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Allen & Heath GL2800-848

Item ID: GL2800-848

48-channel, 8-bus Analog Mixer with 10 Aux, Eight Groups, 12 x 4 Matrix, and Stereo Recorder/Monitor Output

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Meet Your Ideal Live Mixing Solution!

Live mixing just got easier - and more powerful than ever! You need a live mixer that's built for more than just feeding the mains and throwing in a few aux ins and outs. You need Allen & Heath's outstanding GL2800-848! This feature-packed mixer gives you 48 channels, 10 auxes (including a stereo aux for recording feeds), and eight groups. Whether you're using it as a FOH mixer or running up to an astounding 14 mixes for monitor wedges and/or in-ears, you'll definitely wonder how you did without the GL2800-848 for this long.

You need to start with quality if you want great live sound. That's exactly what Allen & Heath built into their GL2800-848. Its versatile preamps provide a stellar 74dB gain range, and you can easily switch between XLR and TRS sources. This mixer's 12 x 4 matrix makes monitoring easy and controllable; your performers will love the pro-grade sound!

If you're recording the show, then you're in luck! The GL2800-848 is equipped with a dedicated stereo aux, so you can easily patch it to your digital recording unit. The aux is also great for stereo monitor feeds. And, no matter what your signal-routing situation calls for, you're covered - thanks to the multitude of output options Allen & Heath built into the GL2800-848. This is an amazing mixer that's built to make your life easier!

Allen & Heath GL2800-848 40-channel/8-bus Analog Mixer Features at a Glance:
  • 48 channels
  • LR and M main mixes
  • Eight Audio groups with pan and routing to LR and M
  • Ten Auxes including a dedicated stereo send
  • Two multifunction stereo channels each with mic and stereo line inputs
  • Two extra dual stereos provide 4 summed or independent stereo returns
  • Fully featured 12 x 4 Matrix
  • Proper dual functionality for FOH/monitor mixing
  • Recording-capable with channel direct outputs
  • M can be used for center/sub mix, LR mono sum, or engineer's wedge
  • 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 highpass filters
  • Individual phantom power and polarity switching
  • Wide-angle channel and master meters
  • Dedicated stereo monitor meters
  • Per channel pre/post fader aux switching for full flexibility
  • Internal jumper plugs for pre/post-EQ aux, direct out, and other options
  • Mutes on all fader masters
  • Assignable talkback to all outputs, includes a talk switch latch mode
  • 1kHz oscillator/pink noise generator with patchable external output
  • 2-track monitoring and replay to LR
  • Three headphone/earpiece sockets and local monitor outputs
  • Electronically balanced XLR outputs with +26dBu drive capability
  • Preamps have 74dB range with +34dBu input capability for mic or line
  • Ultra-low-noise mix head amp design
  • Uses RPS11 high performance external linear power supply
  • Built-in combiner for redundant backup supply
  • Individual circuit card assembly with nutted pots
  • Sys-Link V2 console input/output linking option
  • 4-pin XLR lamp sockets

Allen & Heath's GL2800-848 is your premium live mixing solution!

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Specification Detail
Type Analog
Channels 48
Inputs - Mic Preamps 48 x XLR
Inputs - Line 46 x 1/4" (Mono Channels), 4 x 1/4" (Stereo Channels), 2 x 1/4" (2TRK), 4 x 1/4" (MATRIX), 8 x 1/4" (ST 1-4)
Inputs - Other No Other Inputs
Outputs - Main 2 x 1/4"
Outputs - Direct 2 x 1/4" (MONITOR), 1 x XLR (Mono)
Outputs - Other 2 x 1/4" (2TRK), 4 x 1/4" (MATRIX), 10 x XLR
Headphones 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8"
Send/Return I/O 10 x 1/4" (AUX)
Phantom Power 48
EQ Bands 4-band Sweepable Hi- and Mid-low (Mono Channels), 4-band, (Stereo Channels)
Aux Sends 1-4 Pre/Post, 5-8 Pre/Post, Stereo 9/10 Pre/Post
Busses/Groups 8 Group
Faders 59 x 100mm
Channel Inserts Yes (Mono Channels), 8 x 1/4" (Group Insert), 2 x 1/4" (Main Instert)
Effects No Effects
Talkback Yes
Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity
Rackmountable No
Height 6.7"
Depth 25.6"
Width 64"
Weight 103.4 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number GL2800-848
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