CQ-18T Ultra-Compact Digital Mixer with Wi-Fi 18in / 8out

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Price:: RRP: £899.00 inc VAT
Code:: ALLCQ18T
Manufacturer Code:: CQ18T/240X
Brand:: Allen & Heath

Main 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
4x Multi-FX Engines
7” Capacitive Touchscreen

CQ-18T gives you all the tactile control you need to get around the interface quickly. A 7″ touchscreen and rotary control make it simple to set up and get mixing, and the 3 Custom Rotaries and SoftKeys allow you to access commonly used functions with just your muscle memory. The free CQ MixPad app also gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the venue thanks to the built-in WiFi.

The CQ-18T features powerful integrated dual-band Wi-Fi so you don’t need to bring a bulky access point or router along to use apps with the mixer. Just connect your devices to the CQ’s secure Wi-Fi network and you’re ready to go.

CQ-18T gives you all the connectivity you need to get going with 16 mic/line inputs plus a stereo line input. When it comes to outputs, there’s a pair of main mix outputs plus 6 outputs for monitor mixes – enough for the whole band – and two headphone outputs are provided which can be assigned different mixes, perfect for recording.

Product 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 (24x22)
SD Card Slot for Multichannel Audio Record/Playback (24x22)
7” Capacitive Touchscreen with 5x Screen Keys and Associated Rotary Encoder
3x Configurable SoftRotaries
3x Configurable SoftKeys
Configurable Single/Dual Footswitch Connection
Rack Mountable (Optional Kit Available)
12V DC Power Inlet with switch, External Worldwide PSU supplied
Control Via Free Apps – Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android

Product 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

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 output)
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

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 24 channels @ 48kHz
Multitrack Playback: 16 channels @ 96kHz or 22 channels @ 48kHz

CQ-18T Ultra-Compact Digital Mixer with Wi-Fi 18in / 8out

Main Features