SQ-5 Digital Mixer vs SQ-7 Digital Mixer
The SQ-7 Digital Mixer costs about $2,500 more than the SQ-5 Digital Mixer and buys you 23 more I/O, plus AES3 XLR and RJ45 (Ethernet). Budget 40W more on the circuit.
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SQ-5 Digital MixerAllen & Heath
SQ-7 Digital Mixer| Spec | SQ-5 Digital Mixer | SQ-7 Digital Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | — | — |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs | 39.7 lbs |
| Power draw | 80W | 120W |
| Depth | 465 mm | 530 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 30 |
| Price | ~$3,999 | ~$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
SQ-5 Digital Mixer
Nothing the SQ-7 Digital Mixer doesn't also have.
SQ-7 Digital Mixer
- AES3 XLR
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
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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