Allen & Heath SQ Rack

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<h1 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath</a> SQ Rack</strong> is a 4U digital mixer based on the powerful <strong>96kHz XCVI FPGA engine</strong>. <strong>SQ RACK</strong> features 16 mono inputs with respective microphone preamplifiers and 3 stereo inputs, expandable up to 48 input channels. It is equipped with <strong>8 stereo FX</strong> with their respective returns, <strong>12 XLR outputs</strong>, <strong>AES out</strong>, and an <strong>SLink port. SQ RACK</strong> is designed for professionals working in live sound, recording, and streaming, offering high-resolution audio with latency under 0.7ms. It delivers the same power and fidelity as other models in the <strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath SQ</a></strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/tag/i-mixer-digitali-della-serie-sq-di-allenheath"><strong> series</strong></a>.&nbsp;</h1><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SQ Rack mixer controls</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">In this fader-less version, all mixer controls are available via the touchscreen or the SQ MixPad app (iOS, Android). As with other <strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/tag/i-mixer-digitali-della-serie-sq-di-allenheath">Allen & Heath SQ</a></strong> models, the faders have 6 layers of controls, assignable via dedicated buttons highlighted in blue in the image, allowing access to 96 channel strips for controlling channels, returns, masters, and DCAs. This model features 2 new buttons, highlighted in red in the image below:<br /><strong>SQ CONTROL:</strong> provides access to a dedicated "SQ-Control" screen for simplified mixer control. This screen can be customized by adding controls for parameters deemed most useful, including send levels, mute, and SoftKeys. This screen will correspond to the layout of an associated "SQ-Control" app, available for iOS and Android.<br /><strong>FADER:</strong> allows access to the dedicated screen for the virtual faders of our mixer.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Allen & Heath SQ Rack front panel controls" longdesc="Allen & Heath SQ Rack front panel controls" src="https://www.algameko.com/images/uploads/allen-heath-sqrack-pannello-frontale-controlli.jpg" title="Allen & Heath SQ Rack front panel controls" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">To adjust the value of a selected parameter, you can use the touchscreen or, for more precise control, the dedicated potentiometer circled in orange in the image. On the main panel, there are 8 assignable SoftKeys for both internal mixer functions and MIDI control of a DAW, highlighted in yellow, while the 4 SoftRotary controls, also user-assignable, are to the right of the screen, highlighted in green.<br />Physical Inputs and Outputs.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Inputs and Outputs</strong></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="inputs and outputs on the rear panel of Allen & Heath SQ Rack" longdesc="" src="https://www.algameko.com/images/uploads/allen-heath-sqrack-pannello-pannello-posteriore-connessioni.jpg" title="inputs and outputs on the rear panel of Allen & Heath SQ Rack" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath</a> SQ RACK</strong> features 16 XLR inputs with preamps for microphone or line signals, 2 stereo inputs on ¼” TRS connectors, one stereo line input on a 3.5mm mini-jack connector, and one talkback input on XLR. Outputs 1 to 10 for Mixes are on XLR connectors, outputs 11/12 are for Main Out and are also on XLR connectors. There are two TRS outputs for out A and out B, and one XLR output for AES out.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Multitrack Recording</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SQ-Drive</strong> makes it quick and easy to capture a 96kHz multitrack or stereo recording of the show directly to a USB stick or drive. <strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath SQ Rack</a></strong> features a built-in 32x32 96kHz audio interface for multitrack recording, backing tracks, or virtual soundcheck applications. <strong>The interface is compatible with both Mac and PC and includes MIDI and DAW control functionalities</strong>.&nbsp;<br />If 32 channels are not enough, inputs and outputs can be expanded by installing a Dante or Waves audio network card, thus reaching 64x64 channels.</p><h2><strong>Powerful processing on all channels</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath SQ Rack</a></strong> is equipped with all the necessary signal processors for each channel to create a perfect mix. Each input features an HPF, a super-fast gate with sidechain and filter, a 4-band parametric EQ, and a Peak/RMS compressor for level and transient control and shaping. The mixes have both a 28-band graphic EQ and a parametric one, plus a compressor ready to be activated when required. The XCVI core also allows the compressors of the <strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath SQ Rack</a></strong> to have their own parallel channel, without phase or consistency issues.</p><h2><strong>Audio effects and RackExtra effects library</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath SQ Rack</a></strong> is equipped with 8 stereo effects engines and comes complete with the acclaimed <strong>RackExtra</strong> library, featuring emulations of legendary classic reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators, and more. Each effect has its own dedicated stereo return, so none of the 48 input channels need to be used.</p><h2><strong>DEEP Plug-Ins</strong></h2><p>The <strong>DEEP</strong> processing architecture of the <strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath SQ Rack</a></strong> allows users to carefully select compressors and preamps from the Boutique series, which offers high-performance emulations suitable for different styles and needs. DEEP plug-ins can be embedded directly into the mixer's input and mix channels, all without adding latency to the system or creating configuration issues. You can browse the various DEEP plug-ins on the website “<strong><a href="https://www.allen-heath.com/software/">shop.allen-heath.com</a></strong>”.</p><h2><strong>AMM: Automatic Mic Mixer</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">AMM is highly functional in applications such as conferences and meetings where multiple microphones are open simultaneously. AMM works by reducing background noise, minimizing the risk of feedback, and keeping all sound sources at the same level, ensuring that each speaker's contribution is heard clearly, thanks also to the D-Classic gain algorithm, inspired by industry-standard automixers.</p><h2><strong>Remote Control App</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/allen-heath">Allen & Heath SQ Rack</a></strong> is designed to integrate seamlessly with the full-featured <strong>SQ MixPad</strong> app, providing quick and easy access to all settings, including channel processing, meters and RTA, FX rack, scene management, USB audio control, menu configuration, and much more.</p><h2><strong>Monitoring for musicians with the SQ4You app</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>SQ4You</strong> app allows you to independently manage monitor mixes. You can connect up to 7 devices (iPhone, iPad, or Android device) via Wi-Fi.</p>This allows musicians, singers, performers to adjust their monitoring as they wish and in real-time, without having to disturb the sound engineer. **Download Links:** * **SQ4You iOS** * **SQ4You Android** ## **USB Interface** A built-in 32x32 interface transmits 96kHz multitrack audio to and from the core of the **Allen & Heath SQ Rack**, so it can be connected to DAW software for recording and studio use or for audio streaming purposes. ## **Technical Specifications of Allen & Heath SQ Rack** **INPUTS** Mic/Line: Balanced XLR Input Sensitivity: -60 to +0dBu Pad: -20dB Analog Gain: 0dB to 60dB, 1dB steps Maximum Input Level: +30dBu Input Impedance: >5kΩ THD+N, Unity gain 0dB: 0.002% -92dBu (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @0dBu 1kHz) THD+N, Mid gain +30dB: 0.003% -91dBu (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @-30dBu INPUT 1kHz) Phantom power: +48V (+3V/-2V) Stereo Line Inputs ST1, ST2 Connectors: 1/4” balanced TRS ST3 Connector: 3.5mm unbalanced stereo mini-jack Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2, ST3): +4dBu ST1, ST2 / 0dBu ST3 Trim: +/- 24dB Maximum Input Level (ST1, ST2, ST3): +22dBu / +18dBu Input Impedance: >7kΩ **OUTPUTS** XLR: Balanced Output A / B: 1/4” balanced TRS Source: Patchable Output Impedance: <75Ω Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading Maximum Output Level: +22dBu Residual Output Noise: -90dBu (muted 20Hz-20kHz) AES Digital Output: 2-channel balanced XLR, Sample rate 96kHz (default with SRC bypassed) Switchable output sample rates, 44.1kHz/ 48kHz/ 88.2kHz/ (96kHz) 2.5 Vpp balanced terminated 110 Ω **SLINK** Connector: Neutrik EtherCON (RL45) dSnake mode (48kHz device): 40 input / 20+40(ME) output DX mode (96kHz device): 32 input / 32 output GigaACE/GX (96kHz device): 128 input / 128 output Inputs: Fully patchable Outputs: Fully patchable Sync/SRC: Assignable as master audio sync for all modes, 48kHz<>96kHz SRC SYSTEM Balanced XLR measured at XLR output, 0dB gain, 0dBu input Dynamic Range: 112dB Frequency Response: +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz Headroom: +18dB Internal Operating Level: 0dBu THD+N, MIC/LINE routed to main L/R output: Unity gain fader at 0 dB, 0.006%, -84 dBu (20 - 20 kHz) dBFS Alignment: +18dBu=0dBFS (+22dBu XLR output) Meter Calibration: 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out) Main Meter Type: 2 x 12 segments, fast response (peak) Per Channel Meter Type: Chromatic channel metering, fully programmable color/brightness Peak Level Indication: -3dBFS (+19dBu on XLR output), multi-point detection Sampling rate: 96kHz Bit depth: Uses custom XCVI core bit widths in algorithms, up to 96 bits Latency: <0.7mS, local mic input to main L/R Operating Temperature Range: 0°C - 40°C Power Supply: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz Maximum Power Consumption: 75W **DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT** Unit Size: 430 x 214 x 173 mm Shipping Package Dimensions: 545 x 350 x 265 mm Unit Weight: 5.8KG Shipping Package Weight: 8KG **CONTROLS** Touch Screen: 7”, 800x480 resolution, 24bit RGB Softkeys: 8 Softrotaries: 4 Mute group/DCA group: 8/8 Network: TCP/IP Ethernet for control and MIDI Footswitch: Single or dual, momentary or latching **INPUT MANAGEMENT** CH1-48: Fully patchable USB Global Source: SQ-Drive or USB-B Streaming (automatic switching) Polarity: Normal / inverted Trim: -24 / +24dB High Pass Filter: 12/18/24dB per octave 20Hz – 2kHz Insert (pre EQ/Comp) fully patchable Delay: Up to 341ms **Gate:** Patchable sidechain Sidechain Filter: High pass (20-5k), band pass (120-10k), low pass (120-20k) Threshold/Depth: -72dBu to +18dBu / 0 to 60dB Attack/Hold/Release: 50µs to 300ms / 10ms to 5s / 10ms to 1s PEQ 4 fully parametric bands, 20-20 kHz, +/-15 dB Band 1 / 4: Selectable Shelving (Baxandall), Bell, HPF/LPF 12 dB/octave Band 2 / 3: Bell Bell Width: Variable Q, from 1.5 to 1/9 octave **COMPRESSOR** Sidechain Filter: Patchable sidechain, DEEP option Threshold/Ratio: -46dBu to 18dBu / 1:1 to infinity Attack/Release: 30µs to 300ms / 50ms to 2s Knee: Soft/Hard Response: Peak/RMS Parallel Compression Path: Dry/wet from -inf to 0dB Channel direct-out: Follow Fader, Mute, Mute Group, DCA (global all channels) Source selection Post-Preamp, Post-HPF, Post-Gate, Insert Return, Post-PEQ, Post-Comp, Post-Delay trim -infinity to 10dB per channel **MIX PROCESSING** Insert (pre EQ/comp) fully patchable Delay: Up to 682ms GEQ: 28 band 31Hz-16kHz, +/-12dB gain, 1/3 octave constant, DEEP options Peq: Same as input PEQ Compressor: Same as input compressor **EFFECTS** Internal Effects: 8 RackFX engines, Send>Return or Insert (4 dedicated FX buses) Effect Types: SMR Reverb, Stereo Tap Delay, Gated Reverb, ADT, Blue Chorus Symphonic Chorus, Flanger, Phaser 8 dedicated stereo returns: Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ **AUDIO TOOLS** PAFL: PFL or AFL stereo in-place, Trim 0 to -24 dB, PAFL delay up to 682 ms Talkback: Dedicated input, assignable to any mix, gain, pad, 48V, 12dB/oct HPF. Signal Generator: Assignable to any input or mix, sine/white/pink/band-pass noise RTA: 2x 31-Band 1/3 octave (Stereo) or 61-Band 1/6 octave (Mono) 20-20kHz. PAFL/Selected Channel or Fixed Source **USB AUDIO** SQ Drive: USB A Stereo Recording: 2 channels, WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit, fully patchable source Stereo Playback: 1/2 channel, WAV, 44.1, 48, 96kHz 16,24-bit, fully patchable source Multitrack Recording: 1-16 channels 96kHz, 1-32 channels 48kHz, 24-bit, WAV, fully patchable Multitrack Playback: 1-16 channels 96kHz, 1-32 channels 48kHz, 24-bit, WAV, fully patchable USB Audio Streaming: USB-B, Core Audio compatible, ASIO/WDM for Windows Send (upstream): 32 channel, 48/96kHz, 24-bit Return (downstream): 32 channel, 48/96kHz, 24-bit **AMM** Configuration: 2 x 24 channels or 1 x 48 channels, freely assignable Type: Gain sharing Sidechain high-pass filter, low-pass filter: 12dB/octave 20Hz – 5kHz / 120Hz – 20kHz Priority: -15dB to +15dB per channel ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS DEEP Preamplifiers: Tube stage DEEP Compressors: Opto, 16T, 16VU, PeakLimiter76, Mighty, OptTronik, Bus DEEP GEQ: Proportional-Q, DiGi-GEQ, Hybrid RackFX Units: De-Esser, DynEQ4, MultiBD3, MultiBD4, Bucket Brigade, Echo, Hypabass ## **Digital Inputs and Outputs.** The **Allen & Heath SQ Rack** has an SLink port for connecting remote expanders, and it is also possible to install audio network cards to add the ability to connect Dante and Waves networks, and it is compatible with the following **Allen & Heath** devices: **AR2412 and AR84** The **Allen & Heath AR84** is a 1U rack-mount expander with 8 inputs and corresponding Mic Preamps, and 4 Line outputs. The **Allen & Heath AR2412** occupies 3U rack space and has 24 inputs, with corresponding Mic Preamps, and 12 Line outputs, and is designed for connection with **Allen & Heath AR84**, **Allen & Heath AB168**, and the **Allen & Heath ME** personal monitoring system. **AB168** The **Allen & Heath AB168** has 16 inputs, with corresponding Mic Preamps, and 8 Line outputs, and can be connected via Cat5 with dSNAKE protocol. **DX168** The **Allen & Heath DX168** has 16 inputs, all with Mic Preamps, and 8 Line outputs. The expander connects via a single Cat5e cable to the mixer or to the upstream DX Expander via an EtherCon port. A second EtherCon port is available for redundant connection to compatible hardware or for cascading to a downstream DX Expander for additional remote I/O. **DT168** The **Allen & Heath DT168** has 16 inputs, with corresponding Mic Preamps, and 8 Line outputs, and can be used on stage or as an expander in any Dante SQ, Avantis, AHM or dLive network. **DXHUB** The **Allen & Heath DXHUB** provides 4 DX Link ports, each carrying 32x32 channels of 96 kHz audio, which can be used for connection to DX expansion units. Up to 2 DX expanders can be connected to each DX Link port, allowing up to 128 remote inputs and 64 remote outputs to be added to the system. Multiple DX hubs can be used for further expansion or for dual redundancy (dLive only). **DX164** The **Allen & Heath DX164** is a wall-mountable expander that adds 16 inputs, with corresponding Mic Preamps, and 4 remote Line outputs to a dLive, Avantis, or SQ mixer, or to AHM audio matrix processors. **DT164** The **Allen & Heath DT164** provides 16 inputs, with respective microphone preamplifiers, and 4 line outputs in a versatile wall-mount design for permanent installation compatible with Dante systems. ## **Slot for audio network cards expansion** The **Allen & Heath SQ** series is the core of a growing ecosystem of apps, audio networks, customizable mixers and more, allowing you to connect, adapt and expand according to your needs. For this reason, all mixers in this series are equipped with a dedicated slot for installing additional SQ Dante, SQ Waves or SQ SLink audio network cards. **SQ Dante** * 64x64 audio channels and controls * 96kHz or 48kHz operation * Multitrack recording / playback * Two ports with redundant mode and switch * Locking EtherCon connectors * Immediate interfacing with Dante Virtual Soundcard * Immediate interfacing with Dante Domain Manager * AES67 compatible **SQ SLink** * 128x128 audio channels and controls * 96kHz or 48kHz operation * gigaACE (96kHz), DX (96kHz) and dSnake (48kHz) compatibility * Intelligent mode switching * Independent SRC for using two independent protocols in one system **SQ Waves** * 64x64 audio channels and controls * 96kHz or 48kHz operation * Multitrack recording / playback * Two ports with redundant mode and switch * Internal Control Network Bridge * Locking EtherCon connectors * Integration with Waves plugin server * Wave Native compatible * SoundGrid compatible **SQ MADI** * Provides any SQ mixer with a 64x64 MADI interface * 48kHz or 96kHz operation. * 2 BNC inputs and 2 BNC outputs for split or redundant configurations * Dual function BNC Wordclock (in/out)