The GL2400 from Allen & Heath is a 16 channel, dual-function analog mixer. Compactly built with professional-quality components, this mixer is ideal for a wide range of applications, from FOH, monitoring, recording live or in a studio, sound system installations, or touring. Taking advantage of Allen & Heath’s expertise, the GL2400’s design incorporates cutting-edge engineering and packs tons of functionality into a small footprint that makes it easy to integrate into setups of any size—all while delivering top-of-the-line sound.
Experience the best mixing possible at an affordable price point. No matter what your budget for a project, it’s going to require rugged, flexible, and problem-solving capability, intuitive control, and of course the reliability that lets you perform with confidence in your gear. Specifically designed to put its value into the components and features that matter most, the GL2400 is a great cost-friendly option for applications that can’t skimp on quality.
The GL2400 is a long-lasting mixer that can endure the punishment of continual use. Whether you’re installing it in a permanent sound system or continually on the road, this mixer features a solid steel chassis, 100mm smooth travel faders with protective dust covers, metal-bodied jacks and gold-plated Neutrik XLRs, and sealed Alps pots and switches—all the quality and durability you need to perform show after show.
The GL2400’s power supply has a wide input range, plenty of overhead, and includes a backup power supply for added security. This mixer boasts Allen & Heath’s latest circuit developments for enhanced sound clarity and control responsiveness of the mic preamp and EQ, all while minimizing background noise. Its mic preamp maintains low distortion and accepts up to +34dBu to effortlessly handle the hottest signals. The GL2400’s XLR outputs provide up to +26dBu differential drive, equipping you for the longest and most hostile cable environments.
Allen & Heath GL2400 16 Features
- 16 channels
- LR and M main outputs
- 4 Audio groups with pan control
- 6 Auxiliary sends with per-channel pre/post fader switching
- 2 stereo channels, each with mic and dual stereo line inputs
- 7—4 Matrix
- Proper dual functionality for FoH and/or Monitor mixing
- M can be configured as LR sum, Wedge, or Aux-Fed Sub or C master
- Recording capable with channel direct outputs
- Matrix external inputs with level trims and common input capability
- Stereo channel line inputs can be independently routed to LR
- Stereo channel mic input breakpoints for cross patching into matrix
- Responsive 4 band, 2 sweep EQ
- 100Hz channel high pass filters
- Individual phantom power and polarity switching
- Dedicated channel, master and stereo monitor meters
- Internal jumper plugs for pre/post-EQ aux, direct out and other options
- Mutes, meters and AFL on all fader masters
- Assignable talkback
- 1kHz oscillator and pink noise generator
- 2-track monitoring and replay to LR
- Headphones 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
- Internal power supply with socket for MPS12 backup supply
- 100mm dust protected faders
- Metal jacks, gold-plated XLRs, sealed pots and switches
- Individual circuit card assembly with nutted pots
- Sys-Link V2 console input/output linking option
- 4-pin XLR lamp sockets - Allen & Heath LED lamp available
- GL2400 16-channel dual function mixer1
- One Year Limited Warranty1
- Maximum input level
- Mic: +34dBu (inc pad)
- CH Line: +34dBu
- Other Line: +20dBu
- Maximum output level
- XLR: +26dBu
- Jack: +20dBu
- Internal headroom
- Channels: +20dB
- Mix: +22dB
- Meters3 color LED, quasi peak response
- Sensitivity0VU = +4dBu at XLR output
- Master meters12 segment, -30 to +16dB
- Channel meters4 segment, -12,0,+6+16dB (5dB before clip)
- Frequency response20Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dB
- Mic CMRR at 1kHz> 80dB typical
- THD+n at +14dBu (1kHz Channel to mix out: 0.003%)
- Crosstalk at 1kHz
- Fader shutoff: >90dB
- Mute shutoff: >90dB
- Inter channel: >90dB
- Noise, rms 22Hz to 22kHz
- Mic EIN -128dB
- Residual output noise: < -96dBu (-100dB S/N)
- LR mix noise 16 routed: < -86dBu (-90dB S/N)
- Group mix noise 16 routed: < -86dBu (-90dB S/N)
- Aux mix noise 16 routed: < -92dBu (-90dB S/N)
- Mix noise 16 line 0dB gain: < -86dB S/N
- Channel HPF12dB/octave below 100Hz
- Mono EQ
- HF: Shelving +/-15dB, 12kHz
- HM: Peak/dip +/-15dB, 500Hz to 15kHz, Q=1.8
- LM: Peak/dip +/-15dB, 35Hz to 1kHz, Q=1.8
- LF: Shelving +/-15dB, 80Hz
- Stereo EQ
- HF: Shelving +/-15dB, 12kHz
- HM: Peak/dip +/-15dB, 2.5kHz, Q=1.8
- LM: Peak/dip +/-15dB, 250Hz, Q=1.8
- LF: Shelving +/-15dB, 80Hz
- Power supply (16-32 ch)
- Internal switched mode, auto sensing, IEC input
- External input for optional MPS12 backup supply
- Power supply (40 ch)
- External RPS11 linear, IEC input
- Console Input for second RPS11 as backup supply
