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ALLEN & HEATH GL3800

ALLEN & HEATH GL3800
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ALLEN&HEATH
USER GUIDE
Publication AP6157
GL3800

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ALLEN & HEATH GL3800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandALLEN & HEATH
ModelGL3800
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Covers warnings about covers, power sources, grounding, water, ventilation, heat, servicing, and installation.

General Precautions

Introducing the Allen & Heath GL3800

Product Overview and Features

Detailed description of the GL3800's capabilities, design, and key features for modern mixing.

Key Considerations for GL3800

Reliability and Construction

Highlights the robust build quality and components ensuring long-term serviceability.

Performance and Sound Quality

Details the advanced circuit developments for improved sound and low noise.

Dual Functionality and Capability

Explains the console's ability to switch between FOH and monitor mixing modes.

Installing the Console

Ventilation and Placement

Advice on ensuring adequate airflow and avoiding electromagnetic interference.

Connecting Power

Power Supply Connection

Steps for connecting the console to its external power supply unit.

Grounding Requirements

Explains the importance of proper grounding for safety and minimizing noise.

Audio Connections

Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connections

Explains the differences, benefits, and potential issues with balanced and unbalanced audio signals.

Ground Loops, Buzz and Interference

Strategies for identifying and resolving ground loops, hum, and electrical interference.

The Console Connectors

Mono Input Connectors

Details the MIC/LINE IN, INSERT, and MIC OUT connectors on mono channels.

Operating Modes

FOH Mode Configuration

Describes how the console functions in Front of House (FOH) mode.

Monitor Mode Configuration

Explains the console's operation when configured for monitor mixing.

The MONO Input Channel

+48 V Phantom Power

Explanation of the +48V phantom power switch for microphones.

GAIN Control

How to set input sensitivity for optimum signal level and headroom.

EQ (Equaliser) Section

Description of the 4-band semi-parametric equalizer for tone shaping.

MONO Input Channel EQ and Routing

AUX SENDS Controls

How aux send rotary controls adjust channel signal mix to aux outputs.

PFL (Pre-Fade Listen)

How to use PFL to check channel signals before the fader.

ROUTING Controls

How to route channel signals to L-R, M, and group outputs using switches and PAN.

FADER Control

How the 100mm channel fader controls the signal level.

The STEREO Input Channel

The GROUP AUX Masters

AUX 1-8 MASTERS

Master level controls for aux mixes 1-8.

AUX AFL

Using AFL to check aux mix signals before they are sent.

GROUP AFL

Checking group mix signals with AFL.

GROUP FADER

100mm fader for group mix output level, also aux master in monitor mode.

The MUTE, AUX 9-10 and L-R-M Masters

REV Mode Switch

Reverses Aux 9-10 rotary master with L-R faders for monitor mode.

LR MASTERS Faders

100mm faders for controlling the main mix L and R output levels.

M MASTER Fader

100mm fader for controlling the M mix output level.

WEDGE Mode Switch

Switch for creating an engineer's monitor listen wedge feed.

12 x4 MATRIX

Matrix Overview and Applications

Explains the matrix as a versatile mixer for creating various output mixes.

2-TRACK REPLAY and CONSOLE MONITOR

Console Monitor System

Comprehensive engineer's headphones and local monitoring system.

Monitor Selection

How to select and override monitor sources using switches.

TALKBACK and SIGNAL GENERATOR

TALKBACK Functionality

Assignable talkback to all outputs, with level control and phantom power.

SIGNAL GENERATOR PINK NOISE

Using the built-in 1kHz tone and pink noise generator for testing.

GL3800 Applications and Operating Tips

Gain Structure Explained

Detailed explanation of gain structure for optimal signal-to-noise ratio and headroom.

Setting System Gain Levels

Tips for setting gain structure correctly within the console and system.

Using the Oscillator Noise Generator

Mixing Technique

Fader vs. Gain Control Mixing

Recommends using faders for mixing balance and gain for level matching.

Using PFL AFL

PFL (Pre-Fade Listen) Functionality

How to check individual channel signals before the fader.

AFL (After-Fade Listen) Functionality

How to check main and aux output levels after the fader.

Using Inserts

Mixing the PA

Console Setup and Operation

Hearing Protection and Loudness

Warnings about high volume sound and potential hearing damage.

Dual Functionality

FOH vs. Monitor Mode Configuration

Explains how the console switches between FOH and monitor modes.

Mode Functionality Details

Details on how controls and outputs change function between modes.

Applications for the Matrix

Matrix as a Versatile Output Tool

How the matrix can create various output mixes for different purposes.

Create IEM Mixes with Ambience

Using the Matrix to create a Recording

Recording with the GL3800

Prepost Fade Aux Settings

Aux Send PrePost Configuration

How to set aux sends to pre- or post-fader per channel.

Mix and Aux-Fed Subs

Using the channel Direct Outputs

Using the Stereo Channels

Using the Mute Groups

Specifications

Performance Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for input/output levels, noise, crosstalk, and frequency response.

Connections Overview

System Block Diagram

Signal Flow Overview

Visual representation of how signals flow through the console channels and buses.

User Options

Channel Configuration Options

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