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The Allen & Heath SQ-6 is a powerful and versatile digital mixer designed for live sound environments, offering 48 input channels and a 96kHz FPGA processing core for high-quality audio performance. It features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, 25 motorized faders, and customizable SoftKeys, allowing for intuitive control and flexibility during live performances. The SQ-6 is equipped with DEEP processing, which provides studio-grade compressors and preamp models directly within the mixer. Additionally, it supports up to 12 stereo mixes and comes with an extensive range of I/O options, including 32 onboard mic preamps and 8 stereo FX engines, making it an ideal choice for professionals demanding reliability and premium sound quality.
FEATURES
- • 48 Input Channels
• DEEP Processing ready
• 17 Faders / 6 Layers
• 12 Stereo mixes + LR
• 3 Stereo Matrix
• 8 Stereo FX Engines + dedicated returns
• 7” capacitive touchscreen
• SLink port for remote audio / expansion
• 64ch I/O Port for audio networking
• 32×32 USB audio interface
• SQ-Drive direct recording to USB
• AES output
• Chromatic channel metering
• Integrated LED illumination
• Dedicated physical controls
• 8 Assignable SoftKeys
• Channel LCD displays
• 19” rack mountable
SPECIFICATIONS
- Input Sensitivity: -60 to +0dBu
Switchable Pad: -20dB
Analogue Gain: 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
Maximum Input Level: +30dBu
Input Impedance: >5kO
THD+N, Unity gain 0dB: 0.002% -92dBu (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @0dBu 1kHz)
THD+N, Mid gain +30dB: 0.003% -91dBu (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @-30dBu INPUT 1kHz)
Phantom Power: +48V (+3V / -2V)
ST1, ST2 connectors: Balanced, 1/4" TRS jack
ST3 connector: Unbalanced, stereo 3.5mm Mini Jack
Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2 / ST3): Nominal +4dBu ST1, ST2 / 0dBu ST3
Trim +/-24dB
Maximum Input Level (ST1, ST2 / ST3): +22dBu / +18dBu
Input Impedance: >7kO
Outputs A and B: Balanced 1/4" TRS Jack
Source: Patchable
Output Impedance: <75O
Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
Residual Output Noise: -90dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)
dSnake mode (48kHz devices): 64 channels assignable, compatible with AR2412, AR84, AB168, ME
dx mode (96kHz devices): 32 channels assignable, compatible with DX168
gigaACE (96kHz devices): 128 channels assignable, compatible with dLive and SQ
I/O Port Inputs: Fully Patchable
I/O Port Outputs: Fully Patchable
I/O Port Sync/SRC: assignable as master audio sync for all modes, SRC 64 channel
Dynamic Range: 112 dB
Frequency Response: +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Headroom: +18dB
Internal operating Level: 0dBu
THD+N, Mic/Line routed to Main L/R Out: Unity gain faders@0dB, 0.006%, -84dBu (20 - 20kHz)
dBFS Alignment: +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
Meter Calibration: 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
Main Meter Type: 2 x 12 segment, fast (peak) response
Channel Meter Type: Chromatic Channel Metering, fully programmable colour/brightness
Peak Indication: -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi-point sensing
Sampling Rate: 96kHz
Bit Depth: Uses XCVI core custom bit widths in algorithms, up to 96bits
Latency: <0.7mS, Local Mic Input routed to Main L/R. (Direct, No EQ/ Effects)
Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg C to 40 deg C (32 deg F to 104 deg F)
Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Max Power Consumption: SQ-5/SQ-6 75W / 90W
CH1-48: Fully patchable
USB Global Source: SQ-Drive or USB-B Streaming
Polarity: Normal/Invert
Trim: -24 to +24dB
High Pass Filter: 12dB/octave 20Hz – 2kHz
Insert (Pre EQ/Comp): Fully Patchable
Delay: Up to 341ms
Gate: Patchable Sidechain
Sidechain filter: Hi-pass (20-5k), Band-pass (120-10k), Lo-pass (120-20k)
Threshold / Depth: -72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB
Attack / Hold / Release: 50µs to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s
PEQ 4-Band fully parametric, 20-20kHz, +/-15dB
Band 1, Band 4: Selectable Shelving (Baxandall), Bell
Band 2, Band 3: Bell
Bell Width: Variable Q, 1.5 to 1/9th octave
Compressor: Patchable Sidechain
Sidechain filter: Hi-pass (20-5k), band-pass (120-10k), Lo-pass (120-20k), Q=1
Threshold / Ratio: -46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity
Attack / Release: 30µs to 300ms / 50ms to 2s
Knee: Soft/Hard
Detector response: Peak/RMS switchable
Parallel Path Compression: dry/wet -inf to 0dB
Channel Direct Out: Follow Fader, Mute, Mute Group, DCA (global all ch)
Source select: Post-Preamp, Post-HPF, Post-Gate, Insert Return, Post-PEQ, Post-Comp, Post-Delay trim -inf to 10dB per channel
Insert (Pre EQ/Comp): Fully Patchable
Delay: Up to 682ms
GEQ: 28 bands 31Hz-16kHz, +/-12dB Gain, Constant 1/3 oct
PEQ As Input PEQ
Compressor: As Input Compressor
Internal FX: 8 x RackExtra FX engine, Send>Return or Inserted (4 dedicated FX bus)
Types: SMR Reverb, Gated Reverb, Stereo Tap Delay, ADT, Symphonic
8 dedicated Stereo FX returns Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ
PAFL: PFL or stereo in-place AFL, 0 to -24dB Trim, PAFL Delay Up to 682ms
Talkback: Dedicated input, Assignable to any mix, Gain, Pad, 48V, 12dB/oct HPF
Signal Generator: Assignable to any mix, Sine/White/Pink/Bandpass Noise
RTA: 31-Bands 1/3 octave 20-20kHz, follows PAFL source
SQ-Drive: USB A
Stereo Record: 2 channel, WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit, source fully patchable
Stereo Playback: 1/2 channel, WAV, 44.1, 48, 96kHz 16, 24-bit, fully patchable
Multitrack Record: 16 channel, WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit, track sources fully patchable
Multitrack Playback: 16 channel, WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit fully patchable
USB Audio Streaming: USB B, Core Audio compliant, ASIO/WDM for Windows
Send (upstream): 32 channel, 96kHz, 24-bit
Return (downstream): 32 channel, 96kHz, 24-bit
Desk mounted: 638 W x 514.9 D x 198 H mm (25.1" x 20.3" x 7.8")
Packed in shipping box: 820 W x 680 D x 360 H mm (32.3" x 26.8" x 14.2")
Unpacked weight: 13.3 kg (29.3 lbs)
Packed weight: 17.3 kg (38.1 lbs)
CONTENTS
- (1) Allen and Heath SQ-6 digital mixer
(1) Power Cord
(1) Operator's Instructions
BYFP ipCases
Microphone
Video
DJ
Speaker
Lighting
Mixer
Control
Utility
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