Description
Experience unparalleled audio quality and top-tier performance with the Allen & Heath SQ7 48 Channel Digital Mixer. Powered by the cutting-edge 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine, this flagship console from the SQ series is a force to be reckoned with in the realms of AV, corporate events, live productions, and houses of worship.
Boasting a remarkable array of features, the SQ-7 offers pristine high-resolution audio with an ultra-low latency of less than 0.7ms, ensuring a seamless and immersive sound experience. With 32 onboard preamps, 8 stereo FX engines, and access to the renowned RackExtra FX library, the SQ-7 provides unparalleled versatility and control over your audio.
The DEEP processing architecture of the SQ allows you to customise your sound with boutique compressor and preamp emulations, tailoring the mixer to your unique style and preferences. With the ability to expand up to 48 mic inputs and the convenience of SQ-Drive for quick multitrack recordings, the SQ-7 is a true powerhouse in the world of digital mixing.
Perfect for in-ear monitor setups with 12 stereo mixes and automatic mic mixing capabilities, the SQ-7 excels in conferences, panel talks, and more. Elevate your audio production with the Allen & Heath SQ7 48 Channel Digital Mixer - where exceptional audio quality meets unparalleled performance.
Product Specifications
General
- Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced XLR, fully recallable
- Input Sensitivity: -60 to +0dBu
- Switchable Pad: -20dB
- Analogue Gain: 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
- Maximum Input Level: +30dBu
- Input Impedance: >5kΩ
- 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)
- Stereo Line Inputs
- 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: >7kΩ
- Outputs 1-12: Balanced, XLR
- Outputs A and B: Balanced 1/4" TRS Jack
- Source: Patchable
- Output Impedance: <75Ω
- Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
- Residual Output Noise: -90dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)
- AES Digital Output:
- Balanced XLR 2 channel, 96kHz sampling rate (Default with SRC Bypassed)
- Switchable output sample rates,44.1kHz/ 48kHz/ 88.2kHz/ (96kHz)
- 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110Ω
- Connection: Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45)
- 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, SQ and DXHub*
- Inputs: Fully Patchable
- Sync/SRC: assignable as master audio sync for all modes, * SRC 64 channel
- Faders: 100mm motorised
- Touch Screen: 7" Capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24 bit RGB
- SoftKeys: 16
- SoftRotarys: 8
- Mute Groups / DCA Groups: 8 / 8
- Network: TCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI and Control
- MIDI: TCP/IP and USB B
- Footswitch: Single or Dual, Momentary or Latching*
- Source
- 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 -infin to 0dB
- Channel Direct Out:
- Follow Fader, Mute, Mute Group, DCA (global all ch)
- Multi-channel IO option module
- Inputs: Fully Patchable
- Outputs: Fully Patchable
- Sync/SRC:
- Assignable as master audio sync
- Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
- 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: Single Point Metering, fully programmable colour/brightness
- Peak Indication: -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multipoint 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: 75W
- Source select: Post-Preamp, Post-HPF, Post Gate, Insert Return, Post PEQ, Post Comp, Post Delay trim -infin 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 RackFX engine, Send>Return or Inserted (4 dedicated fx bus)
- Types: SMR Reverb, StereoTap Delay, Gated Reverb, ADT, BlueChorus, Symphonic Chorus, Flanger, Phaser
- 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, source 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
Physical & Dimensions
- Desk mounted dimensions: 804 x 514.9 x 198 mm (W x D x H)
- Shipping dimensions: 960 x 685 x 360 mm (W x D x H)
- Unpacked weight: 17.8 kg
- Packed weight: 21.9 kg
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg C to 40 deg C (32 deg F to 104 deg F)
- Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
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Max Power Consumption: 110W
Delivery: 2-3 working days
