Allen & Heath SQ-5 — 48-Channel Digital Mixing Console
About this product
A professional 48-channel digital mixing console that punches well above its size. Ideal for sound engineers, production companies and venues across the East Midlands who need a serious console without the footprint of a large-format desk.
17 motorised faders across 48 input channels — 16 local XLR mic/line inputs plus 8 local line inputs — with 96kHz internal processing on Allen & Heath's XCVI engine. Full gate, compressor, four-band parametric EQ and RTA per channel. DEEP processing plugin support for classic outboard emulations. 12 mix buses, 4 FX buses, main LR bus, and optional stagebox expansion via dSNAKE for up to 128 x 128 channels of digital split. iPad remote control supported.
Want to know if the SQ-5 is right for your production? Our team are happy to talk through console options — get in touch today.
Hire includes: Full PAT testing, cleaned and checked unit pre-delivery, operator familiarisation available on request, and full technical support from our team on the day of your event.
Get a quote: Contact our team at Northants Event Solutions for availability, pricing and delivery options for your event date.
Key Features:
96kHz XCVI FPGA processing engine — under 0.7ms latency with all processing active
48 input channels with full per-channel dynamics and EQ processing
17 motorised faders across 6 layers for rapid workflow
12 stereo mix outputs — ideal for complex in-ear monitoring setups
8 stereo FX engines with dedicated returns and RackExtra FX library access
32x32 USB audio interface for multitrack recording and virtual soundcheck
Direct recording to USB flash drive via SQ-Drive
7" capacitive touchscreen with drag-and-drop channel management
Automatic Mic Mixing integrated with zero added latency
Expandable to 48 mic inputs via SLink and Allen & Heath stagebox range
Fully remote controllable via MixPad iOS/Android app
19" rack mountable — compact enough to tour, powerful enough for festival main stages
Three-tier all-metal chassis built for demanding live environments
Compatible with Allen & Heath ME Personal Mixing System for performer monitor control
