Commercial Audio - Allen & Heath CQ-18T Ultra-Compact 18 in, 8 out Digital Mixer

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Allen & Heath CQ-18T

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T is the largest mixer in the CQ range. There are 16 mic/line inputs split across 8 XLRs and 8 XLR/TRS combi sockets, plus a stereo input via TRS. There’s a pair of main mix outputs on XLR plus 6 TRS jack outputs for monitor mixes.

It uses Allen & Heaths renowned processing and effects with exciting new assistive mixing tools making it ideal for gigging bands, rehearsal spaces, home recording & streaming, speech applications & corporate AV.

Every input channel on CQ can be switched between two modes:
‘Quick Channels’ offer instrument and application specific processing with the ability to dial in a full channel of processing via a single knob.
‘Complete Channels’ for advanced, in-depth tweaking of parameters.

Gain Assistant quickly and accurately sets the optimal gain level for one or multiple input channels and continues to monitor levels during the performance to prevent any nasty peaks or surprises.

CQ’s Feedback Assistant automatically detects and eliminates problem frequencies using up to 16 filters per output so you can mix with confidence and forget about feedback.

Using technology from the latest generation of A&H live sound consoles, the CQ range delivers pristine 96kHz audio, partnered with studio-grade onboard processing and an optimised suite of FX.

There are built-In high-quality FX including reverb, delay and modulation algorithms with instrument-specific presets for speedy setup.

This CQ mixer features the new FX Assist tool, automatically shaping the effects and dynamically responding to your input signal to ensure your mix is enhanced by FX, not engulfed.

The CQ compact mixers handle multiple channels simultaneously with 4 DCAs, each capable of controlling the level of any combination of inputs, outputs, and FX, for simple single-fader control of multiple channels, such as a drum kit, without affecting their relative levels.

There’s also 4 Mute Groups, enabling you to mute and unmute multiple channels at once via a single button.

The 7″ touchscreen and rotary control enables simple set up and mixing, and 3 Custom SoftKeys access commonly used functions at the push of a button.

The CQ-18T features powerful integrated dual-band Wi-Fi so you don’t need to use a bulky access point or router to use apps with the mixer.

Just connect your devices to the CQ’s secure Wi-Fi network and you’re ready to go.
Connect a router or access point and the free CQ MixPad app also gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the venue.

The CQ mixers include an integrated USB audio interface for easy multitrack recording, playback and streaming via your DAW, and an SD card slot is provided for reliable multitrack recording and playback on the go.

You can record and playback stereo files via USB key or play back from your phone via the built-in Bluetooth functionality. The CQ-18T also includes a pair of headphone outputs which can feed separate mixes, perfect for a portable production setup.

Instantly reduce background noise and improve clarity for speech applications with the integrated Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) available on all input channels. Ideal for conferences, podcasts, discussions and small-scale theatre productions.