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SQ-Rack vs SQ-5 Digital Mixer

The SQ-5 Digital Mixer costs about $1,000 more than the SQ-Rack, and the SQ-Rack is the one that keeps RJ45 (Ethernet) and TRS 1/4". It takes 4 rack units less, too. Budget 40W more on the circuit.

Allen & Heath
SQ-Rack
Allen & Heath
SQ-5 Digital Mixer
SQ-Rack and SQ-5 Digital Mixer compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecSQ-RackSQ-5 Digital Mixer
Rack space4U—
Weight12.8 lbs21.2 lbs
Power draw40W80W
Depth214 mm465 mm
I/O count447
Price~$2,999~$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

SQ-Rack

  • RJ45 (Ethernet)
  • TRS 1/4"
  • AES3 XLR
  • TRS 1/8"
  • USB-A

SQ-5 Digital Mixer

Nothing the SQ-Rack doesn't also have.

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.

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