Name: Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultracompact 20-Channel Digital Mixer (Rackmount/Stagebox)
SKU: Allen & Heath CQ-20B
Price: 1676.32 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultracompact 20-Channel Digital Mixer (Rackmount/Stagebox)

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Product Details

Mix and record with the Allen & Heath CQ-20B, an ultracompact digital mixer in a rackmount/stagebox configuration featuring 96 kHz FPGA processing, Bluetooth, wireless control via built-in Wi-Fi, and SD/USB audio recording and playback. The mixer is well suited for bands, producers, and AV rental houses, and can be used as a main mixer in a small venue or a sub mixer on a larger stage. This unique format has no screen and is designed to be used with a compatible tablet. Keep it onstage and mix wirelessly from anywhere in the room.

The free CQ-MixPad application is easy to navigate and control the robust mix engine that comes complete with several assistants to help your mixes sound their best including a gain assistant, feedback assistant, FX assist engine, and Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM). Take control of the full complement of channel strip effects like EQ, compression, and gating that's available on every channel and set up several sub mixes for monitoring and effects. The CQ-20B features 16 mic/line XLR/combo XLR-1/4" inputs and two pairs of balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs. For outputs, the mixer offers two main XLR connectors, two 1/4" alternate connectors, and six XLR mix connectors. There is also an assignable headphone output. The mixer ships with a standard IEC power cord.

Hardware Features

16 mic/line preamps, (8 x XLR + 8 x XLR/TRS ‘Combi’)
2 x balanced stereo line inputs, (4 x TRS)
Main LR, (2 x XLR)
6 x Monitor Mixes, (6 x XLR)
Assignable stereo line out, (2 x TRS)
Assignable headphone output, 1/4" TRS
24x24 USB-B interface
24x24 SD record/playback
Stereo USB record/playback with dedicated input channel
Stereo Bluetooth playback with dedicated input channel
4 x FX Assist engines
Dual footswitch connection
Built-in dual band 2.4G/5G AC Wi-Fi with auto channel select

Software Features

96 kHz Processing Engine

Under the hood is a powerhouse of processing with Allen & Heath’s renowned 96 kHz FPGA technology. Including brand new smart tools and FX to get you a better mix, faster.

Quick and Complete Channels

Quick Channels offer instrument and application specific processing. Dial in a full channel of processing with a single knob. Switch to a Complete Channel for advanced tweaking.

Gain Assistant

CQ’s gain assistant saves you time by automatically and accurately setting preamp gain for you. It can then keep an eye on your preamp levels to prevent nasty peaks.

Feedback Assistant

Find and remove feedback frequencies at setup using fixed mode and then watch out for feedback throughout the show across all outputs with live mode.

FX Assist engines

Including brand new signal-conscious reverb and delay units, which dynamically respond to signal to always sit correctly in the mix.

AMM

Improve clarity and reduce background noise for speech applications without needing to lift a finger. Available on every input.

Remote Apps

Control the mixer from (almost) anywhere with free apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. CQ-MixPad gives the engineer complete control anywhere in the room, and CQ4You allows the performer to adjust only their mix and hear exactly what they need to.

Allen & Heath CQ-20B Specs

Mixer

Number of Analog Input Channels	20 (16 Mono / 2 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps	16
Number of Analog Output Channels	8
Max I/O Capacity	20 x Input / 8 x Output
Mix Routing	1 x Stereo Main LRC 1 x Stereo Subgroup 6 x Mono Bus
Groups	None
Presets	None
Faders & Level Adjustment	None

Signal Processing

Dynamic Processing	Compressor, Gate
Solo/Mute	Solo, Mute per Input Channel, Bus, Master
Built-In Effects	4 x Stereo Effect (Type Unspecified)
Automatic Mic Mixing	Yes

Digital Audio

Sample Rates

96 kHz

Connectivity

Analog Inputs	8 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input 8 x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Line Input (2 Stereo Pair)
Analog Outputs	2 x XLR 3-Pin Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Alt Output 6 x XLR TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mix Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output
Phantom Power	+48 V
Digital I/O	1 x RJ45 (Network)
MIDI I/O	None
USB	1 x USB-A (Audio Playback, Audio Streaming, External Memory, Service) 1 x USB-B 2.0 (Host Connection)
USB I/O Capacity	24 x Input / 24 x Output
Other I/O	1 x 1/4" TRS Footswitch Input
Wireless	Bluetooth Built-In Wi-Fi Built-In
Mobile App Compatible	Yes: Android & iOS App Name: CQ-MixPad Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control *As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
External Display I/O	None

Recording

Max Multitrack Recording	24 Tracks
Media Support	SD

Power

AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
AC Power I/O	1 x IEC Input
Power Consumption	45 W

Physical

Rack Mountable	Yes
Rackmount Size	4 RU (with Optional Hardware)
Dimensions	14.6 x 6 x 5.2" / 372 x 153 x 133 mm
Weight	5.7 lb / 2.6 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight	8.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	17.6 x 10.6 x 10.1"

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