Allen & Heath Shows New GL Range Flagship Mixer at Summer NAMM 2005
Indianapolis, IN (July 22, 2005) - Allen & Heath is showing the new GL4800, the flagship console in the company's third generation GL range, at Summer NAMM 2005 (Booth #1509, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN; July 22-24, 2005). Based on the highly successful Allen & Heath GL4000, it is available in 24, 32, 40 and 48 frame sizes, each offering a choice of all mono, 4 stereo or 8 stereo channels.
The GL4800 provides 8 groups, 10 auxes, L, R and M main mixes, an 11x4 matrix and extensive mode switching, enabling this well featured console to perform FOH, monitor or recording duties, or any combination of these simultaneously. The matrix can even be added to the aux for creating quick monitor mixes combining groups and LRM with key channel sends, or for adding FX to grouped signals. Its trimmable channel direct outputs, group trims, matrix and multiple main outputs provide a unique capability for recording, whether live or in the studio. A host of useful facilities including mute groups and snapshots, MIDI, aux master faders and inserts, per channel pre/post aux flexibility, Solo-in-Place, and individual talkback put this affordable console into a class of its own.
Retaining its solid build in a new-style, all metal chassis, the console is constructed using individual cards with nutted pots, dual-rail Alps K-faders, full length illuminated VU meter pod, soft armrest and top grade components throughout, including gold plated XLRs and metal bodied jack sockets. The audio performance has been enhanced with a new, ultra-quiet mix bus head amp design for increased dynamic range, and a responsive full sweep, switched Q equalizer design.
"Top of the GL Series, this 21-bus console has many innovative and unique features to help the engineer deal with complex and demanding situations," said Allen & Heath product manager Leon Phillips. "The GL4000 has won many friends over the years. The new GL4800 now adds state-of-the-art performance and style to its unrivalled functionality. This workhorse console means business!"
Other models in the new range are the GL2400, GL2800 and GL3800.
Further information on the company's products can be found on the Allen & Heath web site: www.allen-heath.com.
Established for 35 years, Allen & Heath designs and manufactures professional audio mixing consoles for an international clientele in the live sound, installed systems and nightclub markets. Established in 2002, Allen & Heath USA has been set up by American Music & Sound (AM&S) to provide U.S. distribution for the British audio mixing products manufacturer. |
