G’day fellow CQ users.
I thought I would share my live sound setup and how well it works with you.
The CQ18T is in a 4RU mixer style road case which is positioned side of stage and controlled remotely using CQ Mixpad and Mixing Station Ipad apps via the inbuilt wifi set to a fixed 5Ghz channel, (36).
The rack also houses a wireless transmitter (Sennheiser EW G4) connected to Headphones A via a TSR Insert Y cable which I use to monitor individual sources or sends in stereo with headphones connected to a Sennheiser IEM plug pack.
The rack also houses a wireless receiver (Sennheiser EW300 G2) connected input 16 via balanced XLR which I use with a wireless mic for Talkback sent to the stage monitors.
I play recorded music between acts via the CQ’s inbuilt Bluetooth from my iPhone.
My mix position is typically 15 to 20 meters from the stage.
The line of sight communication limit appears to be between 30 and 40 meters within which the various wireless connections begin to become unstable.
I love the flexibility and freedom of this fully wireless setup and would encourage fellow users to explore the possibilities..
Best wishes to all.
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Those with sharp eyes will notice the after market wifi antenna, I broke the original.
The communication range information I stated previously was with the original antenna and has not been altered with the replacement antenna.
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Very cool. Any problem with ventilation for the CQ?
Very nice set up! 
I’m a little jealous of you using the wireless gear for PAFL headphones and talkback mic! I now want to make a purchase even though I have no need for wireless since I op at my desk. 
Only thing I would have done differently (because I am weird and like things in a weird way), would have been to mount the antennae on top of the unit either side of the CQ.
The reason I would approach it this way is that if I had to use the unit hands on, it would be less likely for me to accidentally bend/break them while reaching to the unit, since that is something I would totally do! This is of course presuming that even when folded down, they will safely fit in the closed case for transport.
No ventilation problems as there is space at the rear of the rack where the top is lifted to produce the slope of the upper face and lots of clearance below the CQ itself..
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Oh , I didn’t think of that . That’s a great idea!i (A straight panel swap, front to back) - I’ll check it out.
Thanks.
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The rack also houses a wireless transmitter (Sennheiser EW G4) connected to Headphones A via a TSR Insert Y cable which I use to monitor individual sources or sends in stereo with headphones connected to a Sennheiser IEM plug pack.
Could you expand on this configuration and workflow? (how its wired, your process for monitoring, configuration of the IEM, Interested in this! Cheers
G’day
As previously mentioned I use an TRS (Stereo) to 2 x 1/4 L & R (Mono)“Y Split” cable for my wireless monitoring connection.
The TRS is plugged into the Headphone A output of my CQ18T which I configure as “Listen” in the Configure screen.
The split L & R signals are connected to the L & R inputs of the 2 channel In Ear Monitor Transmitter which is configured for stereo.
Headphone output level and input sensitivity of the IEM transmitter need to be adjusted to prevent clipping.
I wear the stereo receiver body pack into which I plug some headphones.
The body pack is configured for stereo and obviously must be on the same frequency as the transmitter.
It has a volume control which I tend to use primarily to set my headphones level once the system has been dialled in to provide a nice high signal level into the transmitter.
I control the mixer remotely via Wifi hence the need for this wireless monitoring system.
This system provides for individual channel or Aux monitoring in stereo when selected or Main LR when no selection has been made.
I hope this helps
Best wishes
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loving this, configuring and testing right now… I wonder what else is possible 
Thanks for sharing mate
The CQ20b might be a better option.
Hugh
The CQ20b has a much better power supply, no wall wart: plus additional TRS stereo inputs and a smaller footprint. Given the fact you choose to mix remotely why do you need a few knobs and a tiny screen on a road case?
Hugh
Hugh
All great points Hugh, thanks. I’m not sure about the original poster, but I use my CQ18 in a variety of settings, including as a desk interface for online meetings, podcasting, voice overs, home studio recording, as well as live gigs. For me personally it was the right unit. Cheers
