Introduction - ALLEN & HEATH GLD CHROME EDITION User Manual

Introduction

Combining supreme ease of use with a wealth of advanced functionality, GLD Chrome Edition is a digital
mixing system fast to learn for the new recruit and with the sophistication to satisfy the most demanding
veteran engineer. GLD Chrome Edition takes the acclaimed GLD concept to the next level with sleek new
styling reflecting an array of powerful new features.
GLD Chrome Edition components
There are two GLD Chrome Edition mixers available, the
with 28 faders. The DSP is located in the mixer and can process 48 channels x 30 buses x 20 mix outputs
plus 8 'RackFX' internal effects devices with dedicated return channels bringing the total number of
sources able to feed the mix to 56. The rear panel provides connections for 8 inputs and 10 outputs plus a
slot to fit one of several audio networking cards available from Allen & Heath.
The mixers differ only in size, number of faders and SoftKeys. They both provide the same channel count
and rear panel I/O.
Adding one or a combination of the available AudioRacks lets you configure systems with up to 48 remote
mic inputs in addition to the mixer rear connections. This gives you a distributed audio system with
convenient Cat5 digital snake based on the proprietary Allen & Heath dSNAKE protocol.
AR2412 24 Mic/Line in, 12 Line out - Rack mount
AR84 8 Mic/Line in, 4 Line out - Rack mount
AB168 16 Mic/Line in, 8 Line out - Floor, shelf or rack mount
GLD accessories
Refer to the Allen & Heath website for information on recommended cable types.
The following accessories are available from Allen & Heath:
– 100m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9650
– 50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9981
– 20m EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9651
– Variable brightness 18" gooseneck lamp with right angled 4-pin XLR connector
LEDLampX
– black, water repellent polyester soft cover for GLD-80
AP8806
– black, water repellent polyester soft cover for GLD-112
AP9263
GLD Chrome Edition User Guide
GLD-80 with 20 faders, and the larger
EXPANDER – To connect to a
second AB168 or AR84 for
expansion. Also compatible with
the Allen & Heath ME personal
mixing system.
dSNAKE – To connect to the
GLD mixer using a Cat5 digital
snake.
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GLD-112
EXPANDER – To connect to
an AR84 or AB168
expansion.
MONITOR – To connect to the
Allen & Heath ME personal
®
mixing system or Aviom
16 systems.
dSNAKE – To connect to the
GLD mixer using a Cat5 digital
snake.
EXPANDER – To connect to
the Expander port of
AR2412 / AB168, or connect
directly to the GLD mixer.
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