Allen & Heath CQ-18T

Mix Smarter. Work Faster. Sound better. CQ combines our proven editing and effects capabilities with new, exciting mixing tools to create our smallest, most affordable digital mixer series yet. Quick and Complete Choose Your Mixing Style Each CQ input channel can be switched between two modes. Quick Channels provide instrument- and application-specific editing with the ability to set an entire channel of editing using a single control. Do you need more control? Jump to the Complete Channels for advanced, detailed parameter tweaking. gain Assistant Faster setups Setting the correct gain value for each channel is not exactly the most exciting task and, with multiple channels, quickly eats up a lot of time for setup. CQ's gain Assistant quickly and accurately sets the optimal gain level for one or more input channels and monitors levels during performance to avoid unpleasant peaks or surprises. Feedback Assistant Say goodbye to feedback CQ's Feedback Assistant automatically detects and eliminates problematic frequencies with up to 16 filters per output, so you can mix with confidence - and forget about feedback. Pure Sound You Won't Believe Your Ears CQ leverages the technology of our latest generation of live sound consoles to deliver audio quality previously unimaginable at this level of mixers. Pristine 96kHz audio is combined with integrated studio-quality processing and an optimized suite of effects to set a new standard for what ultra-compact digital mixing consoles can do. Built-in effects A new generation of effects CQ introduces a new range of high-quality, easy-to-use reverb, delay and modulation algorithms with instrument-specific presets for quick setup. Select devices feature our new FX Assist tool, which automatically shapes effects and responds dynamically to your input signal to ensure your mix is ​​enhanced, not swallowed up, by the effects . User-friendly You're always in control The CQ-18T gives you all the tactile controls you need to quickly navigate the surface. The 7” touchscreen and knobs make setup and mixing easy, and the 3 custom knobs and SoftKeys let you access commonly used functions with your muscle memory. The free CQ MixPad app gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the venue thanks to built-in WiFi. CQ Apps CQ MixPad Remote Mix Control CQ4You Personal Monitor Mixing for Performers Built-in Wi-Fi Leave your access point at home The CQ-18T features powerful built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, so you don't need to carry a bulky access point or router to use apps with the mixer. Simply connect your devices to the CQ's secure Wi-Fi network and you're ready to go. Record and Playback Capture the performance wherever you are The CQ has multiple recording and playback options so you're always ready to capture the performance. A built-in USB audio interface allows for easy multi-track recording, playback and streaming through your DAW, and an SD card slot ensures reliable multi-track recording and playback on the go. You can record and play stereo files via a USB stick, and you can even play from your cell phone using the integrated Bluetooth functionality. The CQ-18T also features two headphone outputs that can feed separate mixes - perfect for a portable production setup. I/O Connect Yourself The CQ-18T gives you all the connectivity you need to get started with 16 mic/line inputs and a stereo line input. As for outputs, there are a pair of main mix outputs, as well as 6 outputs for monitor mixes - enough for the whole band - and two headphone outputs that can be assigned different mixes, perfect for recording. AMM Make speaking easier With the built-in Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM), you can instantly reduce background noise and improve the clarity of voice applications without lifting a finger. AMM is available for all input channels, making the device the perfect portable mixer for conferences, podcasts, debates and small theater productions.