ALLEN & HEATH CQ-20B User Manual

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User Guide V1.1.0 Issue 1
2. Introduction
Welcome to the CQ User Guide.
CQ is a range of portable, standalone digital audio mixers which use 96kHz
processing and include assistants and tools designed to be used by technical and
non-technical users alike.
There are 3 models in the range, two with hands-on control, and all of which can be
controlled remotely. All have a similar set of features and specifications, with
differences in I/O, channel count and control options.
The different models
Mic/Line
Inputs
5x XLR
5x ‘Combi’
XLR/TRS
8x XLR
8x ‘Combi’ XLR/
TRS
8x XLR
8x ‘Combi’ XLR/
TRS
Stereo Line
Inputs
1 (2x Balanced TRS)
1 (2x Balanced TRS)
2 (4x Balanced
TRS)
Main Outputs
2x XLR
2x XLR
2x XLR
Monitor/Aux
Outputs
6x Mono
Balanced TRS
6x Mono
Balanced TRS
6x Mono
Balanced XLR
Headphone
Outputs
1x ¼” TRS
2x ¼” TRS
1x ¼” TRS
Touchscreen
7” Multi-Touch
7” Multi-Touch
-
SoftKeys
3
3
-
Soft/Smart
Rotaries
-
3
-
FX Engines
2
4
4

ALLEN & HEATH CQ-20B Specifications

General

Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Channels quantity	24 channels
Supported sample rates	96 kHz
Digital sound processing	- bit
Nominal input level	17 dBu
Output impedance	75 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.002 %
Built-in display	-
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Maximum memory card size	32 GB
Bluetooth version	4.1
XLR out	8
RJ-45 ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
Number of microphone inputs	20
Rack capacity	19U
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	- W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	154 mm
Width	372 mm
Height	134 mm
Weight	2600 g
Package type	Box
Package depth	260 mm
Package width	450 mm
Package height	250 mm
Package weight	3300 g