The Allen & Heath SQ-6 is a compact yet powerful digital mixer engineered for live sound, studio production, and fixed installations, delivering professional 96kHz audio performance with exceptional flexibility. It provides 48 input channels, 36 total buses, and 24 local XLR mic inputs, along with stereo TRS and 3.5mm inputs for versatile connectivity. With 24+1 motorised faders across six layers supporting up to 144 assignable channel strips, a 7-inch colour touchscreen, chromatic channel metering, and dedicated physical controls for key processing parameters, the SQ-6 ensures fast and intuitive hands-on operation. The mixer features eight stereo FX engines with dedicated returns, the RackFX effects suite, DEEP processing including Automatic Mic Mixing, comprehensive input and output processing, and dual real-time analysers for precise system tuning. Extensive connectivity includes SLink EtherCON for remote audio expansion up to 128x128 channels, an option card slot for Dante or Waves integration, AES digital output, 32x32 USB audio streaming, and SQ-Drive for direct stereo or multitrack recording to USB. With scene memories, user permissions, DCA and mute groups, DAW control via MIDI, remote control apps for multiple platforms, and compatibility with the ME personal monitoring range, the SQ-6 is a highly capable and scalable digital mixing solution for demanding professional environments.