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2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
Use 2.4GHz for longer-distance control or 5GHz when operating at close range.
Product detailSKU #1500000404226
Allen & HeathCQ-20B Digital Mixer With Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around remote tablet control, the CQ-20B is a compact digital mixer for keeping live mixing and recording in one small, rackmountable unit. Its 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi options let you adjust a mix while moving around the stage or venue. Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant, Quick inputs, and switchable Complete inputs provide different levels of control, while four Smart-FX engines cover reverbs, delays, and modulation. USB, SD-card, and Bluetooth connections extend its recording and playback options.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Walking a stage or venue with a Wi-Fi-enabled tablet while refining the live mix.
- Recording multitrack sessions or mixdowns through the 24x24 USB interface or SD-card slot.
- Handling front-of-house, monitor mixing, virtual soundchecks, or rehearsal recording from one compact mixer.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who need a mixer operated without a separate Wi-Fi-enabled tablet for its streamlined remote interface.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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24x24 USB interface and SD-card recording/playback
Provides multitrack recording and playback through either connection path.
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Four Smart-FX engines
Supplies instrument-aware reverb, delay, and modulation processing.
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Eight XLR mic/line plus eight XLR/1/4-inch combo mic/line inputs
The input panel combines dedicated XLR connections with combo input sockets; two combo inputs are Hi-Z.
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14.7 x 6.1 x 5.3 inches; 5.8 weight
Its condensed size is intended for transport in a backpack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A Wi-Fi-enabled tablet is required for the streamlined control interface and is sold separately.
- 02An Ethernet jack is available for an external control interface or router.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the CQ-20B record multitrack audio?
Yes. It provides 24x24 recording through USB and through its SD-card slot.
02Can I play a reference track through it wirelessly?
Yes. It has a stereo Bluetooth input for playback.
03What outputs are available?
It has six TRS mix outputs, XLR main outputs, two assignable 1/4-inch A/B outputs, a footswitch connection, and a headphone output.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
7 detailsConnections & power
- Total Analog Input Signals
- 20
- Max Inputs For Processing and Routing
- 21
- Stereo Line Inputs 2x TRS
- 2
- USB Stereo Inputs
- 1
- Bluetooth Stereo Inputs
- 1
- Combi Mic Line Inputs
- 8
- XLR Mic Line Inputs
- 8
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxdxh
- 14.7 inch x 6.1 inch x 5.3 inch
- Weight
- 5.8
1 detailsOther
- Total Individual Signals Inc L R For Stereo
- 24
