Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer for Church Worship Teams

Allen & Heath SQ5 — The Church Worship Digital Mixer for Modern Sanctuaries The Allen & Heath SQ5 is a professional church worship digital mixer for FOH teams. Above all, it brings flagship-tier processing into a compact 16-input frame. First introduced May 2026, this console runs on the same 96kHz XCVI FPGA core as the original SQ-5. However, the new SQ5 adds a 9-inch touchscreen, four dedicated RackUltra FX engines, and a refreshed dark interface. As a result, your worship audio team gets studio-grade sound and faster Sunday workflow in one console. Why the SQ5 Is the Right Choice for Your Church Most churches share three pain points at FOH. Specifically, these are volunteer turnover, scene recall between services, and channel count for a full worship band. Naturally, the SQ5 solves all three. Its 48 input processing channels handle a full band plus tracks. Moreover, six fader layers and 8 SoftKeys make Sunday morning recall a one-touch operation. Key Features That Define This Church Worship Digital Mixer 96kHz XCVI FPGA core: Less than 0.7ms latency keeps in-ear monitors tight for your worship band. 17 motorized 100mm faders: Scene changes recall fader positions instantly between services. 9-inch capacitive touchscreen: The larger display makes mixing fast for both lead engineers and volunteers. Four RackUltra FX engines: Spaces Reverb, Plate Reverb, and Saturation come bundled at no extra cost. DEEP processing models: Zero-latency vintage compressors and tube preamps live directly on every channel. SQ MixPad app: iPad and Android control lets you walk the room during soundcheck. 32×32 USB audio interface: Multitrack record every service for virtual soundcheck later in the week. 128-channel SLink expansion: Add a stage box or Dante card whenever your sanctuary grows. What Church Musicians Are Saying Worship engineers consistently praise the SQ platform for one reason: clarity. Specifically, the 96kHz core delivers vocal definition that volunteer-run mixers can’t match. In addition, many techs upgrade from analog or X32-class boards. They notice the lower latency on their in-ear monitor mixes right away. Some teams worry that an SQ console is too complex for Sunday volunteers. Instead, the layer-based workflow and color-coded strips actually simplify training. For instance, a typical volunteer learns scene recall in a single rehearsal. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can our worship volunteers learn this console on a Sunday morning? Yes. Specifically, the SQ5 uses color-coded fader strips and scene recall to make Sunday switching simple. Most volunteers handle a basic worship set after one rehearsal. Q: How many wireless microphones can run through it simultaneously? The SQ5 accepts all 16 mic inputs locally. Furthermore, with an SLink stage box, you can add another 32 channels of wireless microphones without losing latency. Q: Does it record multitrack for virtual soundcheck? Absolutely. The 32×32 USB audio interface records every channel into your DAW. Likewise, SQ-Drive captures the audio direct to a USB thumb drive. Q: What is the warranty? The Allen & Heath SQ5 ships with a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Additionally, John Soto Music provides ongoing dealer support for setup questions and software updates. Q: Does it work with our existing in-ear monitors and PA speakers? Yes. The 12 XLR line outputs feed any PA speakers or in-ear monitor system. Likewise, the AES output connects to any modern digital amp or processor. Free Shipping and Church Financing Finally, every Allen & Heath SQ5 church worship digital mixer from John Soto Music ships free across the United States. In addition, Hampton Ridge Financial offers financing for qualifying churches and schools. Have a question about mixer accessories? Visit our contact page and we will help you build the right setup. Order your SQ5 today. As a result, your worship team gets a console built for the next decade of services.