Allen & Heath SQ-Rack 48 Channel / 36 Bus & 96 kHz Rackmount Digital Mixer

Posted by https://vipproaudio.com/ on Oct 6th 2025

If you’re ready to step into the next generation of professional sound mixing—whether for live performances, installations, or touring—your perfect choice is right here the Allen & Heath SQ-Rack Rackmount Digital Mixer. Compact yet powerful, this 48-channel, 36-bus, 96kHz digital mixer brings world-class sound quality, flexibility, and reliability into a sleek 4U rack-mount design that’s built to handle everything from conferences to concerts.

The SQ-Rack doesn’t just follow industry standards—it sets them. Powered by Allen & Heath’s acclaimed 96kHz XCVI FPGA core, it delivers ultra-low latency of less than 0.7ms, pristine high-resolution audio, and the processing headroom you’d expect from a flagship console—all in a rackmount unit that’s easy to integrate and take on the road.

Why Choose the SQ-Rack Rackmount Digital Mixer?

  1. Studio-Grade Processing in a Compact Design

    The SQ-Rack inherits Allen & Heath’s groundbreaking XCVI 96kHz processing, offering exceptional clarity, a massive 96-bit accumulator for mix headroom, and the ability to embed DEEP processing plugins directly into every input and mix. From preamp emulations to compressors, you’ll have access to studio-grade tools without the hassle of external hardware. 

   2. Control at Your Fingertips (Even Without Faders)

     Don’t let the faderless design fool you—control is front and center with the SQ-Rack. A 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, 8 assignable SoftKeys, and 4 Soft Rotaries with LCD displays             ensure you can tailor the system to your workflow. For extended flexibility, the SQ-MixPad app allows complete control of the mixer from anywhere in the venue, while the SQ-Control         app provides a simplified interface for less technical users—perfect for background music, live streaming, or dry hire

   3. Powerful FX Engines and Processing Tools


      Equipped with 8 stereo FX engines and Allen & Heath’s acclaimed RackExtra library, the SQ-Rack puts legendary reverbs, delays, and modulation effects right at your fingertips. Every        input channel is armed with a high-pass filter, 4-band parametric EQ, compressor, and gate, while each mix has its own parametric and 28-band graphic EQs ready to deploy.

    4. Designed for Any Environment


Whether you’re:

  • Running live sound at concerts,

  • Managing multi-mic setups in conferences with its advanced AMM (Automatic Mic Mixer),

  • Setting up in-ear monitoring systems with ultra-low latency,

  • Or installing in bars, clubs, cruise ships, or houses of worship
  1. Ultimate Connectivity & Recording Options
    With built-in mic preamps, line inputs, AES, XLR, TRS outputs, and expansion through SLink and audio networking cards (Dante, Waves, MADI, and more), the SQ-Rack integrates seamlessly with any professional setup. For recording, the integrated SQ-Drive lets you capture multitrack or stereo mixes directly to USB, while the 32×32 96kHz USB interface ensures flawless DAW compatibility for virtual soundchecks, playback, and multitrack sessions.

Standout Features at a Glance:

  • 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing with <0.7ms latency

  • 48 input channels, 12 stereo mixes + LR, and 3 stereo matrices

  • 8 stereo FX engines with dedicated returns

  • DEEP processing ready with built-in preamp and compressor models

  • Compact 4U rackmount design

  • SQ-MixPad, SQ-Control, and SQ4You apps for maximum remote flexibility

  • Direct USB recording with SQ-Drive

  • Expandable with networking cards and DX I/O expanders

Final Word

The Allen & Heath SQ-Rack Rackmount Digital Mixer is not just a mixing console—it’s a complete solution for modern audio professionals who demand precision, reliability, and flexibility in one powerful unit. Whether you’re fine-tuning a touring rig, managing a venue, or crafting crystal-clear in-ear monitor mixes, this mixer ensures your sound is always professional and consistent.

Want to experience the SQ-Rack in action? Come down to our shop VIP PRO AUDIO and get hands-on with this game-changing rackmount mixer. See for yourself how it can transform your sound system and give you the control you’ve been looking for.

                                                                                                                                             

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