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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-7 at

www.allen-heath.com/register

Firmware and Reference Guide

This introduction is intended to give you an overview of the SQ-7 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.

Ventilation

The SQ uses fans for cooling. Adequate space must be left for air flow around fans and vents when in use.

Introduction

Features

The SQ is a high resolution 96kHz 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.

AP11350

Issue 1

Accessories

SQ-BRACKET Detachable Metal Bracket for iPad/tablet

AP11334 Water repellent polyester dustcover with printed logo for SQ-7

AR84 8 XLR input, 4 XLR output, dSnake Remote AudioRack (Rackmount)

AR2412 24 XLR input, 12 XLR output dSnake Remote AudioRack (Rackmount)

AB168 16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output, dSnake Remote AudioRack (StageBox/Rackmount)

DX168 16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output, 96kHz DX Remote AudioRack (StageBox/Rackmount)

DX164-W 16 XLR Input, 4 XLR Output, 96kHz DX Wall Mount Audio Expander

DX-HUB Remote Audio Hub with 4 DX Link ports (Rackmount kit available)

AH9650 100m drum of EtherFlex Cat5e with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors

AH9981 50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5e with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors

AH9651 20m of Neutrik EtherFlex Cat5e with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors

SLink Port Compatibility Sample Rate Protocol Max Length

DX168, DX16

W, DX Hub

96kHz

100m

Cat5e or higher

AR2412, AR84, AB168 48kHz dSnake 120m Cat5e or higher

ME-U, ME-1, ME-500 48kHz dSnake Cat5e or higher

SQ Range

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

32 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 to USB drive recording

Talkback mic input, dual footswitch control, wireless control

SQ-7 Specific

192 fader strips (32+1 faders, 6 layers)

32 local mic/line input sockets

3 local stereo line input sockets

16 XLR + 2 TRS output sockets

16 assignable SoftKeys

8 assignable Soft Rotaries with LCD

Displays

Summary of content (4 pages)

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AP11350 Issue 1 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-7 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 32 faders provide 192 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 32 strips.
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Powering On i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Connect power lead (27). Connect input sources using (20), (21) and (22). Connect outputs (23) and (24) to amplifiers, speakers or line level inputs on other equipment. If required, connect digital I/O such as AudioRacks or Computers using (25), (28), (29) and (31). If you are using a footswitch, connect this (26). Switch on the SQ using the push switch (27). 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.