Allen & Heath SQ Rack
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Allen & Heath
SQ Rack
Product Info
Article Number:
608992
Brand:
Allen & Heath
Model:
SQ Rack
Category:
Digital Mixers
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SQ Rack is a seriously powerful, compact digital mixer. It's a fantastic solution for bands, touring acts, or venues needing a flexible, networked system with superb monitoring capabilities and rock-solid performance – especially if you’re already invested in the Allen & Heath ecosystem.
Product Description
- Allen & Heath SQ Rack
- 48-Channel Digital Mixing Console
- 96 kHz FPGA core signal processing: latency 0.7 ms
- 7" Multi-touch screen
- 12 Stereo mixes - perfect for in-ear monitoring setups
- 3 Matrix
- 8 FX engines
- Hands control: 8 Softkeys
- 4 Soft rotaries
- SQ-Rack Apps: SQ-MixPad
- SQ4You
- SQ-Control
- 128 x 128 SLink connection for remote audio networking
- 64 x 64 channel I/O connection for audio networking
- 32 x 32 channel USB audio interface
- SQ-Drive for direct recording to USB stick
- 17 Mono XLR inputs: 1 Talkback
- 2x 6.3 mm TRS jack stereo inputs
- 3.5 mm Stereo input
- 1 XLR Talkback mic input
- 6.3 mm footswitch
- 12 XLR outputs
- 2 x 6.3 mm TRS outputs
- AES XLR output
- 6.3 mm headphone output
- I/O port for option expansion cards: Dante/Madi/Waves/SLink
- Multi-position 19" rack ears
- 4 U installation height
- Dimensions: 430 x 214 x 173 mm
- Weight: 5.8 kg
PROS
- • Ultra-low latency (0.7ms) crucial for stage monitoring and live performance.
- • SLink networking offers incredible flexibility for expanding I/O.
- • The 7” touchscreen is responsive and intuitive, speeding workflow.
- • Excellent in-ear monitoring capabilities with 12 stereo mixes.
CONS
- • The 4U rack height might be limiting for some setups.
- • Learning curve exists for mastering the full feature set.
- • Limited physical controls compared to larger format consoles.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
48
Aux/Bus
12 Stereo Mixes + 3 Matrix
Effects
8 FPGA-processed engines
Motorized Faders
Yes
Connections
SLink, USB, AES, Dante/Madi/Waves expansion options
Weight
Approximately 11.3 lbs (5.1 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
SLink is Allen & Heath’s proprietary protocol, offering very low latency and tight integration within their ecosystem. Dante is industry-standard, but SLink often provides a more streamlined workflow with A&H gear.
Yes, the SQ Rack’s flexible I/O and direct outputs allow for easy integration, although routing and gain staging will require careful planning.
The matrix outputs are incredibly versatile; you can use them to create independent monitor mixes or send signals to a separate front-of-house console, giving you significant routing flexibility.
