Allen & Heath SQ7 Large Sanctuary Mixing Console for Multi-Campus Worship

Allen & Heath SQ7 — The Large Sanctuary Mixing Console for Multi-Campus Worship The Allen & Heath SQ7 is a large sanctuary mixing console built for multi-campus churches, touring worship, and broadcast-grade ministry. Above all, it puts every channel of your service within fingertip reach. First introduced May 2026, this console is the flagship of the SQ range. However, the SQ7 goes far beyond just more faders. As a result, your engineering team gets 33 motorized faders, 8 SoftRotaries with LCDs, and Chromatic channel metering on every strip. Why the SQ7 Is the Right Choice for Your Church Large sanctuaries and touring productions demand instant access. Specifically, you need a full band, choir, brass, vocals, tracks, and broadcast feeds visible at once. Naturally, the SQ7 delivers. Its 32 onboard preamps cover the most complex worship lineups without an expander. Moreover, 16 SoftKeys and 8 SoftRotaries cut menu diving to almost zero. Key Features That Define This Large Sanctuary Mixing Console 96kHz XCVI FPGA core: Less than 0.7ms latency keeps IEM mixes locked across the whole band. 33 motorized 100mm faders: Six layers and a 32 1 layout give you 192 assignable channel strips. 16 assignable SoftKeys: One-tap mutes, scenes, tap tempo, and SQ-Drive control — instant production cues. 8 SoftRotaries with LCD displays: Dedicated labeled knobs show their current function — exclusive to the SQ7 . 9-inch capacitive touchscreen: The larger dark-mode display reads clearly from any FOH or monitor position. Chromatic channel metering: Patented per-strip LEDs down to -72dB catch clip risk before it happens. Four RackUltra FX engines: Spaces Reverb, Plate Reverb, and Saturation come bundled — flagship vocal sound for broadcast. 32 mic preamps and dual 24-channel Auto Mic Mixing: Full worship band plus separate AMM zones for pastor and panel mics. What Multi-Campus Churches Are Saying Large churches running multi-campus or broadcast operations consistently mention three SQ7 wins. First, the Chromatic metering catches level issues at a glance during fast scene changes. Second, the LCD-labeled rotaries help engineers swap between services without confusion. In addition, the 32×32 USB interface drives broadcast and virtual soundcheck simultaneously. Some teams worry the SQ7 is too much console for one engineer to manage. Instead, the layer-based workflow keeps individual services as small as you want. For instance, your Saturday-night engineer can run on a 12-strip layer while Sunday’s main service uses the full 32. Technical Specifications Type Digital Mixing Console (flagship of SQ range) Sample Rate 96kHz XCVI FPGA core, less than 0.7ms latency Input Processing Channels 48 Mic/Line Inputs 32 x XLR with recallable preamps and 48V phantom Stereo Line Inputs ST1, ST2 (1/4″ TRS), ST3 (3.5mm) Outputs 16 x XLR line-level, 2 x TRS, 1 x AES digital, 1 x XLR talkback Mixes 12 stereo mixes LR, 6 stereo matrices Faders 33 motorized 100mm (32 1), 6 layers — 192 assignable strips SoftKeys 16 assignable SoftRotaries 8 assignable with LCD displays Metering Chromatic channel metering (variable color and brightness LEDs) Touchscreen 9″ capacitive, dark GUI FX Engines 8 Multi-FX 4 RackUltra FX Auto Mic Mixing Dual 24-channel AMM Network 128×128 SLink, 64×64 I/O Port (Dante / Waves / MADI optional), 32×32 USB Recording SQ-Drive USB-A, multitrack to thumb drive Apps SQ MixPad (engineer), SQ4You (musician monitor mixing) Footswitch 1 x 1/4″ (single or dual footswitch control) Dimensions 31.7″ W x 20.3″ D x 7.8″ H Weight 40.6 lbs (18.4 kg) Power External AC adapter Warranty 1-year Allen & Heath manufacturer warranty Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is the SQ7 overkill for our 600-seat sanctuary? Not really. Specifically, the layer-based workflow lets volunteers run small layers while your lead engineer uses the full 32 strips. Many growing churches buy the SQ7 to avoid outgrowing it in three years. Q: How many wireless microphones can run through it simultaneously? The SQ7 accepts all 32 mic inputs locally. Furthermore, with an SLink stage box, you can add 32 more channels of wireless microphones without losing latency. Q: Can it handle broadcast and multitrack recording at the same time? Absolutely. The 32×32 USB interface streams every channel into your DAW for broadcast and capture simultaneously. Likewise, SQ-Drive records to a USB thumb drive as a backup. Q: What is the warranty? The Allen & Heath SQ7 ships with a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Additionally, John Soto Music provides ongoing dealer support for setup, scenes, AMM tuning, and firmware updates. Q: Does it work with our existing PA speakers and in-ear monitors? Yes. The 16 XLR line outputs feed any PA speakers or in-ear monitor system. Likewise, the AES output connects to any modern digital amp or DSP processor. Free Shipping and Church Financing Finally, every Allen & Heath SQ7 large sanctuary mixing console 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 multi-campus setup. Order your SQ7 today. As a result, your worship team gets the flagship console built to anchor your ministry for the next decade.