The Allen Heath SQ Plus Series brings the latest 96kHz digital mixing to church worship. Above all, it powers FOH, monitor, broadcast, and recording from one console. Specifically, this May 2026 refresh upgrades the entire SQ lineup. New for SQ+ — a 9-inch touchscreen, RackUltra FX engines, and a redesigned dark-mode interface.

What the SQ Plus Series Means for Your Church

For worship teams, the Allen Heath SQ Plus Series solves three big problems. First, 96kHz audio with sub-millisecond latency means tight IEM mixes for the whole band. Second, scene recall lets volunteers run Sunday services confidently. Furthermore, dual 24-channel Automatic Mic Mixing keeps pastor and panel microphones clean during sermons or testimonies.

Moreover, every SQ+ console handles broadcast and recording at the same time. The built-in 32×32 USB interface streams every channel into your DAW for capture and live stream. Likewise, SQ-Drive records to a USB thumb drive as backup without needing a laptop on FOH.

Models in the SQ Plus Series

The Allen Heath SQ Plus Series comes in three console sizes. Each one shares the same 96kHz processing core, 48 input channels, 12 stereo mixes, and 6 stereo matrices. As a result, you can step up or down the lineup without retraining your engineer.

  • SQ5+ — Compact 16-channel console with 17 motorized faders. Best for small to mid-size churches with a single weekly service.
  • SQ6+ — 24-channel mid-tier console with 25 faders, 16 SoftKeys, and 4 soft rotaries. Best for growing churches running a full worship band.
  • SQ7+ — Flagship 32-channel console with 33 faders, 8 SoftRotaries with LCDs, and Chromatic metering. Best for multi-campus and broadcast worship.

How to Choose Your SQ Plus Mixer

Picking the right Allen Heath SQ Plus mixer comes down to four factors. Naturally, the best console depends on your band, room, and team experience. Use the criteria below to size your console correctly.

  • Channel count: Count every mic, instrument input, track playback, and broadcast feed you run on a busy Sunday. Pick the console that covers this with 20% headroom for growth.
  • Sanctuary size: Smaller rooms with one service per week fit the SQ5+. Growing churches with a full band benefit from the SQ6+. Multi-campus and broadcast operations need the SQ7+.
  • Volunteer experience: All three consoles share the same workflow. However, the SoftRotaries on the SQ6+ and SQ7+ reduce menu diving for less-experienced operators.
  • Budget and financing: Hampton Ridge Financial offers church-friendly terms across all three models. Above all, sizing up one tier today is often cheaper than upgrading in two years.

Free Shipping and Church Financing

Finally, every Allen Heath SQ Plus console from John Soto Music ships free across the United States. In addition, Hampton Ridge Financial offers financing for qualifying churches and schools.

Have questions about which SQ+ mixer fits your worship team? Visit our contact page for a free consultation. As an authorized Allen & Heath dealer with 17 years in church audio, we help you size the right console the first time.