I have tried to play WAV files on the SQ drive but find it very unreliable.
I loaded files created in Sonar (44.1 kHz / 16bit) but it will play 2 out of 5 files and I can not figure out what the reason is for some files being played and some not.
I also created files in Wavelab ( 44.1 kHz / 16bit; 48 kHz / 24bit; 96 kHZ / 24 bit)but none of them will load. The files are visible in the file list but when selected they are not loaded in the player for playback.
The local distributor (SA) can not solve the problem and believes that it could be the USB stick being used. I tried various ones and some wont even format but that does not explain why the same stick plays some of the files. It would be helpful if A&H would give clear and firm indications of what needs to be done to make use of the SQ drive.
I have experienced the USB drive of the Soundcraft Ui16, and that plays just about any file (mp3, flac, wav etc) with an user interface that includes playlist, cue functionality etc.
I do not understand why such an amazing mixer like the SQ5 are being tarnished by such a bad functioning SQ Drive.
What is supposed to be an advantage is in fact a draw back and a huge frustration.