Allen & Heath SQ-7 48-Channel / 36-Bus Digital Mixer with 32+1 Motorized Faders

Allen & Heath SQ-7 Overview

The Allen & Heath SQ‑7 is a professional digital mixing console engineered for live sound, installations, corporate events, broadcast, houses of worship, and studio applications. As the flagship model in the SQ series, the SQ‑7 combines powerful 96 kHz XCVI FPGA processing, flexible routing, intuitive touchscreen control, and robust build quality for modern audio production and performance.

The Allen & Heath SQ-7 is a 48-channel, 36-bus digital mixing console well suited for live sound, 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 access to the RackExtra FX library. The mixer’s 12 stereo outputs (configurable as groups or auxes) 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.

Allen & Heath SQ-7 Key Features

• Compact digital mixer for live, studio, and installation
• 48 input channels
• 32 local mic inputs (XLR)
• Two 1/4” stereo inputs (TRS)
• One 1/8″ stereo input
• 36 total busses
• 12 stereo mixes (Aux or Group) + Main
• PAFL bus
• 18 assignable local outputs (16 XLR + two 1/4” TRS)
• AES digital output
• Dedicated talkback mic input (XLR)
• 1/4″ TRS headphone out with dedicated control
• SLink EtherCON connection for remote audio using dSnake, DX, or gigaACE protocol (64×64 channels)
• I/O port for option card (including 3rd party protocols – Dante/Waves)
• 8 mute groups
• 8 DCA groups
• 8 stereo FX with dedicated FX returns
• DEEP processing ready
• RackFX effects suite
• 7″ color touchscreen
• 16 assignable SoftKeys
• Eight assignable soft rotaries
• Dedicated physical controls for channel processing (Gain, HPF Frequency, Gate Threshold, Compressor Threshold, Pan, EQ Gain/Frequency/Width)
• 32+1 faders with 6 layers for 192 assignable channel strips
• Motorized faders for sends on faders, GEQ fader flip, and mix recall
• 32 backlit LCD channel-strip displays
• Chromatic channel metering
• Integrated surface illumination
• Single/dual footswitch control
• Input channel linking for stereo sources
• Patchable insert points
• Input processing – Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay
• Mix processing – PEQ, Graphic EQ, Compressor, Delay
• Fully integrated Automatic Mic Mixing (AMM)
• 31-band, real-time analyzer (RTA)
• Quick copy/paste/reset for parameters
• User permissions to restrict operator access
• 300 scene memories per show
• Channel safes, global and per-scene recall filters
• FX, processing, and channel libraries
• SQ-Drive for stereo and multitrack recording/playback direct to USB drive
• USB transfer of scenes, libraries, shows
• 32×32 channel USB streaming to/from Mac/Windows
• DAW control driver for MIDI control via USB or TCP/IP
• Wireless remote mixing apps for iPad and Android
• Compatible with ME personal-monitoring range

48 Input Channels & 36 Buses

With up to 48 inputs and 36 mix buses, the SQ‑7 gives you extensive routing and mixing flexibility for large productions and complex audio setups.

96 kHz XCVI FPGA Processing

At the heart of the SQ‑7 lies Allen & Heath’s advanced XCVI DSP engine, providing high‑resolution, ultra‑low latency (<0.7 ms) performance, superior audio fidelity, and headroom for detailed mixing and processing.

Why Choose SQ‑7?

• Live Sound & Touring Powerful processing and rugged build for demanding environments.
• Event & AV Applications Automatic mic mixers, ample I/O, and intuitive controls make setup fast and flexible.
• Broadcast & Recording High‑resolution USB audio and direct USB recording support professional workflows.
• Installations Expandable I/O and networking allow future growth.