Allen & Heath CQ-18
The CQ‑18T is a powerful, ultra-compact digital mixer by Allen & Heath, designed for modern workflows. With 96 kHz FPGA-powered processing and onboard dual-band Wi‑Fi, it delivers studio-quality sound and flexible remote control — no external router required. Whether you’re running live sound, streaming, podcasting, or recording, the CQ‑18T gives you full control from the touchscreen or the CQ MixPad app.
Key Features
18 total inputs: 16 XLR mic/line + 1 stereo TRS input
2 XLR main outputs, 6 TRS monitor outputs, and 2 headphone outs
7” color touchscreen with rotary encoder controls
Built-in dual-band Wi‑Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM), Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant
Smart-FX engine with reverb, delay, modulation
USB-B interface: 24×22 channels @ 48/96 kHz
SD/USB stereo & multitrack recording and playback
Included With Rental
Allen & Heath CQ‑18T mixer
Power adapter
Quick start sheet
Soft carry case (optional)
Great For
Live music and small venue gigs
Houses of worship
Rehearsals and band practices
Mobile podcasting and streaming
Corporate events and conferences
The CQ‑18T is a powerful, ultra-compact digital mixer by Allen & Heath, designed for modern workflows. With 96 kHz FPGA-powered processing and onboard dual-band Wi‑Fi, it delivers studio-quality sound and flexible remote control — no external router required. Whether you’re running live sound, streaming, podcasting, or recording, the CQ‑18T gives you full control from the touchscreen or the CQ MixPad app.
Key Features
18 total inputs: 16 XLR mic/line + 1 stereo TRS input
2 XLR main outputs, 6 TRS monitor outputs, and 2 headphone outs
7” color touchscreen with rotary encoder controls
Built-in dual-band Wi‑Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM), Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant
Smart-FX engine with reverb, delay, modulation
USB-B interface: 24×22 channels @ 48/96 kHz
SD/USB stereo & multitrack recording and playback
Included With Rental
Allen & Heath CQ‑18T mixer
Power adapter
Quick start sheet
Soft carry case (optional)
Great For
Live music and small venue gigs
Houses of worship
Rehearsals and band practices
Mobile podcasting and streaming
Corporate events and conferences
The CQ‑18T is a powerful, ultra-compact digital mixer by Allen & Heath, designed for modern workflows. With 96 kHz FPGA-powered processing and onboard dual-band Wi‑Fi, it delivers studio-quality sound and flexible remote control — no external router required. Whether you’re running live sound, streaming, podcasting, or recording, the CQ‑18T gives you full control from the touchscreen or the CQ MixPad app.
Key Features
18 total inputs: 16 XLR mic/line + 1 stereo TRS input
2 XLR main outputs, 6 TRS monitor outputs, and 2 headphone outs
7” color touchscreen with rotary encoder controls
Built-in dual-band Wi‑Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM), Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant
Smart-FX engine with reverb, delay, modulation
USB-B interface: 24×22 channels @ 48/96 kHz
SD/USB stereo & multitrack recording and playback
Included With Rental
Allen & Heath CQ‑18T mixer
Power adapter
Quick start sheet
Soft carry case (optional)
Great For
Live music and small venue gigs
Houses of worship
Rehearsals and band practices
Mobile podcasting and streaming
Corporate events and conferences
