SQ-Rack vs SQ-5 Digital Mixer
The SQ-5 Digital Mixer costs about $1,000 more than the SQ-Rack and buys you 1 more I/O, plus XLR Female. It takes 4 rack units less, too. Budget 40W more on the circuit.
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SQ-RackAllen & Heath
SQ-5 Digital Mixer| Spec | SQ-Rack | SQ-5 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 4U | — |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs | 21.2 lbs |
| Power draw | 40W | 80W |
| Depth | 214 mm | 465 mm |
| I/O count | 6 | 7 |
| 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
- Combo XLR/TRS
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
SQ-5 Digital Mixer
- XLR Female
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.