Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle I
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Allen & Heath
SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle I
Product Info
Article Number:
426488
Brand:
Allen & Heath
Model:
SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle I
Category:
Digital Mixers
Price:
$6,499.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SQ5 with the DX168/X is a serious contender for bands, touring acts, and venues needing a powerful, flexible digital mixer. The integration of DEEP processing is a brilliant move, allowing for truly customized signal chains. It's a premium-priced solution, but the sonic quality and routing options justify the investment for professionals.
Product Description
Allen & Heath SQ5, Case, DX168/X Bundle I
*Bundle offer comprising*, Allen & Heath SQ5
- *48-Channel Digital Mixer*
- 19" Rack mountable
- With 96 kHz FPGA processing
- 17 Faders / 6 Layers
- 12 x Stereo mixes (perfect for in-ear monitoring setups) + LR
- 3 x Stereo matrix
- 8 x Internal stereo FX engines with stereo returns
- DEEP processing enables the integration of plug-ins directly into the mixer inputs and mix channels
- 7" Touch screen
- SLink port for remote audio networking
- 64ch I/O port for audio networking
- 32 x 32 USB audio interface
- SQ-Drive direct recording to USB
- AES output
- Chromatic channel metering
- Integrated LED illumination per fader
- Dedicated physical controls
- 8 assignable SoftKeys
- Channel LCD displays
- Compatible with the ME 1 and ME-500
- as well as Dante or Waves audio networking cards
- Dimensions: 440 x 514.9 x 198 mm
- Weight: 10.5 kg
- Corresponding rack mounts: Article Nr #430446# (not included
- must be ordered separately)
- Corresponding dust cover: Article Nr #433046# (not included
- must be ordered separately)
- Corresponding cases: Art.#426485# and Art.#497695# (not included in delivery)
- Allen & Heath DX168/X
- *Audio Rack*
- For dLive S / C Class Mixer
- 16 Mic / line inputs
- 8 XLR outputs
- Phantom Power
- Plug and Play
- Compatible with CAT5e cables up to 100m in length
- Width: 19"
- Matching Rack Kit: Article Nr. #426466# (not included)
- Suitable optional case: Article Nr. #504879# (not included)
- Thon Case for Allen & Heath SQ5
- *Custom-Made Flight Case*
- For Allen & Heath SQ5
- Material: 7 mm Multiplex
- 30 x 30 mm Aluminium edges
- Foam padding
- 4 Spring-loaded butterfly latches
- 4 Folding handles
- 4 Rounded steel ball corners
- 4 Rounded steel ball corners with integrated L corner
- Cable channel: 15 cm
- Exterior dimensions (W x D x H): 510 x 715 x 285 mm
- Weight: 10.9 kg
- Colour: Phenol Brown
- Made in Germany
- pro snake 88685-50
- *Cat5e Cable*
- Length: 50 m
- On Schill GT-310 cable reel with winding assistance
- 2x RJ45 Hirose connector with Neutrik NE8MX1
- 4x 2x AWG26 / 7 double shielded with foil metal braided shield (manufactured by Belden)
- Assignment: EIA / TIA568B
- Cable can be unwound completely
- Housing / Bushing shielded by contact with metal plug
- Ideal for touring
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Exceptional FPGA processing provides pristine, low-latency audio.
- • The DX168/X expands I/O significantly, offering immense flexibility.
- • Intuitive touchscreen and physical controls balance digital power with usability.
- • Dedicated ME monitoring mixes are a game-changer for IEM users.
CONS
- • The SQ5’s size and weight make transport a logistical consideration.
- • DEEP processing, while powerful, demands a learning curve for optimal use.
- • The USB interface, while functional, is a potential bottleneck for high-channel counts.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
48
Aux/Bus
12 Stereo + LR + 3 Stereo Matrix
Effects
8 Internal Stereo FX Engines
Motorized Faders
Yes, 17 Faders / 6 Layers
Connections
SLink, 64ch I/O, 32x32 USB, AES Output
Weight
Approximately 28 lbs (without case)
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Frequently Asked Questions
SLink is Allen & Heath's proprietary protocol and offers lower latency than many Dante implementations, but Dante provides broader industry compatibility.
Yes, the touchscreen is quite responsive, but tactile controls are essential for quick, critical adjustments in a live setting; it's a hybrid approach that works well.
While possible, relying solely on the USB interface for a full band can strain the system; SLink or Dante are strongly recommended for expanded I/O and reduced latency.
