ALLEN&HEATH GL3800-832B 4 Stereo Ch To Right Of Master
A brand new dual-function mixer derived from the classic GL Series, the most popular mixers in the world for mid-range mixing applications.
One glance at this new design will confirm that Allen & Heath's design experience and knowledge has been distilled into one amazingly capable console.
Combining the proven features of the best-selling GL3300 and the latest features of the GL2800, the GL3800 is destined to become a leading 8-bus console for live or recording work.
The GL3800 is the latest edition of the highly-successful GL3000 family, which has proved to be the ultimate mixer package for fixed installations over the last 10 years. It has all the professional features required for day-in, day-out use in theaters, houses of worship and concert halls: high specification, high quality feel and exceptional sound performance, while its rugged construction and individual circuit board design ensure that the GL3800 is built to last a very long time.
The GL3800 has internal circuitry to autoswitch a second PSU where a fail-safe operation is desirable, and now with ultra-smooth dual rail K faders.
Allen & Heath GL3800 Series Features :
- New extended headroom mic pre's with a whopping 74 dB range
- 8 Group, 10 Aux, LRM mix
- Built-in meterpod and premium faders
- Enhanced 12x4 matrix
- 4 mute groups and true stereo IEM capability
- Direct Outputs on every channel
- Frame sizes available; 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56 including 2 dual stereos
The Feature Set :
The GL3800 offers the same top class performance and comprehensive feature set as the more compact GL2800. In addition, it includes a stylish integral meterpod with 11 LED-illuminated, moving coil VU meters with built-in peak indicators . This provides the best of both VU and peak responding LED metering.
Quality :
The GL3800 uses the same silky smooth, high quality dual rail faders found in top end consoles costing many times the price. It offers a stylish, larger format, premium quality option to the lower priced GL2800.
Choice of frame sizes include : 24, 32, 40, and 48 channels.
You can order the GL3800 in one of four mono/stereo channel combinations:
- A = All mono channels
- B = 4 stereo channels to right of masters
- C = 4 stereo channels on far right hand side
- D = 8 stereo channel on far right hand side
Allen & Heath GL3800 32 Channel Live Sound Console Features :
- 32 Channel Frame
- A,B,C,D mono/stereo channel options
- LR and M mix buses
- 8 Audio groups with pan and routing to LR and M
- 10 Auxes including a dedicated stereo send
- 2 full stereo channels each with mic and stereo line inputs
- 2 extra dual stereos provide 4 summed or independent stereo returns
- Fully featured 12x4 Matrix
- Proper dual functionality for FOH/Monitor mixing
- Recording capable with channel direct outputs
- M can be used for LR mono sum, engineers wedge, or centre/sub mix
- Matrix external inputs with level trims and common input capability
- Stereo channel mic inputs can cross patch into matrix for ambience feed
- Responsive 4 band, 2 sweep EQ
- 100Hz channel high pass filters
- Individual phantom power and polarity switching
- Integral meterpod with 11 LED-illuminated, moving coil VU meters
- Wide angle LED channel and master meters
- Dedicated stereo monitor meters
- Per channel pre/post fader aux switching for full flexibility
- Recessed pre/post-EQ aux switching per channel
- Internal jumper plugs for aux, direct out and other options
- Mutes on all fader masters
- 100mm premium grade dual rail faders
- Assignable talkback to all outputs
- 1kHz oscillator / pink noise generator with external output
- 2-track monitoring and replay to LR
- 3 headphones/earpiece sockets and local monitor outputs
- Electronically balanced XLR outputs with +26dBu drive capability
- Preamp 74dB range with +34dBu input capability for mic or line
- Ultra low noise mix head amp design
- Uses external linear power supply
- Built-in combiner for redundant backup supply
- Metal jacks, gold-plated XLRs, sealed pots and switches
- Individual circuit card assembly with nutted pots
- Solid copper bus bar grounding
- Sys-Link V2 console linking option
- 4-pin lamp sockets
The GL3800 ships with mains leads, dust cover, user guide, A&H stickers
Allen & Heath GL3800-832 Specifications :
Total # Of Inputs
32
Mic/Line Inputs
32 - 1/4" TRS Phone
32 - Balanced 3-pin XLR
Stereo Line Inputs
4 Stereo - L/R 1/4" TRS Phone
In-Line Inputs/Returns
4 Stereo Inputs - ST1 through ST4
AUX Sends
10 Aux Sends - 1/4" TRS Phone
AUX Returns
refer to ST1 - ST4 stereo inputs
Inserts
All mono channels, aux sends, main outputs and group outputs
BUS (Group) Outputs
8 - 1/4" TRS Phone shared with AUX sends
2 Trk Master I/O
Monitor Out: L/R 1/4" TRS Phone
Main Out: Left / Center / Right Output 3-pin Balanced XLR
ALT I/O
Matrix In: 1/4" Phone x4
Matrix Out: 1/4" Phone x4
Monitor Outputs
Monitor Out: L/R 1/4" Phone
EQ Section
Mono EQ:
HF Shelving +/-15dB, 12kHz HM Peaking/dip +/-15dB, 500Hz to 15kHz, Q=1.8
LM Peaking/dip +/-15dB, 35Hz to 15kHz, Q=1.8 LF Shelving +/- 15dB, 80Hz
Stereo EQ: HF Shelving +/-15dB, 12kHz
HM Peaking/dip +/-15dB, 2.5kHz, Q=1.8 LM Peaking/dip +/-15dB, 250Hz, Q=1.8
LF Shelving +/- 15dB, 80Hz
Solo/Mute
Mute / PFL on all channels
Channel Level Control
100mm faders
Trim/Gain Control
Sealed Rotary Potentiometers
Phantom Power
+48 Volt Phantom Power (all mono channels)
Metering
Integral meterpod with 11 LED-illuminated, moving coil VU meters
Wide angle LED channel and master meters Dedicated stereo monitor meters
Frequency Response
20Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dB
Dynamic Range
not specified by manufacturer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mic EIN -128dB
Residual output noise < -96dBu (-100dB S/N)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Mic to mix out < 0.003%
Power Supply
External RPS11 IEC Input
External Input for optional RPS11 backup supply
Dimensions
10.8 x 40.4 x 27.2" (275 x 1026 x 691mm) (HxWxD)
Weight
72.61 lbs (33kg)
