Allen & Heath SQ-7+ 48 Channel / 44 Bus / 33 Fader Digital Mixer with RackUltra FX

Features

• 32 Microphone Preamps
• 9" Capacitive Touchscreen
• 96 kHz XCVI Core FPGA Processing
• Eight Stereo FX Engines with Returns
• Four RackUltra FX Engines with Returns
• 32 x 32 USB Audio Interface
• 12 Mono/Stereo Mixes + 3 Stereo Matrix
• Channel LCD Displays
• 16 Assignable SoftKeys
• SLink Port for Remote Audio & Expansion

Building upon the success of the original SQ7, the Allen & Heath SQ-7+ is a 48-channel, 36-bus digital mixing console with numerous enhancements including more processing power, a large 9" touchscreen with reimagined GUI, and a cleaner, carbon-on-graphite update to the surface artwork and controls. The SQ7+ continues to be a go-to solution for owner operators, midsize venues, small tours, and anywhere audio quality and interoperability are vital, including live sound applications, corporate A/V, recording studios, and houses of worship.

The SQ-7+ features 32+1 motorized faders and 32 professional-quality microphone preamps. There are also eight stereo FX engines with dedicated return channels and four RackUltra FX engines with the ability to run the latest DEEP channel processing. The mixer's 12 stereo outputs (configurable as groups or aux's) are well suited for in-ear-monitor setups, while the Automatic Mic Mixing function offers quick and easy operation over multiple microphones for conferences, panel talks, and more. At the heart of the SQ-7+ lies a 96 kHz XCVI Core FPGA engine, which delivers professional, high-resolution audio quality, ultralow latency (less than 0.7 ms), variable bit depth for precision and noise performance, mix coherency down to the sample, and the power to handle high channel/mix counts with FX processing.

Audio Processing

• 96 kHz XCVI core
• 48 inputs to mix
• 12 stereo aux/group mixes + LR
• 6 mono/linkable matrix
• Full channel and mix processing (HPF, PEQ/GEQ, comp, gate)
• DEEP processing ready
• 8 assignable soft keys
• 4 RackUltra FX engines with dedicated send and return channels

Digital I/O

• 128x128 Intelligent SLink Port for Everything I/O expansion and connection to other Allen & Heath consoles
• 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 at 96 kHz
  • 32 channels at 48 kHz
• USB-B: Audio interface for multichannel record/playback
  • 32x32 at 96 kHz
  • 32x32 at 48 kHz
• AES3 Stereo digital output socket

Analog I/O

• 32 XLR mic/line input sockets
• 16 XLR output sockets
• Three stereo line input sockets (four TRS 1/4” sockets, one 3.5mm TRS socket)
• One XLR talkback socket
• Two TRS output sockets
• Stereo headphone output

Control

• 33 100mm motorized faders
• 16 soft keys
• Four soft rotaries
• Six channel-strip layers
• 9” touchscreen with dark GUI 
• Configurable single/dual footswitch connection
• Remote control via free apps—Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

Easy Mixing

A Bigger, Bolder Interface

• SQ+ is centred around a responsive 9” touchscreen with an all-new dark GUI that is fast to navigate and easy to read in any mixing environment. Framed by high-grip illuminated encoders, it delivers an intuitive blend of visual feedback and hands-on control. 

Drag-and-Drop Layout

• Channels and mixes can be dragged and dropped to any strip with custom naming and color coding on the display, letting you build a mixing environment that works for you. 

At-a-Glance Metering

• Each strip features Allen & Heath's patented Chromatic channel metering system, giving you at-a-glance level indication down to -72 dB, thanks to LEDs with variable brightness and color.

Accelerate Your Workflow

• All SQ+ mixers feature assignable soft keys for quick access to the functions you use the most. The SQ6+ and SQ7+ include assignable soft rotaries for even more custom control.

World-Class Processing and FX

All the Tools for the Perfect Mix

• Every input channel comes equipped with its own HPF, a superfast gate with side-chain, and a filter, a freely assignable insert point, a musical 4-band parametric equaliser with RTA, and Peak/RMS compressor for control and shaping of levels and transients. Mixes include both a parametric and 28-band graphic EQ, and a compressor, all ready to switch in when required.

DEEP Processing: Latency-Free Emulations

• SQ+ supports the latest generation of DEEP processing add-ons - models of classic analog hardware embedded directly into your channel and mix strips, adding no latency, and available on every channel simultaneously.

Two FX Suites: Twelve FX Engines

• SQ+ is equipped with 8 Rack Extra FX engines, each with its own dedicated stereo return, giving you access to the acclaimed Rack Extra FX suite, featuring emulations of legendary reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators, and more.
• Four built-in Rack Ultra FX engines take SQ+ further, each with dedicated stereo sends and returns. First developed for the flagship dLive system and proven on international tours, the Rack Ultra FX suite of add-ons brings premium reverbs, vocal tuning and pitch processors, distortion, saturation, and more to SQ+. The 4 engines can also run Rack Extra FX for maximum flexibility.

Recording and Playback

Record, Stream, Mix

• SQ+'s built-in USB audio interface enables easy multitrack recording, backing-track playback, livestreaming, and virtual soundchecks at up to 32×32 channels at either 96 or 48 kHz. The interface is class compliant and compatible with Mac, and with Windows when separately available ASIO and WDM drivers are installed. Map faders, rotaries, channel keys and soft keys to control your favorite DAW using the Allen & Heath MIDI Control app.

Capture, Playback, Virtual Soundcheck

• The integrated SQ-Drive makes it quick and easy to capture or playback 16 channels (96kHz), 32 channels (48kHz), or a simple stereo mix, direct to a USB drive. No need for a laptop or DAW - just press record.

Connectivity & Expansion

Everything I/O

• The 128×128 Intelligent SLink port opens up the entire Allen & Heath Everything I/O ecosystem, connecting seamlessly to a wide range of remote stage boxes,  expanders, and other Allen & Heath consoles.

Audio Networking

• A dedicated I/O expansion slot supports optional cards for Dante, MADI, Waves and additional SLink connections, making SQ+ a natural fit for complex multi-format installs, FOH/monitor splits and broadcast setups.

AMM

• SQ+’s advanced Automatic Mic Mixers make it a natural choice for mixing conferences, panel discussions, and broadcast applications. Two independent 24 channel AMM’s can run simultaneously for two separate zones or combine into a single 48 channel AMM for larger events.

Apps

SQ+ MixPad

• SQ+ MixPad gives you the freedom to mix from anywhere in the venue, even if that’s not physically close to the mixer’s location. The app is available for free on iOS, Android, Windows and macOS platforms.

SQ+4You

• SQ+4You is a free personal mixing app to accompany SQ+ series mixers, allowing up to 8 performers to control their own monitor mixes from their Android or iOS devices and freeing the audio engineer to focus on the front-of-house sound.

Built for the Real World

• The live environment is unforgiving, so SQ+ is built to take it. A robust all-metal chassis provides the strength and rigidity to handle the rigours of touring and installation alike, while the new carbon-ongraphite finish with black and white knobs and fader caps gives it a sharp, contemporary look that holds up under real-world use. Every SQ+ comes backed by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty as standard.

Special Offer

PlusPack

• Register your SQ+ and receive a voucher for a free PlusPack processing add-on package. PlusPack includes all DEEP SQ Add-ons—Compressor Models, GEQs, and Preamp Models—and premium Rack Extra FX like the De-Esser, Hypabass, and Bucket Brigade. Plus, take advantage of SQ+’s boosted processing with Source Expander, Dual Threshold Expander, and CompStortion.

Rack Ultra FX Essentials Bundle (USA Exclusive)

• US Customers will receive a coupon code for the easy-to-use Rack Ultra FX Essentials bundle—the Essential Saturator, Essential Spaces (Room), Essential Spaces (Hall), Essential Plate (Instrument), and Essential Plate (Vocal).