Allen & Heath CQ18T Digital Mixer

Intuitive mix control for stage, rehearsal and recording

The Allen & Heath CQ18T is a compact 16-channel digital mixer for bands, rehearsal rooms, home recording, streaming, voice recording and small live setups. With 16 mic/line preamps, 7" touchscreen and haptic controls, it offers a clear solution for users who want to mix and record directly on the device.

The 96 kHz engine and FPGA-based signal processing form the basis for digital processing. The Gain Assistant supports the levelling of the preamps, while the Feedback Assistant detects and reduces interfering frequencies on the outputs. This means that rehearsals, small gigs and voice setups can be set up more quickly.

Channel processing can be controlled simply or in detail, depending on the application. Quick Input reduces the most important settings to a few central parameters, while Complete Input provides access to full channel processing. Four FX assist engines complement the processing with reverb, delay and modulation effects as well as practical presets for voices and instruments.

The CQ18T supports multitrack recording and playback with 24x22 channels via USB-B and SD card. Stereo recording and playback via USB memory and Bluetooth playback are also possible. The CQ-MixPad app enables remote control of the mixer, while the CQ4You app supports customised monitor mixes via smartphone or tablet. Thanks to the integrated dual-band WiFi, the connection to the control apps is also possible without additional network equipment.

CQ Series

You want manual control? No problem. The input channels can be switched between two operating modes. Quick Input provides users with source-specific settings that can be adjusted using a single control. Complete Input, on the other hand, allows full control over all channel parameters. The CQ series also introduces a new range of high-quality, user-friendly reverb, delay and modulation algorithms with instrument-specific presets that can be set up very quickly. The FX Assist function dynamically shapes an effect depending on the input signal for maximum transparency. The CQ-18T has four FX engines available.

The digital mixer also impresses with flexible recording and playback options, including a multi-channel USB audio interface, SD card support for multi-track playback and recording, simple stereo recording and playback via an external USB memory device and practical stereo playback via Bluetooth. The range of features of the CQ series is further enhanced with a pair of free multi-platform apps. The CQ-MixPad app enables remote control of the mixers, while the CQ4You app allows musicians to take control of their own monitor mixes via their own smartphones or tablets.

Last but not least, the CQ-18T has a powerful dual-band WLAN on board so that quick and easy connection to the control apps is possible even without additional network equipment.