Allen & Heath CQ-12T Compact digital mixer
€ 799,00
Delivery 2-3 Working days
Description
Three musicians, two vocal mics, a keyboard signal, and your mixer has to fit on a café table? The Allen & Heath CQ-12T is made for exactly that situation: a compact digital mixer you can carry in one hand, but it sounds like it walked out of a much bigger theater. Compact in size, serious in substance, and ready to go well before the doors open.
The CQ-12T runs on a 96 kHz FPGA processor, the same technology Allen & Heath uses in their larger systems. The 7-inch capacitive touchscreen lets you move quickly through channels, EQ, compressors, and effects without endless menu diving. Smart helper functions like the Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant, and the Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) take repetitive technical work off your hands. Wireless control via the free CQ-MixPad app on iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows lets you walk the room while you tweak the mix.
Key Features
- 96 kHz FPGA processing for professional sound quality with no audible coloration or noise
- 7" capacitive touchscreen with matching rotary encoder: fast, precise work, even for big hands
- Gain Assistant sets preamp levels automatically and actively watches for peaks throughout the show
- Feedback Assistant hunts down and eliminates problem frequencies at soundcheck, and keeps an eye on all outputs live
- 16-track multitrack recording to SD card or via USB straight to your DAW, with a simultaneous live mix
- CQ-MixPad gives the engineer full remote control; CQ4You lets performers manage their own monitor mix from a smartphone
- Bluetooth input for background music or playback, available as its own dedicated channel
Technical Specifications
- Inputs: 5x XLR mic/line + 5x combo XLR/TRS mic/line + 2x 1/4" TRS stereo line
- Outputs: 2x XLR stereo main output (LR) + 6x 1/4" TRS mix output + 1x 1/4" TRS headphone (adjustable)
- Sample rate: 96 kHz
- Reference level: +18 dBu = 0 dBFS
- Phantom power: +48 V
- USB audio interface: 16 in / 18 out via USB-B 2.0
- SD multitrack recording and playback: 16 tracks
- Stereo USB recording/playback with its own input channel
- Bluetooth stereo playback with its own input channel
- 2x signal-aware FX Assist engines (reverb and delay)
- Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) available on every input channel
- 3x programmable soft keys + dual footswitch input
- Network connection: 1x RJ45
- Display: 7" capacitive touchscreen
- App compatibility: CQ-MixPad + CQ4You (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)
- Power: 12 VDC / 4A (universal adapter 100-240 V)
- Dimensions: 29 x 24.2 x 8.8 cm
- Weight: 2.4 kg
- Rackable: 6 RU (optional mounting kit required)
Ideal for
- Bands and musicians for rehearsals, small shows and home studio recordings
- Small events, corporate presentations and speech applications (AMM makes speech mixing easy)
- Churches, meeting rooms and fixed installations in small to medium-sized spaces
- Streamers and content creators who need professional mixing quality
- AV rental companies looking for a lightweight, reliable mixer for smaller jobs
Compatible with / A perfect match for
- Allen & Heath CQ-18T and CQ-20B: bigger siblings in the same range, identical workflow and app
- Optional rack mount kit for 6U installations
- CQ-MixPad and CQ4You apps: free for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows
- All common DAW software via the 16x18-channel USB audio interface
Pro Tip: Use the feedback assistant in Fixed mode during soundcheck to eliminate the worst problem frequencies, then switch to Live mode: the mixer independently monitors all outputs for the rest of the show, so you can keep your focus on the mix.
In the box
- Allen & Heath CQ-12T digital mixer
- 12 VDC power adapter (universal 100-240 V)
FAQ
Can I use the CQ-12T as an audio interface for my DAW?
Yes. Via the USB-B connection, the mixer works as a 16x18-channel audio interface at 96 kHz. You can record straight into Logic, Ableton, Reaper or any other DAW with no extra hardware.
Do I need a wifi router for wireless control?
No, the CQ-12T can also work as its own access point. Connect your tablet or phone directly to the mixer, even in venues with no existing network infrastructure.
What's the difference between a Quick Channel and a Complete Channel?
Quick Channels let you set up full channel processing in seconds via a single knob and instrument-specific profiles. Want more control? Switch any channel to Complete Channel for full control over every parameter individually.
Can I record and run a live mix at the same time?
Yes. Multitrack recording to SD card and an active live mix run fully in parallel. The recording streams are independent of your mix routing, so you can still remix everything afterward.
The Allen & Heath CQ-12T proves you don't need a big system for a professional result. Order now at Pro Gear.