Allen
& Heath has introduced the GLD-112, a larger version of the popular GLD-80
mixer, with an extra bank comprising 8 control strips, increasing the channel
count to 28 fader strips in 4 layers. The GLD-112 is ideal for applications
where visibility of more channels in a single layer is required and also offers a dedicated shelf to
hold an iPad running the free GLD remote app which allows extended processing
and custom views.
GLD-112
retains the same analogue-style channel processing control section complemented
by a graphical 8.4 inch
touch screen as the GLD-80. Four additional soft keys are included next
to the faders for scene-controls and other user defined functions. A fully-customisable drag ‘n drop layout
allows quick and easy assignment of inputs and mixes to fader strips. There are
28 fader strips in 4 layers, each with motorised fader, a channel LCD display
which can be named and colour-coded, plus a rotary control for direct access to
gain, pan and aux/FX sends. The mixer‘s local I/O comprises 4 XLR mic/line
inputs, 4 XLR line outs, 4 RCA inputs, 2 RCA outputs, and digital outputs in
SPDIF and AES3 formats.
The larger GLD is scene compatible with the existing GLD-80 mixer,
and at the heart of both mixers is the same audio core. There are 48 input
processing channels, 8 stereo FX returns fed by iLive’s acclaimed FX
emulations, 30 configurable buses, 20 mix processing channels, and DSP power to
provide full processing without compromise.
As with the GLD-80, GLD-112 also connects to a range of plug ‘n
play I/O racks to ‘build’ 12, 20, 28, 36 or 44 mic input systems. An AR2412
rack (24 XLR inputs, 12 XLR outs) and up to two AR84 expander racks (8 XLR
inputs, 4 XLR outs each) can be connected over CAT5 runs using A&H’s dSNAKE
protocol. dSNAKE provides control to the remote preamp, and all mic preamps are
scene recallable. AR2412 also includes a connection for personal monitoring
systems, such as the Allen & Heath ME-1.
GLD has the ability to
record and playback a stereo signal on a USB memory stick. Standard
iLive audio I/O option cards for Dante, MADI, Waves and Allen & Heath\’s ACE
protocols can be fitted, allowing multi-channel record/playback, FOH/monitor
splits, use of Waves plug-ins and connection to A&H iLive systems, which
can easily be configured using GLD\’s extensive soft-patching.
“The new GLD-112 is ideal for applications where an increased
fader count is a primary consideration. This is particularly true for
applications where events change regularly, such as houses of worship and
festivals, where there is limited rehearsal time and the performers are
constantly changing. Presenting more sources on a single layer and so avoiding
layer switching to locate channels is a huge benefit,” comments A&H MD,
Glenn Rogers.
GLD-112 will be launching at Infocomm and available from June
2013. SRP: £4899 ex VAT
