Allen & Heath CQ18T Small Format Digital Mixing Console with Touchscreen

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T gives you all the tactile control you need to get around the interface quickly. A 7″ touchscreen and rotary control make it simple to set up and get mixing, and the 3 Custom Rotaries and SoftKeys allow you to access commonly used functions with just your muscle memory. The free CQ MixPad app also gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the venue thanks to the built-in WiFi.

The CQ-18T features powerful integrated dual-band Wi-Fi so you don’t need to bring a bulky access point or router along to use apps with the mixer. Just connect your devices to the CQ’s secure Wi-Fi network and you’re ready to go.

CQ-18T gives you all the connectivity you need to get going with 16 mic/line inputs plus a stereo line input. When it comes to outputs, there’s a pair of main mix outputs plus 6 outputs for monitor mixes – enough for the whole band – and two headphone outputs are provided which can be assigned different mixes, perfect for recording.

Features

• 19x Inputs to Mix (16x Mono/Linkable, 3x Stereo)
• Stereo MainLR Output
• 6x Aux Outputs (Linkable up to 3x Stereo)
• 8x XLR Mic/Line Input Sockets
• 8x XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
• Stereo Line Input (2x TRS)
• 2x XLR Output Sockets (MainLR)
• 6x TRS Output Sockets
• 2x Stereo Headphone Outputs
• Dedicated Stereo USB Input to Mix
• Dedicated Stereo Bluetooth Input to Mix
• 96kHz Input/Output Processing
• 4x Multi-FX Engines
• Built-In Dual Band WiFi (CQ as Host)
• RJ45 Network Socket (CQ as Client)
• USB-A For Stereo Audio Record/Playback and Data
• USB-B For Multichannel Audio Record/Playback (24x22)
• SD Card Slot for Multichannel Audio Record/Playback (24x22)
• 7” Capacitive Touchscreen with 5x Screen Keys and Associated Rotary Encoder
• 3x Configurable SoftRotaries
• 3x Configurable SoftKeys
• Configurable Single/Dual Footswitch Connection
• Rack Mountable (Optional Kit Available)
• 12V DC Power Inlet with switch, External Worldwide PSU supplied
• Control Via Free Apps – Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android

Specifications

Inputs

• Mic/Line Inputs:  Balanced XLR, Balanced XLR/TRS Combi, fully recallable preamp
• Phantom Power:  +48V (+3V / -2V)
• Input Sensitivity:  -60 to +0dBu
• Line Inputs (Combi Sockets):  -20dB Pad (Fixed)
• Analogue Gain:  0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
• Maximum Input Level:  +17dBu (XLR), +30dBu (TRS)
• Input Impedance:  >1.5kΩ (XLR), >10kΩ (TRS)
• THD+N, Unity gain:  0dB 0.002% -92dBu (20Hz-20kHz, USB soundcard, @0dBu 1kHz)
• THD+N, Mid gain:  +30dB 0.004% -88dBu (20Hz-20kHz, USB soundcard, @-30dBu 1kHz)
• Stereo Line Input
• Stereo Line Input Connection:  Balanced, 1/4" TRS Jack, Normalled (Left/Mono)
• Input Sensitivity:  Nominal +4dBu
• Trim:  +/-24dB
• Maximum Input Level:  +21dBu
• Input Impedance:  >10kΩ 

 Outputs

• Main LR Outputs:  Balanced, XLR
• Outputs:  1-6 Balanced, 1/4" TRS Jack
• Output Impedance:  <75Ω
• Nominal Output:  +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level:  +22dBu
• Residual Output Noise:  -88dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)

System

• System:  Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
• Dynamic Range:  110 dB
• Frequency Response:  +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
• Headroom:  +18dB
• Internal operating Level:  0dBu
• THD+N, Mic routed to Main L/R Out:  +10dBu input, 0dB system gain, 0.003%, -92dB (Relative, 20-20kHz)
• dBFS Alignment:  +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
• Meter Calibration:  0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR output)
• Sampling Rate:  96kHz
• Bit Depth:  Custom bit depth, up to 96-bit
• Latency:  <0.7mS, Local Mic Input to Main L/R, with all processing in or out
• Operating Temperature Range:  0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
• Power:  12V DC, 5A (100-240V AC, 50/60Hz input PSU supplied), 35W max

 Record/Playback

• USB-A
• Stereo Record:  48/96 kHz, 24-bit WAV format. Patchable from Outputs, ST in, or FX Units
• Stereo Playback:  44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit, Mono/Stereo WAV files
• USB-B:  USB 2.0, Core Audio compliant, ASIO/WDM for Windows, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
• Send / Return:  24 channels / 22 channels
• SD Card:  SDHC, 32 GB, UHS-I, Class 10 for maximum channels, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
• Multitrack Record:  16 channels @ 96kHz or 24 channels @ 48kHz
• Multitrack Playback:  16 channels @ 96kHz or 22 channels @ 48kHz

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi Access Point:  802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual band, auto channel)
• Bluetooth:  4.1 (high quality stereo playback)

 Physical & Dimensions

• Dimensions (WxDxH):  346 x 242 x 89 mm
• Weight:  3kg