CQ-20B vs SQ-7 Digital Mixer
The SQ-7 Digital Mixer costs about $5,499 more than the CQ-20B and buys you etherCON and AES3 XLR. It takes 3 rack units less, too. Budget 80W more on the circuit.
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CQ-20BAllen & Heath
SQ-7 Digital Mixer| Spec | CQ-20B | SQ-7 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | — |
| Weight | 5.7 lbs | 39.7 lbs |
| Power draw | 40W | 120W |
| Depth | 154 mm | 530 mm |
| I/O count | 36 | 30 |
| Price | ~$1,000 | ~$6,499 |
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"
- USB-A
SQ-7 Digital Mixer
- etherCON
- AES3 XLR
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.