Allen & Heath SQ7+ Digital Mixing Console

Allen & Heath SQ7+ Digital Mixing Console

Allen & Heath SQ7+ is a 48-channel, 44-bus digital mixing console designed for live sound, recording, streaming, broadcast, AV systems and fixed installations.

The SQ7+ has the largest physical control surface in the SQ+ range. It features 33 motorised 100mm faders, 16 assignable SoftKeys, eight assignable SoftRotaries and six customisable channel-strip layers. This control layout provides direct access to a large number of channels, mixes, effects and DCA groups.

The 96kHz XCVI FPGA core processes 48 input channels while delivering system latency below 0.7ms with all processing enabled. The console provides 12 mono or stereo Aux/Group mixes, a stereo LR main bus and six mono or linkable matrix mixes.

A 9-inch capacitive touchscreen with a dark graphical interface forms the centre of the control surface. Channels and mixes can be dragged onto any channel strip, while colour LCD displays and configurable Chromatic Channel Metering help identify channels and monitor signal levels. Frequently used functions can be assigned to the SoftKeys and SoftRotaries.

Every input channel includes a high-pass filter, gate or expander, four-band parametric equaliser, compressor, delay and freely assignable insert point. The console features eight RackExtra FX engines and four RackUltra FX engines with dedicated stereo return channels. The SQ7+ is also ready for optional DEEP, RackExtra FX and RackUltra FX add-ons.

The integrated 32 × 32 USB audio interface supports 48kHz and 96kHz operation. SQ-Drive enables direct recording and playback of up to 16 channels at 96kHz, up to 32 channels at 48kHz or stereo audio files using a USB drive. The 128 × 128 SLink port supports Allen & Heath Everything I/O stageboxes, expanders, ME personal monitoring systems and compatible Allen & Heath consoles.

Main Features

• 48 input processing channels and 44 buses support demanding live sound, monitoring, recording and broadcast systems
• The 96kHz XCVI FPGA core delivers system latency below 0.7ms with all processing enabled
• Thirty-three motorised 100mm faders provide direct access to more channels and mixes within a single control layer
• Six customisable channel-strip layers allow inputs, mixes, FX channels, DCA groups and MIDI controls to be arranged for a specific workflow
• A 9-inch capacitive touchscreen with a dark graphical interface provides clear parameter visibility in different lighting conditions
• Sixteen SoftKeys and eight SoftRotaries provide quick access to frequently used functions and parameters
• Drag-and-drop channel and mix placement lets users configure the control surface for a specific event or workflow
• Eight RackExtra FX engines and four RackUltra FX engines provide extensive send, return and insert processing options
• DEEP processing support enables optional analogue hardware models to be embedded directly into channel and mix strips without adding latency
• Two independent 24-channel Automatic Mic Mixers can be combined into a single 48-channel system for conferences and broadcast applications
• The 32 × 32 USB audio interface supports multitrack recording, playback, virtual soundchecks and livestreaming
• SQ-Drive records and plays back multichannel audio directly from a USB drive without requiring a computer
• The 128 × 128 SLink port supports local I/O expansion and direct connection to compatible Allen & Heath equipment
• An expansion slot for optional Dante, Waves, MADI and additional SLink cards supports a wide range of digital audio systems
• The robust all-metal chassis is designed for touring and fixed-installation environments

Technical Specifications

• Product type: digital mixing console
• Processing core: 96kHz XCVI FPGA
• Processing precision: variable, up to 96 bits
• Input processing channels: 48
• Total buses: 44
• Mixes: 12 mono or stereo Aux/Group mixes plus stereo LR main
• Matrix mixes: 6 mono or linkable
• FX sends: 4 standard and 4 RackUltra FX
• DCA groups: 8
• Mute groups: 8
• Automatic Mic Mixing: 2 × 24 channels or 1 × 48 channels
• Real-time analysers: 2
• Local mic/line inputs: 32 × balanced XLR
• Talkback input: 1 × XLR with preamplifier
• Stereo line inputs: 2 stereo pairs on 4 balanced 1/4-inch TRS sockets and 1 unbalanced stereo input on a 3.5mm TRS socket
• Preamp analogue gain: 0–60 dB in 1 dB steps
• Input sensitivity: −60 to 0 dBu
• Input pad: −20 dB
• Phantom power: +48 V, independently switchable for each XLR input
• Maximum mic/line input level: +30 dBu with pad engaged
• Mic/line input impedance: greater than 4 kΩ
• Analogue outputs: 16 × balanced XLR and 2 × balanced 1/4-inch TRS
• Nominal analogue output level: +4 dBu
• Maximum analogue output level: +22 dBu
• Output impedance: less than 75 Ω
• Headphone output: stereo 1/4-inch TRS
• Digital output: 2-channel AES3 on balanced XLR
• AES3 sample rates with SRC: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
• SLink port: 128 × 128 channels, Neutrik EtherCON
• SLink protocols: dSnake, DX and GigaACE/GX
• I/O expansion slot: 64 × 64 channels; up to 128 × 128 channels with an SLink card
• Supported optional cards: Dante, Waves, MADI and SLink
• USB-B audio interface: 32 × 32 channels, 48 or 96 kHz, 24-bit
• SQ-Drive multitrack recording and playback: up to 16 channels at 96kHz or up to 32 channels at 48kHz, 24-bit WAV
• SQ-Drive stereo recording: 2 channels, 96kHz, 24-bit WAV
• FX engines: 8 × RackExtra FX and 4 × RackUltra FX
• Input channel processing: polarity, trim, HPF, gate/expander, insert, parametric EQ, compressor, delay and pan/balance
• Mix processing: insert, 28-band graphic EQ, parametric EQ, compressor, delay and balance
• Input channel delay: up to 341ms
• Mix channel delay: up to 682ms
• Faders: 33 × motorised, 100mm
• Channel-strip layers: 6 customisable layers
• Touchscreen: 9-inch capacitive, 1024 × 600 pixels, 24-bit RGB
• Assignable keys: 16 × SoftKey
• Assignable rotaries: 8 × SoftRotary
• Scene memory: 300 scenes per Show file
• Configurable users: 10 with access permissions
• System dynamic range: 112 dB
• Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, +0 / −0.5 dB
• THD+N: 0.002% / −93 dB, mic/line input routed to the main LR output
• System latency: less than 0.7ms from local mic input to local main LR output with all processing enabled
• Network connection: RJ45 for TCP/IP control and MIDI
• MIDI: TCP/IP and USB-B
• Remote control: supported through Windows, macOS, iOS and Android applications
• Simultaneous remote applications: up to 8, including up to 3 SQ+ MixPad applications
• Footswitch connection: configurable for a single or dual momentary or latching footswitch
• Mains power: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Maximum power consumption: 135 W
• Operating temperature range: 0–40°C
• Dimensions: 514.9 × 804 × 198.5 mm
• Weight: 18.42 kg
• Packed dimensions: 700 × 970 × 360 mm
• Packed weight: 23.69 kg

In the Box

• Allen & Heath SQ7+ digital mixing console
• QR code card
• Safety booklet
• IEC mains lead

Who Is It For

Allen & Heath SQ7+ is designed for live sound engineers, concert and theatre production teams, event companies, recording and broadcast professionals, and AV system integrators who require a large physical control surface. It is suitable for concerts, touring productions, theatres, conferences, panel discussions, broadcasts, studios and fixed sound installations.

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