ALLEN & HEATH SQ-5 User Manual

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Reference Guide V1.5.0
8.6 Matrices
The SQ features 3 matrix buses which can be mono or stereo. These can be fed by
any combination of SQ mixes and routed to any available output socket.
Combining mixes can be useful for several applications including:
• Recording – a single mix or combination of mixes can be recorded with additional
mix processing and level control.
• Extra speakers – a matrix can be used to send a duplicate of single mix (often the
LR mix) with extra processing and/or added delay. This is useful for ‘fill’ speakers
or to time align ancillary speakers.
• Feeding subwoofers – by routing the main LR mix (Post-Fade) to a matrix and
using this to feed subwoofers, the entire system level can be controlled by the LR
master send, but the subwoofers have additional processing and level control.
There are three methods for sending a mix to a matrix.
1) The matrix sends are shown in the send levels and assignments screen when
a mix is selected.
2) The matrix sources are shown in the send levels and assignments screen
when a matrix is selected.
3) The matrix sends are shown on faders when a mix channel is selected and
the momentary ‘CH to All Mix’ key is pressed on the surface of the SQ.
 For information on setting any mix to mono, see Input/Mix stereo assign.
levels to matrix
pre/post button
assign to matrix
source level
drag left/right
pan (mono mixes) or balance (stereo mixes)

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