Allen & Heath SQ6+ — The Professional Church Mixing Console for Growing Sanctuaries
The Allen & Heath SQ6+ is a professional church mixing console built for medium and large worship environments. Above all, it scales the SQ+ platform to handle full worship bands and spoken-word ministry on the same surface. First introduced May 2026, this console runs on the same 96kHz XCVI FPGA core as the SQ5+.
However, the SQ6+ doubles your hands-on real estate. As a result, your worship team gets 25 motorized faders, 16 SoftKeys, and 4 assignable soft rotaries — perfect for churches with bigger bands and busier services.
Why the SQ6+ Is the Right Choice for Your Church
Growing churches outgrow compact mixers fast. Specifically, you need more inputs for a full band, more outputs for IEMs and broadcast, and more buttons for one-touch recall. Naturally, the SQ6+ delivers all three. Its 24 onboard preamps handle a full worship lineup. Moreover, 16 line outputs feed monitors, IEMs, and a stream feed without an expander.
Key Features That Define This Professional Church Mixing Console
- 96kHz XCVI FPGA core: Less than 0.7ms latency locks in monitor mixes for your worship band.
- 25 motorized 100mm faders: Six layers and 24+1 layout put more channels in view at once.
- 16 assignable SoftKeys: One-tap recall of mutes, scenes, and FX — much faster than menu diving.
- 4 assignable soft rotaries: Dedicated knobs for the parameters you change most.
- 9-inch capacitive touchscreen: The larger dark-mode display reads clearly in any sanctuary light.
- Four RackUltra FX engines: Spaces Reverb, Plate Reverb, and Saturation come bundled at no extra cost.
- 24 mic preamps and 2 stereo line inputs: Full worship band, pastor mic, and ambient capture all on local I/O.
- 128-channel SLink and 64-channel I/O Port: Add a stage box or Dante card as your campus grows.
What Larger Churches Are Saying
Worship engineers stepping up from SQ-5 or X32 boards consistently mention three things. First, the larger control surface cuts soundcheck time noticeably. Second, the 16 SoftKeys make multi-service Sundays a breeze. In addition, the 96kHz core delivers vocal clarity the congregation actually notices.
Some teams worry the SQ6+ is overkill for a 400-seat sanctuary. Instead, the layer-based workflow keeps it simple — your volunteers only see the strips they need. For instance, Sunday volunteers can run on a 16-strip layer while your lead engineer uses the full 24.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Digital Mixing Console |
| Sample Rate | 96kHz XCVI FPGA core, less than 0.7ms latency |
| Input Processing Channels | 48 |
| Mic/Line Inputs | 24 x XLR with recallable preamps and 48V phantom |
| Stereo Line Inputs | ST1, ST2 (1/4″ TRS), ST3 (3.5mm) |
| Outputs | 16 x XLR line-level, 2 x TRS, 1 x AES digital |
| Mixes | 12 stereo mixes + LR, 6 stereo matrices |
| Faders | 25 motorized 100mm (24+1), 6 layers |
| SoftKeys | 16 assignable |
| Soft Rotaries | 4 assignable |
| Touchscreen | 9″ capacitive, dark GUI |
| FX Engines | 8 Multi-FX + 4 RackUltra FX |
| Network | 128×128 SLink, 64×64 I/O Port (Dante / Waves / MADI optional), 32×32 USB |
| Recording | SQ-Drive USB-A, multitrack to thumb drive |
| Apps | SQ MixPad (engineer), SQ4You (musician monitor mixing) |
| Dimensions | 25.1″ W x 20.3″ D x 7.8″ H |
| Weight | 29.3 lbs (13.3 kg) |
| Power | External AC adapter |
| Warranty | 1-year Allen & Heath manufacturer warranty |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can our worship volunteers learn this larger console?
Yes. Specifically, the SQ6+ uses color-coded fader strips and custom layers. Volunteers see only the strips they need, while your lead engineer keeps the full 24-strip view.
Q: How many wireless microphones can run through it simultaneously?
The SQ6+ accepts all 24 mic inputs locally. Furthermore, with an SLink stage box, you can add another 32 channels of wireless microphones without losing latency.
Q: Does it record multitrack for virtual soundcheck and streaming?
Absolutely. The 32×32 USB audio interface records every channel into your DAW. Likewise, SQ-Drive captures the audio direct to a USB thumb drive.
Q: What is the warranty?
The Allen & Heath SQ6+ ships with a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Additionally, John Soto Music provides ongoing dealer support for setup, scenes, and firmware updates.
Q: Does it work with our existing in-ear monitors and PA speakers?
Yes. The 16 XLR line outputs feed any PA speakers or in-ear monitor system. Likewise, the AES output connects to any modern digital amp or processor.
Free Shipping and Church Financing
Finally, every Allen & Heath SQ6+ professional church mixing console from John Soto Music ships free across the United States. In addition, Hampton Ridge Financial offers financing for qualifying churches and schools. Have a question about mixer accessories? Visit our contact page and we will help you build the right setup.
Order your SQ6+ today. As a result, your worship team gets a console built to scale with your sanctuary for the next decade.
