Allen & Heath CQ12T

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Allen & Heath CQ12T

Allen & Heath

CQ12T

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 573727
Model: CQ12T
Price: $823.90

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The CQ12T is a seriously clever mixer, especially for smaller bands, solo artists, or anyone needing a portable and feature-rich solution. The touchscreen and built-in SD card player are real time-savers, and the preamps deliver a surprisingly clean sound. It's a great balance of functionality and affordability.

Product Description

  • Allen & Heath CQ12T
  • Compact Bluetooth Digital Mixer with 7" Touch Screen
  • 96 kHz Signal processing
  • Control via Windows
  • Android and iOS possible (Apps: CQ-MixPad and CQ4You)
  • Network
  • USB sound card (in/out) 16x18 (USB-B)
  • SD-card player/reorder (in/out) 16x18 SD-card recording/playback
  • Stereo USB recorder/player (USB-A)
  • Bluetooth stereo playback
  • Gain/feedback assistant (automatic preamplifier adjustment)
  • 2 FX Assist Engines
  • 3 User-defined SoftKeys
  • Connection for dual foot switch
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 290 x 88 x 242 mm
  • Weight: 2.4 kg
  • Suitable rackmount: Art. #573738# (not included)
  • Suitable case: Art. #573737# (not included)

*Inputs:*, 10x Mic/line preamp (5x XLR + 5x XLR/TRS combo jack), 1x Stereo line (balanced)

*Outputs:*, Main 2 XLR, 6x Monitor Out (TRS), 1x 6.30 mm headphone output (TRS)

PROS
  • • Excellent preamps deliver clean, detailed gain for dynamic sources.
  • • Intuitive touchscreen interface significantly speeds up workflow and recall.
  • • Integrated SD card player offers reliable playback for rehearsals/live events.
  • • Compact size and lightweight design (2.4kg) make it highly portable.
CONS
  • • Limited motorized fader options restrict complex routing/automation capabilities.
  • • USB-B interface (16x18) might be restrictive for advanced recording setups.
  • • FX engine quality, while usable, won't rival dedicated, premium effects processors.

Product Video

Key Features

Channels 11 (10 mic/line, 1 stereo line)
Aux/Bus Multiple aux sends and stereo bus for flexible routing.
Effects 2 FX Assist Engines (reverb, delay, etc.)
Motorized Faders None
Connections XLR, TRS, USB-A, USB-B, SD card slot, Bluetooth
Weight 2.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The touchscreen is generally responsive, but can occasionally feel slightly laggy with complex scenes or multiple simultaneous adjustments – not a dealbreaker, but noticeable.
The CQ12T supports network connectivity, but doesn't have native Dante capabilities, requiring a separate Dante interface for full network integration.
The gain assistant is surprisingly helpful for quick setup, though it's best to use it as a starting point and fine-tune levels manually for optimal results.

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