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- Page 1 Getting Started Guide | Issue 1 Before starting, please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest firmware and documentation.
- Page 2 Check with your Allen & Heath distributor or agent for any additional warranty information which may apply. If further assistance is required, please contact Allen & Heath Ltd. SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1 Copyright © 2025 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Important - Read Before Starting
Allen & Heath website. Allen & Heath do not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance, repair or modification by unauthorised personnel. Register your product Register your product online via www.allen-heath.com/register. SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents ............................... 4 Introduction ............................ 5 SQ-Rack Features ........................5 Fitting Rack Ears ..........................6 Attaching the ears to the SQ-Rack ..................6 Freestanding (desktop stand) use ..................6 Mounting options ........................6 Front Panel ............................. 8 Rear Panel ............................9 Digital Audio I/O and Expansion .................... -
Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction SQ-Rack is part of the SQ range of digital audio mixers, which also includes the SQ-5, SQ-6 and SQ-7. Designed for applications where high-quality audio mixing and processing is required in a compact and reliable unit, and built on an Allen & Heath XCVI core, the SQ series of digital mixers feature 96kHz, variable bit-depth processing and ultra-low latency. -
Page 6: Fitting Rack Ears
2. Fitting Rack Ears The SQ-Rack is supplied with 2x 4U rack ears which can be fitted to the unit in multiple ways using the supplied fixings. This enables the unit to be used freestanding or fixed to a flat surface, or to be mounted in different orientations and angles in a standard 19”... - Page 7 The entire unit can be angled by ±7.5° or ±15° by turning the ears about the centre fixing. Note that when mounting at an angle in a rack, more that 4U space may be required. SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1...
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Page 8: Front Panel
6. SQ-Drive port The SQ-Drive (USB-A) port can be used to record/play audio direct to/from a USB drive, transfer Show/Scene/Library data and update SQ firmware. 7. Headphone output and headphone level control 8. Touchscreen rotary control SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
13. SLink port Intelligent digital audio port with up to 128x128 channels supported (SLink). Enables connection to the Allen & Heath ‘Everything I/O’ ecosystem of 48kHz or 96kHz expanders, system-to-system connections and personal monitoring devices. SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1... -
Page 10: Digital Audio I/O And Expansion
5. Digital Audio I/O and Expansion The SQ-Rack has built-in ‘local’ input and output sockets. Local inputs include mic/line inputs on XLR with associated preamp and ADC and line level TRS connections with ADC. Local outputs include both XLR and TRS line level analogue outputs with associated DAC, as well as a stereo digital AES3 output on XLR. -
Page 11: I/O Port
96kHz. Can be used with Waves hardware and software (e.g. Waves SoundGrid Server and SuperRack). • MADI Provides two MADI I/O pairs on BNC for 48kHz (64 channel with redundancy options) or 96kHz (32x32 on each pair) operation. Includes switchable (In/Out) BNC Wordclock connection. SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1... -
Page 12: Control Of The Mixer
In this way the current state of the mixer core is always visible and accurate. 6.1 Local ‘Surface’ control The front panel of the SQ-Rack features a touchscreen with surrounding screen selection keys, layer keys and a rotary control. Select a screen using the screen keys and choose a layer if using Fader, Processing or Routing screens, then touch on screen to navigate and action any on screen buttons. -
Page 13: Midi Control
SQ series. Download the most recent version of the Allen & Heath MIDI Control app from https://www.allen-heath.com and refer to the associated help document for information on installation, setup and use. SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1... -
Page 14: Dimensions
7. Dimensions SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1... -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
7" Capacitive, 800 x 480 resolution, 24 bit RGB SoftKeys SoftRotarys Mute Groups / DCA Groups 8 / 8 Network TCP/IP Ethernet for MIDI and Control MIDI TCP/IP and USB-B Footswitch Single or Dual, Momentary or Latching SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1... - Page 16 -15dB to +15dB per channel Add-ons DEEP Preamps Tube Stage DEEP Compressors Opto, 16T, 16VU, PeakLimiter76, Mighty, OptTronik, Bus DEEP GEQ's Proportional-Q, DiGi-GEQ, Hybrid RackFX units De-Esser, DynEQ4, MultiBD3, MultiBD4, Bucket Brigade, Echo, Hypabass SQ-Rack Getting Started Guide Issue 1...
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