Allen & Heath CQ-18T – Powerful Digital Mixing, Made Effortless

Take your live sound and recording workflow to the next level with the Allen & Heath CQ-18T, a compact 18-channel digital mixer designed for creators who demand pro-level performance in a portable footprint. Whether you're mixing a band, running audio for an event, producing content, or managing installs, the CQ-18T delivers stunning 96 kHz audio quality, seamless wireless control, and lightning-fast setup tools that help you sound your best—every time.

With its vibrant 7" touchscreen, Smart Rotaries, and onboard Wi-Fi, the CQ-18T gives you intuitive hands-on control backed by a powerful 96 kHz FPGA processing engine. Smart features like Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant, FX Assist, and Automatic Mic Mixing (AMM) streamline your workflow so you can focus on the performance, not the tech.

Packed with I/O flexibility—including 16 mic/line inputs, Bluetooth and USB playback channels, six monitor mixes, and multitrack SD/USB recording—the CQ-18T is ready to handle any stage, studio, or streaming setup.

Why CQ-18T Stands Out

Pro Sound, Zero Compromise

Powered by Allen & Heath’s acclaimed 96 kHz FPGA engine, the CQ-18T delivers pristine, ultra-low-latency audio with the clarity and punch professionals expect.

Touch, Tap, Mix

The bright 7" capacitive touchscreen paired with Smart Rotaries gives you fast, intuitive navigation—perfect for quick adjustments in any environment.

Smarter Mixing Starts Here

• Gain Assistant sets accurate gain instantly

• Feedback Assistant keeps your mix clean and under control

• FX Assist adapts reverb and delay to sit naturally in the mix

• AMM automatically manages speech for crystal-clear events

Mix From Anywhere

Built-in 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi lets you control the mixer wirelessly using free apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Engineers can roam the room with CQ-MixPad, while performers fine-tune their own mixes with CQ4You.

Flexible Recording & Playback

Record up to 24 tracks directly to SD, or connect to your computer via USB for 24×22 audio streaming. Plus, enjoy dedicated stereo channels for USB playback and Bluetooth.

Hardware Highlights

• 16 mic/line preamps (8 XLR, 8 combo)

• Stereo TRS line input

• XLR main L/R outputs

• 6 TRS monitor mixes

• 2 assignable headphone outputs

• 24×22 USB-B interface

• 24×22 SD multitrack recording/playback

• Bluetooth & USB stereo playback channels

• 4 FX Assist engines

• 3 Softkeys & 3 Smart Rotaries

• Dual footswitch inputs

• Built-in 2.4G/5G AC Wi-Fi

Perfect For

• Bands & live sound engineers

• Houses of worship

• Mobile DJs & event AV

• Podcasters & content creators

• Install systems & corporate AV

• Rehearsal spaces and project studios