ALLEN & HEATH SQ-5 User Manual

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Reference Guide V1.5.0
5. Connections
5.1 Local Inputs
Mono mic/line (XLR female) – These are numbered and accept balanced mic or line
level signal. Gain, Pad and 48v Phantom Power are controlled digitally.
Talkback (XLR female) – Identical to mono mic/line inputs. Intended for
communication from the desk position, but can also be used as an additional input.
ST1, ST2 (1/4” TRS jack) – Labelled as stereo pairs, these can also be used as mono
line level balanced inputs.
ST3 (TRS Mini jack) – Located on the surface of the SQ, this can be used with a line
level source, such as a portable media player, laptop, tablet or smartphone, using a
standard stereo mini jack cable.
5.2 Local Outputs
Mono line (XLR male) – Line level outputs for sending mixes or direct outputs. These
are numbered, and fully assignable. With default settings, the LR mix is sent to 11&12,
as labelled.
A/B mono line (1/4” TRS jack) – Two assignable line level outputs, presented on
balanced jack sockets for convenience.
AES digital (XLR male) – Stereo digital output clocked to SQ. For connection to
equipment with a digital input.
Headphone (1/4” TRS jack) – Located on the surface of the SQ, with dedicated level
control. Fed from the PAFL bus.
Local inputs
Local outputs
Network
Footswitch
USB
I/O Port
SLink

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