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-6 at
www.allen-heath.com/register
Firmware and Reference Guide
This introduction is intended to give you an overview of the SQ-6 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
Hz
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.
AP11349
Issue 1
Accessories
SQ
-
BRACKET
Detachable Metal Bracket for iPad/tablet
AP11333
Water repellent
polyester dustcover with printed logo
AR8
4
8 XLR input, 4 XLR output, dSnake Remote AudioRack (Rackmount)
AR2412
24 XLR input, 12 XLR output dSnake Remote AudioRack (Rackmount)
AB16
8
16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output, dSnake Remote AudioRack (StageBox/Rackmoun
t)
DX168
16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output, 96kHz DX Remote AudioRack (StageBox/Rackmount)
DX16
4
-
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 Cat5
e
with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9981
50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5
e
with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9651
20m of Neutrik EtherFlex Cat5
e
with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
SLink Port Compatibility
Sample
Rate
Protocol
Max Length
DX168, DX16
4
-
W, DX Hub
96kHz
DX
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
-
6
Specific
144 fader strips (24
+1 faders
, 6 layers
)
24
local mic/line input sockets
3 local stereo line
input sockets
14
XLR + 2 TRS output sockets
16
assignable SoftKeys
4 assignable
Soft Rotaries with LCD
Displays
Local Mic/Line Inputs
Local Stereo Line Inputs
Talkback Mic Input
Local XLR Outputs
Local TRS Jack Outputs
AES Digital Output
For connection to Allen&Heath remote audio racks, i
ncluding AB,
AR and DX ranges, as well as the ME personal monitoring system
Mono/Dual Footswitch Connection
Mains Power Input and Switch
I/O Port - Option Card
Multi
-
format multi
-
channel digital audio
USB-B Port
Connection to a computer for multi
-
channel audio and MIDI I/O
Network Port
Connect to a router for network/wireless control
SLink Port
For connection to Allen&Heath remote audio racks, i
ncluding AB,
AR and DX ranges, as well as the ME personal monitoring system
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 24 faders provide
144 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 24 strips. Press the
‘View’ key to see secondary
information such as input
source.
Channel
(Pre/HPF/Gate/Comp)
Physical controls for the selected channel. Preamp, HPF
frequency, Gate threshold, Comp threshold.
Channel (PEQ/GEQ)
Physical controls
for the selected channel. EQ band select
keys and parametric controls. Use the ‘Fader Flip’ key to
present selected mix GEQ on faders.
Pan Control
Master Strip and Mix Select Keys
Press a blue ‘Mix’ k
ey to present its sends on the 24
faders
and its master on the master fader strip. Select ‘LR’ to work
with the main LR mix and channel faders.
FX Send Select Keys
Press a blue ‘FX’ ke
y to present its sends on the 24
faders
and its master send on the master fader strip.
Headphone Output and Level Control
Main Meter
Displays the LR Mix or selected PAFL signal level.
Talk Key
Momentary or latching switch for the talkback microphone.
SQ-Drive Port
Record/play audio direct to/from a USB drive. Transfer scene, show
and library data using a USB key. Update SQ firmware.
ST3 Input
3.5mm stereo jack input, can be used for connection to an external
background music device.
Pre Fade and Assign Keys
Hold
‘
Pre
-
Fade
’
and press
‘
Sel
’
to toggle channels pre or post fade
to the mix. Hold ‘Assign’ and press ‘Sel’ to route channels to the
selected mix.
CH to All Mix Key
Press and hold to present
all sends to mixes for the currently
selected channel. The ident strip displays mix names.
Copy/Paste/Reset Keys
Used to copy, paste or reset processing blocks or channel
parameters.
Library Key
Opens different libraries to enable save and recall of presets for
channel/mix/FX processing.
Assignable SoftKeys
Use Setup screen
to assign functions such as m
utes, tap tempo,
scene recall, SQ-Drive control and more.
Assignable Encoders
Use Setup
screen to assign functions for quick access to often
used parameters.
