Allen & Heath SQ6 48 Channel Digital Mixer Hire
The Allen & Heath SQ6 is a 96kHz digital mixer with 48 input channels, 24 onboard mic preamps, and ultra-low <0.7ms latency. Featuring 8 stereo FX engines, automatic mic mixing, and a 7″ touchscreen, it’s built for AV, corporate events, live productions, and houses of worship.
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Description
The Allen & Heath SQ6 is a 96kHz digital mixer, powered by Allen & Heath’s revolutionary XCVI 96kHz FPGA engine. It was developed to excel in demanding scenarios such as AV, corporate events, live productions, and houses of worship. Therefore, it suits a wide range of applications beyond just traditional live sound.
The SQ series delivers class-leading high-resolution audio with ultra-low <0.7ms latency. As a result, the SQ6 gives you unrivalled power and audio fidelity, paired with a highly intuitive and flexible interface. This makes it approachable for engineers moving up from smaller consoles, without sacrificing the depth needed for complex shows.
Key Features
- 96kHz FPGA processing
- 48 input channels, including 24 onboard mic preamps
- 25 faders across 6 layers
- 12 stereo mixes plus LR
- 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated returns
- 7″ capacitive touchscreen
- SLink port for remote audio and expansion
- 64-channel I/O port for audio networking
- 32×32 USB audio interface
- SQ-Drive for direct recording to USB
- Dedicated physical controls
- 16 assignable SoftKeys and 4 assignable soft rotaries
- Channel LCD displays
- Compatible with selected dLive installation range components
Built for Monitoring and Automated Workflows
The SQ6 features 24 exceptional onboard mic preamps, plus 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated return channels. Additionally, it gives access to the renowned RackExtra FX library, expanding the creative options available to engineers on the fly. With 12 stereo mixes, configurable as groups or auxes, the SQ6 is a natural choice for in-ear monitor setups needing genuine mix flexibility.
Automatic Mic Mixing also makes the SQ6 an excellent choice for conferences, panel talks, and similar speech-focused events. Therefore, engineers can manage multiple live microphones without constant manual gain-riding. Combined with SLink connectivity and compatibility with selected dLive installation components, the SQ6 fits easily into both standalone setups and larger, networked production systems.
