Description
The Allen & Heath SQ5 is a professional 48-channel digital mixing console built around a powerful 96kHz FPGA processing engine, delivering ultra-low latency and exceptional audio fidelity for live sound, studio recording and fixed installation environments. Compact yet highly capable, the SQ5 provides advanced routing, processing and expansion options within a streamlined and intuitive control surface.
The console offers 48 input channels and 36 buses, including 12 stereo mixes and 3 stereo matrices, supporting complex monitor configurations and multi-zone applications. Sixteen onboard XLR mic preamps with recallable settings ensure consistent performance and rapid setup across touring and installed systems. Seventeen motorised faders arranged over six layers provide flexible mix control and efficient workflow management.
A responsive 7-inch capacitive touchscreen enables fast navigation and clear visual feedback, while DEEP processing architecture allows embedded plugins to be integrated directly within channels for advanced dynamics and tonal shaping without added latency. Eight stereo FX engines with dedicated returns provide high-quality reverb, delay and modulation processing for both music and speech applications.
The integrated 32x32 USB audio interface supports high-resolution multitrack recording and playback, making the SQ5 suitable for virtual soundcheck and studio production. Expansion is supported via the SLink port for remote audio and I/O integration, alongside a 64-channel I/O port compatible with Dante and Waves networking options, ensuring scalability for larger system deployments.
Designed for engineers and integrators seeking performance, flexibility and future-proof connectivity, the Allen & Heath SQ5 delivers a robust digital mixing solution for demanding professional audio environments.