GL 200

2200

P R O F E S S I O N A L L I V E M I X I N G C O N S O L E G L 2 2 0 0

4 group live console

FOH/monitor dual functionality
12 to 32-channel frames
 GL 200
2200
I N T R O D U C T I O N

GL2200 is a professional live mixer incorporating the breadth of facilities, FOH/monitor dual
functionality and transparent British sound quality to be expected only from much more
expensive desks. Ask anyone who’s used an Allen & Heath mixer - the sound quality is superb.
Four group and six aux busses, Allen and Heath’s excellent 4-band EQ with swept mids, input
metering, channel direct outs, comprehensive engineer’s setup tools and talkback combine to
make GL2200 a truly versatile mixer for live performances.
Four frame sizes offer 12, 16, 24 or 32 channels, including two full feature stereo channels and
two further stereo returns. Further expansion is available through the Allen & Heath Sys-LinkTM
buss interconnection system.
GL2200’s rigid all-metal mechanical construction gives long, reliable and consistent performance
in the most demanding live sound applications.
All in all, GL2200 has the flexibility, the functionality and the outstanding sound quality that
professionals demand.

FOH/stage-monitor dual functionality

4 groups, 6 auxes
Groups, auxes and L, R and M outs
12, 16, 24 and 32 channel frames
2 stereo line channels with mic capability
2 stereo returns with faders, EQ and aux sends
Channel direct outs
2-track send and return
4-band EQ with swept mids and in/out switch
Input metering on each channel
Phantom 48V, switchable on each channel
Inserts on all mono inputs
Inserts groups (auxes) and L-R outs
Comprehensive AFL/PFL monitoring
Pink noise generator for speaker setup
Oscillator for equipment line up
Talkback facility
High-performance internal power supply
Built-in combiner for external power supply
Console lamp connector
Masters, monitors an
DUAL FUNCTIONALITY
GL2200 can be dedicated fully to front-of-house, fully to
stage monitors, or the console can function as a
combination mixer feeding both the p.a. system and
stage monitors. Panel “mode” buttons, protected against
accidental operation, select whether the master
controls handle either group/L-R outputs or aux sends.
Front-of-house.
For dedicated FOH application, the 4 groups and main
L-R busses are routed through the master faders to
balanced XLR outputs for main speaker arrays and
infills. Groups can be routed and panned to the L-R mix
for subgrouping and a mono output is provided for
centre fill or special feeds.
Inserts for delays, graphic EQ and other signal
processing are provided on all outputs. Six aux send
busses from every channel give full fx flexibility.
FOH + stage monitors.
Stage monitor feeds can be selected in pairs using the
mode switches. Swapping groups 1 and 2 with auxes 1
and 2, for example, gives full fader control and balanced
XLR outputs for two stage monitors, leaving groups 3
and 4 and L-R-M for FOH feeds. More auxes can be
swapped as required, enabling GL2200 to be quickly
matched to different events, different venues or
different bands.

Sys-linkTM expandability On-stage monitors

Selecting all three mode switches sets the console to
Rugged build quality dedicated stage monitor mode with all six auxes routed
to the metered group and L-R outs. Each balanced XLR output will have a 100mm
fader, an insert point, talkback and AFL monitor.An engineer’s wedge monitor can
be fed from the mono out connector via a protected mode switch.
 Inputs
Mono and stereo inputs
MONO MIC/LINE INPUT CHANNELS
Wide range, low distortion input preamps
characterise the quiet, convenient
professionalism of the GL2200. Comfortably
dealing with signals from -60 to +10dBu, the
balanced XLR mic/line input accepts both
microphone and line signals.A separate
balanced 1/4”TRS jack connector is also
provided for line inputs from -40 to +10dBu.
Input phase reversal and lo-cut filter are
available pre-insert, on each channel, prior to
routing to EQ.
4 band EQ
Allen & Heath’s designers have a reputation for
creating the best in British EQ.
GL2200 has 4 EQ bands with swept frequency
controls for the two mids.The HF control used
in conjunction with the Hi Mid sweep enables
presence to be added to vocals or sibilance
removed.The silky high-end characteristics of
the HF band can soften the most iron clad
cymbals.
The Lo Mid band can eliminate booming, muddy
“proximity effects” inherent in microphones
when close miking, and the lo-cut filter works in
conjunction with the LF control to give a bass
end boost whilst cutting stage rumble and vocal
popping.
nd outputs
MADE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
Built to the same reliable and easily serviced
standard as the input channels, the master
section has vertically mounted circuit boards
and clear, uncluttered controls.
The six aux master controls, colour coded to
match the channel sends, have AFL buttons with
l.e.d. indicators.The outputs are impedance
balanced on TRS jacks for long feeds.
MASTER METERING
The 12-segment master L-R bargraph at the top
of the section follows the L-R mix, PFL/AFL or
2-track signals.
Any AFL or PFL selection on the console
overrides the L-R mix monitor, and is warned by
a big red l.e.d. in the master section as well as
individual l.e.d.s on the channels. Depressing
the L-R/2-track button also overrides the
monitor mix, for listening to tape input replay.
Headphone output, with a separate level
control, follows the master bargraph signal.An
engineers’ wedge monitor may be connected to
the L-R Mono output, which has a separate level
control and can be set by its mode switch to
follow the AFL/PFL buss.
All input channels, group and L-R (or aux
masters) have individual 4-segment l.e.d. meters.
GL 200
2200
FEATURES AND FLEXIBILITY STEREO INPUTS AND RETURNS
Six auxes, switchable pre or post fade for fx and Two stereo inputs and two stereo fx returns are
monitors, large channel mute buttons with clear included in every frame size, together
leds, pan and routing controls to L-R and groups, amounting to eight further inputs to the mix.
PFL with warning leds, individual channel
Stereo inputs
metering and phantom power switching, full
Each stereo input has the same wide range
length 100mm faders and intelligent panel
preamp as the mono channels, a 4-band EQ and
layout and colour coding give you the intuitive
6 aux sends (sending the mono sum of left and
control you need for accurate and efficient
right signals).
productions every time.
GL2200’s stereo channels can also be used as
Internal links give even more options to set the
mic channels, giving you maximum flexibility.
console to your preferred way of working.
And you can use the stereo Line inputs as
dB MF1 SWEEP additional stereo returns at the same time, so
5
nothing is wasted.The mic/line switch selects
the signal to be routed through the main
channel path: if mic is selected then pressing
the line to lr switch routes the stereo input
5 source direct to the L-R mix buss.
MF2 SWEEP
5
The mic input on the right hand stereo channel
acts as the talkback mic input when the main
channel source is selected as line.A bright green
l.e.d. indicates when this routing is set.
5
Stereo returns.
5
LF HF Stereo fx returns are handled by two channels in
the master section, each providing sends to
auxes 1 and 2 (for, say, adding reverb or fx to
monitors as well as L-R) 2-band EQ, mute and
5 PFL. Balance controls set the stereo position in
Hz
0 100 1K 10K 30K the output, routed via fader control to the L-R
mix or a pair of subgroups, as required.
2-TRACK SEND AND RETURN SYS-LINKTM EXPANDABILITY
Phono connectors are provided for easy Sys-linkTM is Allen & Heath’s buss
connection of analogue or digital recorders, CD interconnection option that allows a console to
or other intermission music sources. Send and be connected to any other Sys-linkTM-compatible
return level controls are provided and a green mixer within seconds.A single multi-way cable
l.e.d. warns when replay is being routed to the joining any two consoles in the system is all that
L-R mix. is required.
Use the output to record sound checks or for As Sys-linkTM is an electronic standard there are
performers’ recordings of the gig. Setting levels no mechanical or physical constraints on
for the recorder is made easy by the 1kHz connection to other consoles.The GL2200 is at
oscillator when routed to the L-R mix. home working alongside an 8-buss GL4000 or a
GR1 3 zone mixer, or any number or
combination of Sys-Linked Allen & Heath
consoles.
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ENGINEERS’ TOOLBOX
GL2200 is equipped with comprehensive afl/pfl monitoring facilities,
input, output and master metering, engineer’s headphones, talkback to
Signal level ( dB )
monitors or audience, and signal generators for equipment calibration and
loudspeaker setup.
Oscillator and pink noise generator.
A 1kHz signal can be routed through level control and meters to 2-track
recorders or other equipment for level alignments. GL2200 also has its -20 Freq
own pink noise generator so you can check frequency response and
10 20 50 100 50
phase connections for the loudspeaker arrays, perhaps compensating for Pink noise gives equal ene
auditorium acoustics or speaker characteristics by using graphic audio band. It closely si
characteristics and the kin
equalisers connected to the group/L-R inserts. system will actually be requ
 Stereo channels also
accept separate mono mic
inputs, so you don’t waste
channels when you’re not
working with stereo
sources.

Multitrack recording:
direct outputs on every
channel, post fade, are
ideal for live multitrack
recording (or for
musicians’ local fx).

quency (Hz)
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ergy per octave over the

imulates human hearing
nd of signals the sound
uired to reproduce.
Connections
GL 200
2200

Master section Input channels

LEFT
RIGHT
P/AFL
AUX 1-6
GRP 1-4
Block diagram SL =SYSLINK
OPTION
L-R
1KHz OSC/PINK NOISE
GRP1-4 OSCILLATOR /TALKBACK
AUX1-2 LEVEL
+ DIM SELECT ON
MONO AUX3-4
PEAK PINK
+6dB CHANNEL AUX5-6
PRESS NOISE
0dB TO GEN
4-BAND 2-SWEEP SIG x12, 16, 24 or 32 TALK
EQUALISER TALKBACK SIGNAL
MIC/ PFL FROM STEREO INPUT
LINE
LINE IN -20dBu FADER
HF
STEREO RETURN x2
GAIN PFL
BAL
MF1
2-BAND
PAN L-R EQUALISER STEREO
EQ IN MUTE FADER RETURN
MIC/LINE IN + + 1-2
2= + HF L/MONO
LO-CUT 3-4 BAL -
FILTER MF2 L-R MUTE

+48V 1-2 (3-4) - LF

R
LF
INSERT TIP = SEND AUX 1
SUM
AUX 2
0dBu RING = RETURN POST-EQ POST-MUTE

DIRECT PRE-EQ PRE-MUTE

OUT PRE FADER AFL
TIP = +
BAL OUT OPTION
PRE-FADE
RING = - POST FADER
SL
0dBu POST-FADE AUX BAL
AUX1 AUX3 AUX5
INTERNAL AUX LINK OPTIONS
AUX 1 - +
PRE-FADE
SWITCHED AUX MIX OUT GRP GRP GRP
POST-FADE
AUX 2

AUX 3 AFL GROUP/LEFT PEAK

+6dB
0dB
AUX 4 FADER SIG
AUX AUX AUX
SL INSERT
BAL GROUP1 GROUP3 LEFT
-2dBu MUTE 2=+
POST - +
PRE
AUX 5 GROUP MIX SUBGROUPING +4dBu
(GROUP CCTS ONLY)
PAN L-R
AUX 6
L POST
TO MONITOR
(L CCT ONLY)

POST
PRE REV
GROUP/AUX REVERSE REV REV
1-2 3-4 5-6
L-R
SAME FOR
GROUP1-2, GROUP3-4, L-R
TALKBACK SIGNAL AUX1-2, AUX3-4, AUX5-6
TO OSC/TALKBACK AFL
BAL OUT OPTION

SL AUX BAL
AUX2 AUX4 AUX6
- +
AUX MIX OUT GRP GRP GRP

STEREO
MIC TO TALK PEAK
GAIN
ENABLE
(LAST STEREO ONLY) +6dB CHANNEL x2 AFL GROUP/RIGHT PEAK
+6dB
0dB
0dB
MIC IN SIG
SIG
PFL FADER AUX AUX AUX
2= +
+ 4-BAND SL INSERT
EQUALISER BAL GROUP2 GROUP4 RIGHT
FADER -2dBu MUTE 2=+
HF - +
+48V GROUP MIX +4dBu
SUBGROUPING
MIC/ MF1 (GROUP CCTS ONLY)
LINE EQ IN MUTE BAL L-R
L PAN L-R
+ 1-2
R MF2 R POST
POST 3-4 TO MONITOR
(R CCT ONLY)

LF

L POST-FADE

R POST-FADE
POST-EQ POST-MUTE
PRE 2-TRK SEND
PRE-EQ PRE-MUTE
LINE SUM + L
L/MONO
LEV +
SUM + R
+ INTERNAL AUX LINK OPTIONS
R POST-FADE AUX 1
SWITCHED
L
PRE-FADE
AUX 2 -
LR SUM MONO
R BAL
LEV M OUT
SL MONO OUT
AUX 3 P/AFL MIX - +
PFL/AFL

AUX 4
P/AFL DC L R

POST
PRE MONITOR METERS
AUX 5
REPLAY TO L-R
AUX 6 PFL/AFL
L-R/2TRK
MONITOR
2-TRK RETURN
PHONES LEV
POST L + + HEADPHONES
PRE L
R

R + +
LINE TO L-R
Specifications
4 frame sizes
GL 200
2200

GL2200-412. 12 channel GL2200-416. 16 channel GL2200-424. 24 channel GL2200-432. 32 channel

performance levels & impedances

FREQUENCY RESPONSE. INPUT IMPEDANCES
Referred to 1kHz @ +4dBu. Mic inputs >2k ohm balanced XLR 2 hot, 3 cold
Line in to L-R out, 0dB gain: 20Hz to 50kHz +0/-1dB Line inputs >10k ohm balanced TRS tip hot, ring
cold and XLR 2 hot, 3 cold
Mic in to L-R out, 40dB gain 20Hz to 50kHz +0/-1dB
Stereo ch line inputs >8k ohm unbalanced TRS, tip hot
Stereo return inputs unbalanced TRS, tip hot
DISTORTION. 2-track returns >10k ohm unbalanced RCA phono
THD+noise @ +14dBu, 1kHz output
OUTPUT IMPEDANCES
Mic in to L-R out, 40 dB gain: 0.010%
L-R outputs <75 ohms balanced XLR, 2 hot, 3 cold
Line in to L-R out, 0dB gain 0.008% Direct outputs <75 ohms impedance bal TRS, tip hot
2-track sends <75 ohm unbalanced RCA phono
CROSSTALK. Aux outputs <75 ohms impedance bal TRS tip hot
Referred to driven channel @ 1kHz Group outputs <75 ohms balanced XLR, 2 hot, 3 cold
Adjacent channel: < - 94dB Insert points <75 ohms unbalanced TRS tip send, ring
Fader closed: < - 90dB rtn
Mono output <75 ohms balanced XLR
Mute on: < - 90dB
Monitor output unbalanced TRS tip L, ring R
Pan pot isolation: < - 80 dB Phones output 32 to 600 ohms TRS tip L, ring R
NOISE PERFORMANCE.
Measured rms, 22kHz bandwidth INPUT LEVELS
Mic inputs -60 to -10dBu
Mic in EIN (150 ohm source): < - 128dB
Line inputs - 40 to +10dBu
Line preamp, 0dB gain: < - 90dBu Stereo ch line inputs - 20dBu min
L-R residual noise: < - 94dBu, 98dB s/n Stereo return inputs -10dBV min
L-R faders '0', nil routed: < - 90dBu, 94dB s/n 2-track returns - 10dbV min
L-R mix noise (16 channels routed): < - 84dBu, 88dB s/n Channel insert returns 0dBu, +21dBu max
Group mix noise, faders ‘0’, nil routed: < - 91dBu, 95dB s/n Output insert returns -2dBu, +21dBu max
Group mix noise (16 channels routed): < - 84 dBu, 88dB s/n NOMINAL OUTPUT LEVELS
L-R outputs + 4dBu, +27dBu max
CMRR. Direct outputs 0dBu
Mic in, 40dB gain @ 1kHz: > 70dB 2-track sends 0dBu, +21dBu max
Group outputs + 4dBu, +27dBu max
Aux outputs 0dBu, +21dBu max
dimensions (mm/kg) Mono output + 4dBu, +27dBu max
Channel insert sends 0dBu, +21dBu max
Output insert sends -2dBu, +21dBu max
UNPACKED PACKED
Monitor output 0dBu, +21dBu max
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT WEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT WEIGHT
GL2200-412 548 572 155 16 700 750 280 20
GL2200-416 668 572 155 18 815 750 280 23
GL2200-424 920 572 155 24 1065 750 280 29
GL2200-432 1160 572 155 30 1325 750 280 35
Flightcase 412 588 565 185 13
Flightcase 416 708 565 185 15
Flightcase 424 960 565 185 18
Flightcase 432 1200 565 185 21

options
Sys-linkTM Buss interconnection system which allows you to join any two or more A&H consoles together electronically. The optional circuit card and
wiring harness requires installation by a competent technician.
Balanced output A set of balanced output driver chips to balance the aux sends and mono output.
External power supply. An external d.c. supply may be used instead of or together with the internal supply. In the absence of an active 100 to 240V
a.c. mains supply being present, GL2200 will automatically switch over to the external d.c. supply input.

ALLEN & HEATH This product complies with the

European Electromagnetic Compatibility
Kernick Industrial Estate, Directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC
and the European Low Voltage
Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9LU, UK. Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
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1995

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