Allen&Heath AR84 - Manual

The GLD-AR84 is the expander audio interface rack for the Allen & Heath GLD digital mixing
system. It provides 8 remote controlled mic/line preamps and 4 XLR line outputs. Up to two AR84
AudioRacks can be added to a GLD system. The AR84 can connect to the GLD-AR2412 main
AudioRack to expand the number of inputs at the rack to 32 and the number of outputs to 16. It can
also connect directly to the GLD-80 mixer to add a further 8 inputs and 4 outputs at the mix position
or at a different location using a longer cable.
The AR2412 and AR84 are simply audio interface racks. They cannot be used alone. They must
connect to the GLD-80 mixer which is where the audio is processed. The diagram below shows the
fully expanded GLD system.
The AR84 connects to the EXPANDER port at the AR2412 or the GLD-80 mixer using a single
Cat5 cable up to 120 meters (396 feet).
 The AR84 is not compatible with Allen & Heath iLive Series components or ACE connection.
Refer to the GLD-80 User Guide AP8561 for instructions on connecting and using the AR84 with
the GLD system. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information on GLD and suitable
Cat5 cable.
Recommended Cat5
cable part AH8721
120m (396’) Klotz
RAMCAT5-flex with
EtherCon connectors
GLD-AR2412 AudioRack In 1-24 Out 1-12
GLD-AR84 AudioRack In 25-32 Out 13-16
GLD-AR84 AudioRack In 33-40 Out 17-20
dSNAKE
EXPANDER
EXPANDER
In 41-48 Out 21-30 GLD-80 Mixer
EXPANDER
MONITOR
Personal monitoring system
Aviom compatible
M sends 1-16
Cat5 up to 120m (396')
Cat5 up to 120m (396')
Digital snake to/from stage
Allen & Heath GLD-AR84 Publication AP8720 issue 1
GLD-AR84
Expander AudioRack