Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact Digital Mixer
Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact Digital Mixer
The CQ-18T is an ultra-compact digital audio mixer designed to be operated locally using its touchscreen and physical controls, remotely using its built-in WiFi or through connection to a wired or wireless network.
Features:
- 19x Inputs to Mix (16x Mono/Linkable, 3x Stereo)
- Stereo MainLR Output
- 6x Aux Outputs (Linkable up to 3x Stereo)
- 8x XLR Mic/Line Input Sockets
- 8x XLR/Jack ‘Combi’ Mic/Line Input Sockets
- Stereo Line Input (2x TRS)
- 2x XLR Output Sockets (MainLR)
- 6x TRS Output Sockets
- 2x Stereo Headphone Outputs
- Dedicated Stereo USB Input to Mix
- Dedicated Stereo Bluetooth Input to Mix
- 96kHz Input/Output Processing
- 4x Multi-FX Engines
- Built-In Dual Band WiFi (CQ as Host)
- RJ45 Network Socket (CQ as Client)
- USB-A For Stereo Audio Record/Playback and Data
- USB-B For Multichannel Audio Record/Playback (24×22)
- SD Card Slot for Multichannel Audio Record/Playback (24×22)
- 7” Capacitive Touchscreen with 5x Screen Keys and Associated Rotary Encoder
- 3x Configurable SoftRotaries
- 3x Configurable SoftKeys Connection
- Rack Mountable (Optional Kit Available)
- 12V DC Power Inlet with switch, External Worldwide PSU supplied
- Control Via Free Apps – Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android
Specifications:
- Inputs:
- Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced XLR, Balanced XLR/TRS Combi, fully recallable preamp
- Phantom Power: +48V (+3V / -2V)
- Input Sensitivity: -60 to +0dBu
- Line Inputs (Combi Sockets): -20dB Pad (Fixed)
- Analogue Gain: 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
- Maximum Input Level: +17dBu (XLR), +30dBu (TRS)
- Input Impedance: >1.5kΩ (XLR), >10kΩ (TRS)
- THD+N, Unity gain 0dB: 0.002% -92dBu (20Hz-20kHz, USB soundcard, @0dBu 1kHz)
- THD+N, Mid gain +30dB: 0.004% -88dBu (20Hz-20kHz, USB soundcard, @-30dBu 1kHz)
- Stereo Line Input:
- Stereo Line Input Connection: Balanced, 1/4″ TRS Jack, Normalled (Left/Mono)
- Input Sensitivity: Nominal +4dBu
- Trim: +/-24dB
- Maximum Input Level: +21dBu
- Input Impedance: >10kΩ
- Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced XLR, Balanced XLR/TRS Combi, fully recallable preamp
- Outputs:
- Main LR Outputs: Balanced, XLR
- Outputs 1-6: Balanced, 1/4″ TRS Jack
- Output Impedance: <75Ω
- Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
- Residual Output Noise: -88dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)
- System:
- System: Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB
- Frequency Response: +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
- Headroom: +18dB
- Internal operating Level: 0dBu
- THD+N, Mic routed to Main L/R Out: +10dBu input, 0dB system gain, 0.003%, -92dB (Relative, 20-20kHz)
- dBFS Alignment: +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
- Meter Calibration: 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
- Sampling Rate: 96kHz
- Bit Depth: Custom bit depth, up to 96-bit
- Latency: <0.7mS, Local Mic Input to Main L/R, with all processing in or out
- Operating Temperature Range: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
- Power: 12V DC, 5A (100-240V AC, 50/60Hz input PSU supplied), 35W max
- System: Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
- Record/Playback:
- USB-A:
- Stereo Record: 48/96 kHz, 24-bit WAV format. Patchable from Outputs, ST in, or FX Units
- Stereo Playback: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit, Mono/Stereo WAV files
- USB-B: USB 2.0, Core Audio compliant, ASIO/WDM for Windows, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
- Send / Return: 24 channels / 22 channels
- SD Card: SDHC, 32 GB, UHS-I, Class 10 for maximum channels, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
- Multitrack Record: 16 channels @ 96kHz or 48kHz
- Multitrack Playback: 16 channels @ 96kHz or 48kHz
- USB-A:
- Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi Access Point: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual band, auto channel)
- Bluetooth: 4.1 (high quality stereo playback)
- Weights and Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height, Weight):
- As Used: 346 x 242 x 89 mm (13.6″ x 9.5″ 3.5″), 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
- Packed in shipping box: 430 x 310 x 200 mm (16.9″ x 12.2″ x 7.9″), 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
