Allen & Heath SQ-Rack 48-Channel/36-Bus 4U Rackmount Digital Mixer with 7" Touchscreen Display

A New Standard in Compact Digital Mixing: The Allen & Heath SQ-Rack 48-Channel/36-Bus 4U Rackmount Digital Mixer with 7" Touchscreen Display is a groundbreaking solution for audio professionals seeking unparalleled performance in live sound, AV, and installation environments. This 48-channel, 96kHz rackmount digital mixer integrates Allen & Heath's renowned 96kHz SQ core into a compact, rack-mountable design, offering unmatched power, flexibility, and intuitive control.

Core Features and Performance

At the heart of the SQ-Rack is the 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine, delivering exceptional high-resolution audio quality with ultra-low latency. This ensures pristine sound reproduction, making it ideal for demanding live sound applications and installations. The mixer's shallow 4U rack-mount form factor includes built-in I/O, powerful SLink connectivity, option cards, and multichannel USB, providing comprehensive connectivity options.

Comprehensive Connectivity and Expansion

The SQ-Rack is equipped with 16 high-quality onboard mic preamps and 3 stereo line inputs. Its integrated SLink port allows for easy expansion, supporting up to 48 mic inputs through Allen & Heath's "Everything I/O" range of audio expanders. Seamlessly integrate into Dante and Waves networks, digital FoH/Monitor splits with SQ, Avantis, and dLive mixers, or achieve MADI connectivity with third-party equipment by slotting in one of the 64x64 audio networking cards.

Intuitive Control and Customization

Despite its faderless design, the SQ-Rack offers comprehensive control through its faders screen, providing instant access to level controls. It features 8 SoftKeys and 4 Soft Rotaries, all assignable with LCD displays, allowing you to customize functions at your fingertips. The SQ MixPad app, compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS, enables remote access to mixing functions from anywhere in the venue, with an offline mode for scene preparation. For simplified control, the SQ-Control app offers user-friendly access, configurable by an admin to suit various applications.

Advanced Processing and FX Capabilities

The SQ-Rack provides all the tools needed for the perfect mix. Each input includes a high-pass filter, a fast gate with sidechain and filter, a musical 4-band parametric equalizer with RTA, and a Peak/RMS compressor. Mixes come with both parametric and 28-band graphic EQs, along with standard compressors. The DEEP processing architecture allows for studio-quality compressor and preamp emulations, seamlessly integrated with zero latency. The mixer is equipped with 8 stereo FX engines and the acclaimed RackExtra library, featuring emulations of classic reverbs, delays, modulators, and more, all with dedicated stereo returns.

Versatile Applications for Live Sound and Installations

Whether for live sound, installations, or in-ear monitoring systems, the SQ-Rack is designed to meet any challenge. Its robust all-metal chassis ensures durability, while its innovative mechanical design allows for flexible mounting options. Ideal for touring bands, the SQ-Rack offers 12 stereo mixes with ultra-low latency under 0.7ms, making it perfect for in-ear monitoring setups. For expanded output options, add a DX012 output expander or slot in an audio networking card for digital splits to FoH.

Seamless Multitrack Recording and Integration

Capture every performance effortlessly with the integrated SQ-Drive, enabling multitrack or stereo mix recording to a USB device without additional software. The SQ-Rack also features a 32x32 96kHz USB interface, ASIO and Core Audio compliant, ensuring smooth compatibility with your preferred DAW for virtual soundchecks, playback, and multitrack recording.

Built to Last and Engineered for Professionals

The SQ-Rack's robust construction and adaptability make it a reliable choice for professionals. Its compatibility with the ME Personal Mixing System allows performers to control their own monitor mixes, with the ability to daisy-chain multiple ME-1 and ME-500 personal mixers from the mixer's SLink port or a connected remote expander. The Allen & Heath SQ-Rack sets a new standard in digital mixing, offering a versatile and powerful solution for any audio professional.