Allen & Heath CQ-20B – ultracompact 20-channel digital mixer/stagebox with Wi-Fi for live sound, recording, and streaming. 96kHz FPGA processing, studio-grade FX, Quick/Complete channels. Controlled via CQ MixPad app. Ideal for bands, AV rentals, small venues.
16 mic/line XLR/combo inputs, 2 stereo TRS line. Outputs: 2 XLR main, 6 XLR mix, 2 TRS alt, headphone. USB 24x24 interface, SD multitrack recording/playback, Bluetooth. Gain/Feedback Assistants, AMM for speech. FX: reverb, delay, modulation with FX Assist.
Rackmount design for stage or studio, enhancing mixes with smart tools and wireless control.
MAIN FEATURES
- 16 mic/line inputs + 2 stereo line
- Quick/Complete channels for presets/tweaks
- Gain Assistant for auto setup
- Feedback Assistant with 16 filters/output
- FX suite: reverb/delay/modulation, FX Assist
- 4 DCAs, 4 Mute Groups
- CQ MixPad app via dual-band Wi-Fi
- USB 24x24, SD 24x24 recording, Bluetooth
- Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM)
- Rackmount/stagebox form factor
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Inputs: 16 x XLR/combo mic/line, 4 x 1/4" TRS stereo line
- Outputs: 2 x XLR main (balanced), 6 x XLR mix, 2 x 1/4" TRS alt, 1 x 1/4" headphone
- Processing: 96kHz FPGA, 32-bit floating point, EQ/dynamics/FX
- Connectivity: USB-B (24x24), SD card, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi
- Control: CQ MixPad app, no touchscreen (app-based)
- Groups: 4 DCAs, 4 Mute Groups
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-30kHz ±0.5dB
- THD + Noise: <-90dB
- Power Supply: External 100-240V AC, 18V DC center positive
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 144 x 484 x 325 mm (5.7" x 19.1" x 12.8")
- Weight: 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
- Included: CQ-20B, power supply, USB cable, quick start guide
- Product Code: CQ-20B







