Allen & Heath CQ Series Ultra Compact Digital Mixers
Last Updated on April 23, 2024 11:03 am by Jeffrey Powers
Allen & Heath showed off some great new compact digital mixers at NAB 2024. These mixers work for smaller band setups, practice rooms, conference rooms, and other smaller settings.
Allen & Heath CQ-12T
The 12T model has 10 Mic/Line inputs, a stereo line input (for 12 channels), Bluetooth input, and 6 line-outputs. The line outs are TRS, while the main outs are XLR.
96 kHz FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) so you can mix channels, add separate effects, and more. 2 FX engines to choose from.
The mixer is a 16×16 USB interface (for DAW), with 16×16 SD card recording and playback. Inside the deck is multiple functions to control the sound through the 7 inch capacitive touchscreen.
Three soft keys that can be programmed however you want. Turn on/off effects, mute channels, and more.
The unit also has Ethernet connection for tablet control.
The Allen & Heath CQ-12T is $899
Allen & Heath CQ-18T
Need more channels and effects, the 18T gives you 8 XLR/Line in, additional 8 XLR, and stereo line inputs. Bluetooth, Ethernet, and USB with additional 2.4/5GHz WIFI. Both SD card and USB interface allow 24×22 record/playback.
Other additions over the CQ-12T include 4 FX engines, and more on-unit controls.
The Allen & Heath CQ-18T is $1,200
Allen & Heath CQ-20B
First thing you notice is no screen, or onboard controls. That is because this is considered a “Stage Box”. It’s meant to be put in a corner, and controlled remotely.
The CQ-20B gives you 8 Mic/Line inputs, 8 XLR inputs, 2-Stereo inputs, and 6 XLR Line outputs (with 2 main outputs). The SD card and USB interface give you 24×24 recording/playback.
All three units also have a Foot switch option, so you can have control at your feet. Headphone jack is also available to listen to individual mixes, or the whole mix.
The 20B can also be rack-mounted, so you can put it in a hard case with other audio needs, and power conditioner.
The Allen & Heath CQ-20B is $999
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