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ALLEN & HEATH SQ-7 - User Manual

ALLEN & HEATH SQ-7
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Reference Guide V1.5.0
Reference Guide
Firmware V1.5.0

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ALLEN & HEATH SQ-7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDI outYes
RJ-45 ports quantity1
Channels quantity48 channels
Supported sample rates96 kHz
Digital sound processing- bit
DJ mixer-
Product colorBlack
Power consumption (typical)- W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth514.9 mm
Width804 mm
Height198 mm
Weight17800 g
Package depth685 mm
Package width960 mm
Package height360 mm
Package weight21900 g

Summary

1. Important Information

Firmware Updates

Guide to obtaining and installing firmware.

3. Updating Firmware

Firmware Update Process

Step-by-step guide for updating firmware via USB.

4. Operational Overview

Physical Controls

Description of keys, faders, rotaries, and touchscreen.

Basic Workflow Concepts

Key operational concepts and shortcuts.

5. Connections

Local Inputs

Connecting microphones and line-level sources.

Local Outputs

Connecting external audio equipment.

USB Connections

Connecting storage and computers via USB.

6. I;O Patching

Patching Sources and Destinations

Using the matrix to route signals.

Patching a Source to a Destination

Enabling and managing signal patches.

Sequential Patching

Efficiently creating multiple patches.

7. Processing

Processing Overview

Understanding the signal processing chain.

Preamp (Input Channels)

Source selection and preamp controls.

DEEP Preamp Models

Applying alternative preamp characteristics.

Gate (Input Channels)

Using the gate for dynamic control.

Insert Points

Routing external processing into the channel.

GEQ (Mix Channels)

Graphic EQ and Fader Flip mode.

PEQ

4-band parametric EQ and RTA settings.

Compressor

Using the compressor for dynamic control.

8. Routing

Direct Out

Configuring direct output signals.

Mix Send and Balance Settings

Managing sends for Main, Group, Aux, and FX.

DCA;Mute Groups

Assigning and managing DCA/Mute group members.

Send Levels and Mix Assignments

Adjusting channel send levels to mixes.

10. FX Engines

Loading Units and Presets

Managing FX types and presets.

Using FX Buses and Returns

Routing signals to and from FX engines.

Sending to FX from Other Sources

Routing mixes or inserts to FX engines.

11. Saving and Recalling Shows;Scenes;Libraries

Shows, Scenes, and Libraries

Storing and recalling all mixer configurations.

Scene Manager

Creating, recalling, and managing scenes.

Data Transfer (USB;MixPad)

Transferring shows and scenes.

12. Setup

Strip Assign

Customizing fader strip layouts.

Input;Mix Stereo Assign

Configuring channels for stereo operation.

Mix Bus Configuration

Setting mix buses as groups or auxiliaries.

SoftKeys;SoftRotaries

Customizing surface controls.

Surface Preferences

Customizing surface behavior and display.

PAFL Settings

Configuring Pre/After Fade Listen behavior.

Talkback Settings

Configuring talkback source and mix assignments.

Audio Sync and AES Sample Rate

Clock source and AES output settings.

USB Options

Setting USB mode and sample rate.

Mixer Role and Master Fader Mode

Setting SQ role and master fader behavior.

Input Ganging

Linking attributes across multiple input channels.

Network Setup

Configuring network IP addresses.

User Permissions

Managing user accounts and access levels.

13. SQ-Drive and USB-B

USB Modes

Selecting SQ-Drive or USB-B operation.

Stereo Recording and Playback

Recording and playing stereo audio files.

Multitrack Recording and Playback

Recording and playing multitrack audio files.

Connecting to a Computer

USB connection for audio streaming.

14. MIDI and DAW Control

MIDI Channel and MMC

Configuring MIDI channels and Machine Control.

15. Automatic Microphone Mixing (AMM)

AMM Input Assign

Assigning input channels to AMM slots.

AMM Setup

Configuring AMM slots and side chain filters.

16. Add-ons

Optional Add-ons

Purchasing and installing processing models.

17. Mix;System Reset

Reset Mix Settings

Resetting mix parameters to default roles.

System Reset

Performing a full system reset.