Allen & Heath CQ-18T Ultra-Compact 18-In/8-Out Digital Mixer with Wi-Fi

The CQ-18T is the largest desktop model in Allen & Heath’s CQ range, offering 16 mic/line inputs plus a stereo line input through a 96kHz FPGA audio engine with studio-grade processing and effects. A 7-inch touchscreen, rotary control and 3 custom rotaries plus SoftKeys give fast, tactile access to mixing functions, while Quick Channels offer instrument-specific one-knob processing and Complete Channels allow full manual control. Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi lets you control the mixer wirelessly via the free CQ MixPad app without needing a separate router, and the CQ4You app gives performers control of their own monitor mix. CQ-18T includes a Gain Assistant for automatic gain setting, a Feedback Assistant, 4 onboard FX engines, an integrated Automatic Mic Mixer for speech applications, and dual headphone outputs with independent mixes. It also works as a multichannel USB audio interface, supports SD card multitrack recording, and offers Bluetooth audio playback, making it well suited to gigging bands, worship venues, corporate AV and home recording.