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Product Highlights
- 96kHz FPGA Processing
- 48 Input Channels
- 24 Onboard Preamps
- 3 Stereo Matrix
- Suitable for A/V installs, Live Sound, Streaming etc.
SQ-6 is built for professionals in demanding live sound, recording and streaming applications. Delivering class-leading high-resolution audio with an ultra-low <0.7ms latency, the SQ-6 gives you unrivalled power and audio fidelity.
Allen & Heath SQ - Part One: Overview w/ Keith Johnson
Inputs | |
Mic/Line Inputs | Balanced XLR, fully recallable |
Input Sensitivity | -60 to +0dBu |
Switchable Pad | -20dB |
Analogue Gain | 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps |
Maximum Input Level | +30dBu |
Input Impedance | >5kΩ |
THD+N, Unity gain 0dB | 0.002% -92dBu (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @0dBu 1kHz) |
THD+N, Mid gain +30dB | 0.003% -91dBu (20Hz-20kHz, AES Direct Out, @-30dBu INPUT 1kHz) |
Phantom Power | +48V (+3V / -2V) |
Stereo Line Inputs | |
ST1, ST2 connectors | Balanced, 1/4″ TRS jack |
ST3 connector | Unbalanced, stereo 3.5mm Mini Jack |
Input Sensitivity (ST1, ST2 / ST3) | Nominal +4dBu ST1, ST2 / 0dBu ST3 |
Trim | +/-24dB Maximum |
Input Level (ST1,ST2 / ST3) | +22dBu / +18dBu |
Input Impedance | >7kΩ |
Outputs | |
XLR Outputs | Balanced, XLR |
Outputs A and B | Balanced 1/4″ TRS Jack |
Source | Patchable |
Output Impedance | |
Nominal Output | +4dBu = 0dB meter reading |
Maximum Output Level | +22dBu |
Residual Output Noise | -90dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz) |
AES Digital Output | Balanced XLR 2 channel, 96kHz sampling rate (Default with SRC Bypassed) Switchable output sample rates,44.1kHz/ 48kHz/ 88.2kHz/ (96kHz) 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110G |
SLink | |
Connection | Neutrik EtherCON (RJ45) |
dsnake mode (48kHz devices) | 40 input 20+40(ME) output channels |
dx mode (96kHz devices) | 32 input 32 output channels |
gigaACE/GX (96kHz devices) | 128 input 128 output channels |
Inputs | Fully Patchable |
Outputs | Fully Patchable |
Sync/SRC | Assignable as master audio sync for all modes, SRC 64 channel |
I/O Port | Multi-channel I/O option module |
Inputs | Fully Patchable |
Outputs | Fully Patchable |
Sync/SRC | Assignable as master audio sync |
System | Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input |
Dynamic Range | 112 dB |
Frequency Response | +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz |
Headroom | +18dB |
Internal operating Level | 0dBu |
THD+N, Mic/Line routed to Main L/R Out | Unity gain faders@0dB, 0.006%, -84dBu (20 – 20kHz) |
dBFS Alignment | +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output) |
Meter Calibration | 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out) |
Main Meter Type | 2 x 12 segment, fast (peak) response |
Channel Meter Type | Chromatic Channel Metering, fully programmable colour/brightness |
Peak Indication | -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out), multi-point sensing |
Sampling Rate | 96kHz |
Bit Depth | Uses XCVI core custom bit widths in algorithms, up to 96bits |
Latency | <0.7mS, Local Mic Input to Main L/R |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 deg C to 40 deg C (32 deg F to 104 deg F) |
Mains Power | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
Max Power Consumption SQ-6 | 90W |
Dimensions | |
SQ-6 | Width x Depth x Height & Weights |
Desk mounted | 638 x 514.9 x 198 mm (25.1″ x 20.3″ x 7.8″) |
Packed in shipping box | 820 x 680 x 360 mm (32.3″ x 26.8″ x 14.2″) |
Unpacked weight | 14.5 kg (32 lbs) |
Packed weight | 17.3 kg (38.1 lbs) |
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