The Allen & Heath SQ-5 is a compact digital mixing console, ideal for medium-sized events thanks to its numerous professional features. Equipped with a 7-inch multitouch screen, it allows for intuitive and quick control of its 48 input channels. Here are its main features: 
 
 
Phantom Power: Yes 
 
Bluetooth: No 
 
Bus/Groups: 36 buses 
 
Compressor/Gate: Available on all inputs and outputs 
 
Remote Control: Tablet compatible (router not included) 
 
Dimensions: 515 x 440 x 198 mm 
 
Weight: 10.5 kg 
The SQ-5 is equipped with 17 motorized faders and features 12 AUX mixes (mono or stereo) as well as 3 stereo matrices for flexibility Optimal for mixing management. It is rack-mountable and offers 14 assignable local outputs (12 XLR + 2 TRS), with multiple connectivity options, including an SLink port for remote audio via dSnake or GigaACE.
 
On the audio processing side, it features a 4-band parametric EQ on each channel, a 31-band graphic EQ, and 8 built-in stereo effects engines. Thanks to its 96 kHz XCVI FPGA processor, it guarantees high-quality sound, supporting advanced technologies such as DEEP emulations to simulate standard professional effects. 
Furthermore, it allows multitrack recording (16 channels at 96 kHz) directly via SQ-Drive, with the option of 32 x 32 USB audio streaming. It is compatible with many stage rack systems such as the DX168 or the AR2412, and supports connectivity expansion via optional cards (Dante, Waves, etc.).
 
With its real-time analyzer, automatic microphone mixer (AMM), and DCA and mute groups, the SQ-5 is a mixing tool Versatile and powerful. It stands out for its ability to handle complex configurations while remaining intuitive to use.