Allen and Heath SQ Series Video Tutorial (SQ5, SQ6, SQ7)
Learning how to take your new Allen & Heath SQ5, SQ6 or SQ7 to the next level has never been easier thanks to the official Allen & Heath SQ Series Video Tutorial.
ProAudioEXP.com's David Wills spends 2.5 hours walking you through every feature of the SQ Series Mixers' workflow from Input Channels to Advance Routing with DCA groups and everything in between. Mixing 101 in the training uses easy to understand animations to teach you how a mixer works and how to use subgroups, EQ, Compression, Effects, Sidechains and Monitor Mixes- everything you'll need to know so you can mix like a pro.
If you have been getting frustrated trying to learn your SQ5, SQ6 or SQ7 from just using the manual, then sit down, grab a cup of your favorite beverage and look over the shoulder of a professional audio engineer with 30 years in the business putting your SQ Series Mixer through its paces.
INTRODUCTION
Differences between Models
Overview of the Front Panel
Overview of the Rear Panel
Updating the Firmware
Backing up the Entire Mixer
Restoring to Factory Settings
MIXING 101
What do Mixers Do?
What is the Signal Flow?
Subgroups
Aux Sends
Effect Routing
Pre-Fader vs. Post-Fader Aux Sends
The Frequency Spectrum
EQ Types
Dynamics Processing
Effects Types
INPUT CHANNEL
Signal Flow
Patching Inputs to Channels
Preamp Settings
Naming Channels
Setting Levels
Using the Reset Function
Stereo Channels
HPF (High Pass Filter)
Gate
Insert Effects
4 Band EQ
Compressor
PAFL (Solo)
Channel Library
Copy and Paste
Reset
Ganging Channels
Soft Keys and Rotaries
ROUTING
Aux Mixes
Pre vs. Post Sends
Assigning Channels to Mixes
Channel to All Mix
Subgroups
Matrix Mixes
DCAs
DCAs on Soft Rotaries
DCA Spills
Strip Assign
Mute Groups
EFFECTS
Effects Routing
Selecting Effects
Effects Return EQ
Graphic EQs
SHOWS/SCENES/LIBRARIES
Shows
Scenes
Libraries
WORKFLOWS/TIPS & TRICKS
Live Workflow
Assigning Mix Outputs
Using DCAs
Using Ganged Channels
Setting Custom Layers
Using Mute Groups
Recording to USB Key
User Permissions
Remotely Controlling your SQ Series
Using Personal Monitors
Recording Workflow
Routing to an External Recorder
Recording with a DAW
Using MMC (MIDI Machine Control)
Using your SQ as a MIDI Controller
Additional Screen Settings