Allen & Heath SQ6+ 48-channel RackUltra FX Enabled Digital Mixer with DEEP Processing

The Allen & Heath SQ-6-PLUS is a high-performance digital mixing console powered by a 96kHz XCVI core, delivering ultra-low latency operation and phase-coherent audio performance for demanding live sound applications. Designed for owner-operators, touring professionals, houses of worship, mid-sized venues, and corporate AV environments, the SQ6+ combines exceptional processing power with extensive connectivity and flexible workflow control. Its upgraded architecture and refined interface continue the SQ series tradition of delivering premium audio quality and professional reliability.

At the heart of the SQ6+ are 48 input processing channels, a stereo main LR bus, and a comprehensive mixing structure that includes 12 mono/stereo group or aux mixes, 6 mono/linkable matrix outputs, 4 FX sends, and 4 dedicated RackUltra FX engines with separate send and return channels. The console also supports advanced DEEP processing, enabling high-end channel modeling and dynamic processing directly within the mixer. Connectivity includes 24 XLR mic/line inputs, 3 stereo line inputs (2 TRS and 1 stereo 3.5mm jack), 14 XLR outputs, 2 TRS outputs, and a dedicated XLR talkback input for professional communication and monitoring workflows.

The SQ6+ features a redesigned control surface with a larger 9” touchscreen and an updated graphical user interface for faster navigation and improved operational efficiency. Finished in a sleek carbon-on-graphite aesthetic, the console is built for professional touring and installation environments where speed, precision, and reliability are essential. Combining advanced digital processing, powerful routing capabilities, and intuitive hands-on control, the Allen & Heath AH-SQ-6-PLUS is an ideal solution for modern live production and audio mixing applications.

Product Specifications:

Audio Engine: 96kHz XCVI core

Input Processing Channels: 48

Main Output: Stereo LR

Mixes: 12x mono/stereo group/aux mixes

FX Sends: 4

RackUltra FX Sends: 4

Matrix Outputs: 6x mono/linkable

FX Engines: 8 (with dedicated stereo return channels)

RackUltra FX Engines: 4 (with dedicated stereo return channels)

Mic/Line Inputs: 24 x XLR

Stereo Line Inputs: 3 (2x TRS, 1x 3.5mm stereo jack)

Talkback Input: 1 x XLR

XLR Outputs: 14

TRS Outputs: 2

Digital Output: 1 x AES3 stereo

SLink Port: 128x128 intelligent expansion port

Headphone Output: Stereo

Touchscreen: 9” capacitive display

Faders: 25 x 100mm motorized faders

Channel Layers: 6 customizable layers

Soft Keys: 16

Soft Rotaries: 4

USB-A: Stereo/multichannel playback and data transfer

USB-B: 32x32 multichannel audio interface

Footswitch Inputs: Dual configurable

LED Metering: Configurable chromatic channel strip LEDs

Power Input: IEC mains connection with worldwide PSU

Network: RJ45 Ethernet port

Remote Control: Supported via network apps

Shipping Weight: 43.4 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H): 27.8 x 31.9 x 13.8 in