Allen & Heath AH-CQ12T CQ-12T 96kHz Digital Mixer with 7" Touchscreen and Bluetooth Connectivity

Product Overview

The Allen & Heath CQ-12T is a 96 kHz digital mixer with a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, Bluetooth audio connectivity, and 12 input channels in a compact desktop format — making it a practical solution for conference rooms, small houses of worship, corporate meeting spaces, and all-hands rooms that require professional digital audio processing in a self-contained, easy-to-operate package. Unlike the screenless CQ-20B, the CQ-12T provides a fully self-contained mixing experience via its built-in touchscreen running the same CQ-MixPad interface familiar from the iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows apps, while also supporting wireless tablet control via the CQ-MixPad app over its network port. Its 96 kHz FPGA processing engine delivers Allen & Heath’s professional audio quality in a form factor small enough to sit on a conference table or fit in a compact rack.

Product Description

The CQ-12T provides 10 mic/line XLR and XLR/TRS combo inputs along with one stereo pair of 1/4" balanced TRS line inputs, totaling 12 input channels. The main output section includes two balanced XLR main outputs and six 1/4" TRS mix outputs for monitor sends or zone distribution, plus an assignable headphone output. Each channel includes the full CQ processing chain — gate, compressor, 4-band parametric EQ, and FX sends — accessible either in Quick Channel or Complete Channel mode depending on whether the operator prefers a simplified or detailed view.

The AMM (Automatic Mic Mixer) is available on all input channels and is particularly relevant for conference room and speech applications where multiple microphones need to be managed without constant manual operator attention — the AMM reduces ambient noise accumulation and feedback risk automatically. The Feedback Assistant identifies problematic frequencies before and during a session, and the FX Assist engine ensures that reverb and delay effects remain appropriately balanced in the mix without over-processing. Bluetooth connectivity provides a secondary audio input source for music playback from mobile devices, and the 16x18 USB-B interface and SD card multitrack recording capability make the CQ-12T suitable for recording-equipped training rooms and studio environments. The unit ships with a 12V DC power supply and can be rack-mounted with an optional kit.

Key Features

• 7" Capacitive Touchscreen Interface — Self-contained mixer operation without requiring a tablet; runs the full CQ-MixPad interface on-board
• 96 kHz FPGA Processing — Allen & Heath’s professional 96 kHz engine processes all channels with full DSP on every strip
• 12 Input Channels — 10 XLR/combo mic/line inputs plus one stereo TRS pair for comprehensive small-room source coverage
• Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) — Manages multiple open microphones automatically for clean conference room and speech reproduction
• Feedback and FX Assist Engines — Automated tools for feedback management and intelligent effects balancing
• Built-In Bluetooth — Secondary audio input for mobile device music playback without additional hardware
• 16x18 USB-B Interface & SD Multitrack Recording — Full DAW interface and on-board multitrack recording via SD card
• 6 Mix Outputs — Independent 1/4" TRS mix buses for monitors, zone distribution, or room sends

Typical Applications

• Conference room and small corporate meeting space audio
• All-hands room and town hall AV systems
• Small house of worship main mixer
• Recording-equipped training room or rehearsal space
• Corporate AV rental and event production
• Small club and venue live sound mixing

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the CQ-12T require a tablet or external device to operate?

No. The CQ-12T has a built-in 7-inch capacitive touchscreen running the full CQ-MixPad interface, so it operates as a self-contained mixer without requiring a separate tablet or computer. External device control via the CQ-MixPad app is supported in addition to the built-in screen.

How does the CQ-12T differ from the CQ-20B?

The CQ-12T has a built-in touchscreen and 12 input channels, while the CQ-20B is a screenless stagebox-format mixer with 20 input channels and built-in Wi-Fi in addition to Bluetooth. The CQ-20B is the better choice when more inputs are needed or when a stagebox/rack form factor is preferred. The CQ-12T suits applications where a self-contained tabletop or compact rack mixer is more appropriate.

Can the CQ-12T be used for conference room audio?

Yes. The AMM (Automatic Mic Mixer) manages multiple open microphones automatically, reducing feedback and ambient noise accumulation — a direct benefit in conference room environments with ceiling or table microphones. The CQ-12T’s compact format suits small to medium conference rooms where the full CQ-20B’s input count is unnecessary.

Does the CQ-12T support multitrack recording?

Yes. The USB-B port provides a 16x18 audio interface for DAW recording, and the SD card slot supports 16x18 multitrack recording and playback directly without a connected computer.

What Bluetooth capabilities does the CQ-12T offer?

Built-in Bluetooth provides a wireless audio input for streaming music from mobile devices or computers — useful for background music playback or presentation audio in meeting room applications.

Is the CQ-12T rack-mountable?

Yes. The CQ-12T can be rack-mounted using an optional rack-mount kit. The unit is also suitable for tabletop use in conference rooms and small venues.

How many monitor mixes can be created?

The CQ-12T provides six independent 1/4" TRS mix outputs, each representing a separate mix bus for monitors, zone distribution, or recording feeds in addition to the two XLR main outputs.