Allen & Heath brings greater control to its CQ mixers

The new CQ firmware v1.2 from Allen & Heath incorporates four DCAs, each capable of controlling the level of any combination of inputs, Outputs and FX, for easy operation with a single multi-channel fader.

Allen & Heath you have updated the firmware for your CQ Series, that introduces new features, including DCAs, Mute groups and a custom freely configurable layer, allowing for a new level of user control.

“Since its launch, CQ has become the smartest choice for groups, engineers, Rooms and AV installers looking for a small, easy-to-use mixer, Packed with our renowned processing and effects.

For the version 1.2, We set out to incorporate the most requested features into our Digital Community Forums, with this feedback from users driving a new level of control for mixers", Says Keith Johnson, Senior Product Manager, Allen & Heath, Brand Distributing Audio-Technica Iberia.

The highlights of the new features of the version 1.2 is the incorporation of 4 DCAs, each capable of controlling the level of any combination of inputs, Outputs and FX, for easy operation with a single multi-channel fader, as a drum kit, without affecting their relative levels.

The following have been introduced: 4 Mute Groups, allowing technicians to mute and unmute multiple channels at once via a single button, as well as all stage microphones or monitors. The new custom layer allows you to configure the 4 Channel tabs with any combination of channel strips for a personalized mixing experience and accelerated workflow.