Allen & Heath SQ-7 48-Channel / 36-Bus Digital Mixer

Allen & Heath SQ-7 Digital Mixer

The Allen & Heath SQ-7 is the flagship model of the SQ series, designed to provide maximum control, flexibility, and processing power for professional live sound engineers, AV integrators, broadcasters, and touring productions. Powered by Allen & Heath’s advanced 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing engine, the SQ-7 delivers exceptional audio performance, ultra-low latency operation, and comprehensive mixing capabilities in a robust professional console format.

Built to accommodate demanding applications, the SQ-7 features 32 motorized faders, 32 onboard microphone preamps, 16 assignable SoftKeys, and 8 assignable Soft Rotaries. Its intuitive workflow is centered around a high-resolution 7-inch capacitive touchscreen that enables drag-and-drop channel assignment, custom naming, color coding, and rapid access to critical functions. The combination of tactile controls and visual feedback allows engineers to efficiently manage complex productions with confidence.

Every input channel includes advanced processing tools such as high-pass filtering, gate processing, four-band parametric EQ, and compression. Mix outputs are equipped with both parametric and 28-band graphic equalization, ensuring precise system tuning and monitor control. Eight dedicated stereo FX engines provide access to the acclaimed RackExtra effects library, offering professional reverbs, delays, modulation effects, and dynamic processing without sacrificing input channels.

The integrated 32×32 USB audio interface supports multitrack recording, streaming, playback, and virtual soundcheck applications. Built-in SQ-Drive functionality enables direct USB recording without requiring external hardware. Automatic Mic Mixing capabilities make the SQ-7 ideal for conferences, corporate events, panel discussions, and broadcast productions.

With extensive networking options, SLink expansion support, compatibility with Dante, Waves, MADI, and personal monitoring systems, the Allen & Heath SQ-7 offers a scalable and professional solution for the most demanding audio production environments.

Features of SQ-7

• 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing engine
• 48 input channel architecture
• 32 onboard microphone preamps
• 32 motorized faders with 6 layers
• 12 stereo mixes plus LR bus
• 3 stereo matrix outputs
• High-resolution 7-inch touchscreen
• Drag-and-drop channel management
• Chromatic LED channel metering
• 16 assignable SoftKeys
• 8 assignable Soft Rotaries
• Eight stereo FX engines
• Dedicated stereo FX returns
• RackExtra effects library included
• Four-band parametric EQ processing
• 28-band graphic EQ on mixes
• Integrated gate and compressor processing
• DEEP Processing ready
• Automatic Mic Mixer support
• 32×32 USB audio interface
• Direct USB multitrack recording
• SQ-Drive recording functionality
• SLink remote audio expansion
• 64×64 audio networking support
• Dante, Waves, MADI compatibility
• Virtual soundcheck capability
• DAW control integration
• Mobile app remote operation
• ME Personal Mixing System compatible
• Rugged all-metal chassis construction

Specifications of SQ-7