# SQ General Discussions **URL:** https://forums.allen-heath.com/c/sq/sq-general-discussions/28.md [Latest](https://forums.allen-heath.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.allen-heath.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.allen-heath.com/tags.md) --- ## [SQ Link Expansion board question](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-link-expansion-board-question/32972)
**Author:** [@gardacus](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/gardacus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 17:55 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-link-expansion-board-question/32972 "2026-10-01T17:55:12Z")
Hello I have recently been asked by a band to provide 14 stereo mixes for IEM. I use an SQ-6. I have an AR2412 and an AB168, so I can only provide a max of 9 stereo mixes and FoH LR from their outputs. Would it be pos… --- ## [Looking for a way to export SQ routing tables to CSV or spreadsheet format for human auditing](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/looking-for-a-way-to-export-sq-routing-tables-to-csv-or-spreadsheet-format-for-human-auditing/33000)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Razzell](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Charles_Razzell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 17:22 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/looking-for-a-way-to-export-sq-routing-tables-to-csv-or-spreadsheet-format-for-human-auditing/33000 "2026-10-01T17:22:15Z")
While the routing flexibility of the SQ series is one of its strong points, the complexity of the routing permutations can get overwhelming at times. What I’d like is the ability to extract the routing tables in human re… --- ## [Invalid Coupon?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/invalid-coupon/33064)
**Author:** [@anadelman](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/anadelman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 15:20 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/invalid-coupon/33064 "2026-10-01T15:20:57Z")
Am I the only one who got a VIP10 coupon code for plugins in their SQ plus? Well, it doesn’t work. And when I chatted with support, they told me that it was a mistake and shouldn’t have been included. I even sent them… --- ## [Broadcast setup](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/broadcast-setup/33056)
**Author:** [@JamesD](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/JamesD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 14:16 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/broadcast-setup/33056 "2026-10-01T14:16:36Z")
I currently have a Avantis at FOH and SQ6 in broadcast. We have a Waves card installed in the Sq and are using Waves plugins via LiveProfessor. My problem is the 48 channel count limitation. I would like to know what eve… --- ## [Mixing monitors on SQ-rack](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/mixing-monitors-on-sq-rack/32658)
**Author:** [@frank.7-13\_220](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/frank.7-13_220)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [27 September 2026 20:03 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/mixing-monitors-on-sq-rack/32658 "2026-09-27T20:03:45Z")
I have yet to see how to mix monitors using the SQ-rack by itself. Is that done ONLY with a pad? --- ## [Position for placing the fan against the bottom surface](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/position-for-placing-the-fan-against-the-bottom-surface/32950)
**Author:** [@shamamon](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/shamamon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 22:01 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/position-for-placing-the-fan-against-the-bottom-surface/32950 "2026-09-21T22:01:52Z")
I’m planning to place a fan to assist with cooling, as the unit’s temperature rises when exposed to direct sunlight outdoors. Also, please let me know if there is an optimal placement for the fan—not just on the bottom. … --- ## [SQ5 - AR2412 - Mirror I/O](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq5-ar2412-mirror-i-o/32554)
**Author:** [@philhobbs](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/philhobbs)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 19:06 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq5-ar2412-mirror-i-o/32554 "2026-09-17T19:06:31Z")
Question: I have a SQ5 & two AR2412’s. I would like to ‘mirror’ the AR2412’s in two separate locations in the same venue. The ‘band’ will only play in one location at any given time - same band just one of two different… --- ## [SQ+ RackExtra Effects Sends Mono or Stereo?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-rackextra-effects-sends-mono-or-stereo/32939)
**Author:** [@juanfrost](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/juanfrost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 14:02 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-rackextra-effects-sends-mono-or-stereo/32939 "2026-09-14T14:02:52Z")
I’ve noticed on the routing page that the RackExtra Sends 1-4 don’t have panning options, whereas the RackUltra Effects Sends do. Anyone know the reason for this? Are the RackExtra Sends 1-4 still stereo? --- ## [Pack UktraFx demonstration](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/pack-uktrafx-demonstration/32901)
**Author:** [@jb07](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/jb07)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 15:20 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/pack-uktrafx-demonstration/32901 "2026-09-10T15:20:29Z")
Where can I find a demonstration of the ULTRA FX effects so I can choose one? The full pack is way too expensive for me. I play a lot of live shows. --- ## [Softkey to control group assignments](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/softkey-to-control-group-assignments/32892)
**Author:** [@dexter](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/dexter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 06:53 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/softkey-to-control-group-assignments/32892 "2026-09-09T06:53:48Z")
Hi, We are about to upgrade 3 GLDs to SQ6+s at our churches. In most areas this is going to be a significant improvement but there’s one thing I can’t work out if it’s possible. For larger events with lots of vocalists… --- ## [AR2412 - Expander](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ar2412-expander/32884)
**Author:** [@philhobbs](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/philhobbs)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 22:16 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ar2412-expander/32884 "2026-09-08T22:16:30Z")
Hello All I’m using an SQ5 as my console, an AR2412 as my stage box (45m / 150ft), and using the ‘expander’ (on AR2412) to run to a remote AB168 about 60m / 200ft away. The technical specs say I can run a CAT5 cable fo… --- ## [Connect an SQ5 console to an SQ5+](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/connect-an-sq5-console-to-an-sq5/32895)
**Author:** [@jb07](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/jb07)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 17:36 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/connect-an-sq5-console-to-an-sq5/32895 "2026-09-08T17:36:19Z")
Is it possible to link two SQ5 and SQ5+ consoles (to create an SQ7-like setup)? The main goal is to have 32 motorized faders available. It works via S-Link, but I’m already using that port to control an AR2412. --- ## [SQ PlusPack on SQ5+](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-pluspack-on-sq5/32833)
**Author:** [@jb07](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/jb07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 10:17 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-pluspack-on-sq5/32833 "2026-09-08T10:17:00Z")
Hello, I just received my SQ5+. Are the add-ons (SQ PlusPack) activated by default? I activated them on the website, but when I went to enter the codes, they were already present on the console. I bought my console as … --- ## [Setting up Dante Output on SQ6](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/setting-up-dante-output-on-sq6/32871)
**Author:** [@SJTech](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/SJTech)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 15:12 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/setting-up-dante-output-on-sq6/32871 "2026-09-06T15:12:14Z")
Hello, all. Currently using an SQ6 with both Local and S-Link inputs. I have installed the Dante expansion card to try multi-track recording with a DAW. Dante can see the board, and I have managed to route everything in… --- ## [SQ5+ Dante Latency](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq5-dante-latency/32874)
**Author:** [@Gabriele\_Gritti](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Gabriele_Gritti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2026 17:48 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq5-dante-latency/32874 "2026-09-05T17:48:55Z")
Hello everyone, I know this topic has already been discussed in the past, but I’m currently looking for the most straightforward and compact solution to reduce the latency when processing some plug-ins in real time with… --- ## [Using Vocal Tuner + Reverb combined](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/using-vocal-tuner-reverb-combined/32758)
**Author:** [@davidbaas](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/davidbaas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2026 16:47 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/using-vocal-tuner-reverb-combined/32758 "2026-08-31T16:47:35Z")
Hi all, I am a SQ5+ owner and start playing around with all the UltraFX tools. I noticed some fase or chorus problems when using a combination Vocal Tuner insert and reverb send return. This vocal channel goes to a Vo… --- ## [Scene selection for anyone via MIDI commands](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/scene-selection-for-anyone-via-midi-commands/32804)
**Author:** [@jayem](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/jayem)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 04:22 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/scene-selection-for-anyone-via-midi-commands/32804 "2026-08-28T04:22:23Z")
I am trying to build a simple push button scene selection for a Church with varying levels of knowlege ranging from absolute zero to slightly more. They use a Qu-pac but cannot rely on anyone being present to know how t… --- ## [Latency of USB-Interface of SQ?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/latency-of-usb-interface-of-sq/8124)
**Author:** [@anon2466680](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/anon2466680)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 08:21 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/latency-of-usb-interface-of-sq/8124 "2026-08-27T08:21:37Z")
Hi, I had the chance for a test-run of SQ5 at my local dealer. I streamed 30 channels from my laptop via the integrated USB-Interface and was wondering about the latency. I needed to set a buffer size of 1024 to get a p… --- ## [Soft button unique function](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/soft-button-unique-function/32330)
**Author:** [@debbie-dunkley](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/debbie-dunkley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2026 20:02 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/soft-button-unique-function/32330 "2026-08-25T20:02:38Z")
Is there a way to program a soft button to have no other function than to flash when pressed and stop flashing when pressed again? I’d like something like this so that the guys on stage can hit a soft button on my mixer … --- ## [Digi-GEQ Mesurement](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/digi-geq-mesurement/10079)
**Author:** [@mineg33k](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/mineg33k)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 09:42 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/digi-geq-mesurement/10079 "2026-08-14T09:42:22Z")
Hi everybody ! So today I was experimenting with my SQ5 about tuning and ring out wedges. I take some mesurement for the ring out, and it appears that PEQ is more precise than the classic GEQ. Does anybody had a mesur… --- ## [Allen & Heath SQ-Drive: WAV Conversion Script for SQ5+ USB storage playback (PYTHON3)](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/allen-heath-sq-drive-wav-conversion-script-for-sq5-usb-storage-playback-python3/32709)
**Author:** [@DWC\_COMMS](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/DWC_COMMS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2026 21:24 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/allen-heath-sq-drive-wav-conversion-script-for-sq5-usb-storage-playback-python3/32709 "2026-08-13T21:24:03Z")
Uses the FFmpeg library, needs to be installed and of course python3. This was tested on Mac, converts wav’s to 48kHz 24Bit SQ drive WAV format. The tracks need to be mono. You can only link 1+2 3+4 5+6 etc., make sure… --- ## [Mute Channel if unmute other](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/mute-channel-if-unmute-other/8549)
**Author:** [@tirolermensch](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/tirolermensch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2026 16:42 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/mute-channel-if-unmute-other/8549 "2026-08-13T16:42:28Z")
Hey Guys, i hope you can help me. Someone showed me some a time ago, that you can automaticly unmute a channel, if you mute another. For example: Channel 1 with Settings for a Clarinet and Channel 2 with Settings for a … --- ## [Routing for multitrack recording](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/routing-for-multitrack-recording/32702)
**Author:** [@russmadeira](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/russmadeira)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2026 09:26 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/routing-for-multitrack-recording/32702 "2026-08-12T09:26:59Z")
I want to multitrack record our band rehearsals to the SQ Drive. My inputs are all coming from a GX4816 stagebox, and I’m outputting the Main LR mix to our FOH speakers. How do I output the channels to both the Main LR … --- ## [Fx to mons-independant from LR](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/fx-to-mons-independant-from-lr/32687)
**Author:** [@Dave54](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Dave54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 07:05 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/fx-to-mons-independant-from-lr/32687 "2026-08-10T07:05:27Z")
I’m so confused. Is there a way to have the fx to an aux out not be tied to the channel LR level? I’ve tried every combination I can think of and with the input channel FX send set to post fader (for proper LR fx), the… --- ## [Carry bag AP9931](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/carry-bag-ap9931/9628)
**Author:** [@ilya20008](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/ilya20008)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2026 04:33 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/carry-bag-ap9931/9628 "2026-08-09T04:33:12Z")
Hi! I liked the AP9931 bag, it’s very convenient to travel on an airplane with this bag, where weight matters a lot. I’m wondering if this bag will fit my SQ5 mixer? --- ## [2 SQ OVER DANTE](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/2-sq-over-dante/32444)
**Author:** [@BU\_SQ-5\_USER](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/BU_SQ-5_USER)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2026 21:27 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/2-sq-over-dante/32444 "2026-08-08T21:27:30Z")
Hi everyone! I’m a regular SQ5 user, and I’m planning to buy an SQ6+ as well. I’d like to link the two consoles together using two M-SQ-DANT64 cards. My first question is: once the two cards are installed, will they co… --- ## [SQ5 - USB Drops randomly](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq5-usb-drops-randomly/32656)
**Author:** [@philhobbs](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/philhobbs)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 14:56 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq5-usb-drops-randomly/32656 "2026-08-06T14:56:22Z")
Hello All I’ve been having the same difficulty for years now (3-4 times per year): When recording a live show through my SQ5 into Logic pro; the USB connection will randomly drop. If I reset my SQ5 everything is fine a… --- ## [What’s your SQ(+) De-Feedback/Clear Voice Live setup and experience?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/what-s-your-sq-de-feedback-clear-voice-live-setup-and-experience/32477)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2026 12:36 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/what-s-your-sq-de-feedback-clear-voice-live-setup-and-experience/32477 "2026-07-31T12:36:11Z")
Hello everyone! I’m interested in bringing De-Feedback and/or Clear Voice Live into my SQ5+ setup to increase gain before feedback, reduce room reverberation and improve overall vocal clarity. At the moment, it seems t… --- ## [Firmware is 1.6.3 on SQ5. What version of mix pad should I use?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/firmware-is-1-6-3-on-sq5-what-version-of-mix-pad-should-i-use/32596)
**Author:** [@gwhiz](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/gwhiz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [29 July 2026 05:57 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/firmware-is-1-6-3-on-sq5-what-version-of-mix-pad-should-i-use/32596 "2026-07-29T05:57:33Z")
I thought the version of mix pad for example, 1.6.1 currently available for download here on the website must match the version of the firmware. I was told that a mixing console I’m going to use is at 1.6.3 already. Will… --- ## [SQ+ screen encoder question](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-screen-encoder-question/32562)
**Author:** [@soundave](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/soundave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 21:32 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-screen-encoder-question/32562 "2026-07-21T21:32:28Z")
Hi. Is the screen encoder, or any of the encoders on the new SQ+ of a higher physical quality than the original SQ? If so, could the new encoder/encoders be swaped into an original SQ? [Next page](https://forums.allen-heath.com/c/sq/sq-general-discussions/28.md?page=1)