Allen & Heath CQ-20B 20 Channel Digital Mixer

Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultra-Compact 20-Channel Digital Mixer (Rackmount/Stagebox)

Mix and record with the Allen & Heath CQ-20B, an ultracompact digital mixer in a rackmount/stagebox configuration featuring 96 kHz FPGA processing, Bluetooth, wireless control via built-in Wi-Fi, and SD/USB audio recording and playback. The mixer is well suited for bands, producers, and AV rental houses, and can be used as a main mixer in a small venue or a sub mixer on a larger stage. This unique format has no screen and is designed to be used with a compatible tablet. Keep it onstage and mix wirelessly from anywhere in the room.

The free CQ-MixPad application is easy to navigate and control the robust mix engine that comes complete with several assistants to help your mixes sound their best including a gain assistant, feedback assistant, FX assist engine, and Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM). Take control of the full complement of channel strip effects like EQ, compression, and gating that’s available on every channel and set up several sub mixes for monitoring and effects. The CQ-20B features 16 mic/line XLR/combo XLR-1/4″ inputs and two pairs of balanced 1/4″ TRS line inputs. For outputs, the mixer offers two main XLR connectors, two 1/4″ alternate connectors, and six XLR mix connectors. There is also an assignable headphone output. The mixer ships with a standard IEC power cord.

FEATURES:

• 16 mic/line preamps, (8 x XLR + 8 x XLR/TRS ‘Combi’)
• 2 x balanced stereo line inputs, (4 x TRS)
• Main LR, (2 x XLR)
• 6 x Monitor Mixes, (6 x XLR)
• Assignable stereo line out, (2 x TRS)
• Assignable headphone output, 1/4″ TRS
• 24×24 USB-B interface
• 24×24 SD record/playback
• Stereo USB record/playback with dedicated input channel
• Stereo Bluetooth playback with dedicated input channel
• 4 x FX Assist engines
• Dual footswitch connection
• Built-in dual band 2.4G/5G AC Wi-Fi with auto channel select

SPECIFICATIONS

MIXER:

Number of Analog Input Channels | 20 (16 Mono / 2 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps | 16
Number of Analog Output Channels | 8
Max I/O Capacity | 20 x Input / 8 x Output
Mix Routing | 1 x Stereo Main LRC
1 x Stereo Subgroup
6 x Mono Bus
Groups | No
Presets | No
Faders & Level Adjustment | No

SIGNAL PROCESSING:

Dynamic Processing | Compressor, Gate
Solo/Mute | Solo, Mute per Input Channel, Bus, Master
Built-In Effects | 4 x Stereo Effect (Type Unspecified)
Automatic Mic Mixing | Yes

DIGITAL AUDIO:

Sample Rates | 96 kHz

CONNECTIVITY:

Analog Inputs | 8 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input
8 x Combo XLR-1/4″ 3-Pin Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
4 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Line Input (2 Stereo Pair)
Analog Outputs | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair)
2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Alt Output
6 x XLR TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mix Output
1 x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output
Phantom Power | +48 V
Digital I/O | 1 x RJ45 (Network)
MIDI I/O | No
USB | 1 x USB-A (Audio Playback, Audio Streaming, External Memory, Service)
1 x USB-B 2.0 (Host Connection)
USB I/O Capacity | 24 x Input / 24 x Output
Other I/O | 1 x 1/4″ TRS Footswitch Input
Wireless | Bluetooth
*Built-In
Wi-Fi
*Built-In
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: CQ-MixPad
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
*As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
External Display I/O | No

RECORDING:

Max Multitrack Recording | 24 Tracks
Media Support | SD

POWER:

AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
AC Power I/O | 1 x IEC Input
Power Consumption | 45 W

PHYSICAL:

Rack Mountable | Yes
Rackmount Size | 4 RU (with Optional Hardware)
Dimensions | 14.6 x 6 x 5.2″ / 372 x 153 x 133 mm
Weight | 5.7 lb / 2.6 kg