Allen & Heath SQ-RACK

A new standard in compact digital mixing
48-channel, 96kHz rack-mounted digital mixer for live sound, AV and installation.
The ultimate tool for audio professionals, SQ-Rack delivers Allen & Heath's renowned 96kHz SQ core in a compact, rack-mountable design. Perfect for meeting the demands of live sound and installation environments, SQ-Rack combines power, flexibility and intuitive control in one versatile solution.

Core. Connection. Control.
SQ-Rack packs SQ's 96kHz XCVI core into a shallow 4U rackmount form factor with built-in I/O, powerful SLink connectivity, option cards and multi-channel USB. Enjoy convenient controls and customizable displays, along with remote access via SQ apps for ultimate control over your sound.

Core
96kHz XCVI processing: Built on Allen & Heath's 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine
Audio resolution: High-resolution, variable bit-depth
Latency: <0.7ms
Input channels: 48 @ 96kHz
Accumulator: 96-bit
DEEP plugin support: Available on all 48 input channels and all mixes

Connection
Built-in mic preamps: 16 premium microphone preamps
Stereo line inputs: 3 stereo line inputs
SLink expansion port: Integrated
Expandable inputs: Up to 48 microphone inputs via Everything I/O
Network card slot: 64×64 option card slot
Networking options: Dante, Waves, SLink digital split, MADI
Integration: Compatible with SQ, Avantis, dLive, third-party gear

Control
Fader screen: Provides level access
Assignable controls: 8 function keys + 4 soft rotaries with LCD labeling
Remote control app: SQ-MixPad (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS)
Simplified control app: SQ-Control (customizable by admin)
SQ-Control use cases: BGM control, livestream levels, install use, dry hire setup

Processing
Input channel processing:
HPF: Yes
Gate: Super-fast, with sidechain and filter
EQ: 4-band parametric with RTA
Compressor: Peak/RMS

Mix processing:
Graphic EQ: 28-band
Parametric EQ: Available
Compressor: Included

FX
FX engines: 8 stereo FX engines
FX library: RackExtra classic reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators
FX returns: Dedicated stereo returns (no input channels consumed)

AMM
AMM type: Advanced Automatic Microphone Mixer
Modes: Two independent 24-channel AMMs or one 48-channel AMM
Latency: Zero added latency
Applications: Conferences, multi-mic panels, broadcast

Installation
Use case: Fixed install or integrated systems
Install environments: Bars, clubs, cruise ships, theatres, venues

Live Sound
FOH capability: Yes
Monitor capability: Yes
Portability: Rack-mountable, touring-ready

Monitor / IEM Use
Stereo mixes: 12
Latency: <0.7ms
EQ on mixes: Parametric EQ + Graphic EQ
Rack size: Shallow 4U
Recommended expansion: DX012 for more outputs
FOH splits: Supported via option cards

USB
SQ-Drive: Integrated USB recording/playback
Recording types: Multitrack or stereo
USB interface: 32×32 96kHz
Compatibility: ASIO and Core Audio
Use cases: Multitrack recording, virtual soundcheck, playback

ME Personal Mixing System
Compatibility: Fully compatible
Supported devices: ME-1, ME-500
Connection: Via SLink port or expansion box

SQ-Rack — Full Technical Specifications (Colon Style)
Inputs for mixing: 36 (32 mono/linkable + 2 stereo)
Main mix: Stereo LR
Mix outputs: 12 (6 mono/linkable aux + 6 stereo aux/group)
Matrix outputs: 4 (mono/linkable)

Mic/line inputs: 32 XLR/Jack Combi
Stereo line inputs: 2× TRS (each stereo)
Talkback input: 1
Outputs (XLR): 20
TRS outputs: 2
AES3 output: 1 stereo digital

SLink: 128×128 intelligent port
Headphone output: Stereo
FX engines: 6
FX return channels: Dedicated
Touchscreen: 7" capacitive
Motorised faders: 33 × 100mm
Layers: 4 customizable
SoftKeys: 8

USB-A: Stereo record/playback + data
USB-C: 32×32 multichannel interface
SD card slot: 16×16 @ 96kHz, 32×32 @ 48kHz
Lamp connection: 12V
Footswitch: Configurable single/dual
Channel meters: Chromatic LED
Rack size: 19", rack-mountable (optional kit)
Power connection: IEC, global PSU
Network: RJ45 (control/remote)
Remote apps: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android