Understanding Metering on the A&H SQ Mixers

[@polygonalmasonary]

I found your channel because the church I go to is going to purchase an Allen and Heath SQ7 live mixing desk for a new location they have purchased just round the corner from where I live. As I’ve spent my life organising and operating PA’s for live bands since I was 17, I said I’d research this desk so they have someone locally who can operate it. ‘I’m 64’ now, and yes, my wife does still ‘love me’ 😂). Despite not having any formal training, I have always loved mixing sound for both live gigs and recording studio. I do struggle with digital, not because I don’t understand it but because the majority of functions are on screen via a mouse or touch screen whereas I much prefer hands on faders and knobs. Love your channel, it is extremely well presented and you make navigating the desk so much more easy to understand and access. Thank you 🙏 ♥️ I’m From England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 in the UK 🇬🇧.

[@Wes80Rob]

Love this board. Love this channel. Love this content. Great work, as always! Commenting for the algorithm.

[@AttawayAudio]

Thank you so much, Wes!! Your words are very much appreciated!

[@edh8827]

I use the SQ5 & there is metering at every stage. The peak lights flash at -3db before clip. Even a layer button will show a red flash. The chromatic LED on each channel changes colour & always Indicates almost any sound level (threshold levels can be custom set) if you consider that input level can be set for average 0dbu but gain can be added at a later stage & accumulate as well then visually seeing the potential issue is very helpful. Allen & Heath have a comprehensive page on their metering approach. Users often miss that internal level & hence USB output level is -18db when the meter says 0db.

[@JoshuaLangford]

My church that I used to go to in Texas got the qu32 I helped research it and in my eyes since everyone that uses it is a volunteer the analog metering made since

[@dominikdudek16]

It's seems my wedding band has this console 🙂 And nów you do tutorials on it. I can't wait for more.Very useful information. I will apply it for sure on the next rehearsal or gig. God bless from Poland P.S. I just wanted to say that I really don't have many channels subscribed (only few- even those I watch on a daily basis)but your is one of those I knew I have to "hit that button"

[@AttawayAudio]

Hey Dominik that's awesome to hear, I'm glad to hear it! Let me know how your next gig goes and if you tried something new! Also that really means a lot to hear, thank you for that. God bless you from the US! 👊

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

Nice looking mixer, and great meter info. I'm the audio visual tech for my local Church of God. I run Zoom Meeting for those that can't be in attendance. Also I'm recording the service via OBS onto our in-house NAS for post processing, mainly editing the video. My mixer is still a Soundcraft Ui16 rack, a Mac Mini M2 as the brain, and Studio One 7 Pro doing extra sound processing. Dave's wishlist is more wireless handheld Sennheiser XSW2- 865s. They're super cardioid condenser mic capsules. Recent upgrade for the baby Grand Yamaha piano and for the wired pulpit mic are Lewitt LCT 440 PURE Vida for the piano, and the LCT 441 FLEX multi pattern on the pulpit. Up next I hope it's replacing the Ui16 rack mixer with the PreSonus Studio III 24R rack. I need more inputs available, and this guy will integrate well with the S1 7 Pro DAW. James and subscribers, wishing all a happy and safe holiday season.

[@AttawayAudio]

Nice! I've been impressed with the lewitt mics I've used so far.

[@jimlayton9346]

I am inserting analog compressors into an SQ, for live work. I like the hardware's sound better than the plugins. I can clip the channel with the hardware but it is after the preamp. The preamp gain is correct but the comp insert, when too hot, causes the clip led to respond. Assuming the clip "sensing" also detects the insert signal in the signal chain.

[@AttawayAudio]

yup :)

[@millionaire9122]

Between Presonus 32SX, Behringer Wing and Allen & Heath SQ5 which mixer would you recommend for a church today under $4k? Thanks

[@AttawayAudio]

I honestly can't say without more information. Depends on a bunch of other factors, namely current gear available, monitoring system, and broadcast setup.

[@mogglie]

Is it possible to go through DCA and group channels on this console

[@Xas08]

I have a question. My gain staging at PAFL meter seems healthy and no way near the peak. However, that individual channel pk LED is blinking red. Please help

[@elbajodeseby3835]

Puedes conectar con la emoticón LV1 con SQ5 ? Puedes hacer un tutoríal con el ruteo de cómo lo puedes lograr? Gracias 🙏

[@elbajodeseby3835]

Tutoríal the Dyn eq4? y multiBD? Plis

[@AttawayAudio]

Stay tuned :)

[@jmaal12]

Tell Jaye i said hi

[@AttawayAudio]

I will,, but that's not Jaye singing :)

[@jmaal12]

@AttawayAudio I know lol