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Allen & Heath SQ-7 Digital Mixer

User Manual for Allen & Heath SQ-7 Digital Mixer Kit with 6 Personal Monitor Mixers and In-Ear Monitors

• Product category: Digital Mixers Allen & Heath
• Brand: Allen & Heath
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Product description

• Allen & Heath SQ-7 48-Channel / 36-Bus Digital Mixer with 32+1 Motorized Faders
  • Introducing SQ-7 a 33 fader 96kHz mixer from Allen & Heath
  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.
  
  At the heart of the SQ-7 lies the 96 kHz XCVI Core FPGA engine, which delivers professional, high-resolution audio quality, ultra-low 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 and ample FX processing. The SQ's DEEP processing architecture allows you to hand-pick boutique compressor and preamp emulations and embed them directly within the mixer's inputs and mix channels, all without adding system latency or setup hassles.
  
  The front panel is centered around the mixer's 7" capacitive touchscreen and framed by an array of high-grip, illuminated encoders, which offer clear visual feedback and quick, hands-on control. You can drag-and-drop channels and mixes to any strip with custom naming and color coding on the strip display, allowing you to build a mix environment that mirrors your workflow. The SQ-7 offers 16 softkeys, which can be freely assigned to any function for a customized and advanced workflow. The on-board recorder uses a USB Type-A port to record stereo and multitrack sessions to a flash drive. The recorder can also playback stereo and multitrack files, handy for virtual sound checks and studio mixing.
  
  The SQ-7 offers expansion options via Allen & Heath's stage box expanders, or install an optional Dante or Waves card to adapt and expand using the latest digital technologies. SQ is fully compatible with the ME Personal Mixing System, allowing performers to take control of their own monitor mixes. Any number of ME-1 and ME-500 personal mixers can be daisy-chained from the mixer's SLink port, or from a connected remote expander. The Allen & Heath SQ-7 includes a power cord.
  • • 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 (64x64 channels)
    • I/O port for option card (including 3^rd 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
    • 32x32 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
• 6 x Allen & Heath ME-500 16-Channel Personal Mixer
  • Introducing SQ-7 a 33 fader 96kHz mixer from Allen & Heath
  The Allen & Heath ME-500 is a standalone digital personal mixer that receives up to 16 mono or stereo sources over a single Cat5 cable and offers a flexible and easy-to-operate solution for individual musicians, performers, and presenters who wish to control their own monitor sound whether on stage, in houses of worship, rehearsal rooms, studios, conferences, or live events.
  
  ME is a 48 kHz system compatible with most Allen & Heath mixers including the dLive, GLD, and Qu systems, as well as Aviom A-Net 16. Additionally, the unit will work with other devices with MADI, Dante, and EtherSound connectors via the optional ME-U hub. Mute or solo individual channels, adjust the tone using the on-board 2-band EQ, and set the limiter to prevent loud peaks. Once a mix has been created, simply save the set for recall at a later date. A USB port on the rear of the interface provides transfer settings and firmware updates via USB key. The Allen & Heath ME-500 ships with a power supply.
  General Features
  • • 16-channel personal mixer
    • Plug-and-play compatible with dLive, GLD, Qu and Aviom A-Net 16
    • Compatible with Digico, Yamaha, Avid and other mixers via ME-U hub
    • Connect any number of ME devices to a system
    • Mix and match ME-500 and ME-1 devices
    • Can be powered via PoE or external PSU (included)
    • Stereo headphone outputs on 1/8" and 1/4" jacks
    • 1/4” TRS mono balanced line out for connection to stage monitor or IEM transmitter
      
  Application Specific Design
  • • Compact and smart on stage
    • Easy to read display screen
    • Backlit keys for viewing in the dark
    • Surface, plinth, or mic stand mounting
    • Built-in top of stand mount
    • Optional side of stand bracket
    • Optional headphones hook
  Easy Operation
  • • Press a Select key
    • Turn the rotary to adjust Level
    • Press and turn to adjust Pan
    • Hold shift and turn to trim all levels
    • Mute individual channels or master
    • Solo individual channels
    • Adjust tone using the master EQ
    • Use the Limiter to prevent loud peaks
    • Store and recall presets of your mix
    • Protect while away using Standby mode
  User Configurable
  • • Patch outputs at the source console
    • Link outputs for single key stereo select
    • Use the label strip to identify keys
    • Transfer settings via USB key
    • Update firmware via USB key
  Convenient Connection
  • • Connect using Cat5 cable up to 328'
    • Locking etherCON connectors
    • Daisy chain any number of ME mixers
    • Parallel connect using Ethernet switches
    • Direct connection to A&H mixers
    • Direct connection to Aviom A-Net 16
    • Connect to other networks via ME-U hub: 48 kHz Dante, MADI, EtherSound
    • Use the power unit or PoE via Cat5 cable
    • Optional touring-grade 10-port ME-U PoE hub available
• 6 x Westone UM Pro20 Dual-Driver Universal In-Ear Monitors (Clear, First Generation)
  • Introducing SQ-7 a 33 fader 96kHz mixer from Allen & Heath
  The clear first-generation version of the Westone UM Pro20 Dual-Driver Universal In-Ear Monitors are designed for personal listening and professional stage monitoring applications. The monitors utilize dual balanced armature drivers in a passive crossover network to deliver a frequency response of 20 to 18,000 Hz at a sensitivity of 119 dB SPL at 1mW into a 27 ohms load. The included sound isolating star and true-fit tips provide a passive noise attenuation of 25 dB and the replaceable 50" EPIC cable is designed to fit over your ears to help reduce microphonics and secure the earphones in place. They come with premium comfort tips, a mini-monitor vault, and a cleaning tool. The earphones are handcrafted in Colorado Springs by Westone's team of artisans and lab technicians. UPC: 602353785155

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• Limited 1-Year Warranty

• 6 x ME-500 16-Channel Personal Mixer

• 6 x Westone - UM Pro20 Dual-Driver Universal In-Ear Monitors (Clear, First Generation)

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

  Mic/Line Inputs	Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced XLR, fully recallable Input Sensitivity: -60 to +0 dBu Switchable Pad: -20 dB Analog Gain: 0 to +60 dB, 1 dB steps Maximum Input Level: +30 dBu Input Impedance: >5 kOhms THD+N, Unity Gain (0 dB): 0.002% -92 dBu (20 Hz - 20 kHz, AES direct out, @ 0 dBu 1 kHz) THD+N, Mid-Gain (+30 dB): 0.003% -91 dBu (20 Hz - 20 kHz, AES direct out, @ -30 dBu input 1 kHz) Phantom Power +48V (+3V / -2V)
  Stereo Line Inputs	ST1, ST2 Connectors: Balanced, 1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS ST3 Connector: Unbalanced, stereo 1/8" / 3.5 mm Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2 / ST3): Nominal +4 dBu ST1, ST2 / 0 dBu ST3 Trim: +/-24 dB Maximum Input Level (ST1,ST2 / ST3): +22 dBu / +18 dBu Input Impedance: >7 kOhms
  Analog Outputs	Outputs 1-16: Balanced, XLR Outputs A and B: Balanced 1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS Source: Patchable Output Impedance: <75 Ohms Nominal Output: +4 dBu = 0 dB meter reading Maximum Output Level: +22 dBu Residual Output Noise: -90 dBu (muted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
  AES Digital Audio Outputs	AES Digital Output: Balanced XLR, 2 channel 96 kHz sampling rate (default with SRC bypassed) Switchable Output Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz 2.5 Vpp balanced terminated 110 Ohms
  Network Connections	Connection: Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45) dsnake mode (48 kHz devices): 64 channels assignable, compatible with AR2412, AR84, AB168, ME, Qu dx mode (96 kHz Devices): 32 channels assignable, compatible with DX168 gigaACE (96 kHz Devices): 128 channels assignable, compatible with dLive, SQ, and DXHub Inputs: Fully patchable Outputs: Fully patchable Sync/SRC: Assignable as master audio sync for all modes, SRC 64-channel
  I/O Expansion Module	Multi-channel IO option module Inputs: Fully patchable Outputs: Fully patchable Sync/SRC assignable as master audio sync
  Audio Specifications	Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0 dB gain, 0 dBu input
  Dynamic Range	112 dB
  Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-0.5 dB)
  Headroom	+18 dB
  Operating Level	Internal Operating Level: 0 dBu
  THD+N	THD+N, Mic/Line Routed to Main L/R Out: Unity gain faders @ 0 dB, 0.006%, -84 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
  dBFS Alignment	+18 dBu = 0 dBFS (+22 dBu at XLR output)
  Metering Accuracy	Meter Calibration: 0 dB meter = -18 dBFS (+4 dBu at XLR out)
  Metering	Main Meter Type: 2 x 12-segment, fast (peak) response Channel Meter Type: Chromatic Channel Metering, fully programmable color/brightnesss Peak Indication: -3 dBFS (+19 dBu at XLR out), multi-point sensing
  Sampling Rate	96 kHz
  Bit Depth	Uses XCVI core custom bit widths in algorithms, up to 96-bit
  Latency	<0.7 ms, local mic input routed to main L/R. (direct, no EQ/effects)
  Faders	3.9" / 100.0 mm, motorized
  Touch Screen	7.0" / 178 mm, capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24-bit RGB
  Softkeys	Softkeys: 16 SoftRotarys: 8
  Groups	Mute Groups: 8 DCA Groups: 8
  Network	TCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI and control
  MIDI	TCP/IP and USB Type-B
  Footswitch	Single or dual, momentary or latching
  Source	Channels 1-48: Fully patchable USB Global Source: SQ-Drive or USB Type-B streaming
  Polarity	Normal/inverted
  Trim	-24 to +24 dB
  High Pass Filter	12 dB/octave, 20 Hz to 2 kHz
  Insert	Insert (Pre EQ/Comp): Fully patchable
  Input Delay	Up to 341 ms
  Gate	Gate: Patchable sidechain Sidechain Filter: Hi-pass (20 Hz to 5 kHz), Band-pass (120 Hz to 10 kHz), Lo-pass (120 Hz to 20 kHz) Threshold / Depth: -72 dBu to +18 dBu / 0 to 60 dB Attack / Hold / Release: 50 μs to 300 ms / 10 ms to 5 seconds / 10 ms to 1 second
  Parametric Equalizer	PEQ: 4-band fully parametric, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±15 dB Band 1, Band 4: Selectable shelving (Baxandall), bell Band 2, Band 3: Bell Bell Width: Variable Q, 1.5 to 1/9th octave
  Compressor	Compressor: Patchable sidechain Sidechain Filter: Hi-pass (20 to 5 kHz), Band-pass (120 Hz to 10 kHz), Lo-pass (120 Hz to 20 kHz), Q=1 Threshold / Ratio: -46 dBu to 18 dBu / 1:1 to infinity Attack / Release: 30 μs to 300 ms / 50 ms to 2 seconds Knee: Soft/hard Detector Response: Peak/RMS switchable Parallel Path Compression: Dry/wet -infin to 0 dB
  Channel Direct Out	Follow fader, mute, mute group, DCA (global all channels)
  Source Selection	Post-Preamp, Post-HPF, Post Gate, Insert Return, Post PEQ, Post Comp, Post Delay Trim: -∞ to 10 dB per channel
  Insert	Insert (Pre EQ/Comp): Fully patchable
  Delay	Output: Up to 682 ms
  Graphic Equalizer	28 bands 31 Hz to 16 kHz, ±12 dB gain, constant 1/3 octave
  FX	Internal FX: 8 x RackFX engine, Send>Return or Inserted (4 dedicated fx bus) Types: SMR Reverb, StereoTap Delay, Gated Reverb, ADT, BlueChorus, Symphonic Chorus, Flanger, Phaser 8 x Dedicated Stereo FX Returns: Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Mix/LR, 4-Band PEQ
  PAFL	PFL or stereo in-place AFL, 0 to -24 dB trim, PAFL Delay up to 682 ms
  Talkback	Dedicated input, assignable to any mix, Gain, Pad, 48 V, 12 dB/oct HPF
  Signal Generator	Assignable to any mix, (sine/white/pink/bandpass noise)
  RTA Real Time Analyzer	31-bands, 1/3 octave 20 Hz to 20 kHz, follows PAFL source
  Recorder	SQ-Drive: USB Type-A Stereo Record: 2-channel, WAV, 96 kHz, 24-bit, source fully patchable Stereo Playback: 1/2-channel, WAV, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz, 16-/24-bit, source fully patchable Multitrack Record: 16-channel, WAV, 96 kHz, 24-bit, track sources fully patchable Multitrack Playback: 16-channel, WAV, 96 kHz, 24-bit fully patchable
  USB Audio	USB Audio Streaming: USB Type-B, Core Audio compliant, ASIO/WDM for Windows Send (Upstream): 32-channel, 96 kHz, 24-bit Return (Downstream): 32-channel, 96 kHz, 24-bit
  Automatic Mic Mixing	AMM: 2 x 24 channels or 1 x 48 channels, freely assignable Mode: Gain sharing Sidechain Filter: 12 dB/octave HPF: 20 Hz to 5 kHz LPF: 120 Hz to 20 kHz Priority: -15 dB to +15 dB per channel
  Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz Maximum Power Consumption: 110W
  Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
  Dimensions (W × H × D)	31.7 x 20.3 x 7.8" / 805 x 516 x 198 mm
  Weight	39.3 lb / 17.8 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	38.25 x 27.3 x 14.0"

• 6 x Allen & Heath ME-500 16-Channel Personal Mixer

  Stereo Output	Connector: Stereo 1/4" / 6.35 mm and 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphones: >16 Ohms, power 300 + 300 mW into 100 Ohms load, or line out max +21 dBu
  Mono Output	Connector: 1/4" / 6.35 mm balanced TRS Nominal: 0 dBu Maximum: +18 dBu
  Residual Output Noise	-95 dBu (level min)
  Frequency Response	10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-1 dB)
  AD/DA Conversion	24-bit Delta/Sigma, 48 kHz
  Presets	8 user presets
  Compatibility	Direct Connection: dLive, GLD, and Qu systems ME-U Hub: MADI, Dante, and EtherSound Aviom A-Net 16
  Data Port	USB: Individual presets or config transfer, firmware update
  CAT5	Audio and PoE: Link In and Link Out, locking etherCON connectors
  Power	Mains: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz In, 12 VDC 1.25 A Out Power over CAT5 Cable (PoE): 10 W (Requires 15 W from PoE switch; optional PoE switch available separately)
  Dimensions (W x D x H)	9.1 x 6.3 x 2.8" / 230.0 x 160.0 x 70.0 mm
  Weight	2.4 lb / 1.1 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	13.4 x 11.3 x 6.5"

• 6 x Westone UM Pro20 Dual-Driver Universal In-Ear Monitors (Clear, First Generation)

  Driver	Dual balanced armatures in passive crossover network
  Sensitivity	119 dB SPL at 1 mW
  Frequency Response	20 to 18,000 Hz
  Impedance	27 Ohms at 1,000 Hz
  Noise Attenuation	Passive: 25 dB
  Cable Length	50" (128 cm)
  Weight	0.445 oz (12.7 g)

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.0 x 5.0 x 2.5"

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