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Best Allen & Heath Digital Mixer Expansion Cards 2025

Premium Allen & Heath digital mixer expansion cards - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For System Expansion For Additional I/O For Format Conversion For Professional Install For Studio Integration
BRANDS: Klark Teknik Allen & Heath Soundcraft
Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT32 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT32

by Allen & Heath
Studio Integration System Expansion Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Professional connectivity options
✓ PROS
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer
  • • Installation complexity

Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT32, Dante Extension Card, 32x32 Dante extension card for the SQ and AHM mixers from Allen...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 582335
$604
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Allen & Heath M-DANTE-A card - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Allen & Heath M-DANTE-A card

by Allen & Heath
Additional I/O Format Conversion Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
  • • Add specific input/output formats
✗ CONS
  • • Installation complexity
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates

Allen & Heath M-DANTE-A card, M Dante Card, 64x64 Audio interface plug-in card for dLive, iLive-T/GLD digital...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 268077
$1,264
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Allen & Heath M-SQ-WAVES3-A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Allen & Heath M-SQ-WAVES3-A

by Allen & Heath
Format Conversion Additional I/O Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Maintain digital signal path
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Add specific input/output formats
✗ CONS
  • • Installation complexity
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer

Allen & Heath M-SQ-WAVES3-A64 × 64 Channel InterfaceUsable with 96 kHz or 48 kHzCan be integrated via Waves Plugin...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 449259
$985
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Allen & Heath SQ MADI Interface Card - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Allen & Heath SQ MADI Interface Card

by Allen & Heath
Format Conversion System Expansion Studio Integration
Key Feature:
• Expand digital mixer capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Maintain digital signal path
  • • Professional connectivity options
✗ CONS
  • • Installation complexity
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer

Allen & Heath SQ MADI Interface Card64 × 64 MADI InterfaceSuitable for SQ mixing console96 kHz or 48 kHz...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 567054
$823
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Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT64-AX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT64-AX

by Allen & Heath
System Expansion Format Conversion Additional I/O
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Professional connectivity options
  • • Cost-effective system expansion
✗ CONS
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer
  • • May become obsolete with mixer updates

Allen & Heath M-SQ-DANT64-AX, Audio Interface Plug-In Card, For SQ Digital Mixing Series, 64 × 64 Channel audio,...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 444807
$1,099
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Allen & Heath SQ SLink - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Allen & Heath SQ SLink

by Allen & Heath
Professional Install Format Conversion Additional I/O
Key Feature:
• Add specific input/output formats
✓ PROS
  • • Maintain digital signal path
  • • Expand digital mixer capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Installation complexity
  • • Additional cost on top of mixer

Allen & Heath SQ SLink, Audio Network Expansion Card, For installation in Allen & Heath SQ mixing consoles,...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 447969
$263
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How to Choose the Best Digital Mixer Expansion Cards

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced digital mixer expansion cards typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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