{"product_id":"allen-heath-ah-sq-5-plus","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath AH-SQ-5-PLUS FX Enabled 48-Channel Digital Mixer w\/ DEEP Processing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 Channel \/ 44 Bus \/ 17 Fader Digital Mixer with RackUltra FX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact and rack-mountable, the SQ5+ puts the full feature set into the smallest frame in the range. 17 motorised faders, 8 assignable SoftKeys and 4 built-in RackUltra FX engines give you flagship-tier processing and comprehensive hands-on control. Add the 19” rack kit and it’s as at home in a fixed installation as it is on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing Has Never Been Easier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.allen-heath.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SQ5-Bigger-Screen-1024x683.png.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Bigger, Bolder Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSQ+ is centred around a responsive 9” touchscreen with an all-new dark GUI that is fast to navigate and easy to read in any mixing environment. Framed by high-grip illuminated encoders, it delivers an intuitive blend of visual feedback and hands-on control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrag-and-Drop Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChannels and mixes can be dragged and dropped to any strip, with custom naming and colour coding on the displays, letting you build a mixing environment that works for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt-a-Glance Metering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach strip features our patented Chromatic channel metering system, giving you at-a-glance level indication down to -72dB thanks to LEDs with variable brightness and colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerate Your Workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll SQ+ mixers feature assignable SoftKeys for quick access to the functions you use the most. 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Mixes include both a parametric and 28 band graphic EQ along with compressor as standard, all ready to switch in when required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDEEP Processing: Latency Free Emulations\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSQ+ supports the latest generation of DEEP processing add-ons – models of classic analogue hardware embedded directly into your channel and mix strips, adding no latency, and available on every channel simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffects: Two FX Suites. Twelve FX Engines\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSQ+ is equipped with 8 RackExtra FX engines, each with its own dedicated stereo return, giving you access to the acclaimed RackExtra FX suite, featuring emulations of legendary reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour built-in RackUltra FX engines take SQ+ further, each with dedicated stereo sends and returns. First developed for the flagship dLive system, and proven on international tours, the RackUltra FX suite of add-ons brings premium reverbs, vocal tuning and pitch processors, distortion, saturation, and more to SQ+. The 4 engines can also run RackExtra FX for maximum flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording \u0026amp; Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface: Record. Stream. Mix\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSQ+’s built-in USB audio interface enables easy multitrack recording, backing-track playback, livestreaming, and virtual soundcheck at up to 32×32 channels at both 96kHz and 48kHz. Class compliant and compatible with Mac and Windows with ASIO and WDM drivers available. You can also map faders, rotaries, channel keys and SoftKeys to control your favourite DAW using the Allen \u0026amp; Heath MIDI Control app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSQ-Drive: Capture. Playback. Virtual Soundcheck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe integrated SQ-Drive makes it quick and easy to capture or playback 16 channels (96kHz), 32 channels (48kHz), or a simple stereo mix, direct to a USB drive. No need for a laptop or DAW – just press record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSQ+ is designed to sit at the centre of whatever system you’re building, and to grow with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything I\/0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 128×128 Intelligent SLink port opens up the entire Allen \u0026amp; Heath Everything I\/O ecosystem, connecting eamlessly to a wide range of remote stage boxes, expanders, and other Allen \u0026amp; Heath consoles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Networking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dedicated I\/O expansion slot supports optional cards for Dante, MADI, Waves and additional SLink connections, making SQ+ a natural fit for complex multi-format installs, FOH\/monitor splits and broadcast setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpand your workflow beyond the mixer. 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