Description
CQ-12T
Ultra-Compact 12in / 8out Digital Mixer
CQ-12T is the smallest mixer in the CQ range and is ideal for home recording and streaming, band rehearsals, small gigs, and speech applications.
Features
- Inputs
- 5 XLR
- 5 XLR/TRS Combi
- 2 TRS (stereo)
- Outputs
- 2 XLR (Main)
- 6 TRS (Monitors)
- Stereo USB record/playback with dedicated input channel
- Stereo Bluetooth playback with dedicated input channel
- 16×16 USB-B interface (48/96kHz)
- 16×16 SD record/playback (48/96kHz)
- 2 FX engines
- 3 Custom SoftKeys
- Dual Footswitch connection
- 7” Capacitive touchscreen with associated rotary control
- Assignable TRS headphone output
Mix Smarter. Work Faster. Sound Better.
CQ takes our renowned processing and effects, adds exciting new assistive mixing tools, and packages it all up into our smallest, and most affordable, digital mixer series yet.
Quick and Complete
Pick Your Mixing Style
Every input channel on CQ can be switched between two modes.
Quick Channels offer instrument and application specific processing with the ability to dial in a full channel of processing via a single knob.
Need more control? Switch to Complete Channels for advanced, in-depth tweaking of parameters.
Gain Assistant
Faster Setups
Setting the correct amount of gain for each channel isn’t the most exciting task, and it quickly eats into your setup time with multiple channels to take care of.
CQ’s Gain Assistant quickly and accurately sets the optimal gain level for one or multiple input channels and continues to monitor levels during the performance to prevent any nasty peaks or surprises.
Feedback Assistant
Say Goodbye to Feedback
CQ’s Feedback Assistant automatically detects and eliminates problem frequencies using up to 16 filters per output so you can mix with confidence – and forget about feedback.
Pristine Sound
You Won’t Believe Your Ears
CQ draws on technology from our latest generation of live sound consoles to deliver audio quality previously unimaginable at this level of mixer.
Pristine 96kHz audio is partnered with studio-grade onboard processing and an optimised suite of FX to set a new standard for what’s possible with ultra-compact digital mixers.
Built-In FX
A New Breed of Effects
CQ introduces a new suite of high-quality, user-friendly reverb, delay and modulation algorithms with instrument-specific presets for speedy setup.
Selected units feature our new FX Assist tool, automatically shaping the effects and dynamically responding to your input signal to ensure your mix is enhanced by FX, not engulfed.
Multi Channel Control
DCAs & Mute Groups
CQ makes it easy to handle multiple channels simultaneously with 4 DCAs, each capable of controlling the level of any combination of inputs, outputs, and FX, for simple single-fader control of multiple channels, such as a drum kit, without affecting their relative levels.
There’s also 4 Mute Groups, enabling you to mute and unmute multiple channels at once via a single button, perfect for muting all stage mics or monitor speakers.
User Friendly
You’re Always In Control
CQ-12T gives you all the tactile control you need to get around the interface quickly.
The 7″ touchscreen and rotary control make it simple to set up and get mixing, and 3 Custom SoftKeys let you access commonly used functions at the push of a button.
Connect a router or access point and the free CQ MixPad app also gives you full control of your mix from anywhere in the venue.
Specifications
Inputs
- Mic/Line Inputs Balanced XLR, Balanced XLR/TRS Combi, fully recallable preamp
- Phantom Power +48V (+3V / -2V)
- Input Sensitivity -60 to +0dBu
- Line Inputs (Combi Sockets) -20dB Pad (Fixed)
- Analogue Gain 0dB to +60dB, 1dB steps
- Maximum Input Level +17dBu (XLR), +30dBu (TRS)
- Input Impedance >1.5kΩ (XLR), >10kΩ (TRS)
- THD+N, Unity gain 0dB 0.002% -92dBu (20Hz-20kHz, USB soundcard, @0dBu 1kHz)
- THD+N, Mid gain +30dB 0.004% -88dBu (20Hz-20kHz, USB soundcard, @-30dBu 1kHz)
- Stereo Line Input
- Stereo Line Input Connection Balanced, 1/4" TRS Jack, Normalled (Left/Mono)
- Input Sensitivity Nominal +4dBu
- Trim +/-24dB
- Maximum Input Level +21dBu
- Input Impedance >10kΩ
Outputs
- Main LR Outputs Balanced, XLR
- Outputs 1-6 Balanced, 1/4" TRS Jack
- Output Impedance <75Ω
- Nominal Output +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level +22dBu
- Residual Output Noise -88dBu (muted, 20Hz-20kHz)
System
- System Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 0dB gain, 0dBu input
- Dynamic Range 110 dB
- Frequency Response +0/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
- Headroom +18dB
- Internal operating Level 0dBu
- THD+N, Mic routed to Main L/R Out +10dBu input, 0dB system gain, 0.003%, -92dB (Relative, 20-20kHz)
- dBFS Alignment +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
- Meter 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
- Calibration Sampling Rate 96kHz
- Bit Depth Custom bit depth, up to 96-bit
- Latency <0.7mS, Local Mic Input to Main L/R, with all processing in or out
- Operating Temperature Range 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
- Power 12V DC, 5A (100-240V AC, 50/60Hz input PSU supplied), 35W max
Record/Playback
- USB-A
- Stereo Record 48/96 kHz, 24-bit WAV format. Patchable from Outputs, ST in, or FX Units
- Stereo Playback 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit, Mono/Stereo WAV files
- USB-B USB 2.0, Core Audio compliant, ASIO/WDM for Windows, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
- Send / Return 16 channels / 16 channels
- SD Card SDHC, 32 GB, UHS-I, Class 10 for maximum channels, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit
- Multitrack Record 16 channels @ 96kHz or 48kHz
- Multitrack Playback 16 channels @ 96kHz or 48kHz
- Bluetooth 4.1 (high quality stereo playback)
Weights and Dimensions
- Width x Depth x Height, Weight
- As Used 291 x 242 x 89 mm (11.4" x 9.5" x 3.5"), 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
- Packed in shipping box 370 x 305 x 190 mm (14.6" x 12" x 7.5"), 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs)