Allen & Heath CQ-20B 20-Channel Digital Stagebox Mixer with Wi-Fi
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Description
The Allen & Heath CQ-20B is a rack-format 96 kHz digital mixer with 16 mic/line inputs, 2 stereo line inputs, built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, and a 24x24 USB audio interface. It has no touchscreen and is designed for remote-only operation via the free CQ MixPad app on tablets or phones. An internal power supply with a standard IEC inlet eliminates the need for an external PSU.
Inputs and Outputs
- Mic/Line inputs: 16 (XLR and XLR/TRS combo) with +48V phantom power
- Hi-Z inputs: 2 switchable on channels 15-16 (for guitar or bass direct)
- Stereo line inputs: 2 pairs on 1/4" TRS
- Stereo USB-A and Bluetooth 4.1 playback channels
- Main output: Stereo XLR
- Monitor outputs: 6 on XLR (linkable as 3 stereo pairs)
- Alt output: Stereo on 1/4" TRS (assignable)
- Headphone output: 1 assignable on 1/4" TRS
Processing and Effects
- 4 multi-FX engines with reverbs, delays, chorus, flanger, phaser, and double tracker
- 4-band parametric EQ with real-time analyzer, gate, compressor, and HPF on every input
- 20-band graphic EQ, compressor, and limiter on every output
- Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant, and Automatic Mic Mixer
- 4 DCAs and 4 mute groups
Recording
- USB-B: 24x24 multitrack interface at 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
- SD card: Up to 24-channel recording at 48 kHz or 16-channel at 96 kHz
- USB-A: Stereo WAV recording/playback
Connectivity
Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz AC) hosts its own network for remote control via CQ MixPad. RJ45 Ethernet is also available. A chromatic meter LED on the front panel shows metering and status without a remote device connected. The Wi-Fi antenna is replaceable.
Specifications
- Sample rate: 96 kHz
- Dynamic range: 110 dB
- Latency: < 0.7 ms (input to main output)
- Dimensions: 372 x 154 x 134 mm (14.7" x 6.1" x 5.3")
- Weight: 2.6 kg (5.8 lb)
- Rack space: 4U
- Power: Internal PSU, IEC inlet, 100-240V AC, 45W max
In the Box
- Allen & Heath CQ-20B digital mixer
- IEC power cable