Name: Allen & Heath CQ-20B
Brand: Allen & Heath
Price: 999 USD

Mixer-Type

$999

Allen & Heath CQ-20B is an audio interface with USB 2.0 connectivity. Inputs include 16 mic preamps, 8 combo inputs, 12 line inputs, and 2 Hi-Z inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs, 6 line outputs, and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, 48V phantom power, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 110 dB dynamic range. Reference price: $999.

Audio interface specs: Allen & Heath CQ-20B
Spec	Allen & Heath CQ-20B
General
Category	Mixer-Type
Reference Price (USD)	$999
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	USB 2.0
Inputs
Mic Preamps	16
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	8
Line Inputs	12
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	2
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Input)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	—
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	2
Analog Line Output	6
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Output)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	—
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	Yes
Loopback	—
DSP Effects	Yes (96kHz FPGA FX)
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	96
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	0 to +60
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	—
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	—
DR (Unknown Conditions)	110
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	-94.0dB (0.00200%)
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	Manufacturer (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	—
Notes	stage box-type digital mixer+USB IF, CQ Mix Padapps control, 24x24 SD recording, Wi-Fi/BT, rack-mountable-capable; 8 non-combo XLR inputs accept mic or line level (counted in Mic Preamps and Line Inputs)

Allen & Heath CQ-20B Specs

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