Rackmount Kit for CQ-18T, 19-Inch (CQ18T-RK19)

The AH‑CQ18T‑RK19 refers to the rack‑mount kit for the CQ‑18T (or simply “CQ‑18T” when talking about the mixer). The CQ‑18T is an ultra‑compact digital mixer designed for live sound, small gigs, rehearsal spaces, streaming, home recording, podcasting, speech events, and small-scale venues. The rack‑mount kit lets you mount the mixer into a standard 19″ rack enclosure for stable and tidy installation.

 Key Features & Specifications

Mixer Capacity & I/O

• Up to 18 inputs (16 mono + 2 stereo) and 6 analog outputs, giving a full 18-in / 6-out I/O capacity.

• Mic/Line Inputs: 8 × XLR (balanced), plus 8 × combo XLR/TRS mic‑line inputs, plus 2 × 1/4″ TRS stereo line inputs.

• Outputs: 2 × XLR main outputs (stereo), 6 × 1/4″ TRS mix outputs (for monitors), plus 2 assignable stereo headphone outputs (1/4″ TRS).

• Digital I/O: USB‑B interface supporting 24‑in / 22‑out multitrack audio (48 kHz or 96 kHz). Also supports 24‑in / 22‑out SD‑card recording/playback, plus stereo USB or Bluetooth playback to dedicated mix channels.

• Bluetooth input for simple stereo playback (e.g. for music backing tracks).

Processing, Mixing & Effects

• Internal 96 kHz audio processing engine for high‑quality sound.

• 4 × stereo FX engines offering reverbs, delays, modulation, etc.

• Full processing on each channel: polarity inversion, high-pass filter, gate, parametric EQ, compressor, pan. Output mixes also offer EQ, compressor, delay, etc.

• Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM): on all input channels — helps automatically manage multiple mic inputs (especially useful in speech/conference/AV settings).

• Preamp Gain Assistant: helps automatically set the correct mic gain, simplifying setup and reducing clipping risk.

• Feedback Assistant: detects problematic feedback frequencies across outputs and applies corrective filters — very handy for live sound or speech events.

Control & Usability

• 7.0″ capacitive touchscreen display combined with physical rotary encoder and screen keys for intuitive navigation.

• 3 × custom SoftRotaries + 3 × custom SoftKeys for user‑definable quick access — makes workflow faster and more flexible.

• Dual footswitch support for hands‑free control if needed.

• Built-in dual‑band Wi‑Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) so you can wirelessly control the mixer using a tablet, smartphone or laptop (via a dedicated control app). Great for live mixing where you might want to walk around the venue.

• Ability to save and recall scenes / show‑files — useful if you run multiple setups (bands, podcasts, conferences) and want to quickly switch presets.