Quick Start Guide

ManualsBrandsAllen & Heath ManualsDigital MixersSQ-5 48-Channel / 36-Bus Digital Mixer with 16+1 Motorized Faders

Safety

Before powering on the SQ, read the safety instructions sheet (AP9240/CL1-1) that is supplied along with this

guide. For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and

heed all warnings included in these documents and printed directly on the equipment.

Registration

To be kept informed of updates, the latest firmware and new releases for the SQ range, register your SQ-5 at

www.allen-heath.com/register

Firmware and Reference Guide

This introduction is intended to give you an overview of the SQ-5 hardware and outline operating principles.

Visit www.allen-heath.com to obtain the latest version of firmware and reference guide. The latest firmware is

required if you intend to use any SQ Apps with your SQ.

Introduction

Features

The SQ is a high resolution 96k

audio mixing console. It has been designed using the latest technology to

provide the most detailed and accurate sound quality, along with a range of options for expandability and

integration.

AP11089 Issue 2

Accessories

RK19

19” Rack Mounting Kit (12u)

BRACKET

Detachable Metal Bracket

for iPad/tablet

AP11332

Water repellent polyester dustcover with printed logo

AR8

8 XLR input, 4 XLR output, dSnake Remote AudioRack (Rackmount)

AR2412

24 XLR input, 12 XLR output dSnake Remote AudioRack (Rackmount)

AB16

16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output,

dSnake Remote AudioRack (StageBox/Rackmount)

DX168

16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output, 96kHz DX Remote AudioRack (StageBox/Rackmount)

DX16

16 XLR Input, 4 XLR Output, 96kHz DX Wall Mount

Audio

Expander

HUB

Remote Audio Hub with 4 DX Link ports

(Rackmount kit available)

AH9650

100m drum of EtherFlex Cat5

with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors

AH9981

50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5

with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors

AH9651

20m of Neutrik EtherFlex Cat5

with locking Neutrik EtherCon

connectors

SLink Port Compatibility

Sample

Rate

Protocol

Max Length

DX168, DX16

4W, DX Hub

96kHz

100m

Cat5e or higher

AR2412, AR84, AB168

48kHz

dSnake

120m

Cat5e or higher

U, ME

1, ME

500

48kHz

dSnake

Cat5e or higher

SQ Range

48 input channels with preamp, HPF, PEQ, gate, comp, delay

output channels

(LR, 12 mono/stereo Mix

, 3 Stereo

Matrix

)

8 stereo FX with dedicated return channels

8 Mute groups, 8 DCA groups

Source

patching

(Local, SLink

remote, Option card, USB)

Output socket and Insert I/O patching

Multi

channel

USB streaming and direct

USB drive recording

Talkback mic input,

dual

footswitch control, wireless control

5 Specific

96 fader strips (16

+1 faders

, 6 layers

)

local mic/line input sockets

3 local stereo line input sockets

12 XLR + 2 TRS output sockets

assignable SoftKeys

Rack mountable

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
AP11089 Issue 2 Introduction Safety Before powering on the SQ, read the safety instructions sheet (AP9240/CL1-1) that is supplied along with this guide. For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and heed all warnings included in these documents and printed directly on the equipment. Registration To be kept informed of updates, the latest firmware and new releases for the SQ range, register your SQ-5 at www.allen-heath.
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Touch Screen, Screen Select Keys and Screen Encoder View processing and access the routing and setup menus using keys below. Touch to select a parameter and use the rotary to adjust values. Fader Strips and Layer Select Keys 6 layers of 16 faders provide 96 assignable strips for access to any combination of channels, returns, masters and DCAs. Each strip has fader, mute, select and PAFL keys, peak and signal meter. Ident Strip LCD displays show channel name and colour for each of the 16 strips.
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Powering On i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Connect power lead (26). Connect input sources using (19), (20) and (21). Connect outputs (22) and (23) to amplifiers, speakers or line level inputs on other equipment. If required, connect digital I/O such as AudioRacks or Computers using (24), (27), (28) and (30). If you are using a footswitch, connect this (25). Switch on the SQ using the push switch (26). Power on any connected amplifiers or powered speakers.
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Connections Balanced mono/stereo inputs Mic or line level XLR 1=Gnd, 2=+, 3= - ST1 and ST2 Inputs Line level ¼” TRS Jack Tip= +, Ring= -, Sleeve=Gnd ST3 Input Line level 3.5mm Jack Tip=Left, Ring=Right, Sleeve=Gnd Balanced XLR Outputs Line level XLR 1=Gnd, 2= +, 3= - Balanced Jack Outputs Line level ¼” TRS Jack Tip= +, Ring= -, Sleeve=Gnd SLink RJ45/EtherCON. Use Cat5e or higher. Refer to individual expansion unit instructions.