Jul 1, 2007 2:40 PM

ALLEN & HEATH ILIVE-80
April 2007—Allen & Heath (www.allen-heath.com) 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 GL2800M MONITOR CONSOLE
December 2006—The GL2800M 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 GR2
October 2006—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 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 8 stereo in-ear monitors 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 4 mute groups and built-in mic splitter with ground lift switching.

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ALLEN & HEATH GL300M
October 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.

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 world renowned XONE:92 with a comprehensive MIDI control system and a high end multi-channel USB soundcard, and has been designed in conjunction with some of the world's most cutting-edge DJ/producers.

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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 ILIVE DIGITAL CONSOLE
December 2005—New from Allen & Heath is the iLive digital console. The iDR-64 mix engine holds 8-channel cards for 64 inputs and 32 outputs, which can be groups, auxes, matrixes or mains, and 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. Custom-color backlit displays over each fader provide good visual cueing. The selected channel section has an analog feel and is placed at eye-level alongside an LCD touchscreen.

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ALLEN & HEATH ILIVE DIGITAL MIXER
November 2005—Allen & Heath debuted its iLive digital mixer. The iDR-64 mix engine holds 8-channel cards for 64 inputs and 32 outputs, which can be groups, auxes, matrixes or mains, and can be used as a stand-alone mixer. Available control surfaces have 28, 36 or 44 faders, and house four more cards for eight assignable and eight mix inserts. Custom-color backlit displays over each fader provide good visual cueing. The selected channel section has an analog feel and is placed at eye-level beside an LCD touchscreen.

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ALLEN & HEATH DIGITAL CONSOLE
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 UPGRADE 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 XONE VF-1 FILTER SET
January 2005—An enhanced version of the filters built into the Allen & Heath Xone mixers, the Xone VF-1 is a single-rackspace, universal analog stereo filter that offers three basic 24dB/octave valve filter types (highpass/bandpass/lowpass), which can be combined to create further filter types. In addition to MIDI capability, the VF-1 also includes an envelope follower and LFO with triangle and square wave outputs. Unique valve overdrive circuitry lets the user dial in an amount of tube “warmth” while maintaining a constant output level.

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ALLEN & HEATH ML3000
December 2004—Allen & Heath 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 7×4 matrix and highpass filters tunable to 400 Hz.

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ALLEN & HEATH MIX WIZARD3 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.

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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 ML3000
December 2004—Allen & Heath 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 PA SERIES
March 2004—Debuted at NAMM, Allen & Heath's PA Series of stereo live sound mixing consoles include the PA12 (eight mono inputs), PA20 (16 mono inputs) and PA28 (24 mono inputs) mixers, the unpowered siblings of the company's PA-CP (Constant Power) models. Features include a new padless preamp, onboard digital FX, parametric output EQ, 4-band channel EQ (with sweep HM band), individual phantom power switches, mutes and PFLs (with LEDs), four aux sends and two extra stereo input channels. Also standard are pre/post-fader analog and digital (S/PDIF) recording outputs, 12-segment LED meters and XLR lamp socket.

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ALLEN & HEATH PA20/PA28
October 2003—Allen & Heath has extended its PA Series of consoles — for users operating smaller systems — with the PA20 and PA28 unpowered mixers. The PA20 has 16 mono plus two dual-stereo channels, for a total of 20 inputs, while the PA28 has 24 mono and the same stereo configuration. Main features are a new padless preamp, four auxiliary sends, internal FX unit, S/PDIF output and 4-band semi-parametric output EQ. List prices: PA20, $1,499; PA28, $1,999.

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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 v3.2. 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 ML3000
March 2003—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, 8×4 matrix, and snapshot VCA/mute automation via a PC and 24/32/40-channel versions.

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ALLEN & HEATH ML5000
January 2003—The ML5000 from Allen & Heath is a dual-function analog FOH/monitor console incorporating the company’s LCRplus panning system and robust VCA assignment, mute and snapshot automation features. Audio routing is via 24 group and auxiliary buses, eight VCA groups and an extensive output matrix. Input and output mutes can be assigned to one or more of eight dedicated mute groups, and the ML5000’s console mute and VCA assignments can be stored in 128 snapshot-memory locations. Up to two 24-channel sidecar expanders can be added, allowing for more than 100 mono and stereo-input channels. EQ is 4-band with parametric mids. Additional features include 20 analog VU meters, Windows-based snapshot-memory archiving software and an intelligent PFL/AFL system. Standard frame sizes include 32 mono plus four stereo channels, 40+4 and 48+4. Price is $29,999 for the 56-input configuration (48 mono inputs, four stereo).

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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 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 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 ML5000
September 2001—The analog ML5000 from Allen & Heath is a dual-function FOH/monitor console incorporating the company's LCRplus^™ panning system and robust VCA assignment, mute and snapshot automation features. Audio routing is via 24 group and auxiliary buses, eight VCA groups and an extensive output matrix. Input and output mutes can be assigned to one or more of eight dedicated mute groups, and the ML5000's console mute and VCA assignments can be stored in 128 snapshot memory locations. Up to two 24-channel sidecar expanders can be added, allowing for more than 100 mono and stereo input channels. EQ is 4-band with fully parametric mids. Additional features include 20 analog VU meters, Windows-based snapshot-memory archiving software and an intelligent PFL/AFL system. Price is $29,999 for a 56-input configuration (48 mono inputs, 4 stereo).