ALLEN & HEATH SQ-5 User Manual

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Reference Guide V1.5.0
15. Automatic Microphone Mixing (AMM)
Automatic Microphone Mixing provides automated level control of multiple microphone
channels. It is designed for use in multichannel speech applications such as
conferences, panel discussions, theatre or broadcast.
The AMM’s in SQ use the D-Classic gain sharing algorithm to increase the level of
active channels whilst simultaneously decreasing the levels of any other assigned
channels. Priority levels can be set to prioritise certain AMM slots over others.
SQ features 2x DEEP AMM’s with up to 24 channels each, these can be combined for
use as a single 48 channel AMM and use a DEEP embedded gain stage in the
channel, so no latency is added.
 AMM is not intended for use with instruments or signal sources other than speech.
15.1 AMM Input Assign
Any input channel can be assigned to an AMM. Due to AMM being embedded directly
in the channel (post-delay/pre-fader), PFL can be affected by the changes in level.
Therefore, we recommend that channels are set up before being added to an AMM.
To assign input channels, press the ‘Utility’ screen key, then touch the ‘AMM’ tab
followed by the ‘Input Assign’ tab.
The top part of the screen shows the available input channels and at the bottom are
available AMM slots.
Select either ‘2’ (2 x 24 channel) or ‘1’ (1 x 48 channel) AMM from the ‘Number of
AMMs’ dropdown.
input channels
number of AMM’s
AMM ‘slots’
drag ‘n’ drop
AMM selection and clear

ALLEN & HEATH SQ-5 Specifications

General

Mixing Channels	48
Local Mic/Line Inputs	16
USB Interface	Yes
Type	Digital Mixer
Inputs - Mic Preamps	16
Inputs - Line	16
Talkback	Yes
EQ Bands	4-band Parametric
I/O Expansion Slots	1
Effects Processors	8
Power Supply	Internal
Local Line Outputs	8
Touchscreen	7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
Dante Option	Yes (with optional card)
Weight	10.5 kg
Effects	8 Stereo FX Engines
Data I/O	Ethernet
Computer Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Faders	16
A/D Resolution	96kHz / 48kHz
Processing	96kHz
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
USB Audio	32 x 32
Expansion	Optional Dante, Waves, SLink cards
Display	7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen