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, this mixer provides a suitable solution. It ensures the highest reliability and fine sonic performance.

This mixer offers a well thought out feature set built into rugged, small-footprint chassis suitable for flight casing and venue installation where space is tight. It is equipped with 10 auxiliary sends, including a dedicated stereo auxiliary and using the 12x4 matrix console, it is suitable for IEM and stereo recording. 8 audio groups and L, R, and M busses are also provided, allowing for full dual functionality with 10 mixes, faders, inserts, and XLR drive. The mixer features 32 channels including 2 stereo channels.

24, 32, 40 and 48 channel frames

LR and M main mixes

8 Audio groups with pan and routing to LR and M

10 Auxes including a dedicated stereo send

2 multifunction 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 centre/sub mix, LR mono sum, or engineers 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 high pass 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

Recessed pre/post-EQ aux switching per channel

Internal jumper plugs for aux, direct out and other options

Mutes on all fader masters

100mm dust protected faders

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

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 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 LEDlamp available

Maximum Input Level
Mic: +34 dBu (inc pad)
CH Line: +34 dBu
Other Line: +20 dBu
Maximum Output Level
XLR: +26 dBu
Jack: +20 dBu
Headroom
Internal Headroom:
Channels: +20 dB
Mix: +22 dB
Meters
3 color, quasi-peak response
Master Meters: 12-segment, -30 to +16 dB
Channel Meters: 4-segment, -12, 0, +6, +16 dB (5 dB before clip)
Sensitivity
0VU = +4 dBu at XLR output
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 50 kHz +/-0.5 dB
THD + N
Mic to Mix Out: <0.003% @ +14 dBu 1 kHz
Crosstalk
Fader Shutoff: >90 dB @ 1 kHz
Mute Shutoff: >88 dB @ 1 kHz
Inter Channel: >90 dB @ 1 kHz
Noise
Mic EIN: -128 dB, rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz
Residual Output Noise: < -96 dBu (-100 dB S/N), rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz
LR Mix Noise 24 Routed: < -86 dBu (-90 dB S/N), rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz
Group Mix Noise 16 Routed: < -86 dBu (-90 dB S/N), rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz
Aux Mix Noise 16 Routed: < -92 dBu (-90 dB S/N), rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz
Mix Noise 24 line 0 dB Gain: < -86 dB S/N, rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz
CMRR
Mic CMRR at 1kHz: > 80 dB typical
HPF
Channel HPF: 12 dB / Octave Below: 100 Hz
EQ Type Mono Channels
HF Shelving: ±15 dB, 12 kHz
HM Peak/dip: +/-15 dB, 500 Hz to 15 kHz, Q: 1.8
LM Peak/dip: +/-15 dB, 35 Hz to 1 kHz, Q: 1.8
LF Shelving: +/-15 dB, 80 Hz
EQ Type Stereo Channels
HF Shelving: +/-15 dB, 12 kHz
HM Peak/dip: +/-15 dB, 2.5 kHz, Q = 1.8
LM Peak/dip: +/-15 dB, 250 Hz, Q = 1.8
LF Shelving: +/-15 dB, 80 Hz
Power Supply
External RPS11: IEC input
External Input for optional: RPS11 backup supply
Connections Channel
Mono Channel:
XLR balanced pin 2 hot: Sensitivity: -60 to +14 dBu
TRS balanced, tip hot: Sensitivity: -40 to +14 dBu
Total Gain Range: 74 dB
Pad out (MIC): 2 k
Pad in (MIC or LINE): >10 k, -20 dB attenuation
Max Input Level: +34 dBu
XLR Phantom Power: +48 V, On/Off
Stereo Channel:
Microphone In: Same as mono channel
Stereo in: TRS balanced >10 k, -16 to +20 dBu
Return
Stereo Return:
ST1/3: TRS unbalanced >10 k, -16 to +20 dBu
ST2/4: TRS balanced >10 k, -16 to +20 dBu
Talkback Mic
XLR balanced pin 2 hot: Sensitivity -50 to -10 dBu
Phantom power: Internal jumper +48 V (fitted)
Sends/Returns
2-track Send: TRS Impedance Balanced: <75 , -2 dBu
2-track Return: TRS Unbalanced: >4 k, -2 dBu
Insert
Channel: TRS, tip send, ring return, 0 dBu
Output: TRS, tip send, ring return, -2 dBu
Output
L, R, M Outputs:
XLR balanced pin 2 hot: <75 , +4 dBu, +26 dBu maximum
Group (Aux) Out:
XLR balanced pin 2 hot: <75 , +4 dBu, +26 dBu maximum
Aux 1 to10 Output:
TRS impedance balanced: <75 , -2 dBu, +20 dBu maximum
Electronic balance option: <75 , +4 dBu, +26dBu maximum
Direct Out:
TRS impedance balanced: <75 , 0dBu, +20 dBu maximum
Matrix Out:
TRS impedance balanced: <75 , -2 dBu, +20 dBu maximum
Electronic balance option: <75 , +4 dBu, +26 dBu maximum
Monitor Out:
TRS impedance balanced: <75 , -2 dBu, +20 dBu max
Talkback / Osc Out:
TRS impedance balanced: <75 , +20 dBu max
Headphone
TRS, tip L, ring R, 30 to 600 headphones recommended
Lamp
4-pin XLR: maximum 12 V, 5 W lamp
Mechanical
Dimensions (W x D x H): 46.1 x 25.6 x 6.7" (1171.0 x 650.0 x 170.0 mm)
Weight : 77.0 lb (35.0 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight: 104.0 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 52.0 x 34.0 x 13.0"