SQ-5+

SQ5+
Compact 48 channel digital mixer with 44 buses, 17 motorised faders, and advanced RackUltra FX processing for live sound, broadcast, and installed audio applications.

96kHz XCVI Processing Core
Powered by Allen & Heath’s XCVI FPGA engine with ultra-low latency and high-performance audio processing.

Compact Professional Control Surface
Features 17 motorised faders and 8 assignable SoftKeys for fast and intuitive hands-on mixing control.

Responsive 9” Touchscreen
Large capacitive touchscreen with dark graphical interface delivers fast navigation and clear visibility in any environment.

Flexible Channel Layout
Drag-and-drop channel assignment with customizable naming and color coding supports personalized workflow organization.

Advanced Channel Processing
Every input channel includes HPF, gate, compressor, parametric EQ, delay, and insert options for detailed mix shaping.

RackExtra and RackUltra FX
Includes 8 RackExtra FX engines and 4 RackUltra FX engines with premium reverbs, delays, modulation, vocal processing, and saturation effects.

DEEP Processing Ready
Supports Allen & Heath DEEP processing models with no added latency for advanced analog-style channel processing.

Integrated Recording and Streaming
Built-in USB audio interface supports multitrack recording, playback, livestreaming, and virtual soundcheck at both 48kHz and 96kHz.

SQ-Drive USB Recording
Allows direct stereo and multitrack recording or playback to USB storage devices without requiring a computer.

Expandable Audio Networking
128×128 SLink connectivity and expansion card support for Dante, Waves, MADI, and Allen & Heath Everything I/O systems.

Extensive Connectivity
Includes 16 XLR mic/line inputs, 12 XLR outputs, stereo line inputs, AES3 digital output, headphone output, and talkback input.

Automatic Mic Mixing
Dual automatic microphone mixers support conferences, presentations, panel discussions, and broadcast applications.

Remote Mixing Apps
Compatible with free Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android apps for wireless mixing and personal monitor control.

Rack-Mountable Design
Compact chassis supports optional 19” rack mounting for touring racks and fixed installations.

Built for Professional Environments
Robust all-metal chassis with durable finish designed for touring, portable production, and installed audio systems.

Professional Audio Quality
Delivers wide dynamic range, low distortion, and high headroom for premium live and studio sound performance.

General Specifications
Device Type: Digital mixer
Mixer Architecture: 48 channel / 44 bus
Fader Count: 17 motorised faders
Processing Core: 96kHz XCVI FPGA core
Bit Depth: Up to 96-bit
System Latency: < 0.7 ms
Touchscreen Size: 9 inch capacitive touchscreen
Display Resolution: 1024 × 600
GUI Style: Dark GUI
Chassis Construction: All-metal chassis
Rack Mountable: Yes
Rack Kit: Optional 19 inch rack kit available

Mixing Specifications
Input Processing Channels: 48
Stereo Main Output: LR
Mix Buses: 12 mono/stereo Aux/Group mixes
Matrix Mixes: 6 mono/linkable matrix mixes
FX Sends: 4
RackUltra FX Sends: 4
DCA Groups: 8
Mute Groups: 8
Scene Memories: 300 per show
Automatic Mic Mixers: 2 × 24 channel or 1 × 48 channel

Processing Specifications
Input Processing: Trim
Input Processing: HPF
Input Processing: Gate/Expander
Input Processing: Parametric EQ
Input Processing: Compressor
Input Processing: Channel Delay
Mix Processing: Graphic EQ
Mix Processing: Parametric EQ
Mix Processing: Compressor
Mix Processing: Channel Delay
Insert Points: Fully patchable on all input and mix channels
DEEP Processing: Supported
Real Time Analysers: 2

EQ Specifications
Input PEQ: 4-band fully parametric
PEQ Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
PEQ Gain Range: ±15 dB
Graphic EQ: 28-band
Graphic EQ Range: 31 Hz – 16 kHz

FX Specifications
RackExtra FX Engines: 8
RackUltra FX Engines: 4
Dedicated Stereo FX Returns: Yes
FX Types: Reverb
FX Types: Gated reverb
FX Types: Delay
FX Types: Chorus
FX Types: Flanger
FX Types: Phaser
FX Types: Vocal tuner
FX Types: Harmoniser
FX Types: Saturator
FX Types: Distortion

Digital I/O Specifications
SLink Port: 128 × 128 intelligent SLink
I/O Expansion Slot: 1
Supported Expansion Formats: Dante
Supported Expansion Formats: Waves
Supported Expansion Formats: MADI
Supported Expansion Formats: SLink
AES3 Output: 1 stereo digital output

USB Recording & Playback Specifications
USB-A Recording: 16 channels @ 96kHz
USB-A Recording: 32 channels @ 48kHz
USB-B Audio Interface: 32 × 32 @ 96kHz
USB-B Audio Interface: 32 × 32 @ 48kHz
Recording Format: WAV
USB Audio Compliance: Core Audio compliant
Windows Driver Support: ASIO/WDM

Analogue I/O Specifications
Mic/Line Inputs: 16 × XLR
XLR Outputs: 12 × XLR
Stereo Line Inputs: 3
TRS Stereo Inputs: 4 × 1/4 inch TRS
Mini Jack Input: 1 × 3.5 mm TRS
Talkback Input: 1 × XLR
TRS Outputs: 2
Headphone Output: Stereo TRS

Audio Performance Specifications
Dynamic Range: 112 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0/-0.5 dB)
Headroom: +18 dB
Sampling Rate: 96 kHz
THD+N: 0.002%
Meter Type: Chromatic channel metering
Peak Indication: -3 dBFS

Control Specifications
Motorised Faders: 17 × 100 mm
SoftKeys: 8
Channel Strip Layers: 6
Footswitch Connection: Single/dual configurable
Remote Control Platforms: Windows
Remote Control Platforms: macOS
Remote Control Platforms: iOS
Remote Control Platforms: Android
DAW Control: USB or TCP/IP MIDI

Networking Specifications
Network Port: RJ45 Ethernet
Ethernet Speed: 100 Mbit/s
MIDI Support: TCP/IP and USB-B

Power Specifications
Power Supply: Internal universal PSU
Input Voltage: 100 – 240V AC
Power Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 95 W

Physical Specifications
Width: 440 mm
Depth: 514.9 mm
Height: 198 mm
Unit Weight: 11.2 kg

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to 40 °C