Allen & Heath

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Experience uncompromising audio fidelity and seamless integration with the Allen & Heath SQ-Rack 48-channel rack-mountable digital mixer. This powerful 4U rack solution packs the renowned 96kHz XCVI core, delivering pristine sound quality with ultralow latency. Whether you're equipping a venue, building an in-ear monitoring system or taking your touring band to the next level, the SQ-Rack is engineered to meet the demands of discerning audio professionals.

Pure 96kHz Sound With Advanced mic Preamplifiers

The SQ-Rack's 96kHz XCVI FPGA core provides 48 input channels mixing to the main LR bus and 12 stereo mix outputs, ensuring exceptional audio integrity. You'll capture every nuance through the fully recallable digitally-controlled mic preamps, which offer up to +60dB of gain and industry-standard 48V phantom power. With switchable -20dB pads to handle hot signals up to +30dBu, these preamps deliver uncompromised clarity and headroom.

Unparalleled Connectivity With the Everything I/O Ecosystem

Seamlessly integrate the SQ-Rack into your setup with its extensive analog and digital I/O options. The local SLink port provides intelligent AoIP connectivity, allowing you to expand inputs and outputs using Allen & Heath's renowned Everything I/O ecosystem over a single digital snake cable. This unlocks remote preamp control, direct connection to Allen & Heath personal mixing systems and integration with other compatible mixers.

Flexible Expansion With Option Cards and USB Recording

Take your system even further by installing option cards in the SQ-Rack's I/O port. Support for Dante, Waves, MADI and additional SLink opens up multichannel digital routing and processing possibilities. You can even connect directly to a computer or drive via USB for straightforward multitrack recording and playback, streamlining your workflow.

Intuitive operation with touchscreen control and apps

With a focus on speed and ease of use, the SQ-Rack provides comprehensive control options. The 7" color touchscreen and dedicated fader screen with 'sends on faders' put everything at your fingertips. The customizable SQ-Control display offers simplified mixer control. For ultimate flexibility, remote operation is a breeze using the SQ-MixPad, SQ-4You and SQ-Control apps from your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Allen & Heath SQ-RACK 48-Channel 96kHz XCVI Core Rack Mountable Digital Mixer With 7" HD Capacitive Touchscreen
Allen & Heath SQ-RACK 48-Channel 96kHz XCVI Core Rack Mountable Digital Mixer With 7" HD Capacitive Touchscreen
Allen & Heath SQ-RACK 48-Channel 96kHz XCVI Core Rack Mountable Digital Mixer With 7" HD Capacitive Touchscreen

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  • 48 input channels: 16 XLR mic/line, two stereo 1/4" TRS, one stereo 3.5 mm, AES digital out
  • 36 total busses: 12 stereo mix/group + main, PAFL bus, 14 assignable analog outputs
  • Powerful connectivity: SLink for remote audio, option card slot for Dante/Waves/MADI
  • Intuitive control: 7" touchscreen, eight softkeys, four SoftRotaries, six layers for 96 channels

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Inputs (Mic/Line)
  • 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: >5 kohm
  • 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: >7 kohm
Outputs
  • XLR Outputs: Balanced, XLR
  • Outputs A and B: Balanced 1/4" TRS jack
  • Source: Patchable
  • Output Impedance: <75 ohm
  • Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
  • Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
  • Residual Output Noise: -90dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)
AES Digital Output
  • Balanced XLR, 2 channel
  • Sampling Rate: 96kHz (default with SRC bypassed)
  • Switchable Output Sample Rates: 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 88.2kHz / 96kHz
  • Output Level: 2.5Vpp balanced, terminated 110 ohm
SLink Connection
  • Connector: Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45)
  • Modes:
  • dSnake Mode (48kHz devices): 40 input, 20+40 (ME) output channels
  • DX Mode (96kHz devices): 32 input, 32 output channels
  • GigaACE/GX Mode (96kHz devices): 128 input, 128 output channels
  • Processing
  • Dynamic Range: 112dB
  • Frequency Response: +0/-0.5dB 20Hz–20kHz
  • Headroom: +18dB
  • Internal Operating Level: 0dBu
  • THD+N (Mic/Line to Main L/R Out @Unity Gain): 0.006%, -84dBu (20-20kHz)
  • Latency: <0.7ms (Local Mic Input to Main L/R)
Physical Specifications
  • Dimensions:
  • Unit Only: 16.9" x 8.4" x 6.8" (430 x 214 x 173 mm)
  • Shipping Box: 21.5" x 13.8" x 10.5" (545 x 350 x 265 mm)
  • Weight:
  • Unpacked: 12.8 lb. (5.8 kg)
  • Packed: 17.7 lb. (8 kg)
  • Power:
  • Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Max Power Consumption: 75W
Control
  • Touch Screen: 7" Capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24-bit RGB
  • SoftKeys: 8
  • SoftRotarys: 4
  • 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
Audio Tools
  • RTA's: 2x 31-band (Stereo) or 61-band (Mono) 20–20kHz
  • Signal Generator: Assignable to any input or mix, sine/white/pink/bandpass noise
  • Talkback: Dedicated input with assignable gain, pad, 48V, and 12dB/oct HPF
USB Audio
  • SQ-Drive USB-A: Stereo Record (2 channel) and Playback (1/2 channel) at 96kHz, 24-bit
  • Multitrack Record: 1-16 channel @96kHz, 1-32 channel @48kHz, 24-bit WAV
  • USB Audio Streaming (USB-B): Core Audio compliant, ASIO/WDM for Windows
Add-ons
  • DEEP Preamps: Tube Stage
  • DEEP Compressors: Opto, 16T, 16VU, PeakLimiter76, Mighty, OptTronik, Bus
  • DEEP GEQ's: Proportional-Q, DiGi-GEQ, Hybrid
  • RackFX Units: De-Esser, DynEQ4, MultiBD3, MultiBD4, Bucket Brigade, Echo, Hypabass

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One year parts and labor warranty.

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