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You mentioned the SSL-6 as a utility mixer for streamed events. Wouldn't an Allen & Heath CQ be a better choice because it's compact and has dynamics and effects in a small chassis?

ASKED BY · Douglas Carmichael · 21 OCT 2026 · ▶ 00:53:38

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Jeff FrancisPANELIST

SSL 6 provides a clean analog path with good compressor; Allen & Heath has more inputs and dynamics but the SSL's simple analog controls and reliability matter more for backup scenarios.

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53:11Roland Booth in Jamaica is asking, Does the fact that the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro appearing on this list hint that it is still being produced and in demand? And? My answer is yes. It is still in demand. Well said. And let's go to the last question. All right. There might be one more. Next up is coming in from Douglas Carmichael. Jeff, you mentioned the SSL-6 as a utility mixer for streamed events.

53:38events, wouldn't an Allen Heath CQ be a better choice because it's compact and has dynamics and effects in a small chassis? Jeff Francis? Yeah, I wasn't looking for the SSL to do everything, just be a beautiful, clean, analog path for my stereo program that the other team is providing to go through that I can have some adjustment and a good compressor on there.

54:03the allen heath is going to have more inputs and so if i need to like completely replace the audio system it might be a good small chassis choice but also you know there's something about analog and real controls and no touchscreen and next question all right next up is coming in from douglas carmichael the allen heath qu series has a gain assist which can automate initial

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