The Allen & Heath CQ-20B is the highest channel-count mixer in the lineup and is controlled via the free CQ MixPad app. Particularly stage-friendly, the CQ-20B is equipped with two stereo inputs and 16 mic/line inputs, two of which can be used as high-impedance instrument inputs. It also has six independent output channels that can output up to three stereo outputs, depending on the configuration.
The digital signal processing utilizes Allen & Heath's highly acclaimed FPGA technology and brings with it numerous time-saving tools that allow users of all experience levels to work faster and easier. Gain Assistant automatically adjusts and monitors the gain of the
You want manual control? No problem. Input channels can be switched between two modes of operation. Quick Input provides users with source-specific setting options that can be adjusted via a single knob. Complete Input, on the other hand, gives full control over all channel parameters. The CQ Series also introduces a new set of high-quality, user-friendly reverb, delay and modulation algorithms with instrument-specific presets that are especially quick to set up. The FX Assist function dynamically shapes an effect depending on the input signal for best transparency. The CQ-20B has four FX engines at its disposal.
In addition, the digital mixer impresses with flexible recording and playback options, including a multi-channel USB audio interface, SD card support for multitrack playback and recording, easy stereo recording and playback via an external USB memory, and convenient stereo playback from Bluetooth. The CQ Series' feature set is further enhanced with a pair of free multi-platform apps. The CQ-MixPad app provides remote control of the mixers, while the CQ4You app allows musicians to take control of their respective monitor mixes from their own smartphones or tablets.
Last but not least, the CQ-20B has a powerful dual-band WLAN on board, so connecting to the control apps is quick and easy even without additional network equipment.