Mixer Case For Allen & Heath SQ-6

Mixer Case for Allen & Heath SQ-6

This is a transport and storage case made for the Allen & Heath SQ-6 digital mixing console. It is an accessory listing: the case is supplied on its own, and the SQ-6 mixer itself is not included. The SQ-6 is a substantial console — 638 mm wide, 514.9 mm deep and 198 mm high, weighing 13.3 kg — with a touchscreen, motorised faders and a dense rear panel of connectors. A console of that size and value should not travel loose in a vehicle or sit unprotected in storage, and a generic bag shaped for other equipment leaves the controls bearing loads they were never designed to take. A case intended for this exact console exists to solve that specific problem.

Because case manufacturers publish construction details differently, and this listing does not name the case maker, the honest way to choose is fit-first: confirm the usable internal dimensions, the padding layout under the chassis and the clearance above the touchscreen, faders and knobs before the case is put into service.

Key features

• Made for the Allen & Heath SQ-6 console — not a generic mixer bag
• Dedicated transport and storage protection for one console
• Fit matched to the SQ-6 body, which measures 638 x 514.9 x 198 mm
• Case only — the SQ-6 mixer is not included
• Suited to repeat transport between venues, hire use and organised storage

Why exact fit matters for the SQ-6

The SQ-5, SQ-6 and SQ-7 look similar but are three different sizes, so a case labelled simply for the SQ family is not automatically right for an SQ-6. Correct fit means the console is supported under its chassis, the lid closes without pressing on the touchscreen or the fader caps, and the unit cannot slide fore and aft when the case is carried or loaded. Movement inside a case is what turns small knocks into bent controls and cracked screens, so internal support and lid clearance matter more than the outer shell alone.

Protecting the controls and the rear panel

The working surface of the SQ-6 carries its most vulnerable parts: a colour touchscreen, motorised faders, rotary encoders and illuminated keys. Padding should cradle the body while leaving the control surface unloaded. At the rear, network, USB, AES and analogue connectors project from the panel; the case needs clearance there too, especially if any cables or an I/O card remain fitted during transport. Decide before travelling whether cables stay connected or are removed, and pack accordingly.

Moving and storing the console

With the console inside, the packed weight is the case plus 13.3 kg of mixer, so plan handles, vehicle space and lifting accordingly — two people for longer carries is sensible. In storage, a closed case keeps dust off the faders and screen and stacks predictably with other equipment. Before each trip, check lid closure, latches and handles, confirm the console is seated on its padding, and make sure nothing loose has been placed inside the lid where it could press on the controls in transit.

Who this case is for

This case is for SQ-6 owners who move their console regularly — live sound engineers, hire and rental operators, houses of worship with portable setups, and venues that pack the desk away between events. If the console never leaves a fixed installation, a dust cover may be enough; if it travels, a case built around its exact dimensions is the practical way to keep a valuable digital mixer working and presentable for years.