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The AR2412 is an audio interface rack for the Allen & Heath GLD and Qu digital mixing systems. It
provides 24 remote controlled mic/line preamps and 12 XLR line outputs. It connects to the mixer
over a single Cat5 cable using the Allen & Heath dSNAKE protocol. An AR84 or AB168 AudioRack
can be connected to the AR2412 to expand the number of system inputs and outputs. A dedicated
Monitor port allows connection to Allen & Heath ME personal mixing system.
The AR2412 is simply an audio interface. It cannot be used by itself. It must connect to the GLD or
Qu mixer which is where the audio is processed.
The AR2412 is not compatible with Allen & Heath iLive Series components or ACE connection.
Refer to the GLD User Guide AP8561 and Qu User Guide AP9372 for instructions on connecting
and using the AR2412 with your system. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information
and suitable Cat5 cables.
The diagrams below show two example applications.
dSNAKE
Allen & Heath can provide the following CAT5e cables:
AH9650
100m drum of Etherflex cable with Neutrik EtherCon locking connectors.
AH9651
20m Etherflex cable with Neutrik EtherCon locking connectors.
AR2412
AudioRack
CH1-24
Out 1-12
AR2412
dSNAKE Exp In 1-8
AR84
dSNAKE In 1-24
AR2412
dSNAKE
ME-1 /
ME-U
dSNAKE Exp Out 1-4
dSNAKE Out 1-12
ME-1 /
ME-U
Qu-24 +
AR2412
Access all 24
mic inputs on
stage
GLD-80 +
AR2412 + AR84
Expanded GLD
system, 40 in,
26 out
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Summary of Contents for ALLEN & HEATH AR2412
- Page 1 Monitor port allows connection to Allen & Heath ME personal mixing system. The AR2412 is simply an audio interface. It cannot be used by itself. It must connect to the GLD or Qu mixer which is where the audio is processed.
- Page 2 The preamps connect an AR84 or AB168 rack to add further are built into the AR2412 rack and their Gain, mic/line inputs and XLR line outputs. The GLD Pad and 48V phantom power is remote controlled system numbers these sockets as dSNAKE Exp ...
- Page 3 GLD-AR2412 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 482.60 433.00 350.00 GLD AR2412 - without box Width 482.6mm (19") Depth 219.4mm (8.6") Height 136.7mm (5.4") Weight 5kg (11lbs) GLD AR2412 - including box Width 595mm (23.4") Depth 342mm (13.5") Height 250mm (9.8") Weight 6.4kg (14.1lbs) DRAWING ALLEN &...
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Page 4: Connecting Dsnake Remote Audio
AB168 AudioRacks include an EXPANDER port. You can use this to connect to an AR84 or AB168 AudioRack. The AR2412 AudioRack cannot be used as an expander in a Qu system. You can connect up to two AudioRacks in a Qu system. This includes the main rack and one expander rack. - Page 5 CH1-16 Out1-8 7-16 = unused Out9-16 AB168 AB168 EXPANDER Qu-24 Qu-24+AR84 – 8 remote inputs. Qu-24+AR2412 – Access all 24 – All inputs and outputs Provides 4 outputs mic inputs near the stage. are available locally. Qu-24 Qu-24 Qu-24 dSNAKE...
- Page 6 Qu-32 Qu-32+AR84 – 8 remote inputs. Qu-32+AR2412 – Access to 24 – All inputs and outputs Provides 4 outputs mic inputs near the stage. are available locally. Qu-32 Qu-32 Qu-32 dSNAKE dSNAKE Qu-Pac – Same engine as CH1-24 Out1-12 Qu-32 but has 16 inputs and...
- Page 7 The AR2412 AudioRack cannot be used as an expander in a Qu system. Scene, Library and Show memories - All Qu mixer memories are compatible. Files created on one model can be transferred via USB key and loaded on another.
- Page 8 Qu mixer using a Cat5 digital snake. AR84 8 Mic/Line in, 4 Line out - Rack mount EXPANDER – To connect to the Expander port of the AR2412, or connect directly to the Qu mixer via its dSNAKE port. Inputs – Use the Preamp screen...
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Page 9: I/O Patch Setup - Surface
11.14 I/O Patch Setup – Surface Use this screen to patch signals to the rear panel Alt Out and AES outputs. Touch a box to open up the list of available options. Changes are applied instantly. You can also touch outside the list to exit. - Page 10 11.16 I/O Patch Setup – dSNAKE Out This screen presents the patching for the dSNAKE remote audio outputs. These outputs can be mapped from any combination of Qu mixer output sources. The Qu mixer detects which AudioRack type is connected. A Qu system can have up to two AudioRacks connected.