Allen & Heath SQ-5

Core Performance Features

• 96 kHz XCVI FPGA Core Engine: Powered by Allen & Heath's proprietary FPGA architecture, delivering full $96\text{ kHz}$ audio processing across all 48 channels. This ensures exceptional sonic detail, extensive dynamic range, and an ultra-low class-leading latency of under $0.7\text{ ms}$.

• DEEP Processing Architecture: Directly embeds studio-grade compressor models, graphic EQs, and vintage preamp emulations natively inside the input and mix channels without adding latency or consuming any of the console's 8 stereo RackFX slots.

• Compact 19-inch Rack-Mountable Design: Features 17 smooth $100\text{ mm}$ motorized faders across 6 customizable layers in a compact, rugged metal chassis that easily fits into standard 19-inch equipment racks or mobile flight cases.

• 7-Inch Capacitive Touchscreen: Centered around an intuitive 7” touchscreen paired with dedicated illuminating rotary encoders, 8 user-assignable SoftKeys, and dedicated chromatic channel metering for fast navigation during live shows.

• Automatic Mic Mixing (AMM): Fully integrated Automatic Mic Mixers (AMM) handle up to 2 x 24 channels or 1 x 48 channels natively, making it a powerhouse for conferences, panel discussions, theater, and multi-mic corporate environments.

• SQ-Drive & $32 \times 32$ USB Audio Interface: Directly records and plays back up to 16 channels of multitrack $96\text{ kHz}$ audio straight to a USB hard drive via SQ-Drive, or connects to a computer via the built-in $32 \times 32$ $96\text{ kHz}$ USB audio interface for DAW multitracking and virtual soundchecks.

• SLink & Expansion Port: Equipped with an intelligent locking EtherCON SLink port for plug-and-play connection to $96\text{ kHz}$ and $48\text{ kHz}$ expander stage boxes (DX168, GX4816, AR2412, AB168) and ME Personal Mixing systems, plus an I/O card port for optional Dante, Waves, or SLink networking cards.