Allen & Heath CQ-18T Ultra-Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer with 7" Touchscreen

Explore the professional-grade capabilities of the CQ-18T Ultra-Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer with a 7" touchscreen. This advanced mixer, the largest in the CQ range, is designed to cater to a variety of audio applications, from gigging bands and rehearsal spaces to home recording, streaming, and corporate AV.

Experience the power of Allen & Heath's renowned processing and effects, now enhanced with innovative assistive mixing tools. The CQ-18T is not just a high-quality digital mixer, it's a revolution in audio mixing technology, offering a user-friendly interface and a compact design that doesn't compromise on features or functionality.

Every input channel on the CQ-18T can be switched between two modes for maximum flexibility. Quick Channels provide instrument and application-specific processing, while Complete Channels allow for advanced tweaking of parameters. The mixer's Gain Assistant feature ensures optimal gain levels for each channel, saving you setup time and ensuring a smooth performance.

Say goodbye to feedback with the CQ-18T's Feedback Assistant, which automatically detects and eliminates problem frequencies. Enjoy pristine 96kHz audio, studio-grade onboard processing, and an optimized suite of FX, all designed to deliver superior sound quality.

The CQ-18T also introduces a new suite of high-quality, user-friendly reverb, delay, and modulation algorithms. With instrument-specific presets and dynamic response to your input signal, your mix will be enhanced, not engulfed.

Navigate the interface quickly and easily with the 7" touchscreen and rotary control. The CQ-18T also features 3 Custom Rotaries and SoftKeys for quick access to commonly used functions. The free CQ MixPad app gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the venue, thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi.

The CQ-18T is equipped with powerful integrated dual-band Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for an external access point or router. It also offers multiple recording and playback options, including an integrated USB audio interface for easy multitrack recording, playback, and streaming via your DAW, and an SD card slot for reliable multitrack recording and playback on the go.

With 16 mic/line inputs plus a stereo line input, the CQ-18T provides all the connectivity you need. It also features a pair of main mix outputs plus 6 outputs for monitor mixes and two headphone outputs, which can be assigned different mixes, perfect for recording.

The integrated Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) reduces background noise and improves clarity for speech applications, making the CQ-18T the perfect portable mixer for conferences, podcasts, debates, and small-scale theatre productions. Experience the difference with the CQ-18T Ultra-Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer.