Apr 15, 2005 4:42 PM

ALLEN & HEATH'S ZED-24 MIXER
July 2008—This small-format, USB-equipped mixer from Allen & Heath (www.allen-heath.com) offers 23 independent sources to the mix, 10 independent outputs, four aux sends (two pre/two post-fader), a USB send and return (for recording, playback and effects on a PC or Mac), dual-stereo input capability and advanced monitoring facilities. The 16 mono channel strips on the Zed-24 ($799) are complemented by four stereo channels, each with a main stereo input on jack sockets, and with the ability to take additional stereo inputs from phono sockets or from the USB audio input, enabling the engineer to control and route any source. Other features include a 3-band swept-mid EQ, DuoPre™ preamps and Cakewalk's SONAR LE music production software.

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ALLEN & HEATH ILIVE-80
Allen & Heath's iLive-80 is the smallest of the four control surfaces for its iLive digital mixing console system. Designed for smaller applications such as live theater, houses of worship and touring bands, the unit has 20 faders, each with four banks that provide access to up to 80 channels, with a multicolor, backlit LCD above each fader for labeling and color-coding channel data. A color LCD touchscreen provides access to dynamics/EQ/effects/automation and setup screens.

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ALLEN & HEATH ZED MIXERS
October 2007—ZED from Allen & Heath is a series of small-format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording and production. The ZED-14 has six mono channels (with 3-band, swept-mid EQ) and four stereo channels (with 2-band EQ) and provides 13 independent sources to the mix, 10 independent outs, two pre-fade/two post-fade aux sends, and a USB send and return for PC/Mac recording/playback/effects. The first of the ZED Series (four more models are planned), ZED-14 ships with Cakewalk SONAR LE Windows Vista/XP recording software. AES Booth #136.

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ALLEN & HEATH ILIVE-80
May 2007—Allen & Heath unveiled a fourth control surface for its iLive digital mixing system. Intended for applications where space is an issue, the new compact iLive-80 has 80 control strips in two sections, each with four banks and a multicolor-backlit LCD above each fader for labeling and color-coding channel info. Rotary channel encoders with LED indicators control preamp, filter and EQ, and a color LCD touchscreen shows/controls gates, compressors, limiter/de-essers, graphic EQs, effects, automation and more. An Ethernet connection links iLive80 to the iDR-10 stage rack (with 10 slots for 8-channel analog or digital I/Os) and the iDR-64 DSP module processes 64 channels into 32 mixes—assignable as auxes, groups, matrix and main outputs.

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ALLEN & HEATH WZ3MONITOR
March 2007—Allen & Heath's WZ3Monitor is a 16 mic/line input monitor mixer. With onboard passive mic splitting, 4-band EQ and 12 mix outs assignable as mono or stereo pairs it's perfect for in-ear monitoring.

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ALLEN & HEATH GL3800M CONSOLE
December 2006—The GL3800M from Allen & Heath analog monitor desk offers up to 16 monitor mixes, plus built-in mic splitting and a comprehensive, dual-output engineer's wedge/IEM monitoring system. It's available in 24, 32 and 40-channel frame sizes, and the 16 mixes can be globally assigned as mono or stereo. Each stereo mix provides level and pan control, as well as stereo AFL signal-checking. By assigning mixes as “wedge” or “IEM,” AFL automatically routes to the engineer's speaker or in-ears, as appropriate. Other features include a built-in oscillator/pink-noise generator and independent talkback to/from the FOH console and to each performer.

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ALLEN & HEATH GL3800M
November 2006—The GL3800M analog monitor desk from Allen & Heath offers up to 16 monitor mixes, has built-in mic splitting and a comprehensive, dual-output engineer’s wedge/IEM monitoring system. It’s available in 24/32/40-channel frame sizes, and the 16 mixes can be globally assigned as mono or stereo.

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ALLEN & HEATH GL2800M
October 2006—The critically acclaimed GL Series has expanded with the addition of the GL2800M, a dedicated monitor console offering 16 mixes for wedges and in-ears. The GL2800M can mix up to eight stereo IEMs or any combination of wedges and in-ears with mono/stereo assignment per mix. PAFL Logic includes PFL override AFL, stereo AFL and PFL-to-wedge capabilities. Other features include four mute groups and built-in mic splitter with ground-lift switching.

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ALLEN & HEATH XONE:3D
October 2006—Allen & Heath introduces the XONE:3D, a revolutionary performance DJ controller that seamlessly integrates computer-based software and digital media into the traditional DJ workspace. The XONE:3D combines a fully featured, professional analog DJ mixer based on the XONE:92 with a comprehensive MIDI control system and a high-end multichannel USB soundcard.

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ALLEN & HEATH ILIVE
September 2006—Allen & Heath plans to ship its iLive digital console system next month. Its iDR-64 mix engine holds 8-channel cards for 64 inputs and 32 outputs, which can be groups, auxes, matrices or mains, and it can be used as a stand-alone mixer. Available control surfaces have 28, 36 or 44 faders, and house four additional cards for eight assignable and eight mix inserts.

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ALLEN & HEATH GL2800
March 2006—Offered in 16- to 56-channel versions, GL2800 from Allen & Heath is a front-of-house/monitor board with eight groups, L/R/M outs, 10 auxes, 12×4 matrix and mute groups. In monitor mode, 14 stage mixes and an engineer's monitor wedge mix can be created, while ambience for IEM mixes can be added via mic cross-patching into the matrix.

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ALLEN & HEATH GR2
October 2005—A new 1U rack or deskmount 9-input, 4-output, analog zone mixer for demanding but budget-conscious installations in a diverse range of modern architectural applications, including live entertainment, paging, background music, conferences and presentations. The GR2 offers the installer a host of front panel preset switches and trimmers to meet each special requirement with a tamper-proof cover plate. Connectors are XLR/RCA and screw terminal, and there are extensive remote-control capabilities using standard Cat-5 cable.

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ALLEN & HEATH ILIVE
October 2005—Developed for live sound applications, iLive’s “ground-up” design is based on the iDR-64, a rackmounting modular mix engine controlled via an Ethernet network that provides 64 channels into 32 mixes that are assignable as auxes, groups, matrix and main outputs. iLive-112, iLive-144 and iLive-176 control surfaces feature motorized faders in four banks with up to 176 control strips, featuring channel controls such as EQ, compressor, limiter and de-esser on rotary encoders with LED indicators.

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ALLEN & HEATH GL MIXERS
August 2005—Based on the popular GL4000, Allen & Heath’s third-generation GL consoles are offered in 24/32/40/48-frame sizes, with a choice of all mono, four stereo or eight stereo channels. The flagship GL4800 provides eight groups; 10 auxes; L, R and M mixes; an 11x4 matrix; and mode switching for handling any combination of front-of-house or monitor duties. Trimmable channel direct outs, group trims, and matrix and multiple main outs provide recording functionality, whether live or in the studio. Other features include mute groups and snapshots, MIDI, aux master faders and inserts, pre/post-aux flexibility, solo-in-place, individual talkback and improved audio performance via ultra-quiet mix bus head amps and full-sweep, switched-Q equalizers.

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ALLEN & HEATH ML3000
December 2004—At AES, Allen & Heath re-introduced the ML3000, a budget desk with unexpected features such as eight VCAs, eight mutes, eight auxes, LCR panning with an extra “depth-of-center” pot, a 7x4 matrix and highpass filters tunable to 400 Hz.

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ALLEN & HEATH MIXWIZARD3 14:4:2
November 2004—The four-group MixWizard3 14:4:2 is the ideal mixer for live sound applications and is great for rental companies to stock for smaller gigs. Engineers will appreciate the new EQ and preamp design, individual phantom power switches, channel meters and the new 2-output matrix. The WZ314:4:2 features Allen & Heath's legendary dual functionality, allowing it to be used for front of house or monitors, recording on location or in the studio. Retail: $1,549.

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ALLEN & HEATH MIXWIZARDS
July 2004—The third generation of Allen & Heath's MixWizard line of multipurpose 12 to 16-input stereo analog mixers now includes enhanced preamps, individual phantom power switches, lamp sockets, jumpers for customizing aux sends and direct outs, and backup power supply capability. The new WZ316:2 and WZ312:2 feature a dedicated mono output fader with mode to control aux fed subs, while the WZ314:4:2 builds on the company's dual functionality and boasts a 6x2 matrix.

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ALLEN & HEATH XONE:92
March 2004—Allen & Heath's Xone:92 (shown) is a killer 6-channel DJ club mixer with 4-band EQ, two LFOs, a tap-tempo feature, two independent filter systems and MIDI output for tweaking outboard effects, lighting, etc. Slammin'!

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ALLEN & HEATH PL DESIGNER/PL CLIENT
October 2003—The PL Designer and PL Client software for Allen & Heath's new iDR DSP system enables the design and operation of virtual “wall plates.” These Windows applications provide the user with PC remote control of the iDR system over an Ethernet link, which can be used in place of, or in combination with, the hardware PL range of wall plates. The software is bundled with iDR System Manager Version 3.2. PL Client runs free of charge for 10 days; thereafter, a key for permanently using the software is available online.

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ALLEN & HEATH EXTENDS PA SERIES
July 2003—Allen & Heath has expanded its PA Series of consoles with the PA20 and PA28 unpowered mixers. The PA20 has 16 mono, plus two dual-stereo channels, for a 20-input channel count; the PA28 has 24 mono ins and the same stereo configuration. Both feature a new padless preamp, internal digital FX, parametric output EQ, and both analog and S/PDIF digital outputs. Mono channels have XLR inputs with switchable phantom power and TRS line inputs; 4-band EQ with shelving LF/HF, a fixed 250Hz LM band and fully sweepable HM; four aux sends (two pre-fader, two post-fader); mutes and PFLs; peak metering; and a 100mm fader. Outputs are stereo (with 100mm fader) and a mono sum out with level control for lobby or subwoofer feeds.

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ALLEN & HEATH XONE:V6
March 2003—The Xone:V6 from Allen & Heath is a no-compromise (all-discrete design) rackmount mixer for club and DJ applications. The Xone:V6 has six dual-stereo channels, with RIAA/line ins and two channels with tube preamps. A separate XLR mic input, master section with balanced main outs, RCA record outs and balanced booth monitor out with level control and active-tone and mix/cue preview controls complete the package.

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ALLEN & HEATH iDR SERIES
October 2002—Allen & Heath announces the iDR Series of audio mixers and processors for installed and live sound systems. The iDR Series features the iDR-8 (shown) audio mix processor, an 8-in/8-output digital mixer and processor in a 2U rack or desk-mount chassis. Allen & Heath will also show iDR-in and iDR-out expander options, plus a range of remote-control devices for building tailored iDR systems.

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ALLEN & HEATH PA SERIES
October 2002—In response to customer requests for pro-quality mixers for smaller shows, Allen & Heath shows the first two consoles in its PA Series, the PA12-CP and PA20-CP (12 and 20-channel) powered mixers. Both consoles include a Constant Power amplifier, providing 500 watts per side into either 4 or 8 ohms without loss of power.

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ALLEN & HEATH ML3000
March 2002—Allen & Heath is now shipping its ML3000 dual-function FOH/monitor console, featuring eight VCA groups, four audio groups, eight pre/post-switchable auxes, eight mute groups, LCR panning, 8x4 matrix, and snapshot VCA/mute automation via a PC and 24/32/40-channel versions.

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ALLEN & HEATH ML5000
November 1999—Allen & Heath's new 48-channel console has features that match the specs of many contemporary touring desks, with a few twists. Besides eight VCAs, eight mute groups and 128-scene memory, the ML5000 (under $30k list) has unique two-knob LCRplus panning, eight auxes (also configurable as four stereo pairs), eight groups (usable as eight more auxes) and a built-in ClearCom interface.