Description
The Allen & Heath SQ-6 is a professional 48-channel, 36-bus digital mixing console built around a powerful 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing engine, delivering ultra-low latency and exceptional high-resolution audio performance. Designed for live sound, touring, studio production and installed audio environments, the SQ-6 offers expanded input capacity and advanced control within a robust and scalable platform.
The console features 48 input channels and 36 buses, including 12 stereo mixes and 3 stereo matrices, enabling comprehensive monitor management and complex routing configurations. Twenty-four onboard XLR mic preamps with recallable settings provide consistent, high-quality signal capture with rapid setup and scene recall functionality. Twenty-five motorised faders arranged across six layers ensure flexible and efficient mix control for demanding productions.
A responsive 7-inch capacitive touchscreen offers intuitive navigation and real-time system management. The SQ-6 incorporates DEEP processing architecture, allowing embedded plugins to be integrated directly within channels for advanced dynamics and tonal shaping without additional latency. Eight stereo FX engines with dedicated returns deliver high-quality reverb, delay and modulation processing suitable for both music and speech applications.
The integrated 32x32 USB audio interface supports multitrack recording and playback, enabling virtual soundcheck and studio workflows. Expansion capabilities include an SLink port for remote audio and I/O integration, along with a 64-channel I/O port compatible with Dante and Waves networking options, ensuring future-ready scalability for larger system deployments.
Engineered for audio professionals requiring expanded channel count, flexible routing and advanced processing, the Allen & Heath SQ-6 provides a powerful and adaptable digital mixing solution for high-demand environments.