatible with dLive, Avantis, SQ and AHM
Robust portable chassis
Optional rack mount kit
Allen & Heath part number DX168/240X
Specifications
| Inputs | 16 XLR mic/line |
| Outputs | 8 XLR line |
| Connection | DX (Cat5) |
| Compatibility | Allen & Heath dLive, Avantis, SQ, AHM |
| Form factor | Portable, optional rack mount |
| Power | 100-240V AC mains, IEC inlet |
| DX ports | 2 × locking EtherCON (DX A, DX B), redundant or cascade mode |
| Sample rate | 96kHz |
| Preamp gain | +5 to +60dB in 1dB steps, -20dB active pad |
| Phantom power | +48V, set per input, LED per input |
| Output protection | Relay protected |
| Power consumption | 35W max |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 410 × 190 × 185mm |
| Weight | 4.6kg |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 35°C |
| Chassis | Steel, rubber bumpers, carry handle |
| Part number | DX168/240X |
Allen & Heath SQ-5 Desk Dust Cover
Padded protective dust cover tailored to the Allen & Heath SQ-5 digital mixer. Slips over the desk in situ to keep dust, spills and stage debris off the faders, encoders and touchscreen between sessions.
Key Features
Tailored fit for the Allen & Heath SQ-5
Padded fabric with stitched seams
Cut-outs aligned with the desk silhouette
Allen & Heath part number AP11332
Slips on with the desk in place
Specifications
| Compatibility | Allen & Heath SQ-5 |
| Material | Black water-repellent polyester, screen-printed logo |
| Part number | AP11332 |
