Allen & Heath SQ-7
MPN #SQ-7
$8199.00
Save 12.8%, MSRP $9399.00
Flagship digital mixer with 33 motorized faders, advanced processing, and 48-channel capability, designed for seamless live and studio sound management.
Following hot on the heels of the hit launch of SQ-5 and SQ-6, the new SQ-7 takes the same powerful XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine and adds extended control and I/O in a larger format, boasting 33 faders, 32 onboard preamps, 16 custom soft keys and 8 user-definable soft rotary controls.
SQ-7 is a 48-channel console, fully compatible with a range of remote I/O expanders, including the portable DX168 96kHz stage boxes. Inputs and mixes can be individually assigned to 192 fader strips across 6 layers, while 16 softkeys and 8 user-assignable soft rotary controls allow the mixer's workflow to be customised to the needs of each show and operator. Forthcoming Dante, Waves and SLink audio networking cards further extend the scope for expansion, system integration, FoH / monitor splits and recording.
Optional DEEP processing plugins give SQ-7 users access to boutique compressor and preamp emulations which can be embedded directly into all input and mix channels, without adding system latency or setup hassles.
The console's SQ-Drive feature makes it easy to capture high resolution 96kHz stereo and multitrack recordings direct to a USB drive. SQ can also be hooked up to a PC or Mac via USB to become a plug 'n play, Core Audio or ASIO compliant 32x32 audio interface, with upcoming MIDI and DAW Control capabilities. Another standout feature for AV customers is the inclusion of two independent, fully integrated and assignable Automatic Mic Mixers, that can be combined to create a mighty 48 channel AMM.
Allen & Heath Product Manager, Keith Johnson said, "SQ-7 embodies everything that's so exciting about SQ - the power, the speed, the ergonomics - in a more imposing format that lets us push the capabilities of the console even further. As soon as we unleashed the SQ phenomenon, we were inundated by people who loved the concept and the features, and who wanted to take SQ into scenarios that called for more built-in I/O and more hands-on control. This one is for them!"
SQ-7 is supported by an ecosystem of mixing and personal monitoring apps, remote I/O expanders, audio networking cards and ME personal mixers, multiplying the system's expansion and integration possibilities.
Features
48 Input Channels: Provides extensive connectivity for various audio sources33 Motorized Faders: Offers hands-on control with six assignable layers for efficient mixing96kHz XCVI FPGA Processing: Delivers high-resolution audio quality with ultra-low latency of less than 0.7ms32 Onboard Mic Preamps: Ensures high-quality sound capture for microphones and instruments12 Stereo Mixes: Configurable as groups or auxiliaries, ideal for in-ear monitoring setups8 Stereo FX Engines: Includes a range of effects with dedicated return channels for enhanced audio processing7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen: Provides intuitive navigation and control over mixer functionsSLink Port: Allows for remote audio and I/O expansion, supporting various digital stage boxesBuilt-in 32x32 USB Audio Interface: Facilitates multitrack recording and playback directly to a computerAssignable SoftKeys and SoftRotaries: Enables customization of controls for quick access to frequently used functions
Specifications
Processing: 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine with 48 input channels; ultra-low latency of <0.7msFaders: 33 motorized faders with 6 layers, providing 198 assignable channel stripsInputs/Outputs: 32 onboard mic preamps; 16 XLR line outputs; AES digital output; SLink port for remote audio and expansionUSB Interface: 32x32 USB audio interface for multitrack recording and playback; SQ-Drive for direct recording to USB drivesEffects: 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated returns; access to RackExtra FX libraryMix Buses: 12 stereo mixes (configurable as groups or auxes); 3 stereo matrix mixes; LR main mixControl: 16 assignable SoftKeys; 8 assignable Soft Rotaries; 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with intuitive user interfaceDimensions: Width: 804 mm (31.7 inches); Depth: 514.9 mm (20.3 inches); Height: 198 mm (7.8 inches)Weight: Approximately 17.8 kg (39.2 lbs)
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