Allen & Heath CQ18T

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Compact Bluetooth Digital Mixer with 7" Touch Screen

96 kHz Signal processing
Control via Windows, Mac, Android and iOS possible (Apps: CQ-MixPad and CQ4You)
Dual band router 2.4/5 GHz network
USB sound card (in/out) 24x22 (USB-B)
SD-card player/reorder (in/out) 24x22 SD-card recording/playback
Stereo USB recorder/player (USB-A)
Bluetooth stereo playback
Gain/feedback assistant (automatic preamplifier adjustment)
4 FX Assist Engines
3x Smart Rotaries
3 User-defined SoftKeys
Connection for dual foot switch
Dimensions (W x H x D): 346 x 88 x 242 mm
Weight: 3 kg
Suitable rackmount: Art. 573739 (not included)
Suitable case: Art. 573740 (not included)

Inputs:

16x Mic/line preamp (8x XLR + 8x XLR/TRS combo jack)
1x Stereo line (balanced)

Outputs:

Main 2 XLR
6x Monitor Out (TRS)
2x 6.30 mm headphone output (TRS)

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Available since September 2023
Item number 573741
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
User Interface Physical/remote
Number of faders 0
DSP Input channels 18
Number of Microphone Inputs 16
Physical outputs 8
Digital stagebox connection No
Hotspot No
Multitrack Record Yes
integratated Player/Rec via USB/SD Multitrack
19" Rackmount Optional
DSP Output Channels 8
Busses 6
Number of Mono Line Inputs 5
Number of Stereo Line Inputs 1
Ethernet Ethernet
Soundcard interface USB-B
Recorder Format WAV
Scribble Strips Yes
RTA No
FX Processor 4
31 Band EQ 0
Matrix 0
DCA/VCA Groups 0
MIDI Interface No
Sample rate 96 kHz
Monitor Apps Yes
Separate Personal Monitor system No
Expansion Card slots 0
Digital ADAT No
Digital SPDIF No
Digital AES3/ASESEB No
Digital MADI No
Digital Dante No
Case Optional
Height 88 mm
Width 346 mm
Depth 242 mm
Weight 3 kg

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Great Mixer perfect for a band

Sakusp 18.10.2023

This product is simply fantastic!

The build quality of this mixer is exceptional. The materials used are of high quality and its solid structure makes it suitable for both studio and live use.

The audio performance of this mixer is amazing. The sound quality is crystal clear and full of details, whether you are mixing music or working on an audio production.

One of the features that impressed me the most is the versatility of this mixer. With a wide range of functions and connectivity options, this mixer allows you to efficiently manage different audio sources.

Furthermore, this mixer offers advanced features that make your mixing experience even more enjoyable. The flexible and powerful EQ controls allow you to shape the sound as you desire, while the built-in effects add a creative touch to your productions.

Finally, I have to mention the ergonomic design of this mixer. The controls are intelligently positioned and easy to use, allowing you to focus on mixing without having to search for commands.

In conclusion, this mixer is a great choice for anyone passionate about audio mixing. Its build quality, amazing audio performance, versatility, and advanced features make it an excellent choice for industry professionals and music enthusiasts."

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Amazing sound in ultra-compact format

Christian_P 30.01.2025

I bought this mixer as an upgrade to a ZEDi10-FX. I liked the Allen & Heath sound but I lacked the extra features of a digital mixer. However, I was astonished to hear the difference in sound. The CQ18T sounds amazing for a mixer of this size and price. The form factor makes it ideal for desktop and to be easily carried around. I would have preferred physical faders but the touchscreen works perfectly and the soft rotaries can be programmed to control send levels, so all in all it's very easy to use. Also, the feedback assistant works like magic eliminating all problematic frequencies in a few minutes and allowing very high sound levels even in proximity to loud monitors. The features, size and sound quality make it a perfect choice in this price range.

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Clever Little Mixer!

Ralph-UK 17.05.2026

I think Allen & Heath have been very clever here. They've delivered a quality mixer in a very small footprint with touchscreen control and all of the compromises are in the right place. I'm not a fan of wall wart power supplies period, but an internal PSU would have made this mixer much bigger so I get it. The same with the aux outs being TRS, I would have liked XLR but again this would have increased the size of the mixer, I just purchased 6x TRS to XLR male connectors and it's zero hassle.

Now the good stuff; I came from a Midas MR-18, external router, Roland sampler and laptop to the Cq18t. There was nothing really wrong with the MIdas but the need for all of the add-ons was making the rig bulky and space was becoming a premium.

First thing I noticed with the Cq18t was the sound, the mixer is incredibly clear with great preamps and decent headroom, I never had this with the Midas and setting levels with dynamic singers could be a headache. The 2.4/5G internal router works flawlessly for monitors mixes and mixing out front and the internal USB playback works perfectly triggered from an external footswitch.

I love that the Cq18t gives complete tactile control of the mixer from a touchscreen and limited controls. I can make quick changes on the fly without having to resort to a tablet or laptop. The flipside to this is the layout relies on pages so there is some more menu diving involved but it's a small price to pay and you soon get used to it.

Excellent mixer, highly recommended!

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Fantastic Desk

PaulieM 08.01.2025

We bought this for live gigs in small venues, for live jams in front of an audience and to record the audio. It separated the inputs into the recording section of the desk so you can do a live mix and a recording mix. The drivers and preamp for live mix is amazing. We work it off our phones and ipads and it's just so handy. Very easy to use after a small play around and definitely worth it.

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