Allen & Heath CQ-12T 10-channel Digital Mixer

• A compact 10-channel digital mixer that fits in your backpack

• Exhibits outstanding sound quality at 96kHz

• 10 excellent-sounding microphone preamps and stereo Bluetooth input

• Preamp Gain Assistant takes all the guesswork out of setting levels

• Feedback Assistant makes locating and neutralizing acoustic feedback frequencies a piece of cake

• Instrument-based Quick inputs help you get a great sound quickly

• Complete inputs allow for in-depth tweaking

• Smart-FX engines include reverb, delay, modulation, and more

• Tactile encoder adjusts a wide range of parameters with a single, easy-to-use knob

• Custom keys tailor the mixer to your preferred workflow

• Responsive touchscreen combines physical control and at-a-glance visual feedback

• 16 channels of SD card recording and playback via an onboard SD card reader

• Built-in 16-in/16-out USB audio interface enables top-shelf digital multitrack recordings using a computer and DAW

CQ-12T

Ultra-Compact 12in / 8out Digital Mixer

CQ-12T is the smallest mixer in the CQ range and is ideal for home recording and streaming, band rehearsals, small gigs, and speech applications.

Mix Smarter. Work Faster. Sound Better.

CQ takes our renowned processing and effects, adds exciting new assistive mixing tools, and packages it all up into our smallest, and most affordable, digital mixer series yet.

Quick and Complete

Pick Your Mixing Style

Every input channel on CQ can be switched between two modes.

Quick Channels offer instrument and application specific processing with the ability to dial in a full channel of processing via a single knob.

Need more control? Switch to Complete Channels for advanced, in-depth tweaking of parameters.

Gain Assistant

Faster Setups

Setting the correct amount of gain for each channel isn’t the most exciting task, and it quickly eats into your setup time with multiple channels to take care of.

CQ’s Gain Assistant quickly and accurately sets the optimal gain level for one or multiple input channels and continues to monitor levels during the performance to prevent any nasty peaks or surprises.

Feedback Assistant

Say Goodbye to Feedback

CQ’s Feedback Assistant automatically detects and eliminates problem frequencies using up to 16 filters per output so you can mix with confidence – and forget about feedback.

Pristine Sound

You Won’t Believe Your Ears

CQ draws on technology from our latest generation of live sound consoles to deliver audio quality previously unimaginable at this level of mixer.

Pristine 96kHz audio is partnered with studio-grade onboard processing and an optimised suite of FX to set a new standard for what’s possible with ultra-compact digital mixers.

Built-In FX

A New Breed of Effects

CQ introduces a new suite of high-quality, user-friendly reverb, delay and modulation algorithms with instrument-specific presets for speedy setup.

Selected units feature our new FX Assist tool, automatically shaping the effects and dynamically responding to your input signal to ensure your mix is enhanced by FX, not engulfed.

Multi Channel Control

DCAs & Mute Groups

CQ makes it easy to handle multiple channels simultaneously with 4 DCAs, each capable of controlling the level of any combination of inputs, outputs, and FX, for simple single-fader control of multiple channels, such as a drum kit, without affecting their relative levels.

There’s also 4 Mute Groups, enabling you to mute and unmute multiple channels at once via a single button, perfect for muting all stage mics or monitor speakers.

User Friendly

You’re Always In Control

CQ-12T gives you all the tactile control you need to get around the interface quickly.

The 7″ touchscreen and rotary control make it simple to set up and get mixing, and 3 Custom SoftKeys let you access commonly used functions at the push of a button.

Connect a router or access point and the free CQ MixPad app also gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the venue.

CQ Apps

CQ MixPad

Remote Control of the Mix

More info Read more about CQ MixPad

CQ4You

Personal Monitor Mixing for Performers

More info Read more about CQ4You

Recording & Playback

Capture the Performance, Wherever You Are

CQ packs in multiple recording and playback options to ensure you’re always ready to capture the performance.

An integrated USB audio interface enables easy multitrack recording, playback and streaming via your DAW, and an SD card slot is provided for reliable multitrack recording and playback on the go.

You can record and playback stereo files via USB key, and you can even playback from your phone via the built-in Bluetooth functionality.

I/O

Get Yourself Connected

CQ-12T gives you all the connectivity you need to get going with 10 mic/line inputs split across 5 XLRs and 5 XLR/TRS combi sockets, plus a stereo input via a pair of 1/4″ jacks.

When it comes to outputs, there’s a pair of main mix outputs on XLR plus 6 TRS jack outputs for monitor mixes – enough for the whole band!

AMM

Simplify Speech

The integrated Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) means you can instantly reduce background noise and improve clarity for speech applications without lifting a finger.

AMM is available on all input channels, making it the perfect portable mixer for conferences, podcasts, debates and small-scale theatre productions.

“Allen & Heath have really knocked it out of the park with the CQ-12T, providing a compact and extremely intelligent mixer that will adequately serve the needs of anyone from the demanding professional working in a small venue, through to the budding hobbyist who is working out of their bedroom.”

– Jamie Colic, Mixdown Magazine

Compatible with Harrison LiveTrax

Created specifically for live sound engineers, Harrison LiveTrax is an efficient and cost-effective multitrack recording and virtual sound check software solution that seamlessly interfaces with Allen & Heath console systems.

CQ-12T Accessories

Soft Case

The official CQ-12T Soft Case is the perfect lightweight option for transportation of your mixer.

Rack Ears

Rack ear kits are available for installation of your CQ-12T into a standard 19″ rack.

More Info

Features

Inputs

• 5 XLR

• 5 XLR/TRS Combi

• 2 TRS (stereo)

Outputs

• 2 XLR (Main)

• 6 TRS (Monitors)

Stereo USB record/playback with dedicated input channel

Stereo Bluetooth playback with dedicated input channel

16×16 USB-B interface (48/96kHz)

16×16 SD record/playback (48/96kHz)

2 FX engines

3 Custom SoftKeys

Dual Footswitch connection

7” Capacitive touchscreen with associated rotary control

Assignable TRS headphone output

Downloads and Documents

Download the CQ-12T Firmware, User Guides and More.