Allen & Heath SQ-6-PLUS
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With expanded processing power, upgraded effects, and a dramatically refined mixing experience, the SQ+ Series sails the venerable SQ platform into flagship territory.
The SQ6+ features expanded physical controls for larger, more demanding productions, with 25 motorized faders, 16 assignable SoftKeys, and 4 SoftRotaries for quick on-the-fly tweaks. Combined with 4 built-in RackUltra FX engines, the SQ6+ delivers studio-grade processing in a format that balances organic hands-on control with practical portability.
Built around the ultra-low-latency 96kHz XCVI FPGA core, SQ+ delivers exceptional audio quality with responsive performance suited for touring, installed sound, houses of worship, broadcast, and livestream production. A redesigned 9-inch touchscreen with a dark-mode interface improves visibility in those less-than-perfect environments. Plus, illuminated encoders, drag-and-drop channel assignment, customizable layouts, and Chromatic metering take you from soundcheck to showtime in no time. Every channel includes comprehensive processing with HPF, gate, parametric EQ, compressor, inserts, and RTA support, giving you the tools to build the mix you want without racks of gear, endless patching, and constant troubleshooting.
SQ+ also expands your creative possibilities with a powerful combination of RackExtra and RackUltra FX engines, adding premium reverbs, delays, modulation, vocal processing, saturation, and pitch tools to the mix alongside the per-channel processing. Integrated DEEP Processing places modeled analog-style processing into every channel and mix path with zero added latency. And since it sounds so good, you'll want to record it. The engineers at A&H knew this, so they included flexible recording options to support multitrack capture, livestreaming, virtual soundcheck, and DAW control through built-in USB connectivity and SQ-Drive direct recording.
Extensive networking and expansion options, including Dante, Waves, MADI, and SLink connectivity, allow SQ+ to scale easily into complex audio systems, FOH and monitor splits, and broadcast applications. Housed in a rugged all-metal chassis with a ruggedly elegant carbon-on-graphite finish, the SQ+ Series handles the realities of live production and delivers the speed, flexibility, and sonic precision you expect from Allen & Heath.
Allen & Heath SQ-6-PLUS Includes
PlusPack
Register your SQ+ and receive a voucher for the FREE PlusPack processing add-on package. PlusPack includes all DEEP SQ Add-ons- including Compressor Models, GEQs, and Preamp Models, as well as premium RackExtra FX like the De-Esser, Hypabass, and Bucket Brigade. Plus: take advantage of SQ+ boosted processing with Source Expander, Dual Threshold Expander, and CompStortion. ($999 Value)
RackUltra FX Essentials Bundle (USA Exclusive)
US Customers will receive a coupon code for the easy-to-use RackUltra FX Essentials bundle - including the Essential Saturator, Essential Spaces (Room), Essential Spaces (Hall), Essential Plate (Instrument), and Essential Plate (Vocal). ($149 Value)
Allen & Heath SQ-6-PLUS Features
96 kHz XCVI FPGA core delivers ultra-low-latency processing with flagship-level audio quality
25 motorized faders, 16 assignable SoftKeys, and 4 SoftRotaries for fast, hands-on control during demanding productions
Four built-in RackUltra FX engines provide premium reverbs, delays, modulation, saturation, vocal processing, and pitch effects
Comprehensive per-channel processing includes HPF, gate, parametric EQ, compressor, inserts, and RTA support
Redesigned 9-inch touchscreen with dark-mode interface improves visibility in live environments
Illuminated encoders, drag-and-drop channel assignment, customizable layouts, and Chromatic metering streamline operation
Integrated DEEP Processing adds modeled analog-style processing with zero added latency
Built-in USB connectivity and SQ-Drive support multitrack recording, livestreaming, virtual soundcheck, and DAW control
Expandable networking options including Dante, Waves, MADI, and SLink for scalable live, broadcast, and installed systems
Ideal for touring, houses of worship, broadcast, livestreaming, FOH, and monitor applications
Rugged all-metal chassis with carbon-on-graphite finish built for the realities of live production
Combines flagship processing power, flexible expansion, and intuitive control in a portable format
Allen & Heath SQ-6-PLUS Specifications
Audio and Processing:
96kHz XCVI Core
48x Inputs to Mix
12x Stereo Aux/Group Mixes + LR
6x Mono/Linkable Matrix
Full Channel and Mix processing (HPF, PEQ/GEQ, Comp, Gate)
DEEP Processing ready
8x Rack Extra FX Engines with dedicated send and return channels
4x RackUltra FX Engines with dedicated send and return channels NEW
Digital I/O:
128x128 Intelligent SLink Port for Everything I/O expansion and connection to other Allen And Heath consoles
1x I/O Port for option cards (SLink, Dante, Waves and MADI cards available)
USB-A: Data transfer and stereo/multichannel audio record/playback
16 Channels @ 96kHz
32 Channels @ 48kHz
USB-B: Audio interface for multichannel record/playback
32x32 @ 96kHz
32x32 @ 48kHz
1x AES3 Stereo Digital Output Socket
Analogue I/O:
24x XLR Mic/Line Input Sockets
14x XLR Output Sockets
3x Stereo Line Input Sockets (4x TRS 1/4-inch sockets, 1x 3.5mm TRS socket)
1x XLR Talkback Socket
2x TRS Output Sockets
Stereo Headphone Output
Control:
25x 100mm Motorised Faders
16x SoftKeys
4x SoftRotaries
6x Channel Strip Layers
9-inch Touchscreen with dark GUI NEW
Configurable single/dual Footswitch Connection
Remote control via free apps-Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android