Allen & Heath CQ-18T 16-Channel Digital Mixer Rack-Mount Install Bundle with AH-CQ18T-RK19 19-Inch Rackmount Kit (6 RU)

Allen & Heath CQ-18T Rack-Mount Install Bundle: The Compact Digital Console Built Into a 19-Inch Rack

This bundle pairs the Allen & Heath CQ-18T ultra-compact digital mixer with the manufacturer's AH-CQ18T-RK19 19-inch rackmount kit for a permanent installed-console deployment. The CQ-18T runs Allen & Heath's flagship live-sound processing in a 6.6 lb desktop chassis — 16 mic/line XLR/TRS combo inputs, 2 balanced TRS stereo returns, 2 XLR main outputs, 6 1/4-inch TRS mix outputs, two assignable headphone outputs, a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, four FX engines, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 24x22 USB-C audio interface, and HD SD card multi-track recording. The rackmount kit converts the desktop console into a fixed-install asset — left and right black metal rack ears bolt directly to the chassis with the included hardware, and standard 10-32 rack screws secure the assembled mixer to any EIA 19-inch rack rail. Total installed footprint is 6 rack units. The OEM kit means the fit is certified by Allen & Heath, not adapted from a third-party part.

The CQ-18T: 18 Channels of Allen & Heath Live-Sound Processing in a Rackable Footprint

The CQ-18T was engineered as a desktop console first and a rackable one second, but the OEM rack kit unlocks the install application without compromising the audio path. 16 mic/line XLR/TRS combo inputs with full Allen & Heath microphone preamps and per-channel phantom power, plus 2 balanced 1/4-inch TRS stereo returns, route through a 96 kHz / 24-bit audio path with four dedicated FX engines and Allen & Heath's full suite of assistive mixing tools — Gain Assistant, Feedback Assistant, Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM), and FX Assist. Output side: 2 XLR main outputs feed the house PA, 6 1/4-inch TRS mix outputs feed monitor wedges or recording feeds, and 2 assignable headphone outputs let the engineer monitor while a musician cues independently. The whole console is 13.6 x 9.5 x 3.5 inches and 6.6 pounds — small enough to drop into a 6 RU rack space with clearance above and below.

The AH-CQ18T-RK19 Rack Kit: OEM Fit, 6 RU Footprint, Certified by Allen & Heath

The included AH-CQ18T-RK19 is the manufacturer's 19-inch rackmount kit for the CQ-18T. The kit includes left and right black-finish metal rack ears that bolt directly to the CQ-18T chassis with the included hardware, and standard 10-32 rack screws that secure the assembled mixer to any EIA 19-inch rack rail. Allen & Heath designed the rack ears specifically for the CQ-18T's chassis dimensions and screw locations — the ears bolt up with zero shimming or adjustment. The manufacturer's recommended install pattern leaves one blank rack space above the mixer (for the top-panel power supply connection) and one blank space below (for the rear-panel headphone jack and access to the SD card slot). The 6 RU total footprint includes those clearance spaces. Following this pattern keeps the power supply cable run clean and the headphone access ergonomic.

Built for the Fixed Install — Schools, Houses of Worship, Conference Centers, Broadcast Studios

The Rack-Mount Install Bundle is the deployment package for the pro AV install integrator. Schools install the CQ-18T into auditorium and band-room equipment racks alongside power amplifiers and processors. Houses of worship rack the CQ-18T at the back of the sanctuary with the audio rack and patchbays. Conference centers rack the mixer in the AV rack for multi-purpose meeting space. Broadcast studios install the CQ-18T at the producer's position with the on-air monitoring rack. In every case, the OEM rack kit means the install integrator does not have to shop for an aftermarket bracket or test third-party rack adapters — Allen & Heath's parts fit Allen & Heath's mixer.

Shock-Mount Rack Compatible for Touring and Mobile Sound Trucks

The same rack ears that secure the CQ-18T into a fixed install rack also secure it into a shock-mount touring case for road work. Mobile sound trucks and touring rental companies pair the AH-CQ18T-RK19 with a 6 RU shock-mount case — the mixer rides on the shock-mount platform while the rack ears keep it locked to the rails. The internal foam liners absorb road shock; the rigid mounting of the OEM rack kit prevents the mixer from working loose during long drives. The same bundle deploys into a fixed install in one venue and into a touring rack in the next.

Dual-Band Wi-Fi, CQ-MixPad Remote, and 24x22 USB-C Recording From the Rack

Rack-mount installs frequently put the mixer in a rack where the engineer cannot reach it during operation. The CQ-18T's built-in dual-band Wi-Fi solves this — the engineer controls the mixer from the listening position over the CQ-MixPad app on iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows. The 24x22 USB-C audio interface continues to operate inside the rack — connect to a computer in the same rack for broadcast feeds, podcast recording, or virtual soundcheck. The HD SD card slot captures multi-track recording with no computer at all — ideal for unmanned recording in install environments. The rack-mounted CQ-18T is operationally identical to the desktop CQ-18T, just deployed differently.

Who This Bundle Is For

This is the deployment package for the pro AV install integrator racking the CQ-18T into a school auditorium, conference center, house of worship, broadcast booth, or other fixed install. It is also the bundle for the touring sound rental company that uses the rack ears with a shock-mount case for road work. The install integrator gets OEM-certified fit and a clean rack-front appearance in one purchase. The rental company gets a touring-grade rack mounting solution that is also the manufacturer's recommended fit. The first-time digital install buyer gets a 96 kHz mixer with assistive tools, integrated Wi-Fi, and SD card recording — features that anchor a multi-year install. Order the bundle today and deploy the CQ-18T into the rack on schedule.