Allen&Heath GL3800 - Manual (Page 8)

8 GL3800 User Guide
Introducing the Allen & Heath GL3800
The GL3800 is a large format 8-bus dual function analogue mixing console designed for
professional audio applications. Whether mixing FOH, monitors or both, recording live or in
the studio, installed in a busy venue, out on the road touring, or earning its keep in rental
stock, the GL3800 provides the perfect solution. Engineered to the same exacting
standards as our top of the range consoles it ensures the highest reliability and finest sonic
performance. We have taken the outstanding success of our industry leading GL consoles
and provided yet more innovative capability and enhanced performance for modern mixing.
• 24, 32, 40, 48 channel frames with A, B, C, D stereo channel options
• L, R and M mix buses
• 8 audio groups with pan and routing to LR and M
• 10 Auxes including a dedicated stereo send
• 12x4 matrix with full stereo capability
• Stereo channels each with mic and stereo line inputs – options for 0, 4 or 8 stereos
• 2 extra dual stereos provide 4 summed or independent stereo returns
• Proper dual functionality for FOH/monitor mixing
• M can be used for centre, mono sum or sub, or for engineers monitor wedge
• Recording capable with channel direct outputs
• Matrix external inputs with level trim and common input capability
• Stereo channel mic can cross patch into matrix for ambience
• Dual stereo return line inputs can be independently routed to LR
• Responsive 4 band, 2 sweep EQ
• 100Hz channel high pass filters
• Individual phantom power and polarity switching
• Integral LED-illuminated moving coil VU meter pod
• Wide angle 4 led channel meters
• Per channel pre/post fader aux switching for unlimited flexibility
• Recessed pre/post-EQ aux switching per channel, no internal access needed
• Internal pluggable jumpers for pre/post-EQ aux and direct out
• Mutes and meters on all fader masters
• Assignable talkback to all outputs
• 1kHz oscillator / pink noise generator with external output
• 2 Track monitoring and replay to LR
• 3 Headphones sockets including 3.5mm for IEM
• Dedicated stereo monitor meters
• Electronically balanced XLR outputs with +26dBu drive capability
• Preamp 74dB gain range and +34 maximum input capability
• Ultra low noise mix head amp design
• Uses external linear power supply
• Built-in combiner for redundant power supply
• 100mm top grade dual rail faders
• Metal jacks, gold plated XLRs, sealed pots and switches
• Individual circuit card assembly with nutted pots
• Solid copper bus grounding
• Sys-Link V2 console linking option
• 4-pin XLR lamp sockets