Allen & Heath Introduces the New SQ+ Series. Allen & Heath has unveiled the next generation of its popular SQ digital mixing console series — the new SQ+ range, which includes the SQ5+, SQ6+, and SQ7+ models.
Allen & Heath has unveiled the next generation of its popular SQ digital mixing console series — the new SQ+ range, which includes the SQ5+, SQ6+, and SQ7+ models.
For many years, the SQ series has been widely used in live events, theaters, conference centers, houses of worship, studios, and corporate AV projects. The new SQ+ models build upon the strengths of the existing platform, offering enhanced processing power, new effects, and an updated user interface.
The new SQ+ series retains all the advantages that made the SQ platform successful:
96 kHz XCVI FPGA processing
48 input channels
Ultra-low latency
SLink connectivity
Support for Dante, Waves, MADI, and other expansion cards
In addition, the SQ+ series introduces several significant enhancements.
One of the most notable additions to the SQ+ platform is the inclusion of four new RackUltra FX engines.
These effects were originally developed for Allen & Heath’s flagship dLive platform and are now available to SQ+ users.
The RackUltra FX package includes:
Premium reverbs
Vocal tuning tools
Pitch processing
Saturation and distortion effects
Guitar amplifier modeling
Because these effects operate on dedicated FX engines, they have minimal impact on the console’s main processing resources.
The new SQ+ platform features increased processing power and supports the latest generation of Allen & Heath’s DEEP Processing algorithms.
For the first time, SQ users gain access to:
CompStortion
Source Expander
Dual Threshold Expander
Previously, these processing tools were available only on Avantis and dLive systems.
The new SQ+ models feature a larger 9-inch touchscreen along with an updated Dark Mode user interface.
These improvements provide a more comfortable user experience in environments with changing lighting conditions, such as concerts, theaters, and live event venues.
The SQ+ platform delivers greater per-channel processing capacity.
This allows users to run more DEEP Processing modules and premium effects simultaneously, making the consoles suitable for more demanding productions and advanced workflows.
The SQ+ series is an ideal solution for:
Live events
Theaters
Concert venues
Corporate events
Houses of worship
Educational institutions
Broadcast and studio productions
For existing SQ users, the SQ+ platform provides access to more advanced processing capabilities and flagship-level effects while maintaining a familiar workflow.
At MediaTech, we see the SQ+ series as the natural evolution of one of Allen & Heath’s most successful platforms. The new models preserve the intuitive workflow that users already know while introducing processing capabilities and premium effects previously available only in higher-tier systems.
For more information about the new Allen & Heath SQ5+, SQ6+, and SQ7+ digital mixers, and to discuss the best configuration for your project, please contact the MediaTech team.