Allen & Heath GLD-80 Chrome Edition Compact Digital Mixer (Discontinued)
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The GLD-112 is a larger version of the popular GLD-80 mixer, with an extra bank of 8 control strips, increasing the channel count to 28 fader strips in 4 layers.
GLD is a user-friendly, cost effective and scalable live digital mixing system, conceptually based on the hugely successful digital iLive series. Plug n’ play I/O expanders make it easy to build systems with up to 48 mic inputs, supported by a full suite of apps, software and personal monitoring solutions.
GLD-112 provides 48 input processing channels, 8 stereo FX returns fed by our acclaimed FX emulations, 30 configurable buses, 20 mix processing channels, and DSP power to provide full processing without compromise.
Now in a new GLD Chrome Edition, with sleek new styling, Automatic Mic Mixing, new embedded plugin FX and new compressor models on all channels.
GLD-112 has an analogue-style channel processing control section complemented by a graphical 8.4 inch touch screen. 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.
GLD-112 connects to a range of plug ‘n play I/O racks to build systems with up to 48 microphone inputs. A primary AR2412 or AB168 dSNAKE device, a secondary (daisy-chained) AB168 or AR84, and a further AR84 expander rack can all be connected over 120m CAT5 runs using A&H’s dSNAKE protocol. dSNAKE provides control to the remote preamp, and automatic firmware updates to the AudioRacks. All dSNAKE ports are also compatible with the ME Personal Mixing System.
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, EtherSound and Allen & Heath’s ACE protocols can be fitted, allowing multi-channel record/playback, FOH/monitor splits, and connection to A&H iLive systems, which can easily be configured using GLD’s extensive soft-patching.
The GLD Remote app provides wireless control for GLD-112, giving the engineer the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. GLD-112 and GLD Remote can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the console to mix FoH sound and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage.
GLD offers 6 compressor models, all freely available on all input and mix channels. The models capture the audio nuances and non-linear ballastics of industry classics, ranging from slow-opto release, RMS detection, fierce Punchbag,through to super-fast peak compression/limiting. All models also encompass additional essential features, parallel path mode for convenient wet/dry compression balancing, comprehensive sidechain filter and gain reduction histogram.
GLD’s new advanced automatic mic mixer (AMM) features make it perfect for mixing conferences, panel talks and TV shows. The AMM can be configured to work across 44 microphone sources, allowing the user to select which inputs should be auto-mixed without the usual restrictions of a 16 channel insert based system. The AMM can be set to work in two modes – ‘D-Classic’ dynamic gain sharing for a simple quick set-up, and ‘Number of Open Microphones’ (NOM) logic gate technology for a more flexible and sophisticated auto mix.
GLD offers 8 stereo RackExtra FX engines with the additional buses and channels to handle them all without compromise, including 8 dedicated short returns with 4-band PEQ. Each FX engine has access to a Library containing no less than 19 different units and hundreds of editable factory presets. The full spectrum of FX units is included, such as reverbs, phasers, pitch shifters, sub harmonic synthesizers, transient processors and rotary speaker emulators. All units have been recreated with familiar knob layouts, and back panels for patching as send/returns or as channel inserts. Whether it’s for taming vocals and instruments, polishing mixes, or being creative, a full menu of dynamic tools is also on offer, including de-essers, Multiband Compressors and Dynamic EQ.
| XLR Mic/Line Inputs | Balanced, (All XLR on GLD‐80 and AudioRacks) |
|---|---|
| Mic/Line Preamp | Fully recallable |
| Input Sensitivity | ‐60 to +15dBu |
| Analogue Gain | +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps |
| Pad | ‐20dB |
| Maximum Input Level | +32dBu |
| Input Impedance | >4kÙ (Pad out), >10kÙ (Pad in) |
| Mic/Line Channel noise | 20‐20kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out |
| Mic EIN | ‐127dB with 150Ω source |
| Unity gain (Pad in) | ‐90dBu |
| Low gain (5dB, Pad out) | ‐93dBu |
| Mid gain (30dB, Pad out) | ‐89dBu |
| Mic/Line Channel THD+N | 20‐20kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out |
| Unity gain (Pad in) | 0.005% ‐86dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output |
| Low gain (5dB, Pad out) | 0.003% ‐89dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output |
| Mid gain (30dB, Pad out) | 0.004% ‐88dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output |
| RCA Line Inputs | Unbalanced (GLD‐80) |
| Input Sensitivity | ‐24 to +24dBu, nominal 0dBu |
| Trim | +/‐24dB, recallable |
| Maximum Input Level | +18dBu |
| Input Impedance | >10kΩ |
| RCA channel Noise | ‐92dBu 20‐20kHz |
| RCA channel THD+N | 0.0035% ‐90dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output |
| XLR Outputs | Balanced, Relay protected |
| Output Impedance | |
| Nominal Output | +4dBu = 0dB meter reading |
| Maximum Output Level | +22dBu |
| Residual Output Noise | ‐91dBu (muted, 20‐20kHz) |
| RCA Line Outputs | Balanced, Relay protected |
| Output Impedance | |
| Nominal Output | 0dBu = 0dB meter reading |
| Maximum Output Level | +18dBu |
| Residual Output Noise | ‐94dBu (muted, 20‐20kHz) |
| Digital Outputs | 48kHz sampling rate |
| SPDIF | RCA, 600mV, coax terminated input 75Ω |
| AES3 2 ch XLR output | XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110 Ω |
| Output | Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 20]20kHz, minimum Gain, Pad out |
| Dynamic Range | 112dB |
| System Signal to Noise | ‐90dB |
| Frequency Response | 0/‐0.25dB @ 20Hz, 0/‐0.5dB @ 20kHz |
| System peak level THD+N | 0.0055% ‐68dBu @ +17dBu output, 1kHz |
| System Line level THD+ N | 0.0022%, ‐84dBu @ +9dBu output, 1kHz |
| Headroom | +18dB |
| Internal operating Level | 0dBu |
| dBFS Alignment | +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output) |
| Meter Calibration | 0dB meter = ‐18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out) |
| Meter Peak indication | ‐3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out) |
| Meter Type | Fast (peak) response |
| Sampling Rate | 48kHz +/‐100PPM |
| ADC | 24‐bit Delta‐Sigma |
| DAC | 24‐bit Delta‐Sigma |
| Latency | 1.49ms (GLD‐80 local XLR in to XLR out)0.68ms (GLD‐80 local XLR in to digital out) |
| USB Playback | 2 channel, WAV, FLAC 44.1/48kHz |
| USB Record | 2 channel, 48kHz / 16bit ‐ WAV |
| I/O Port | 64 channel bi‐directional |
| Card Options | A&H ACE, MADI, Dante, ES, Waves, MMO |
| Operating Temperature | 0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F) |
| GLD‐112 | 100‐240V AC, 50/60Hz, 110W max |
| Touch Screen | 8.4" TFT, 800x600 resolution |
| Faders | 100mm motorised |
| GLD‐112 | Fader Strips 3 Banks (12,8,8), 4 Layers = 112x strips |
| Strip Display | LCD per strip, assignable backlight colours |
| SoftKeys | 10 assignable |
| MIDI | MIDI In and Out |
| Network | TCP/IP Ethernet |
| 48 Processing Channels | Mono = 1‐44, Stereo = 45/46, 47/48 |
| Trim | +/‐24dB digital trim |
| Polarity | Normal/Reverse |
| High Pass Filter | 12dB/octave 20Hz – 2kHz |
| Insert | Assign to any sockets, In/Out, +4dBu/‐10dBV level |
| Delay | Up to 85ms, Bypass switchInput global setting ‐ ms, feet, meters, samples |
| Sidechain | Self key, In/Out, Sel 'listen' |
| Sidechain Lo]Cut Filter | 12dB/octave, Freq 20Hz . 5kHz |
| Sidechain Hi‐Cut Filter | 12dB/octave, Freq 120Hz – 20kHz |
| Threshold | ‐72dBu to +12dBu |
| Depth | 0 to 60 dB |
| Attack | 50us to 300ms |
| Hold | 10ms to 5s |
| Release | 10ms to 1s |
| Type | 4‐Band fully parametric, +/‐15dB |
| Frequency Range | Global setting for Inputs = 20‐20kHz or 'Analogue' |
| Analogue Ranges | 20‐200Hz, 35‐1kHz, 500‐15kHz, 2k‐20kHz |
| Band 1 | Selectable LF Shelving, Bell, Hi‐Pass |
| Band 2 | Bell |
| Band 3 | Bell |
| Band 4 | Selectable HF Shelving, Bell, Lo‐Pass |
| Bell Width | Non‐constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9th octave |
| Shelving Type | Classic Baxandall |
| Hi‐Pass, Lo‐Pass Filter | 12dB/octave |
| Sidechain | Self key, In/Out, Sel 'listen' |
| Sidechain Lo‐Cut Filter | 12dB/octave, Freq 20Hz – 5kHz |
| Sidechain Hi‐Cut Filter | 12dB/octave, Freq 120Hz – 20kHz |
| Threshold | ‐46dBu to 18dBu |
| Ratio | 1:1 to infinity |
| Attack | 300us – 300ms |
| Release | 100ms – 2s |
| Knee | Soft/Hard |
| Manual Types | Peak Manual, RMS Manual |
| Auto Types | VocalAuto, OptoAuto, PunchBag |
| Channel Direct Out | Individual Trim (per channel) |
| Options | Source, follow Fader, follow Mute (global for all) |
| 20 Mix Channels | Configure as mono/stereo Groups, Aux, Main, MatrixMains = None, LR, LCR. LR+M(bus), LR+M(sum) |
| External Input | Assignable source |
| Trim | +/‐24dB digital trim |
| Polarity | Normal/Reverse |
| Insert | Assign to any sockets, In/Out, +4dBu/‐10dBV level |
| Delay | Up to 170ms, Bypass switchMix global setting ‐ ms, feet, meters, samples |
| Type | Constant 1/3 octave, 28 bands 31Hz ‐16kHz |
| Gain | +/‐12dB |
| GEQ Fader Flip Mode | 2 overlapping frequency banks on strip fadersSEL key resets frequency band to 0dB |
| GEQ Fader Flip Mode | RTA following PAFL is displayed on strip meters |
| Type | 4‐Band fully parametric, +/‐15dB |
| Frequency Range | Global setting for Mixes = 20‐20kHz or 'Analogue' |
| Analogue Ranges | 20‐200Hz, 35‐1kHz, 500‐15kHz, 2k‐20kHz |
| Band 1 | Selectable LF Shelving, Bell, Hi‐Pass |
| Band 2 | Bell |
| Band 3 | Bell |
| Band 4 | Selectable HF Shelving, Bell, Lo‐Pass |
| Bell Width | Non‐constant Q, variable, 1.5 to 1/9th octave |
| Shelving Type | Classic Baxandall |
| Hi‐Pass, Lo‐Pass Filter | 12dB/octave |
| Sidechain | Self key, In/Out, Sel 'listen' |
| Sidechain Lo‐Cut Filter | 12dB/octave, Freq 20Hz – 5kHz |
| Sidechain Hi‐Cut Filter | 12dB/octave, Freq 120Hz – 20kHz |
| Threshold | ‐46dBu to 18dBu |
| Ratio | 1:1 to infinity |
| Attack | 300us – 300ms |
| Release | 100ms – 2s |
| Knee | Soft/Hard |
| Manual Types | Peak Manual, RMS Manual |
| Auto Types | VocalAuto, OptoAuto, PunchBagfilter in/out with sel ‘listen’ |
| Internal FX | 8x RackFX engine |
| Types | Reverbs, Delays, Modulators, Sub‐harmonics,Pitch Shift, Rotary Speaker, De‐Esser |
| Mode | Send>Return, Inserted, Daisy Chain FX |
| 8 Stereo dedicated returns | Adds to inputs for up to 56 sources to the mix |
| Controls | Fader, Pan, Mute, Routing to Grp, Aux, FX, Main |
| FX Return PEQ | Same as Input Channel PEQ |
| Talkback | Assignable source |
| Mode | Latched/Momentary, PAFL Dim option |
| High Pass Filter | 12dB/octave, 20Hz‐2kHz |
| Routing | To Groups, Aux, Main, Matrix |
| Level Trim | +/‐24dB |
| Signal Generator | Sine, White Noise, Pink Noise, Bandpass Noise |
| Sine, Bandpass sweep | 20‐20kHz |
| Controls | Level, Mute |
| Routing | To Groups, Aux, Main, Matrix |
| RTA | 31‐Bands 1/3 octave 20‐20kHz |
| Source | Follows selected PAFL source |
| Peak Band Indication | Option to display dominant frequency |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 6.2" (159 mm) x 28.7" (730 mm) x 22.7" (577 mm) |
| Weight | 46.3 lbs (21 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 59.5 lbs (27 kg) |