# CQ Feature Suggestions **URL:** https://forums.allen-heath.com/c/cq/cq-feature-suggestions/22.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.allen-heath.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.allen-heath.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.allen-heath.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [The 44.1k vs. 48/96k argument](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/the-44-1k-vs-48-96k-argument/32218)
**Author:** [@daprojekt.com](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/daprojekt.com)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2026 23:44 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/the-44-1k-vs-48-96k-argument/32218 "2026-08-08T23:44:22Z")
While I get that arguing over which sampling rate is better or worse is great fun, I think all of recording comes down to individual preferences and getting past the technical issues so we can get into our comfort zones … --- ## [Input naming too short!](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/input-naming-too-short/30492)
**Author:** [@Deromax](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Deromax)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2026 15:13 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/input-naming-too-short/30492 "2026-08-07T15:13:45Z")
Hi! I’d like to get a few more characters to identify my inputs. I don’t want to writte a whole paragraph in there, but 6 characters is ridiculous, it’s less than the 45 years old MS-DOS 8 characters limit! Is it unre… --- ## [CQ 20B Output SOURCE POINT](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-20b-output-source-point/31762)
**Author:** [@Di\_Sound](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Di_Sound)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 05:21 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-20b-output-source-point/31762 "2026-08-06T05:21:28Z")
Hello, Allen & Heath team! I’ve been a longtime fan of your brand and was planning to purchase the CQ-20B. I really like the design of the series, the ease of use of the software, and the CQMixPad interface. One issue wa… --- ## [More routing options](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/more-routing-options/32662)
**Author:** [@narfgrim](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/narfgrim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 04:22 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/more-routing-options/32662 "2026-08-06T04:22:19Z")
Right now i´m trying to get to use feedback assistant to help with feedback on two mics and one guitar, and unfortunately the feedback assistant is only available for the whole output mix of mainLR or the AUX outputs. T… --- ## [Dark Mode and Light Mode](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/dark-mode-and-light-mode/32539)
**Author:** [@Arpad\_Toth](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Arpad_Toth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 20:29 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/dark-mode-and-light-mode/32539 "2026-08-05T20:29:12Z")
Dear Allen & Heath Development Team, First of all, thank you for creating such a great ecosystem around your digital mixers. I use the CQ series regularly, and I really appreciate the simplicity and reliability of both … --- ## [Native Ethernet/Network Control Surface Support for CQ-18T — Any Plans?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/native-ethernet-network-control-surface-support-for-cq-18t-any-plans/32622)
**Author:** [@Lukash\_Seroczynsky](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Lukash_Seroczynsky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2026 11:29 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/native-ethernet-network-control-surface-support-for-cq-18t-any-plans/32622 "2026-07-31T11:29:00Z")
I’m a solo wedding entertainer/DJ who also runs a live band setup, and I’m seriously considering the CQ-18T as my main digital mixer. There’s one feature that would make or break this decision for me: native support for … --- ## [Real Offline-Mode for CQ (as for SQ)](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/real-offline-mode-for-cq-as-for-sq/24359)
**Author:** [@Windsport](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Windsport)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2026 07:44 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/real-offline-mode-for-cq-as-for-sq/24359 "2026-07-27T07:44:18Z")
I would love to have the possibility to load and save shows, scenes and lib from and to a computer. This feature is already realized within the SQ app and by having this you get a real offline mode. In the current CQ a… --- ## [Mono Button for Main](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/mono-button-for-main/16078)
**Author:** [@headfirst7491](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/headfirst7491)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2026 18:09 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/mono-button-for-main/16078 "2026-07-23T18:09:38Z")
Hi sometimes I need to use a mono main (if I am using only one speaker for example or in weird speaker placement situation) Would be nice to have a mono settings for main and having a mono sum on the main LR The main i… --- ## [Option to disable Quick Start button](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/option-to-disable-quick-start-button/32567)
**Author:** [@kevinboerner](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/kevinboerner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2026 13:18 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/option-to-disable-quick-start-button/32567 "2026-07-23T13:18:56Z")
As an integrator who has really taken a liking to the CQ series for simple installations in churches and schools, I’d REALLY like the option to disable the QUICK START button in the middle of the HOME screen. I’m worrie… --- ## [Control frequency in FBA - manual placement of filters](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/control-frequency-in-fba-manual-placement-of-filters/31043)
**Author:** [@oak45](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/oak45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 11:45 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/control-frequency-in-fba-manual-placement-of-filters/31043 "2026-07-15T11:45:54Z")
I would really like to be able to control the frequency of the cut filters in the FBA. So that I can manually add a filter and configure it. For occasions when I can’t use live mode (due to instruments with drones). Or … --- ## [Variable slopes on High amd low pass filters](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/variable-slopes-on-high-amd-low-pass-filters/31357)
**Author:** [@4mal](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/4mal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 11:40 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/variable-slopes-on-high-amd-low-pass-filters/31357 "2026-07-15T11:40:54Z")
For those of us running Aux Fed subs, it would be great to have a finer level of control over the cross over region. On the Ui-24 for instance, you can select 12, 24 or 36 db/octave slopes for the hpf/lpf. This would … --- ## [Pre or post fader option for the headphone outputs](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/pre-or-post-fader-option-for-the-headphone-outputs/32325)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Hedgman](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Gary_Hedgman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2026 08:44 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/pre-or-post-fader-option-for-the-headphone-outputs/32325 "2026-07-14T08:44:07Z")
It would be great to have the option to choose pre or post fader for the headphone outputs. This is mainly so I can monitor the Main LR output in the headphones even when the fader is low or muted. I have the workaround … --- ## [CQ18B - Function option for Aux buses – Pre/Post Fader for the selected channel](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq18b-function-option-for-aux-buses-pre-post-fader-for-the-selected-channel/32486)
**Author:** [@Mariusz\_Otkinski](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Mariusz_Otkinski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2026 12:11 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq18b-function-option-for-aux-buses-pre-post-fader-for-the-selected-channel/32486 "2026-07-10T12:11:57Z")
n Aux mix. Currently, the Aux send mode is global (either Pre-Fader or Post-Fader for the entire bus), which is a major drawback for my workflow. To illustrate, I am currently mixing an event where I send backing tracks… --- ## [REV FX MODULATION ON/OFF + PRE-DELAY TIME OPTION](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/rev-fx-modulation-on-off-pre-delay-time-option/15848)
**Author:** [@davesharp](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/davesharp)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 14:43 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/rev-fx-modulation-on-off-pre-delay-time-option/15848 "2026-07-09T14:43:52Z")
I’ve noticed that all the Rev fx have some sort of modulation going on. I’ve noticed this on all rev fx and on all the rev helper options in/out switching The modulation effect is HORRIBLE !! I play Texas blues and th… --- ## [Get additional mixes into USB host by allowing Empty Rack FX to pass through signals](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/get-additional-mixes-into-usb-host-by-allowing-empty-rack-fx-to-pass-through-signals/32423)
**Author:** [@burton](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/burton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 03:45 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/get-additional-mixes-into-usb-host-by-allowing-empty-rack-fx-to-pass-through-signals/32423 "2026-07-02T03:45:52Z")
CQ-20B here but i guess it applies to all CQ: Currently an empty FX rack does not pass the signal (kind of logical if you really buy into the “nothing connected there” analogy). However we can route the FX busses to USB … --- ## [Ducker or side chain](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ducker-or-side-chain/15210)
**Author:** [@kdlaudio](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/kdlaudio)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2026 19:14 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ducker-or-side-chain/15210 "2026-07-01T19:14:54Z")
Hello i do corporate AV and one feature that would be amazing would be the ability to have a side chain or ducker on a music channel from a microphone. It never fail, in the wild you are playing back ground music over … --- ## [Extend routing options](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/extend-routing-options/32342)
**Author:** [@maartenp](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/maartenp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2026 18:32 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/extend-routing-options/32342 "2026-06-21T18:32:17Z")
As much I like the sound and stability of the CQ series, there is still a lot of room for improvement.. This mixer is a good setup for speeches and small shows, and therefore to be used in more challenging envoirements. … --- ## [Soft rotary for individual headphone mix](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/soft-rotary-for-individual-headphone-mix/32335)
**Author:** [@RedMagpie](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/RedMagpie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2026 08:47 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/soft-rotary-for-individual-headphone-mix/32335 "2026-06-20T08:47:38Z")
I think that it would be great to be able to use a soft rotary to be able to control a DCA group in one of the headphone mixes (not all mixes, just one). I can use the soft rotary to control the overall volume but not a … --- ## [Feature Request: Flexible Output Routing / Mirroring Main L/R to Outputs 1-6 (CQ-18T / CQ-12T)](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/feature-request-flexible-output-routing-mirroring-main-l-r-to-outputs-1-6-cq-18t-cq-12t/32315)
**Author:** [@stefanmathias](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/stefanmathias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2026 08:37 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/feature-request-flexible-output-routing-mirroring-main-l-r-to-outputs-1-6-cq-18t-cq-12t/32315 "2026-06-16T08:37:11Z")
Hi everyone, I am a sound engineer currently working with the CQ-18T. I absolutely love the form factor and the overall workflow of the desk. However, I recently came across a limitation regarding the output routing arc… --- ## [CQ : save stereo linking of inputs and outputs to scene memory!](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-save-stereo-linking-of-inputs-and-outputs-to-scene-memory/32282)
**Author:** [@Encelme\_Us](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Encelme_Us)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2026 21:50 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-save-stereo-linking-of-inputs-and-outputs-to-scene-memory/32282 "2026-06-15T21:50:59Z")
Paired stereo tracks aren’t saved in scene memory on a CQ ! 100 scenes but you need a USB drive to save this in a “Show.” It’s simply impractical when you have to work with multiple bands live. My old Yamaha 02R from 199… --- ## [CQ4You Demo Mode WARNING, or lock](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq4you-demo-mode-warning-or-lock/28373)
**Author:** [@tobysonger](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/tobysonger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2026 16:52 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq4you-demo-mode-warning-or-lock/28373 "2026-06-15T16:52:32Z")
A strong warning on the CQ4You interface when in demo mode, or even a way to lock it out. Members of the band have repeatedly selected the demo mixer in place of the real one at gigs, and then apparently been fooled by… --- ## [ADD Hold to validate CUSTOM on CQ Mixpad](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/add-hold-to-validate-custom-on-cq-mixpad/32293)
**Author:** [@wildwind](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/wildwind)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2026 09:36 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/add-hold-to-validate-custom-on-cq-mixpad/32293 "2026-06-14T09:36:12Z")
Hi, I made more than 40 gigs with A&H CQ20B and globally I am very pleased with the the CQ20B. Yesterday, in a gig I touch with a finger accidentaly the CUSTOM bouton in the left panel of the CQ mixpad app. With the … --- ## [Number for user's presets](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/number-for-users-presets/32291)
**Author:** [@frenchie](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/frenchie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2026 07:48 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/number-for-users-presets/32291 "2026-06-14T07:48:32Z")
Hello. User’s presets seems to be stored in inverse chronological order (latest on top). Can you add a number for each created user’s preset saved (all sections) like it is for the scene ? That’ll be helpful to recal… --- ## [SD Card Failure with CQ recorder – Which new SD Card to buy?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sd-card-failure-with-cq-recorder-which-new-sd-card-to-buy/32266)
**Author:** [@docdocdocdoc](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/docdocdocdoc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2026 17:27 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sd-card-failure-with-cq-recorder-which-new-sd-card-to-buy/32266 "2026-06-13T17:27:22Z")
Hi there! I just copied a multitrack recording from an 128GB Sandisk Extreme Pro card. 16 channels at 48khz. It turns out there is a passage in the recording where there’s dropouts. I don’t know if my CQ12t had shown a… --- ## [SD Multitrack Overdub Mode – Layer-by-Layer Recording Without a DAW or Computer](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sd-multitrack-overdub-mode-layer-by-layer-recording-without-a-daw-or-computer/32264)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Romero\_V](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Miguel_Romero_V)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 June 2026 18:17 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sd-multitrack-overdub-mode-layer-by-layer-recording-without-a-daw-or-computer/32264 "2026-06-09T18:17:32Z")
Hello dear A&H team and community, I would like to propose a feature that I think could significantly extend the value of the CQ series for solo musicians, home recording enthusiasts, and worship teams with limited setu… --- ## [Could the DAW Become Part of the Allen & Heath Mixing Environment?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/could-the-daw-become-part-of-the-allen-heath-mixing-environment/32196)
**Author:** [@Thurisaz](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Thurisaz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 20:35 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/could-the-daw-become-part-of-the-allen-heath-mixing-environment/32196 "2026-06-01T20:35:08Z")
Hello dear A&H team, Allen & Heath already offers integration with LiveTrax 3, which covers multitrack recording very well. However, I believe there is an opportunity to take the concept much further. Today, most digit… --- ## [When will CQ get a proper update ](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/when-will-cq-get-a-proper-update/32161)
**Author:** [@DAVID\_TEXIER](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/DAVID_TEXIER)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 12:39 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/when-will-cq-get-a-proper-update/32161 "2026-06-01T12:39:10Z")
When will CQ get a proper update to allow for a stereo matrix instead of aux 5 & 6? And an update to occasionally allow multitrack recording to an SSD or USB drive? Because we always have a USB drive with us, but rarely … --- ## [HPF Slope Control on CQ-18T](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hpf-slope-control-on-cq-18t/32106)
**Author:** [@RoyalOak](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/RoyalOak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2026 18:10 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hpf-slope-control-on-cq-18t/32106 "2026-05-25T18:10:04Z")
I am an user of the Allen & Heath CQ-18T in live sound applications (vocals, music, events). I would like to request the addition of an adjustable HPF slope (e.g. 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB/oct) or selectable filter types. The… --- ## [sends pre/post per channel](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sends-pre-post-per-channel/13544)
**Author:** [@nottooloud](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/nottooloud)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2026 21:09 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sends-pre-post-per-channel/13544 "2026-05-21T21:09:38Z")
There’s no way to run backing tracks in monitors and have them fade with the house, is there? --- ## [CQ Series Mix pad app Quality of Life Improvement Suggestion](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-series-mix-pad-app-quality-of-life-improvement-suggestion/31942)
**Author:** [@twofiveone](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/twofiveone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 09:12 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq-series-mix-pad-app-quality-of-life-improvement-suggestion/31942 "2026-05-20T09:12:29Z")
It is a cumbersome process to use the knobs to fine tune processing functions. It would be a huge timesaver if there were an option to tap on the number next to the input knob (like the release time on the compressor etc… [Previous page](https://forums.allen-heath.com/c/cq/cq-feature-suggestions/22.md) [Next page](https://forums.allen-heath.com/c/cq/cq-feature-suggestions/22.md?page=2)