Allen & Heath CQ18T

This product is simply fantastic!

The build quality of this mixer is exceptional. The materials used are of high quality and its solid structure makes it suitable for both studio and live use.

The audio performance of this mixer is amazing. The sound quality is crystal clear and full of details, whether you are mixing music or working on an audio production.

One of the features that impressed me the most is the versatility of this mixer. With a wide range of functions and connectivity options, this mixer allows you to efficiently manage different audio sources.

Furthermore, this mixer offers advanced features that make your mixing experience even more enjoyable. The flexible and powerful EQ controls allow you to shape the sound as you desire, while the built-in effects add a creative touch to your productions.

Finally, I have to mention the ergonomic design of this mixer. The controls are intelligently positioned and easy to use, allowing you to focus on mixing without having to search for commands.

In conclusion, this mixer is a great choice for anyone passionate about audio mixing. Its build quality, amazing audio performance, versatility, and advanced features make it an excellent choice for industry professionals and music enthusiasts."

I bought this mixer as an upgrade to a ZEDi10-FX. I liked the Allen & Heath sound but I lacked the extra features of a digital mixer. However, I was astonished to hear the difference in sound. The CQ18T sounds amazing for a mixer of this size and price. The form factor makes it ideal for desktop and to be easily carried around. I would have preferred physical faders but the touchscreen works perfectly and the soft rotaries can be programmed to control send levels, so all in all it's very easy to use. Also, the feedback assistant works like magic eliminating all problematic frequencies in a few minutes and allowing very high sound levels even in proximity to loud monitors. The features, size and sound quality make it a perfect choice in this price range.

I would love to review the CQ18-T that I ordered 9 weeks ago. However, it is lost in the Post and Thomann is refusing to re-send or refund the order until it has been "officially declared lost". However, they also will not provide a timeline on how long it takes before something is declared Lost.
In the meantime, I am out a whole bunch of money, unable to play the gigs where I need the new mixer, and unable to order another one from a different vendor until I have been refunded.
This is absolutely ridiculous, I should have spent a little more and ordered through a different company from the beginning.