Allen & Heath CQ-12T 10-channel Digital Mixer

Smart controls and processing tools

Here, we've found the CQ-12T to be an easy digital mixer to navigate. Its Preamp Gain Assistant takes all the guesswork out of setting your levels. Its Feedback Assistant makes locating and neutralizing acoustic feedback frequencies a piece of cake. You also get instrument-based Quick inputs that help you get a great sound fast. The CQ-12T includes two Smart-FX engines, which enable you to select from easy-to-use reverb, delay, and modulation units for instrument-centric, signal-conscious effects.

Rock-solid recording options

The CQ-12T makes multitrack recording extremely simple. For starters, you get 16 channels of SD card recording and playback via an onboard SD card reader. Beyond that, its built-in 16-in/16-out USB audio interface allows you to create top-shelf digital multitrack recordings using your DAW of choice.

Features:

• A compact 10-channel digital mixer that fits in your backpack
• Exhibits outstanding sound quality at 96kHz
• 10 excellent-sounding microphone preamps and stereo Bluetooth input
• Preamp Gain Assistant takes all the guesswork out of setting levels
• Feedback Assistant makes locating and neutralizing acoustic feedback frequencies a piece of cake
• Instrument-based Quick inputs help you get a great sound quickly
• Complete inputs allow for in-depth tweaking
• Smart-FX engines include reverb, delay, modulation, and more
• Tactile encoder adjusts a wide range of parameters with a single, easy-to-use knob
• Custom keys tailor the mixer to your preferred workflow
• Responsive touchscreen combines physical control and at-a-glance visual feedback
• 16 channels of SD card recording and playback via an onboard SD card reader
• Built-in 16-in/16-out USB audio interface enables top-shelf digital multitrack recordings using a computer and DAW