Allen & heath SQ5 is a 48-channel, 36-bus digital mixing console well suited for live sound, corporate A/V, recording studios, and houses of worship. The SQ-5 features 16+1 motorized faders and 16 professional-quality microphone preamps. There are also eight stereo FX engines with dedicated return channels and access to the RackExtra FX library. The mixer’s 12 stereo outputs (configurable as groups or auxes) are well suited for in-ear-monitor setups, while the Auto Mic Mixing function offers quick and easy operation over multiple microphones for conferences, panel talks, and more.At the heart of the SQ-5 lies the 96 kHz XCVI Core FPGA engine, which delivers professional, high-resolution audio quality, ultra-low latency (less than 0.7 ms), variable bit depth for precision and noise performance, mix coherency down to the sample, and the power to handle high channel / mix counts and ample FX processing. The SQ’s DEEP processing architecture allows you to hand-pick boutique compressor and preamp emulations and embed them directly within the mixer’s inputs and mix channels, all without adding system latency or setup hassles.The front panel is centered around the mixer’s 7″ capacitive touchscreen and framed by an array of high-grip, illuminated encoders, which offer clear visual feedback and quick, hands-on control. You can drag-and-drop channels and mixes to any strip with custom naming and color coding on the strip display, allowing you to build a mix environment that mirrors your workflow. The SQ-5 offers softkeys, which can be freely assigned to any function for a customized and advanced workflow. The on-board recorder uses a USB Type-A port to record stereo and multitrack sessions to a flash drive. The recorder can also playback stereo and multitrack files, making it well suited for virtual sound checks and studio mixing.The SQ-5 offers expansion options via Allen & Heath’s stage box expanders, or install an optional Dante or Waves card to adapt and expand using the latest digital technologies. SQ is fully compatible with the ME Personal Mixing System, allowing performers to take control of their own monitor mixes. Any number of ME-1 and ME-500 personal mixers can be daisy-chained from the mixer’s SLink port, or from a connected remote expander. The Allen & Heath SQ-5 ships with a power cord.Compact digital mixer for live, studio, and installation48 input channels16 local mic inputs (XLR)Two 1/4” stereo inputs (TRS)One 1/8″ stereo input36 total busses12 stereo mixes (Aux or Group) + MainPAFL bus14 assignable local outputs (12 XLR + two 1/4” TRS)AES digital outputDedicated talkback mic input (XLR)1/4″ TRS headphone out with dedicated controlSLink EtherCON connection for remote audio using dSnake, DX, or gigaACE protocol (64×64 channels)I/O port for option card (including 3rd party protocols – Dante/Waves)8 mute groups8 DCA groups8 stereo FX with dedicated FX returnsDEEP processing readyRackFX effects suite7″ color touchscreen8 assignable SoftKeysDedicated physical controls for channel processing (Gain, HPF Frequency, Gate Threshold, Compressor Threshold, Pan, EQ Gain/Frequency/Width)16+1 faders with 6 layers for 96 assignable channel stripsMotorized faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip, and mix recall16 backlit LCD channel-strip displaysSingle-point meteringIntegrated surface illuminationSingle/dual footswitch controlInput channel linking for stereo sourcesPatchable insert pointsInput processing – Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, DelayOutput processing – PEQ, Graphic EQ, Compressor, DelayAutomatic mic mixing31-band, real-time analyzer (RTA)Quick copy/paste/reset for parametersUser permissions to restrict operator access300 scene memories per showChannel safes, global and per-scene recall filtersFX, processing, and channel librariesSQ-Drive for stereo and multitrack recording/playback direct to USB driveUSB transfer of scenes, libraries, shows32×32 channel USB streaming to/from Mac/WindowsDAW control driver for MIDI control via USB or TCP/IPWireless remote mixing apps for iPad and AndroidCompatible with ME personal-monitoring range