CQ-20B vs SQ-5 Digital Mixer
The SQ-5 Digital Mixer costs about $2,999 more than the CQ-20B and buys you XLR Female and etherCON. It takes 2 rack units less, too. It carries 70 channels to the CQ-20B's 26. Budget 40W more on the circuit.
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CQ-20BAllen & Heath
SQ-5 Digital Mixer| Spec | CQ-20B | SQ-5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | — |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs | 21.2 lbs |
| Power draw | 40W | 80W |
| Depth | 300 mm | 465 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 7 |
| Price | ~$1,000 | ~$3,999 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
CQ-20B
- Combo XLR/TRS
- TRS 1/4"
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
SQ-5 Digital Mixer
- XLR Female
- etherCON
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.