The Allen & Heath CQ-18T Rack Ear Kit is designed to mount the Allen & Heath CQ-18T ultra-compact digital mixer into a standard 19" equipment rack or rack case. It is a useful accessory for users who want a cleaner, more organised and more secure way to integrate the CQ-18T into a portable or fixed audio system.
Designed specifically for the CQ-18T, this rack mounting kit provides a professional installation option for live sound engineers, venues, schools, houses of worship, rehearsal spaces, AV racks and compact production systems. Instead of using the mixer as a loose desktop unit, the rack ears allow it to be installed as part of a structured equipment setup alongside amplifiers, wireless microphone receivers, processors, network equipment, power distribution and other audio hardware.
Rack mounting the CQ-18T can help improve system organisation, especially in environments where the mixer is regularly transported or needs to remain permanently installed. For mobile sound setups, the mixer can be kept inside a rack case with the rest of the system, helping reduce setup time and keeping core equipment together. For fixed installations, it offers a tidy and accessible mounting method within an AV cupboard, stage rack, control area or technical room.
The kit includes the left and right rack ears required for the CQ-18T, along with the fixing screws needed to attach them to the mixer. Once installed, the CQ-18T can be mounted into a standard 19" rack or case, with a minimum of 6U rack space required. This makes it suitable for rack-based live sound systems, education AV setups, worship audio systems, conference systems and hire stock where professional presentation and reliable equipment layout are important.
Finished in black, the rack ears provide a discreet appearance that complements the mixer and matches standard rack-mounted audio equipment. The result is a practical and professional installation solution that keeps the CQ-18T secure, accessible and ready for use.
For Allen & Heath CQ-18T owners who require a more robust system layout, the CQ-18T Rack Ear Kit is an essential accessory. It supports cleaner cabling, easier transport, improved equipment organisation and a more professional rack-based workflow for both portable and installed applications.
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