Allen & Heath CQ-18T - Ultra-Compact 18in / 8out Digital Mixer with Wi-Fi

CQ-18T is the largest desktop mixer in the CQ range and is ideal for gigging bands, rehearsal spaces, home recording and streaming, speech applications and corporate AV.

Pick Your Mixing Style

Every input channel on CQ can be switched between two modes. Quick Channels offer instrument and application specific processing with the ability to dial in a full channel of processing via a single knob. Need more control? Switch to Complete Channels for advanced, in-depth tweaking of parameters.

Faster Setups

Setting the correct amount of gain for each channel isn’t the most exciting task, and it quickly eats into your setup time with multiple channels to take care of. CQ’s Gain Assistant quickly and accurately sets the optimal gain level for one or multiple input channels and continues to monitor levels during the performance to prevent any nasty peaks or surprises.

Say Goodbye to Feedback

CQ’s Feedback Assistant automatically detects and eliminates problem frequencies using up to 16 filters per output so you can mix with confidence – and forget about feedback.

A New Breed of Effects

CQ introduces a new suite of high-quality, user-friendly reverb, delay and modulation algorithms with instrument-specific presets for speedy setup. Selected units feature our new FX Assist tool, automatically shaping the effects and dynamically responding to your input signal to ensure your mix is enhanced by FX, not engulfed.

You’re Always In Control

CQ-18T gives you all the tactile control you need to get around the interface quickly. A 7″ touchscreen and rotary control make it simple to set up and get mixing, and the 3 Custom Rotaries and SoftKeys allow you to access commonly used functions with just your muscle memory. The free CQ MixPad app also gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the venue thanks to the built-in WiFi.

Leave Your Access Point at Home

The CQ-18T features powerful integrated dual-band Wi-Fi so you don’t need to bring a bulky access point or router along to use apps with the mixer. Just connect your devices to the CQ’s secure Wi-Fi network and you’re ready to go.

Capture the Performance, Wherever You Are

CQ packs in multiple recording and playback options to ensure you’re always ready to capture the performance. An integrated USB audio interface enables easy multitrack recording, playback and streaming via your DAW, and an SD card slot is provided for reliable multitrack recording and playback on the go. You can record and playback stereo files via USB key, and you can even playback from your phone via the built-in Bluetooth functionality. The CQ-18T also includes a pair of headphone outputs which can be fed separate mixes, perfect for a portable production setup.

Get Yourself Connected

CQ-18T gives you all the connectivity you need to get going with 16 mic/line inputs plus a stereo line input. When it comes to outputs, there’s a pair of main mix outputs plus 6 outputs for monitor mixes – enough for the whole band – and two headphone outputs are provided which can be assigned different mixes, perfect for recording.

Simplify Speech

The integrated Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) means you can instantly reduce background noise and improve clarity for speech applications without lifting a finger. AMM is available on all input channels, making it the perfect portable mixer for conferences, podcasts, debates and small-scale theatre productions.

Met de CQ mixers kan je op een uiterst makkelijke manier een band, conferentie, speech, of wat je maar wil gaan versterken. De architectuur van de mengers is zo gemaakt dat iemand met geen voorgaande ervaring er ook de beste resultaten kan uithalen.

Zo kan je per kanaal een voorinstelling gaan inladen die je dan alleen maar de essentiële functies voor het regelen van het geluid geven. Neem je bijvoorbeeld een piano, dan kan je met één knop de klank schakelen tussen 'dark', 'warm', 'full', 'clear' en 'bright' en je kan een compressor in- of uitschakelen om de dynamiek wat te verminderen. Geen complexe equaliser- of compressorinstellingen, 100 parameters voor effecten en ingewikkelde functies die niet bijdragen een de creativiteit van je mix.

Wat de effecten betreft zijn er twee slots beschikbaar waar je galm, echo, phaser, chorus kan inladen met behulp van de duidelijke presets. Deze kan je naar elke kanaal gaan sturen die je wil.

Hetzelfde geldt uiteraard voor de monitoruitgangen, kunnen per kanaal geregeld worden zodat iedereen de perfecte balans krijgt.

Niet alleen voor muziek, maar ook voor conferentie en speech zijn de CQ's perfect. Door zijn Automatic Mic Mixer en Automatic Gain en Gain Assist is volumes afregelen een zorg van gisteren!

De CQ's kunnen bovendien bediend worden met tablet en smartphone en ook Mac en Windows software is ervoor op komst! Bovendien is afspelen en opnemen vanaf of op SD kaart of USB stock ook mogelijk naast de Bluetooth verbinding!