Digital Mixer Allen & Heath CQ-18T

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T digital mixing console is your ideal choice for bands, rehearsal studios, home recording, streaming, performances, and corporate events.

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T combines renowned processing and effects with new auxiliary mixing tools to create the most compact and affordable digital mixer in its class.

Setting the correct gain level for each channel can be a complicated and time-consuming process. The Allen & Heath CQ-18T's Gain Setup Assistant quickly and accurately sets the optimal gain level for one or more input channels and continues to monitor levels during the performance, preventing unexpected peaks.

The feedback reduction assistant on the Allen & Heath CQ-18T automatically detects and eliminates problematic frequencies with up to 16 filters per output, allowing you to mix with confidence and without feedback.

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T utilizes technology from the latest live sound consoles, delivering sound quality previously unattainable at this level of mixer. Pure 96kHz audio with studio processing and an optimized effects suite sets a new standard for compact digital mixers.

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T introduces a new set of high-quality reverbs, delays, and modulations with presets for quick customization. Selected units also have a new FX Assist tool that automatically generates effects and dynamically responds to your input signal.

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T provides all the tactile controllers you need for quick setup and mixing. The 7-inch touchscreen and rotary controller make setup a breeze, and the 3 custom knobs and soft keys provide access to frequently used functions. The free CQ MixPad app also gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the room thanks to built-in Wi-Fi.

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T has a built-in USB audio interface for easy multi-channel recording, playback, and streaming through your DAW. The SD card slot provides reliable multi-channel recording and playback on the go. You can record and play back stereo files via the USB dongle, and even play back from your phone via the built-in Bluetooth.

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T has powerful integrated dual-band Wi-Fi, allowing you to use apps with the mixer without the need for a separate router. Simply connect your devices to the secure CQ Wi-Fi network and you're ready to go.

The Allen & Heath CQ-18T provides all the connectivity you need: 16 mic/line inputs, a stereo input, two main outputs, and 6 monitor mix outputs. The two headphone outputs can be customized for different mixes, which is ideal for recording.

AMM

The integrated automatic microphone mixer (AMM) reduces background noise and improves audio clarity for broadcast applications without additional effort. AMM is available on all input channels, making the Allen & Heath CQ-18T ideal for conferences, podcasts, debates, and small theater productions.

Features

• Compactness
• Affordability
• Two modes: “Fast Channels” and “Full Channels”
• Assistant for setting the gain
• Feedback reduction assistant
• 7-inch touch screen
• Rotating controller
• 3 custom knobs and soft keys
• Free CQ MixPad app
• Slot for SD card
• Integrated dual-band Wi-Fi
• Integrated automatic microphone mixer (AMM)

User Manual