Allen & Heath CQ-18T is a compact 96 kHz digital mixer that combines professional audio quality with intelligent mixing tools in a highly portable desktop format. Designed for live bands, rehearsal spaces, recording studios, streamers, houses of worship and corporate AV, it features 16 microphone/line inputs, built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, multitrack USB and SD recording, powerful onboard DSP and intuitive touchscreen operation. With Quick Channels for fast setup, Complete Channels for advanced processing and automatic assistants that simplify gain staging and feedback control, the CQ-18T delivers professional results for users of every experience level.

Key features

• 18-input digital mixer with 96 kHz processing
• 16 microphone/line inputs plus dedicated stereo line input
• 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with rotary encoder
• Built-in dual-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi
• Quick and Complete channel processing modes
• Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant and FX Assist
• 24 × 22 USB audio interface
• 24-track SD card multitrack recording and playback
• Bluetooth stereo playback
• 4 internal FX engines with high-quality reverbs, delays and modulation effects

Overview

Included Content

• Allen & Heath CQ-18T
• External power supply
• Regional power cable
• Quick Start Guide

Creative Tools

• Mix quickly using Quick Channels, which combine multiple processing parameters into intuitive single-knob controls, or switch to Complete Channels for full professional signal processing.
• Achieve faster soundchecks with Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant and FX Assist, helping optimise microphone gain, suppress feedback and automatically shape effects.
• Record complete live performances directly to an SD card or computer with multitrack recording at up to 24 channels, making virtual soundchecks and post-production simple.
• Control the mixer wirelessly from anywhere in the venue using the built-in dual-band Wi-Fi together with the CQ MixPad and CQ4You applications.
• Create independent monitor mixes using six auxiliary outputs, four internal effects engines, four DCAs and four Mute Groups for efficient live mixing.
• Stream backing tracks wirelessly via Bluetooth or connect directly to DAWs through the integrated USB audio interface for recording, streaming and hybrid production workflows.

Ideal For

• Live bands
• Solo performers
• Recording studios
• Podcast production
• Livestream creators
• Corporate AV
• Houses of worship
• Anyone looking for a compact professional digital mixer with advanced recording capabilities