Allen & Heath GL3800-840

A brand new dual-function mixer derived from the classic GL Series, the most popular mixers in the world for mid-range mixing applications.
One glance at this new design will confirm that Allen & Heath's design experience and knowledge has been distilled into one amazingly capable console.

Combining the proven features of the best-selling GL3300 and the latest features of the GL2800, the GL3800 is destined to become a leading 8-bus console for live or recording work.

The GL3800 is the latest edition of the highly-successful GL3000 family, which has proved to be the ultimate mixer package for fixed installations over the last 10 years. It has all the professional features required for day-in, day-out use in theaters, houses of worship and concert halls: high specification, high quality feel and exceptional sound performance, while its rugged construction and individual circuit board design ensure that the GL3800 is built to last a very long time.

The GL3800 has internal circuitry to autoswitch a second PSU where a fail-safe operation is desirable, and now with ultra-smooth dual rail K faders.


Allen & Heath GL3800 Series Features :

• New extended headroom mic pre's with a whopping 74 dB range
• 8 Group, 10 Aux, LRM mix
• Built-in meterpod and premium faders
• Enhanced 12x4 matrix
• 4 mute groups and true stereo IEM capability
• Direct Outputs on every channel
• Frame sizes available; 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56 including 2 dual stereos

The Feature Set :
The GL3800 offers the same top class performance and comprehensive feature set as the more compact GL2800. In addition, it includes a stylish integral meterpod with 11 LED-illuminated, moving coil VU meters with built-in peak indicators . This provides the best of both VU and peak responding LED metering.

Quality :
The GL3800 uses the same silky smooth, high quality dual rail faders found in top end consoles costing many times the price. It offers a stylish, larger format, premium quality option to the lower priced GL2800.

Choice of frame sizes include : 24, 32, 40, and 48 channels.

You can order the GL3800 in one of four mono/stereo channel combinations:

• A = All mono channels
• B = 4 stereo channels to right of masters
• C = 4 stereo channels on far right hand side
• D = 8 stereo channel on far right hand side

Allen & Heath GL3800 40 Channel Live Sound Console Features :

• 40 Channel Frame
• A,B,C,D mono/stereo channel options
• LR and M mix buses
• 8 Audio groups with pan and routing to LR and M
• 10 Auxes including a dedicated stereo send
• 2 full stereo channels each with mic and stereo line inputs
• 2 extra dual stereos provide 4 summed or independent stereo returns
• Fully featured 12x4 Matrix
• Proper dual functionality for FOH/Monitor mixing
• Recording capable with channel direct outputs
• M can be used for LR mono sum, engineers wedge, or centre/sub mix
• 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 high pass filters
• Individual phantom power and polarity switching
• Integral meterpod with 11 LED-illuminated, moving coil VU meters
• Wide angle LED channel and master meters
• Dedicated stereo monitor meters
• Per channel pre/post fader aux switching for full flexibility
• Recessed pre/post-EQ aux switching per channel
• Internal jumper plugs for aux, direct out and other options
• Mutes on all fader masters
• 100mm premium grade dual rail faders
• Assignable talkback to all outputs
• 1kHz oscillator / pink noise generator with external output
• 2-track monitoring and replay to LR
• 3 headphones/earpiece sockets and local monitor outputs
• Electronically balanced XLR outputs with +26dBu drive capability
• Preamp 74dB range with +34dBu input capability for mic or line
• Ultra low noise mix head amp design
• Uses external linear power supply
• Built-in combiner for redundant backup supply
• Metal jacks, gold-plated XLRs, sealed pots and switches
• Individual circuit card assembly with nutted pots
• Solid copper bus bar grounding
• Sys-Link V2 console linking option
• 4-pin lamp sockets

The GL3800 ships with mains leads, dust cover, user guide, A&H stickers
Dimensions and Weights :
40 Ch: 10.8"(h) x 27.2"(d) x 60.4"(w)
115 lbs

Allen & Heath GL3800-840 Specifications :

Total # Of Inputs
    40

Mic/Line Inputs
    40 - 1/4" TRS Phone
    40 - Balanced 3-pin XLR

Stereo Line Inputs
    Not Applicable

In-Line Inputs/Returns
    Stereo Inputs if Available

AUX Sends
    10 Aux Sends - 1/4" TRS Phone

AUX Returns
    refer to ST1 - ST4 stereo inputs

Inserts
    All mono channels, aux sends, main outputs and group outputs

BUS (Group) Outputs
    8 - 1/4" TRS Phone shared with AUX sends

2 Trk Master I/O
    Monitor Out: L/R 1/4" TRS Phone
    Main Out: Left / Center / Right Output 3-pin Balanced XLR

ALT I/O
    Matrix In: 1/4" Phone x4
    Matrix Out: 1/4" Phone x4

Monitor Outputs
    Monitor Out: L/R 1/4" Phone

EQ Section
    Mono EQ:
    HF Shelving +/-15dB, 12kHzHM Peaking/dip +/-15dB, 500Hz to 15kHz, Q=1.8
    LM Peaking/dip +/-15dB, 35Hz to 15kHz, Q=1.8LF Shelving +/- 15dB, 80Hz
    Stereo EQ:HF Shelving +/-15dB, 12kHz
    HM Peaking/dip +/-15dB, 2.5kHz, Q=1.8LM Peaking/dip +/-15dB, 250Hz, Q=1.8
    LF Shelving +/- 15dB, 80Hz

Solo/Mute
    Mute / PFL on all channels

Channel Level Control
    100mm faders

Trim/Gain Control
    Sealed Rotary Potentiometers

Phantom Power
    +48V Phantom Power (all mono channels)

Metering
    Integral meterpod with 11 LED-illuminated, moving coil VU meters
    Wide angle LED channel and master metersDedicated stereo monitor meters

Frequency Response
    20Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dB

Dynamic Range
    Not Specified by Manufacturer

Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    Mic EIN -128dB
    Residual output noise < -96dBu (-100dB S/N)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    Mic to mix out < 0.003%

Power Supply
    External RPS11 IEC Input
    External Input for optional RPS11 backup supply

Dimensions (WxHxD)
    60.4 x 10.8 x 27.4" (1536 x 275 x 691mm)

Weight
    112.2 lbs (51 kg)