Allen & Heath CQ-18T – ultra-compact 18in/8out digital mixer with Wi-Fi for gigging bands, rehearsals, home recording, streaming, speech, and corporate AV. Delivers pristine 96kHz audio, studio-grade processing, and effects. Features assistive tools like Gain Assistant and Feedback Assistant for effortless mixing. 7" touchscreen, rotary controls, and CQ MixPad app for intuitive operation. Versatile connectivity for multitrack recording and playback.
18 channels: 16 mic/line inputs with Quick/Complete modes for presets or detailed tweaking. FX suite includes reverb, delay, modulation with FX Assist. 4 DCAs and 4 Mute Groups for group control. Automatic Mic Mixer for speech clarity. Dual headphone outputs and Bluetooth for monitoring. Rugged, portable design suits stage or studio.
Supports USB multitrack to DAW, SD recording, and Harrison LiveTrax integration. Built-in Wi-Fi enables wireless mixing via app. Professional I/O for mains and monitors ensures reliable performance.
MAIN FEATURES
- 18 inputs: 16 mic/line (8 XLR, 8 XLR/TRS combo), 2 stereo line (TRS)
- Quick/Complete channel modes with instrument presets and advanced processing
- Gain Assistant for automatic gain setting and peak prevention
- Feedback Assistant with up to 16 filters per output
- FX suite: reverb, delay, modulation with FX Assist and presets
- 4 DCAs and 4 Mute Groups for channel/output control
- 7" touchscreen, rotary controls, SoftKeys, and CQ MixPad Wi-Fi app
- USB multitrack recording, SD card slot, Bluetooth playback
- Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) for speech applications
- Dual headphone outputs for independent mixes
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Inputs: 8 x XLR mic, 8 x XLR/TRS combo mic/line, 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo line
- Outputs: 2 x XLR main (balanced), 6 x 1/4" TRS monitor (balanced), 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone
- Processing: 96kHz sample rate, 32-bit floating point, studio-grade EQ/dynamics/FX
- Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, USB-B audio interface (18x8 multitrack), SD card, Bluetooth 5.0
- Control: 7" capacitive touchscreen, 1 x master rotary, 3 x custom rotaries, 4 x SoftKeys
- 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-18T, power supply, USB cable, quick start guide
- Product Code: CQ-18T
