CQ-18T

Description

Are you torn between choosing a decent analog mixer without modern features or an affordable digital mixer that lacks the specific functions you desire? The Allen & Heath CQ-12T presents a smarter, superior, and swifter mixing solution. Whether you're a musician, band, sound engineer, home producer, or handling sound for small venues, this is the ideal answer. The CQ-12T takes care of the heavy lifting. Utilizing A&H's FPGA technology, it offers time-saving options that simplify sound system setup.

Your Personal Sound Companion

Consider the Gain Assistant, which optimally sets preamp gains, monitoring and adjusting to audio signal peaks automatically. The Feedback Assistant swiftly detects and filters problematic frequencies across all outputs with a single click. The Continuous Mic Mixer enhances clarity across input channels, eradicating background noise—an asset for podcast setups. Activation or deactivation of these user-friendly features is effortless through on-screen guides. For those curious to explore deeper settings, manual adjustments are also possible.

Intelligent Enhancements for Exceptional Sound and Recordings

Experience top-tier sound effects with the CQ-12T. Likewise, Assistant tools assist in dynamically shaping FX based on input signals. This grants access to high-quality, user-friendly presets for reverb, delay, and modulation tailored to various instruments. The CQ-12T houses two simultaneous FX engines. Additionally, it boasts standard digital mixer features: multichannel USB audio interface, multitrack SD card playback and recording, simple stereo recording/playback via USB stick, and stereo Bluetooth playback for final touches.

Functionality and Connectivity

Operating the A&H CQ-12T is effortless, thanks to tactile keys and the dominant 7-inch multi-touch screen on the compact control panel. The back of the CQ-12T accommodates analog connections: 10 mic/line inputs, 1 stereo input, and 6 configurable independent outputs, which can serve as 3 stereo outputs. Wireless control is feasible through various apps like the CQ-MixPad for mixer control and CQ4You for personal monitor mix configuration.