TC Furlong has added the Allen & Heath SQ-5 digital mixing console to our rental inventory! This compact yet powerful mixer delivers exceptional sound quality, flexible routing, and intuitive control—making it an outstanding digital mixer rental choice for houses of worship, corporate events, music venues, and broadcast applications.
The SQ-5 is built on Allen & Heath’s advanced 96kHz digital processing engine, providing studio quality audio with ultra-low latency. It offers up to 48 input channels (16 local XLR inputs), 36 total mix buses, and 14 assignable local outputs (12 XLR + two 1/4” TRS), giving you the flexibility to adapt to complex productions with multiple monitor mixes, auxiliary sends, and matrix outputs. This makes it especially well-suited for events with large input/output counts, multiple zones, or the need for separate front of house and broadcast mixes. With its powerful capabilities, the SQ-5 remains relatively compact and portable, with 16+1 motorized faders arranged across six layers for quick access to all of your channels and mixes in a small footprint.
One of the best space-saving features of the SQ-5 is its comprehensive onboard digital processing. Every input channel includes a high-pass filter, gate, compressor, and fully parametric four-band EQ, allowing you to shape each sound source with precision. In addition, the console includes eight stereo effects engines with dedicated returns, featuring professional-quality reverbs, delays, and modulation effects derived from Allen & Heath’s flagship dLive systems. These built-in tools eliminate the need for external processing units in many situations, simplifying setup while delivering polished, professional results, without additional rack gear.
The SQ-5 is also designed with intuitive workflow efficiency in mind. Its 7-inch touchscreen and customizable interface allow users to quickly access key functions, configure mixes, and adjust monitor levels. Assignable SoftKeys and drag-and-drop channel layout make it easy to tailor the console to your specific needs. Whether you’re mixing a worship service, corporate presentation, or live concert, the SQ-5’s easy to use interface helps engineers (and volunteers) work faster and with greater confidence.
For recording and streaming applications, the SQ-5 offers powerful integrated solutions. A built-in 32×32 USB audio interface enables seamless multitrack recording, virtual soundcheck playback, and livestream integration with Mac or PC systems. Additionally, the SQ-Drive feature allows direct recording to a USB drive without the need for an external computer or recording device. These capabilities make the SQ-5 an excellent choice for events requiring archiving, whether it’s a simple 2 channel L+R recording or a full 32 channel multi-track.
The console is also highly expandable, ensuring it can grow with your production requirements. With its SLink port and optional network audio cards, the SQ-5 can connect to remote stage boxes or integrate into Dante, Waves, or other digital audio networks. With just a single network cable running to front of house, you won’t need that analog snake anymore!
Interested in renting the Allen & Heath SQ-5 Digital Console? Contact the TC Furlong rentals team today to learn more about renting the SQ-5 for your next event. Call us at 847-367-9588 or email our team at rentals@tcfurlong.com.